Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-08-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-08-03 Senate Journal Page 3247 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FOURTH SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sunday August 3, 2008 Twenty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 5:49 p.m. The roll showed fourteen members present. Senators Cowdery, Therriault, Wagoner were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Kookesh, McGuire, Stevens were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Wilken. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly father join us today as we pray. As we enter the final days of our deliberations, grant us continued wisdom, knowledge, and patience. Keep our families at home safe as we prepare to return to their loving arms and protect those in harm's way whose mission far exceeds ours. Heavenly father, help us all realize the bounty our great state provides today and with the pure acts of our deliberative bodies, will provide tomorrow. Challenge us and hold us accountable to remember that in your eyes we are all equals. In your holy name I pray. Amen. 2008-08-03 Senate Journal Page 3248 Senator Dyson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the twenty-fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 4002 Forthcoming fiscal information (page 3243) for the Finance Committee Substitute for CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) "An Act amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of 'eligible electric utility' as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and providing for an effective date" was published today: Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 8, Department of Health and Social Services Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SR 401 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 401 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2008-08-03 Senate Journal Page 3249 The presence of Senator Stevens was noted. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 4002 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) "An Act amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of 'eligible electric utility' as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the August 3 calendar. The bill will be on the August 4 calendar. Unfinished Business Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, August 6 through morning plane time, August 25. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., August 4, 2008. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:54 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2008-08-03 Senate Journal Page 3250 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 FINANCE Aug 03 Sunday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB4001 APPROP: SUPP/CAP/OTHER RELATED TO AGIA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Aug 04 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Time Change -- -- Immediately Following Session -- + SB4001 APPROP: SUPP/CAP/OTHER RELATED TO AGIA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled