Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1057 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 4, 2007 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Davis, Huggins, Kookesh were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Jim Hardenbrook of the Nampa Church of the Brethren. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. Jesus of Nazareth Mark 10:43 Righteous God, How hard it is to remember the "servant" part of being a public servant. Help these Senators never forget that they are accountable to the people and ultimately to you. Keep them from actions, public and private, which might bring reproach upon this Senate in the public's view for all we really have when we leave this place is our reputation. 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1058 Remind us all that a significant part of leadership is providing an example. May the conduct of this Senate show that holding public office is an honorable duty and calling. Teach us all to serve well, how to solve problems, deal with our differences so that our living will be worthwhile. As I pray in the name of him who came to serve the world. Amen. Senator French led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 93 Message dated May 3 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to licensed professional counselors; and relating to the unlicensed use of the title 'professional counselor.'" The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 171 Message dated May 3 was read, stating the Speaker appointed the following members to meet with the like committee from the Senate to consider CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) am "An Act relating to the date and time for convening regular legislative sessions, certain procedures of the legislature, the date for organizing the Legislative 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1059 Budget and Audit Committee, and deadlines for certain matters or reports to be filed or delivered to the legislature or a legislative committee; prohibiting bonuses for legislative employees; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA): Representative Coghill, Chair Representative Johnson Representative Gruenberg Senate members appointed May 2 (page 1019): Senator McGuire, Chair Senator Stevens Senator Wilken Message dated May 3 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 20 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY REPRESENTATIVES NELSON, Edgmon, Harris, Joule, LeDoux, Salmon, Thomas, Wilson, Gruenberg, Ramras, Neuman, Doogan, Crawford, Guttenberg, Gara, Seaton, Olson, Gardner, Urging the United States Congress to intervene to eliminate or reduce the planned parcel post and bypass mail rate increases adopted by the United States Postal Service because of the severe effect the rate increases will have on rural Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1060 Senators Therriault, Wilken, McGuire, Elton, Hoffman, Wielechowski, Olson, Stevens, Dyson, Ellis added their names as cross sponsors on the resolution. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2006 Annual Report from John "Chris" Maisch, State Forester Division of Forestry, Department of Natural Resources available at: www.dnr.state.ak.us/forestry Standing Committee Reports SB 111 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 111 "An Act creating the Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 938. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman; Cochairs; Senators Elton, Thomas, Dyson, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 136 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(FIN)(title am) "An Act relating to the supervision of dental hygienists by dentists, establishing a restorative function license endorsement for dental hygienists and allowing collaborative agreements between licensed dentists and dental hygienists." Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senators Bunde, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1061 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 170 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to annual audit reports by insurers, to custodians of insurer assets, to writing workers' compensation insurance by surplus lines insurers, to reports by surplus lines insurers, to the definition of 'wet marine and transportation insurance,' to false or misleading financial statements concerning insurance audits, to high deductible health plans, to retaliation for obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions imposed on Alaska insurers by other states or countries, and to the membership of the Alaska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senators Bunde, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 215 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(HES) "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Elton, Thomas, Dyson, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Legislative Agency Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Public Safety 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1062 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 18 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(TRA) Opposing the enactment of the provisions in the Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 that impose air traffic control user fees, increase aviation fuel and aviation gas taxes, reduce airport funding, and reduce Congressional oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Vice Chair; Senators Wilken, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 95 May 3, 2007 Madam President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" and 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1063 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(FIN) am S respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the appropriations and language that are not identical in House and Senate versions of HOUSE BILL NO. 95. Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Dyson; Representative Chenault, Chair, Representatives Meyer, Joule. President Green granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 96 May 3, 2007 Madam President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the appropriations and language that are not identical in House and Senate versions of HOUSE BILL NO. 96. Signing the report: Senator Hoffman, Chair, Senators Stedman, Dyson; Representative Chenault, Chair, Representatives Meyer, Joule. President Green granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1064 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 172 SENATE BILL NO. 172 BY SENATOR MCGUIRE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 125 SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the defined benefit plan of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska, to calculations of contributions under that defined benefit plan, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, that defined benefit plan; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1042. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1065 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 125(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Bunde, Therriault, Wagoner Excused: Davis, Huggins, Kookesh and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) 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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Leadership Anchorage Senator(s) Wielechowski, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wilken 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1066 Honoring - Mary Brewer Senator(s) McGuire, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Kodiak High School Boys Cross Country Team 2006 State Boys Champions Senator(s) Stevens, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) LeDoux Honoring - Kenneth (Kenny) W. Barber Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Stoltze Honoring - Joseph N. Fields, III Senator(s) Huggins, Wilken, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Donald E. Loesche Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Neuman Honoring - Senator Gretchen Guess Senator(s) Wielechowski, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Holmes Honoring - Alyce Hanson Senator(s) Wielechowski, French, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wilken 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1067 Honoring - Ann Elledge Shortt, Ed.D. Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Wilken, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Eagle River Wolves Girls Softball Team 2006 State Champions Representative(s) Fairclough Senator(s) Dyson, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Glacier Valley Elementary School Winner of Kennedy Center Art Award Representative(s) Doll, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Dick Thompson Alaska High School Hall of Fame Class of 2007 Representative(s) Meyer Senator(s) Cowdery, Green, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Fairbanks Native Association Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Kookesh, Wilken, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - The Honorable Steve M. Thompson Mayor of the City of Fairbanks Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Wilken, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1068 Honoring - The 25 Anniversary of the Fairbanks Community Food Bank Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Wilken, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Holly Michelle Hemry Senator(s) McGuire, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Dale Dean Carey Senator(s) Wielechowski, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Duncan Yvan Metoyer Senator(s) Wielechowski, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Robert Samuel Boyd Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Timothy Joseph McKeown Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Neuman In Memoriam - Edward "Curley" Stanley Lynch Representative(s) Kohring Senator(s) Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1069 In Memoriam - Truman Kennedy Johnson Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Stephen Dickson Representative(s) Foster Senator(s) Olson, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Carroll E. Bass Representative(s) Johansen Senator(s) Stedman, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Carole Blankenbeckler Representative(s) Johansen Senator(s) Stedman, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, 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 HB 215 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(HES) "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1070 President Green made the following appointment change: Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission Senator Wagoner replaces Senator Wilken Senator Wilken resigned from the Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission effective April 18, 2007. HB 121 President Green added a Judiciary Committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(L&C) am "An Act relating to release of information in individual workers' compensation records; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Judiciary then Finance Committees. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 125 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1071 Adjournment Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 7, 2007. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:11 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1072 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 08 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 67 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS + HJR 20 BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT <Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 111 KODIAK NARROW CAPE PUBLIC USE AREA + HB 215 TASK FORCE RE: COUNCIL ON DOM. VIOL. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 53 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS + SB 168 PASSENGER VESSEL TAX CREDIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1073 FINANCE (continued) May 05 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 72 COMMUNITY REVENUE SHARING += SB 53 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS -- Public testimony will be limited to no more than 3 minutes -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 04 Friday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- Note New Time -- = HB 113 OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- No Meeting Scheduled May 07 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 151 NEW DRIVER'S LIC. /PERMIT:CPR/ FIRST AID May 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled May 11 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 04 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Presentations: Spencer Hosie: Duty to Produce Rick Harper & W.H. Sparger: Pipeline Economics + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1074 JUDICIARY (continued) May 07 Monday Beltz 211 5:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 04 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 87 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMM ON FEDERAL AREAS -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HB 220 BAN COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SB 57 MARINE PARKS ADDITIONS/HUNTING ALLOWED -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += SJR 4 NATURAL GAS FOR STATE RESIDENTS -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- += HJR 4 KENAI/KASILOF SUBSISTENCE PRIORITY -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 08 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM += HB 8 J. KEVIN LAMM TRAINING FACILITY += SB 40 LONGEVITY BONUS REAPPLICATIONS + SB 143 APPROP: TOURISM MARKETING + SB 144 TOURISM CONTRACT MATCHING FUNDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + SB 162 VOTING BY MAIL + SJR 9 CONST. AM: BENEFITS & MARRIAGE += HB 92 JURISDICTION OF OMBUDSMAN: VICTIMS RTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1075 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) May 10 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + SB 171 JUDICIAL RETENTION CANDIDACY WITHDRAWAL += HB 132 AGRICULTURE DAY + HB 159 STILLBIRTH CERTIFICATE += HB 75 DRIVERS LICENSE: ALCOHOL AWARENESS/MINOR + HB 184 MOTOR VEHICLES-LICENSE/INSURANCE/IMPOUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 12 Saturday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 2:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION May 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled May 11 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM = SCR 5 CIVICS EDUC/ CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 171 May 08 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM HB 171 ACCOMMODATE 90-DAY SESSION/LEG PROCEDURES ---------------------------------------- 2007-05-04 Senate Journal Page 1076 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 14 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees