Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-04-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0993 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 30, 2007 One Hundred Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 11:29 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Olson was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Q Smyth. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. God of the earth, the sky, the sea. We thank You for this season of Spring. Unfold our winter spirits with the warmth of Your sun. Strengthen our lives with the power of Your wind. Renew our hearts as You bring rebirth to the soil. Grant today, most generous God, a renewed sense of what it means to be a servant. Remind us, too, of who You would have us serve. Amen. Senator Dyson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred second through one hundred fourth legislative days and Senate Supplement No. 2 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0994 The presence of Senator Olson was noted. Introduction of Guests Senator Elton introduced Senate Page Henry Masters of Juneau. Messages from the Governor SB 45 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on April 27 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(JUD) "An Act relating to murder in the first degree." Chapter 8, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/26/07 HCR 5 Message dated April 27 was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Supporting the 2007 National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Legislative Resolve No. 5 Messages from the House Message dated April 27 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0995 First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 4 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Requesting the Federal Subsistence Board to rescind its decisions regarding the subsistence fishery priority given to Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Hope, and Cooper Landing residents. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Senators Wagoner, Bunde, Therriault, McGuire, Wilken, Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. HCR 4 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 49, relating to commemorative license plates celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary as a state. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 175 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0996 "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project; and relating to access to fishing waterways." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 205 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to real estate broker and real estate salesperson licensing; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. Concur Messages SB 49 Message dated April 27 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(STA) "An Act relating to commemorative license plates celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary as a state; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendments: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(TRA) am H "An Act relating to motor vehicle license plates; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change HCR 4) Senator Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0997 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 49(TRA) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendments to CSSB 49(STA)? Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(TRA) am H. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HCR 4 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 49, relating to commemorative license plates celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary as a state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 4 Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0998 and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Standing Committee Reports SB 134 Senator Bunde made the following correction to his recommendation on the State Affairs Committee Report dated April 24 considering SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to the policy of the state regarding the state budget and the source of funding used to cover a shortfall in general fund revenue" (page 939): Senator Bunde changed from "do not pass" to "do pass". Reports dated April 27 were read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Dr. Donald McLean Alaska Judicial Council Charles M. Kopp Commission on Judicial Conduct Henry K. Novak Violent Crimes Compensation Board Gerad G. Godfrey This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the reports: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Therriault. 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0999 SB 38 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 38 "An Act relating to scheduling Salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A as controlled substances." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Therriault, Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 141 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senator Wielechowski. Signing do pass: Senators Therriault, McGuire. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 165 SENATE BILL NO. 165 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: "An Act relating to required onboard disclosures about promotions, tours, flightseeing operations, other shoreside activities, shoreside vendors, and visitors bureaus; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1000 Consideration of the Calendar House Bills in Third Reading HB 126 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(JUD)(title am), which had been read the third time on April 16 (page 853), was before the Senate. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(JUD)(title am) "An Act relating to access to criminal justice information for certain employees of the Department of Administration; relating to the procedure for changes to certificates, registration, titles, licenses, permits, and other forms relating to driving and motor vehicles; relating to requirements for, cancellations of, renewals of, reinstatements of, expirations of, disqualifications of, withdrawals of, suspensions or revocations of, and exemptions from commercial and other driver's licenses, permits, or privileges to drive; relating to records concerning motor vehicles and their drivers; relating to penalties for violating commercial driver licensing requirements; relating to the driver's license compact; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 126(JUD)(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(JUD)(title am) passed the Senate. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1001 Citations Honoring - Linda M. Evans Senator(s) Kookesh, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Salmon Honoring - Tanana Wolves Boys Basketball Team Senator(s) Kookesh, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Salmon Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School, Alaska Regional Ocean Science Bowl Participants Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Robert and Aurelia Thibodeau Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Judge Larry Weeks Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Wasilla High School Warriors, 2007 4A Girls State Basketball Champions Representative(s) Stoltze, Kohring, Neuman, Gatto Senator(s) Green, Huggins, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1002 Honoring - Wasilla High School Warriors, 2007 4A Boys State Basketball Champions Representative(s) Stoltze, Kohring, Neuman, Gatto Senator(s) Green, Huggins, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Michael Kolivosky Senator(s) Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Alfred Alexander Moses Senator(s) Olson, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Foster In Memoriam - Bob Henry Senator(s) Olson, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Joule In Memoriam - Jimmie Morrell Senator(s) Davis, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Kenneth Wayne Sykes Senator(s) Davis, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Matthew Allen Lee Leighton II Senator(s) Davis, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1003 In Memoriam - Vincent Keith Casey II Senator(s) Davis, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - William "Bill" Thomas Taylor Senator(s) Bunde, Thomas, Green, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Andrew Golia, Sr. Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Hoffman, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Bruce Edward William Dalrymple Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Robert Valliant Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Tobin Edward Coate Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll, Johansen Senator(s) Elton, Stedman, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Ronald Walter Lorensen Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1004 In Memoriam - Ederlina Abella Abad Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Douglas T. Wahto Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Barbara Stambaugh Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Emma Frances Marks Representative(s) Kerttula, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, May 4 through afternoon plane time, May 6. Without objection, Senator Thomas was excused. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, May 4 through morning plane time, May 6. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1005 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 2, 2007. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:08 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1006 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS May 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 03 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 30 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MORNING MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:45 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 125 PERS /TRS CONTRIBUT'NS;UNFUNDED LIABILITY += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT Invited Testimony from Builders on Issues Addressed: Ron Brintnell, Director Alaska Gas Development, Enbridge Invited Testimony from Producers on Issues Addressed: Brian Wenzel, VP, ANS Gas Commercialization, ConocoPhillips Wendy King, ConocoPhillips + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1007 FINANCE (continued) Apr 30 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT Public Testimony + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 124 ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BD ALLOCATION <Bill Hearing Postponed> += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT Invited Testimony: Governor Wally Hickel David Gottstein, Co-Chair Backbone II Rolled in Rate Provision Antony Scott, Div of Oil & Gas + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT Federal Loan Guarantees David Hill, General Counsel, U.S. Dept of Energy < via teleconference > James Slutz, Deputy Assist Secretary, Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Dept of Energy < via teleconference > Invited Testimony from Producers on Issues Addressed Martin Massey, Joint Interest Manager, Exxon + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1008 FINANCE (continued) May 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 30 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 2 VOCATIONAL EDUC ACCOUNT May 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 113 OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS May 04 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 30 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 8 MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT RIGHTS:STAFF GENDER + SB 157 TRAFFICKING/PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL ABUSE + SB 145 MUNIS IMPOUND/FORFEIT MOTOR VEHICLE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1009 JUDICIARY (continued) May 02 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 109 DISCLOSURES & ETHICS/BRIBERY/RETIREMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 136 DENTAL HYGIENISTS + HB 182 OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 155 REGULATION OF WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITIES <Bill Hearing Postponed> += SB 118 PLASTIC BAG FEE; ESTABLISH LITTER FUND += HB 121 WORKERS' COMPENSATION RECORDS May 03 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 94 SERVICES FOR THE BLIND + HB 170 INSURANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 117 WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION += SB 99 POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 30 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 220 BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING -- Testimony <Time Limit May be Set> -- + SJR 6 OPPOSE WILDERNESS DESIGNATION FOR ANWR -- Testimony <Time Limit May be Set> -- += HB 152 ESTABLISH RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND/ACCOUNT -- Testimony <Time Limit May be Set> -- + HB 229 KENAI GASIFICATION PROJECT; RAILROAD BOND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1010 RESOURCES (continued) May 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + SB 148 VETERANS' VEHICLE PLATES/FEES/TAXES + SB 146 TRUSTS + HJR 15 WW II FILIPINO VETS:BENEFITS/IMMIGRATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + HB 132 AGRICULTURE DAY + HB 75 DRIVERS LICENSE: ALCOHOL AWARENESS/MINOR += HB 8 J. KEVIN LAMM TRAINING FACILITY + HB 92 JURISDICTION OF OMBUDSMAN: VICTIMS RTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 01 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM = SB 136 MUNICIPAL ROAD SERVICE AREAS HB 185 MUNICIPAL ROAD SERVICE AREAS SJR 7 OPPOSE CHANGES IN FED AVIATION LAWS HJR 18 OPPOSE FED AVIATION FUEL TAX INCREASE May 03 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM "Week of the Uninsured: Alaska's Workforce" ---------------------------------------- 2007-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1011 OTHER MEETINGS (continued) JOINT SESSION May 14 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees