Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-09 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1129 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 9, 2007 One Hundred Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 11:13 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Therriault was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Huggins. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Most Precious Heavenly Father, We thank thee for bringing us together today representing all Alaskans. We ask that you empower us, that we might in your name, do the right thing each and every time. We ask for your forgiveness and your vision in guiding us as we go forward. There are many responsibilities amongst this body; help us do the right thing, as we know you expect, so we won't falter. Father, we ask you to recognize that we are just human. Some of us have made mistakes. For that, we ask for your forgiveness. Most importantly, we say to you, thank you for your blessings. We ask that you guide us in all endeavors. Amen. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1130 Senator Kookesh led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred thirteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Therriault was noted. Messages from the House HJR 18 Message dated May 8 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(TRA), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR 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. Messages dated May 8 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 22 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1131 Denouncing the National Entertainment Collectibles Association's production of the Rapist No. 1 collectible doll. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HJR 23 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 BY REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, Salmon, Neuman, Gardner, Kelly, Supporting the reuse of facilities at the Galena Air Base to provide regional educational services. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 217 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 217(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, 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 Judiciary Committee. HB 226 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination of the state training and employment program; requiring a review of the program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1132 HB 244 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act creating an Alaska Decoration of Honor and establishing criteria for awarding the decoration." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 27 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 27 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, disabled persons, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Elton, Thomas, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Dyson, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 8, Department of Health and Social Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Corrections The bill is on today's calendar. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1133 SB 53 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; ratifying certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Elton, Thomas, Huggins, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 116 Memorandum from the Senate Finance Committee was received May 9, stating: The Finance Committee is submitting the following corrected Finance Committee Substitute (Work Order #25-LS0508\W) for SENATE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date" to accompany their report of May 8, 2007 (page 1109). SB 165 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 165 "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." Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senator Davis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Bunde, Stevens. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1134 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 171 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act relating to the withdrawal of a candidate from a judicial retention election and the removal of such a candidate's name from the general election ballot; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators French, Stevens, Green, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 109 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(JUD) am "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1135 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR 6) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Elton, Thomas, Olson, Huggins. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Administration The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill is on today's calendar. HB 121 The Judiciary Committee considered 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." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senators Therriault, Wielechowski, McGuire. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1136 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 133 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act relating to requiring electronic monitoring as a special condition of probation and parole for offenders whose offense was related to a criminal street gang." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Elton, Thomas, Dyson, Huggins, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 155 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senators Bunde, Davis, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 175 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(JUD) am "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 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1137 to access to fishing waterways." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 185 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 185(CRA) "An Act relating to certain municipal service areas that provide road services." Signing do pass: Senator Kookesh, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Wielechowski. 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 205 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) "An Act relating to real estate broker and real estate salesperson licensing; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senators Bunde, Davis, 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 Judiciary Committee. HB 228 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(L&C) "An Act relating to fees for certain medical treatment and service under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Ellis, Chair; Senators Bunde, Davis, Stevens. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1138 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill is on today's calendar. HJR 20 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 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. Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators Thomas, Wagoner, Stevens, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Rules Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 6 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 109, relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1139 boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; and relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. SJR 11 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, Supporting federal funding for veterans' health care and urging the United States Congress to ensure adequate funding for veterans' health care. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 27 SENATE BILL NO. 27 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; 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 1132. Senator Therriault objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, disabled persons, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1140 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Elton, Ellis, French, Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, disabled persons, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 27(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Dyson, Therriault and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Therriault gave notice of reconsideration. SB 72 SENATE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to the community revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1141 Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1108. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) was adopted. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Therriault objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 72(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the bill advanced to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act relating to the community revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 72(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) passed the Senate. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1142 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hoffman gave notice of reconsideration. SB 116 Senator Stevens moved that SENATE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 141 SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies" was read the second time. 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. SENATE BILL NO. 141 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 141 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: Dyson, Wilken and so, SENATE BILL NO. 141 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1143 Second Reading of House Bills HB 109 Senator Stevens moved that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(JUD) am "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 228 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(L&C) "An Act relating to fees for certain medical treatment and service under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(L&C) was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senators McGuire, Olson were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(L&C) "An Act relating to fees for certain medical treatment and service under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1144 CSHB 228(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(L&C) 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. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 168 SENATE BILL NO. 168 "An Act providing a credit for the payment of certain municipal passenger taxes or fees against the excise tax on travel aboard commercial passenger vessels; and providing for an effective date" was before the Senate. President Green stated the bill would be referred to the Judiciary Committee. Without objection, it was so ordered and SENATE BILL NO. 168 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Third Reading of House Bills HB 229 Senator Stevens moved that HOUSE BILL NO. 229 am "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to participate in a project consisting of the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, or operation of real and personal property, including facilities and equipment, for the Kenai gasification project and Port 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1145 MacKenzie rail link, authorizing the corporation to issue bonds to finance all or a portion of the project, and identifying these as bonds for an essential public and governmental purpose; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 4 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Urging the attorney general, the producers of natural gas in the Cook Inlet region, and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to work to secure long-term and affordable supplies of natural gas for the people and businesses of the state, was read the second time. Senator Huggins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1114. Senator Bunde objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) Urging the United States Department of Energy to consider the needs of the people of the state for natural gas and the status of natural gas reserves in Cook Inlet when considering a possible extension of the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Plant's export license; and urging the producers of natural gas in the Cook Inlet region and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to work to secure long-term and affordable supplies of natural gas for the people and businesses of the state, was adopted. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) Urging the United States Department of Energy to consider the needs of the people of the state for natural gas and the status of natural gas reserves in Cook Inlet when considering a 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1146 possible extension of the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Plant's export license; and urging the producers of natural gas in the Cook Inlet region and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to work to secure long-term and affordable supplies of natural gas for the people and businesses of the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 4(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Kenai Chamber of Commerce 2006 Community Service Awards Senator(s) Wagoner, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Olson Honoring - Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 2006 Community Service Awards Senator(s) Wagoner, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Olson Honoring - Marcus Farquhar Senator(s) Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1147 Honoring - Thomas S. Nighswander Senator(s) McGuire, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - West Valley High School Academic Decathlon Senator(s) Thomas, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Lance Mackey 2007 Yukon Quest and Iditarod Champion Senator(s) Thomas, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Noel H. Gast Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Scott Davis and Todd Palin 2007 Tesoro Iron Dog Winners Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Wagoner, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken th Honoring - 60 Anniversary of the Community of Chugiak-Eagle River Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - John E. Feero Senator(s) Wagoner, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Chenault 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1148 In Memoriam - Paul "Doc" Isaak Senator(s) Wagoner, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Olson In Memoriam - Jim Elkins Senator(s) Stedman, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Johansen In Memoriam - Will E. Bergeson Senator(s) Thomas, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Norman "Norm" Tyler Jr. Representative(s) Kohring, Neuman Senator(s) Green, Huggins, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Max Harris Wells Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Therriault, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Rupert "Rupe" Andrews Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Huggins, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, 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. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1149 Recess Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 12:49 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 5:28 p.m. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 72 Senator Hoffman requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) be taken up on the same day. Without objection, the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act relating to the community revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 72(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1150 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on reconsideration be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House SB 76 Message dated May 9 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(HES) "An Act establishing a higher education savings program for eligible children who were placed in out-of-home care by the state; and providing for confidentiality of identifying information of a beneficiary under the program." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated May 9 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 8 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Establishing a legislative task force to make recommendations regarding job descriptions and salary changes for the commissioners and support staff and the possible need for additional support staff of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1151 HJR 16 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, Neuman, Opposing imposition of a milk tax on Alaskans. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 151 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring an indemnification, defense, and hold harmless provision in construction-related professional services contracts of state agencies, quasi-public agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 192 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 192(HES) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to notification to teachers of layoff or nonretention." was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. HB 209 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1152 "An Act relating to the chair of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and amending the timeline requirements for a final order of the commission; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Communications Reports from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration, dated May 7 were received, stating the monetary terms of agreement for the following: Collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Public Employees Association on behalf of the Confidential Unit (CEA) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. Collective bargaining agreement reached with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. Collective bargaining agreement reached with the International Organization of the Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. President Green referred the monetary terms of agreement to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 9 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Health, Education and Social Services Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: University of Alaska Board of Regents Erik Drygas - Fairbanks 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1153 This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Elton, Thomas. SB 69 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 69 "An Act relating to the creation of a civil legal services fund" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Elton, Thomas, Dyson, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 95 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to a requirement for competitive bidding on contracts for the preparation of election ballots" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 938. Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Therriault, Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 29 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act relating to infants who are safely surrendered by a parent shortly after birth." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Elton, Thomas. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1154 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 121 The Finance Committee considered 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" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121 (FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Dyson, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Elton, Olson. Signing do not pass: Senator Thomas. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 186 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 186(FSH) "An Act relating to sharing with certain federal agencies records required of sport fishing guides; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Huggins, Chair; Senators Wagoner, McGuire. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1155 SJR 10 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Supporting the reuse of facilities at the Galena Air Base to provide regional educational services. Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Elton, Thomas. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 171 May 9, 2007 Madam President: The Conference Committee considering 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 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) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Sections 3, 5, 12, 16, and 17 of CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) am and 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1156 Sections 3, 5, 7, 13, 17, 18, and 19 of SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) Signing the report: Senator McGuire, Chair, Senators Stevens, Wilken; Representative Coghill, Chair, Representatives Johnson, Gruenberg. President Green granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 116 SENATE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1142) was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1109. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1157 CSSB 116(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 109 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(JUD) am "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1143) was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1135. Senator Therriault objected, then withdrew his objection. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1158 There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date" (Title Change SCR 6) was adopted. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 7, line 19: Delete "member of the immediate family" Insert "spouse or domestic partner" Page 7, line 23: Delete "$30" Insert "$15" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Stedman objected. Senator Stevens moved that the amendment be divided as follows: Amendment No. 1-A: Page 7, line 19: Delete "member of the immediate family" Insert "spouse or domestic partner" 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1159 Amendment No. 1-B: Page 7, line 23: Delete "$30" Insert "$15" President Green ruled the question divisible. Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1-A. Without objection, Amendment No. 1-A was adopted. Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1-B. Senator Stevens objected. Senator Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the following amendment to Amendment No. 1-B: Delete "$15" Insert "$10" Senator Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall the amendment to Amendment No. 1-B be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 1B YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, McGuire, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski and so, the amendment to Amendment No. 1-B failed. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1-B be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1160 SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 1B YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, McGuire, Olson, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Davis, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 1-B was adopted. Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 7, line 7, following "state": Insert "unless the person has received an unconditional discharge from the sentence in the felony conviction" Page 7, line 13, following "conviction": Insert "with a sentence from which the defendant has received an unconditional discharge," Page 7, line 15, following "court": Insert "; (3) "unconditional discharge" has the meaning given in AS 12.55.185" Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Elton, McGuire, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Ellis, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1161 and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Therriault offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 20, line 28: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Page 21, following line 3: Insert a new subsection to read: "(d) A member of the legislature may not accept or solicit compensation for performing or agreeing to perform a personal service outside of the member's legislative duties unless the service is of a type ordinarily performed in the member's work, practice, or experience outside of the member's legislative duties." Senator Therriault moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Dyson, Ellis, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Davis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. Senators Dyson, Huggins offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 42, line 31, through page 43, line 19: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1162 Page 44, line 19: Delete "secs. 78 and 79" Insert "secs. 77 and 78" Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Objections were heard, then withdrawn. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. Senator French offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 7, line 24, following "legislators": Delete "and" Insert "or" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Without objection, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. Amendment No. 6 was not offered. Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Therriault objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S advanced to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1163 representation of others by legislators; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S Third Reading - Final Passage 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S 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. Senator Therriault gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 6 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1139) be brought up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 109, relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1164 Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; and relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 6 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 and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from September 15 through 30 and from October 30 through November 15. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, October 19 through morning plane time, November 5. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from June 17 through June 30. Without objection, Senator Therriault was excused. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1165 HB 215 The reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 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 72 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) "An Act relating to the community revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 116 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 141 SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 215 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1166 SJR 4 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) Urging the United States Department of Energy to consider the needs of the people of the state for natural gas and the status of natural gas reserves in Cook Inlet when considering a possible extension of the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Plant's export license; and urging the producers of natural gas in the Cook Inlet region and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to work to secure long-term and affordable supplies of natural gas for the people and businesses of the state, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 6 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 109, relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; and relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 10, 2007. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1167 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 10 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 += HB 67 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 + HB 133 ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF GANG PROBATIONER += HB 229 KENAI GASIFICATION PROJECT; RAILROAD BOND += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 2:00 -- Meeting Delayed -- += SB 69 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND += HB 121 WORKERS' COMPENSATION RECORDS += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 += HB 229 KENAI GASIFICATION PROJECT; RAILROAD BOND + SB 144 TOURISM CONTRACT MATCHING FUNDS + HB 238 OIL & HAZARD SUBSTANCE RESPONSE ACCOUNT + HB 162 MORTGAGE LENDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 += SB 104 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1168 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 ****Change from Previous Schedule**** + SJR 10 REUSE GALENA AIR BASE Confirmation Hearing: + University of Alaska Board of Regents Erik Drygas - Fairbanks + HB 29 SAFE HAVEN FOR INFANTS May 11 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 + HB 90 CRIMES/CRIM PROCEDURE/SENTENCING + HB 118 PROHIBIT ALLOWING MINORS TO HAVE ALCOHOL + SB 95 COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR BALLOT PREP + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 11 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 -- Time Change -- HB 217 TOURISM DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 --Meeting Postponed to Thursday, May 10-- + HB 113 OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS + SB 170 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WELL-BABY EXAMS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled, Including But Not Limited to: = SB 165 TOURISM DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES (HB 217 TOURISM DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES) = HB 205 REAL ESTATE BROKERS/SALESPERSONS 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1169 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) May 10 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 -- Rescheduled from 05/09/07 -- + HB 113 OPTOMETRISTS' USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS + SB 170 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WELL-BABY EXAMS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled, Including But Not Limited to: + SB 165 TOURISM DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES (HB 217 TOURISM DISCLOSURES AND NOTICES) + HB 205 REAL ESTATE BROKERS/SALESPERSONS HB 14 RESTRICT ACCESS TO ALCOHOL HB 209 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA <Pending Referral> HB 110 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA <Pending Referral> HCR 8 RCA TASK FORCE <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 4:00 += HB 186 SPORT FISHING GUIDE RECORDS -- Testimony <Time Limit May be Set> -- + HB 176 CREATE FORT ROUSSEAU CAUSEWAY PARK -- Testimony <Time Limit May be Set> -- + HB 165 BIG GAME GUIDES AND TRANSPORTERS -- Testimony <Time Limit May be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 09 Wednesday Beltz 211 9:00 + SB 162 VOTING BY MAIL += SB 171 JUDICIAL RETENTION CANDIDACY WITHDRAWAL += HB 92 JURISDICTION OF OMBUDSMAN: VICTIMS RTS + SJR 9 CONST. AM: BENEFITS & MARRIAGE <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1170 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) May 10 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 + SB 171 JUDICIAL RETENTION CANDIDACY WITHDRAWAL <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + SB 151 NEW DRIVER'S LIC. /PERMIT:CPR/ FIRST AID += 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 + HB 151 INDEMNITY CLAUSE IN PUBLIC CONTRACTS <Pending Referral> + HJR 22 DENOUNCE SALE OF "RAPIST" DOLL + HB 45 STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 10 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION May 09 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 No Meeting Scheduled May 11 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 = SCR 5 CIVICS EDUC/ CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled HCR 6 CIVICS EDUC/ CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE ---------------------------------------- 2007-05-09 Senate Journal Page 1171 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT May 10 Thursday House Finance 519 7:00 Final Audits - Recidivism Rates Preliminary Audits - FY06 Statewide Single Audit, DOC Community Jail Program, Alaska Aerospace Development Corp Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 95 & HB 96 May 10 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 = HB 95 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 96 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 171 May 09 Wednesday Capitol 106 3:00 = HB 171 ACCOMMODATE 90-DAY SESSION/LEG PROCEDURES May 10 Thursday Capitol 106 3:00 = HB 171 ACCOMMODATE 90-DAY SESSION/LEG PROCEDURES ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 14 Monday House Chamber 11:00 Confirmation of Governor's Appointees