Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-09-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1387 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION AND FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday September 28, 2007 Final Supplement Enrollment SB 76 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" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest error in CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(HES), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 27: Delete "advanced college savings" Insert "advance college" SB 84 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to the improper sale of tobacco products and to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state; relating to civil penalties for the improper sale of tobacco products and to suspension of business license endorsements and the right to obtain business license endorsements where the suspension is based on the improper sale of tobacco products; relating to citations for certain offenses related to tobacco; and providing for an effective 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1388 date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 6, following "cigarette,": Insert "a" Page 5, line 6: Delete "AS 13.74.030(d)" Insert "AS 18.74.030(d)" Page 14, line 5: Delete "endorsements" Insert "endorsement" Page 16, line 5, following "years": Insert "of age" Page 16, line 31, following "of": Insert "sec. 2 of" Page 17, line 2, following "of": Insert "sec. 2 of" Page 17, line 3, following "of": Insert "sec. 2 of" SB 100 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(HES) "An Act relating to substance abuse and mental health disorder prevention and treatment programs; and relating to long-term secure treatment programs for persons with substance abuse or co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1389 Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(HES), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 12: Delete "mental health and substance abuse" Insert "substance abuse and mental health" Page 3, line 16: Delete "mental health and substance abuse" Insert "substance abuse and mental health" Page 7, line 25: Delete "mental health and substance abuse" Insert "substance abuse and mental health" SB 103 SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act authorizing the transfer of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Eklutna, Inc.; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. SB 109 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(RES) "An Act relating to the regulation and permitting of drilling and other operations by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, to civil penalties assessed by the commission, to reconsideration and appeal of decisions and the allocation of costs in investigations and hearings before the commission, and to information filed with and fees of the commission; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(RES), which have been corrected in enrolling: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1390 Page 7, line 11: Delete "must" Insert "shall" Page 7, line 23: Delete "commissioner" Insert "commission" SB 111 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(RES) "An Act creating the Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. SB 116 HOUSE CS FOR 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 enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 24, line 3: Delete "(c)" Insert "(b)" Page 28, line 18: Delete "(2)" Insert "(3)" SB 121 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(L&C) "An Act relating to discharge from small commercial passenger vessels; relating to information- gathering requirements for small commercial passenger vessels; 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1391 providing for an effective date by repealing the delayed effective date found in sec. 16, ch. 153, SLA 2004; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. SB 131 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 131(STA) "An Act naming the state parking garage being constructed in Anchorage north of the Robert B. Atwood Building as the Linny Pacillo Parking Garage" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. SB 141 SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. SB 171 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" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:45 p.m., June 29, 2007. SB 69 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(FIN) "An Act relating to the creation of a civil legal services fund" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:15 p.m., July 12, 2007. SB 145 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 145(JUD) "An Act relating to municipal impoundment and forfeiture" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:15 p.m., July 12, 2007. 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1392 SB 4 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) am H "An Act relating to cash assistance for seniors; establishing the senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:39 p.m., July 18, 2007. Memorandum from the Division of Legal and Research Services, Legislative Affairs Agency, reporting the following manifest errors in HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) am H, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 10: Delete "," Insert "and" Page 3, line 19: Delete "guidelines" Insert "line" Page 3, line 21: Delete "guidelines" Insert "line" Page 3, line 23: Delete "guidelines" Insert "line" Messages from the Governor HB 95 Message dated June 29 was received, stating: Dear President Green: I have signed the following bill [on June 29] which was passed by the first session of the Twenty-fifth Alaska State Legislature. I am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled documents to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1393 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(Corrected) "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." Chapter 28, SLA 2007 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the legislature of these requests. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor HB 96 Message dated June 29 was received, stating: Dear President Green: I have signed the following bill [on June 29] which was passed by the first session of the Twenty-fifth Alaska State Legislature. I am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled documents to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "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." Chapter 29, SLA 2007 [Effective Date: 7/1/07] 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1394 The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the legislature of these requests. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor SB 53 Message dated June 29 was received, stating: Dear President Green: I have signed the following bill [with line item vetoes on June 29] which was passed by the first session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature. I am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled documents to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am H "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." Chapter 30, SLA 2007 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the Legislature of these requests. 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1395 Senate Bill 53 as passed by the Legislature contained operating and capital appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 and FY2008, totaling $2.2 billion. The capital budget totals nearly $1.8 billion, including $534 million in general fund which is almost $272 million higher than the governor's amended request. Through line-item vetoes, I have reduced the operating and capital appropriations in SB53 by $230 million of which $116.5 million is general fund. Making these reductions now means that this revenue will be available for vital services for Alaskans in the future. Our priorities for funding include basic government services for life, health, public safety, transportation, infrastructure development, and education. We also looked carefully at projects with the ability to maximize and leverage federal and other funds. While this budget enables the state to meet many of its basic responsibilities, I recognize that there are many important projects that are not included. The Legislature appropriated "discretionary" funds to local governments, state agencies and non-profit organizations for a wide variety of purposes. While I am certain that these funds would provide valuable support or services to specific constituencies, I am concerned that the process does not provide an adequate opportunity for the highest priorities of local communities and the state to receive funding. I have consistently advocated that we save for the future so that as revenues from oil production decline, we will be able to provide for essential and basic needs of Alaskans. Therefore, I have vetoed the items on the enclosed spreadsheet. The spreadsheet lists the appropriation cite, fund source, and the reason I have vetoed the appropriation. The reasons for veto fall into several categories: 1. Not a state responsibility There are many wonderful local organizations and programs that provide services to communities. The responsibility for these expenditures is primarily with the local community. 2. Fund at reduced level There are many services where the state has some responsibility and has a proper role in providing some funding. 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1396 3. Lower priority category of funding The state provides funding for many responsibilities. There is a greater responsibility for certain programs and services depending upon the need for services, constitutional mandates, and legal obligations. In some cases, lower priority expenditures were vetoed to achieve savings for future costs of higher priority responsibilities. In some cases, proposals may be considered in future budgets for funding. 4. Will consider in future budget Some projects appear to have a lot of merit, but require some additional information or project definition. For example, there may be a required feasibility study or comprehensive plan before funding should be made available. 5. Other funding options available There are numerous state programs and other sources of funding that make grants and other resources available. As one example, the state provides public education funding through the K-12 program for every school district. 6. Legal concerns The Department of Law provides a review of all expenditures for compliance with state laws and regulations. Each appropriation must clearly be for services and programs that meet public funding requirements. 7. Duplicate funding Funding for some projects and programs was provided through multiple appropriations and funding sources in different parts of the budget. Reductions were made to more appropriately reflect total funding needs. 8. Fund request was withdrawn Recipients of funding or their legislative sponsors provided indication that they no longer were requesting approval. 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1397 9. Inadequate funding provided Some projects and programs were provided insufficient amounts of money in order to provide meaningful achievement. 10. Creation of new facilities and programs Given current funding shortfalls for existing programs and the ongoing need to address a backlog of deferred maintenance of public facilities, new facilities, or expanded programs were not funded. Our process for evaluating these projects attempted to review each appropriation based on a policy applied consistently and even- handedly. No one region, community, or legislative district was singled out at any time. By reducing the level of spending now, funding will be set aside and available for the FY2009 budget. I will work with the Legislature and the public to implement a process that is accountable for the use of public dollars. For example, communities are in a better position to determine priorities at the local level. I will continue to advocate for funding community revenue sharing to enhance the economic development and vitality of communities across the state. I have vetoed appropriations from the Railbelt Energy Fund. These five projects represent unique interests and needs for the individual utilities and do not address the comprehensive plan that was envisioned when this fund was established. In last year's capital budget, $800,000 was appropriated to the Alaska Energy Authority to work with the railbelt utilities to prepare a unified plan to serve all the consumers in the region in a cost effective and efficient manner. It is premature to fund these distinct projects without the benefit of the unified plan. I understand the need to address aging infrastructure and generation capacity across the region and believe that we can, and must, do a better job of delivering these essential services. I hope this veto will encourage and accelerate the cooperation of all the railbelt utilities in development of the unified plan. Education is a top priority for legislators and this administration. Alaska's public schools will receive nearly $1 billion in FY2008. SB53 contains $35 million in additional operating funds for schools in addition to an extra $77.5 million in relief to school districts in HB95 for the cost of reducing the rates for the Teachers' Retirement System. 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1398 SB53 includes a number of legislative designated grants to schools and education organizations in support of operating programs, books and materials at local schools. These projects typically did not go through local school board or assembly budget processes and are not evenly applied to all districts. While I have let the majority of these appropriations stand in the FY2008 budget, I am not expecting these types of projects to be included in the FY2009 budget due to the significant commitment for education funding. I also intend to include funding for school construction and major maintenance projects that have gone through the Department of Education and Early Development's evaluation process for grants or reimbursement of voter approved debt for schools. The Legislature's Education Funding Task Force is in the process of developing recommendations to provide additional resources through the Public School Funding Formula so that funding is distributed equitably across the state. The important work of the task force and the set aside of $1 billion in the Public Education Fund set the framework for meeting my goal to provide early funding for education. I will propose early funding for education in the FY2009 budget. This budget focuses on the state's basic responsibilities, schools, public safety, and needed transportation improvements that are essential to getting Alaska's infrastructure ready for the state's economic future, especially the gas pipeline. There is more work to be done. I am committed to working with the Legislature to move Alaska forward. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor HB 22 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 2 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1399 HOUSE BILL NO. 22 am "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 31, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/3/07 HB 132 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act designating the first Tuesday of May as Alaska Agriculture Day." Chapter 32, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/1/07 HB 220 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 220(JUD) "An Act prohibiting computer-assisted remote hunting." Chapter 33, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/1/07 HB 171 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171 "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." 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1400 Chapter 34, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 155 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 35, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/4/07 HB 209 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(FIN) "An Act amending the timeline requirements for a final order of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 36, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 110 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 110(L&C) "An Act amending the powers and duties of the legislative audit division regarding the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; amending annual report requirements for the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; extending the termination date for the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1401 Chapter 37, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 170 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 38, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 228 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 39, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 87 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1402 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) am "An Act relating to the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 40, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/4/07 HB 186 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 41, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/4/07 SB 105 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(TRA) "An Act extending, for purposes of a program of debt reimbursement to municipalities, the date by which debt must be incurred for a small boat harbor; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 42, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/4/07 HB 215 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1403 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." Chapter 43, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/1/07 HB 213 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(JUD) "An Act relating to an aggravating factor at sentencing for crimes committed at, or affecting persons or property at, certain shelters and facilities." Chapter 44, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/1/07 HB 244 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am "An Act creating an Alaska Decoration of Honor and establishing criteria for awarding the decoration." Chapter 45, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/1/07 HB 184 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 3 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1404 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(FIN) "An Act relating to a commemorative troops license plate; relating to registration of vehicles for disabled persons; relating to the anatomical gift awareness fund; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 46, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 109 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 9 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 47, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 27 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 9 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1405 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and disabled persons; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 48, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/10/07 SB 85 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 9 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 85 "An Act extending the termination date for the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 49, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/10/07 HB 162 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 12 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(FIN) "An Act relating to mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, mortgage originators, state agents who collect program administration fees, and other persons who engage in activities relating to mortgage lending; relating to mortgage loan activities; relating to an originator fund; relating to fees for mortgage loan transactions; making certain violations unfair trade practices; relating to persons who are licensed under the Alaska Small Loans Act; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 50, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1406 HB 205 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 12 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 51, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 2/1/08 SB 141 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 12 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies." Chapter 52, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/10/07 SB 111 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 12 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(RES) "An Act creating the Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area." Chapter 53, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/10/07 SB 109 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 12 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1407 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(RES) "An Act relating to the regulation and permitting of drilling and other operations by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, to civil penalties assessed by the commission, to reconsideration and appeal of decisions and the allocation of costs in investigations and hearings before the commission, and to information filed with and fees of the commission; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 54, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/13/07 SB 116 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Chapter 55, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 121 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 16 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(L&C) "An Act relating to discharge from small commercial passenger vessels; relating to information-gathering requirements for small commercial passenger vessels; providing for an effective date by repealing the delayed effective date found in sec. 16, ch. 153, SLA 2004; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 56, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1408 SB 171 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 17 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 57, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/18/07 SB 76 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 17 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter 58, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/15/07 SB 100 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 17 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(HES) "An Act relating to substance abuse and mental health disorder prevention and treatment programs; and relating to long-term secure treatment programs for persons with substance abuse or co- occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders." 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1409 Chapter 59, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/15/07 SB 131 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 17 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 131(STA) "An Act naming the state parking garage being constructed in Anchorage north of the Robert B. Atwood Building as the Linny Pacillo Parking Garage." Chapter 60, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/15/07 SB 84 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 18 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to the improper sale of tobacco products and to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state; relating to civil penalties for the improper sale of tobacco products and to suspension of business license endorsements and the right to obtain business license endorsements where the suspension is based on the improper sale of tobacco products; relating to citations for certain offenses related to tobacco; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 61, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 103 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 18 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1410 SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act authorizing the transfer of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Eklutna, Inc.; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 62, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/19/07 SB 69 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 31 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(FIN) "An Act relating to the creation of a civil legal services fund." Chapter 63, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/29/07 SB 145 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 31 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 145(JUD) "An Act relating to municipal impoundment and forfeiture." Chapter 64, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 10/29/07 HB 229 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on August 25 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) am S "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 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1411 facilities and equipment, for the Kenai gasification project and Port 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." Chapter 65, SLA 2007 Effective Date: 8/26/07 HB 113 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on September 7 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(L&C) "An Act relating to the prescription and use of pharmaceutical agents, including controlled substances, by optometrists; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 66, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 4 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on July 28 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) am H "An Act relating to cash assistance for seniors; establishing the senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 1, FSSLA 2007 Effective Date: 7/29/07 SJR 1 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1412 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to reauthorization of federal funding for children's health insurance; and encouraging the Governor to support additional funding for and access to children's health insurance. Legislative Resolve No. 4 SJR 3 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the effect of Medicare rates on senior citizens' access to healthcare; and urging the United States Congress to increase Medicare rates for Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 10 HJR 4 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) Requesting the Federal Subsistence Board to rescind its decisions regarding the subsistence fishery priority given to Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Hope, and Cooper Landing residents. Legislative Resolve No. 13 HJR 20 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the United States Congress to intervene to eliminate or reduce the planned parcel post and bypass mail rate 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1413 increases adopted by the United States Postal Service because of the severe effect the rate increases will have on rural Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 14 HJR 22 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Denouncing the National Entertainment Collectibles Association's production of the Rapist No. 1 collectible doll. Legislative Resolve No. 16 HJR 23 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Supporting the reuse of facilities at the Galena Air Base to provide regional educational services. Legislative Resolve No. 17 HJR 21 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(RES) Opposing the designation of any area in the state as a world heritage site, biosphere reserve, or any other type of international designation without the consent of the Alaska State Legislature and 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1414 affected local governments; and urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to require congressional approval before an area in the United States may be considered for an international designation. Legislative Resolve No. 18 HJR 17 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 am Encouraging Coeur Alaska, Inc., to pursue all legal options to resolve the issues presented in Southeast Alaska Conservation Council v. United States Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of itself and consistent with the state's efforts to enforce its rights as a state over its resources. Legislative Resolve No. 19 SJR 6 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Urging the United States Congress to defeat H.R. 39, titled "To preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans." Legislative Resolve No. 21 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1415 SCR 4 Message dated September 5 was received, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(HES) Relating to public health and a health compact. Legislative Resolve No. 24 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report to the Governor and Legislature dated September 1, 2007 from the Joint Legislative Education Funding Task Force in accordance with Legislative Resolve No. 26 (2007) available at: http://www.housemajority.org/coms/hlef/final_report_20070831.pdf Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission 2006 Annual Report from Frank Homan, Chair; Peter Froehlich, Bruce Twomley, Commissioners in accordance with AS 16.43.980 available at: http://www.cfec.state.ak.us/mnu_Annual_Reports.htm Alaska Economic Performance Report 2006 from Emil Notti, Commissioner, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development available at: www.commerce.state.ak.us/oed/smallbus/home.cfm The following Budget and Audit Reports were received from Pat Davidson, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Department of Health and Social Services, Alaska Commission on Aging, Sunset Review, July 3, 2007 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1416 Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Real Estate Commission, Sunset Review, July 3, 2007 Department of Corrections, Community Jails Program, April 13, 2007 Unfinished Business SR 7 Message date June 13 was received, stating President Green appointed the following public members: Senate VPSO Task Force Myron Naneng, President Association of Village Council Presidents, Bethel Loretta Bullard, President Kawerak, Nome 2007-09-28 Senate Journal Page 1417 Index to Partially Vetoed and Law Without Signature Bills SB53 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am H "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." Partially Vetoed on 6/29/07…………………..1394…..6/29/07 Chapter No. Assigned ………………………..1394…..6/29/07 HB 117 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(JUD) "An Act relating to proclamations issued by the governor calling the legislature into special session." Law without Signature ………………………..1464…..6/20/07 This final supplement of the Senate Journal completes the official record of the First Session and the First Special Session of the Twenty- fifth Legislature. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate