Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-02-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0211 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 11, 2009 Twenty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:46 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Dyson, Wagoner were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Kookesh, McGuire were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, David Dierdorff of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Great unknowable Spirit of Life, You have manifested yourself to us in many tongues, many forms, and at many times in our history. You have always taught us love, no matter the tongue; have always taught us respect, no matter the form; and have always taught us charity and tolerance, no matter the time. We have ignored or misused these messages too often. Help the Senate today as it works to solve the problems of governing our Great Land. Help the men and women of the Senate to remember what is important and what is fleeting; what must be solved and what can wait another day; what is the work of government and what is the work of our civic institutions and homes. Finally, help them to bridge the gaps that divide them. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0212 Their time in this building is finite, just as our time on earth. Help them find the wisdom and courage to serve the common good. So be it. Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the twenty-first and twenty-second legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated February 9 was read stating the House ratified the following appointments to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Dennis "Skip" Cook Herman G. Walker, Jr. HJR 11 Message dated February 9 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Relating to the federal stimulus package. Message dated February 9 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 2 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0213 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans first by pursuing development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region; and requesting the governor to identify and negotiate where appropriate with one or more persons capable of producing natural gas from the Gubik area, and other areas on the North Slope if necessary, in sufficient quantities to support the energy needs of Alaskans and a bullet pipeline project. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on Energy and Resources Committee. HCR 3 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 am BY REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, Millett, Johnson, Chenault, Hawker, Dahlstrom, Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action that would support a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region, including initiating any necessary negotiations to reopen the Agrium plant in Kenai. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on Energy and Resources Committee. HCR 4 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 am BY REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, Millett, Johnson, Chenault, Hawker, Dahlstrom, Requesting the governor to provide energy security for Alaskans by taking and encouraging all appropriate action to support development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region including advocating an increase in the amount of natural gas that may be exported under authority granted by the United States Department of Energy. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0214 was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on Energy and Resources Committee. HCR 5 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am BY REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, Millett, Johnson, Chenault, Hawker, Dahlstrom, Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by working on significant elements and components to support the timely construction of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region and to take necessary and appropriate action to assist and facilitate the process for a private entity to make a final investment decision to commit to the pipeline before November 1, 2010. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on Energy and Resources Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program from Brian Howes, Senior Investigator Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development in accordance with Chapter 84, SLA 2008 2009 Annual Loan Fund Report Alaska Drinking Water and Clean Water Funds from Lynn J. Tomich Kent, Director, Division of Water Department of Environmental Conservation in accordance with AS 37.05.035 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0215 Standing Committee Reports Report dated February 9 was read stating: In accordance with AS 44.64.010, the Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed the following name with regard to confirmation: Chief Administrative Law Judge Terry Thurbon There were no stated objections to the named individual. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Elton, Therriault. Report dated February 10 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Commission for Human Rights Faith Peters - Tanana 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 Menard, Chair; Senators Kookesh, Paskvan, Meyer, French. SB 13 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair, Senators Thomas, Ellis, Paskvan. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0216 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 25 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 25 "An Act naming the South Mitkof Island ferry terminal the Richard 'Dewey' Duvall Ferry Terminal." Signing do pass: Senator Kookesh, Chair; Senators Menard, Davis, Meyer, Paskvan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 45 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 45 "An Act relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators Kookesh, Paskvan, Meyer, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0217 SB 48 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 48 "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when meeting about road conditions affected by harsh weather" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(CRA) "An Act exempting municipal boards, committees, commissions, or other similar bodies from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings." Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators Thomas, Kookesh, Menard. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee. SB 72 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to use of child safety seats and seat belts." Signing do pass: Senator Kookesh, Chair; Senators Menard, Davis, Meyer, Paskvan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0218 SB 87 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act expanding medical assistance coverage for eligible children and pregnant women; relating to cost sharing for certain recipients of medical assistance; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Ellis, Paskvan. Signing amend: Senator Thomas. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Recess Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:56 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Chenault called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Stevens, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:01 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Chief Justice Dana Fabe. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0219 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. President Stevens appointed Representative Ramras and Senator Wielechowski to escort Chief Justice Fabe to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Doug Eckland, announced Chief Justice Fabe's entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Chief Justice Dana Fabe was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens. Chief Justice Fabe delivered her address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 3. The Chief Justice received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senator Wielechowski and Representative Ramras. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Stevens adjourned the Joint Session at 11:32 a.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 11:38 a.m. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 105 SENATE BILL NO. 105 BY SENATOR DAVIS, entitled: "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0220 the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; relating to foster care transition to independent living; and relating to juvenile programs and institutions." was read the first time and referred to the Education, Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. SB 106 SENATE BILL NO. 106 BY SENATOR BUNDE, entitled: "An Act disapproving all recommendations of the State Officers Compensation Commission relating to the compensation, benefits, and allowances of state officers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 107 SENATE BILL NO. 107 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act adjusting certain fees for treatment or services under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The presence of Senator McGuire was noted. Consideration of the Calendar Citations Honoring - Colony High School Marching Band Senator(s) Menard, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0221 In Memoriam - Alyce Vick Representative(s) Munoz, Kerttula Senator(s) Elton, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business th Honoring - NAACP 100 Anniversary Senator(s) Davis, Stevens, Bunde, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee Report on Confirmation of Appointments by Chief Justice Dana Fabe to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics (page 174) be taken up. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that Herman G. Walker, Jr. and Dennis "Skip" Cook be confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall Herman G. Walker, Jr. and Dennis "Skip" Cook be confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0222 Shall Walker and Cook be confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski Excused: Dyson, Wagoner Absent: Hoffman, Kookesh, Stedman and so, Herman G. Walker, Jr. and Dennis "Skip" Cook were confirmed as public members to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HCR 2 Senators Therriault, McGuire, Meyer, Huggins, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES) am Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans first by pursuing development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region; and requesting the governor to identify and negotiate where appropriate with one or more persons capable of producing natural gas from the Gubik area, and other areas on the North Slope if necessary, in sufficient quantities to support the energy needs of Alaskans and a bullet pipeline project. Without objection, it was so ordered. HCR 3 Senators Therriault, McGuire, Meyer, Huggins, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 am Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action that would support a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region, including initiating any necessary negotiations to reopen the Agrium plant in Kenai. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0223 HCR 4 Senators Therriault, McGuire, Meyer, Huggins, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 am Requesting the governor to provide energy security for Alaskans by taking and encouraging all appropriate action to support development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region including advocating an increase in the amount of natural gas that may be exported under authority granted by the United States Department of Energy. Without objection, it was so ordered. HCR 5 Senators Therriault, McGuire, Meyer, Huggins, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 am Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by working on significant elements and components to support the timely construction of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region and to take necessary and appropriate action to assist and facilitate the process for a private entity to make a final investment decision to commit to the pipeline before November 1, 2010. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 13 Senator Paskvan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 72 Senator Paskvan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to use of child safety seats and seat belts." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 87 Senator Paskvan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act expanding medical assistance coverage for eligible children and pregnant women; relating to cost sharing for certain recipients of medical assistance; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0224 SB 45 Senator Paskvan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Labor and Commerce Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 45 "An Act relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Senator French moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 17, to morning plane time. Without objection, Senator French was excused. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 13. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment and Enrollment SR 5 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5 Relating to subpoenas issued by the Senate Judiciary Committee and to compliance with those subpoenas, was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:55p.m., February 11, 2009. Senate Resolve No. 3 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0225 Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., February 13, 2009. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:59 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0226 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 Feb 12 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 11 Wednesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM += SB 33 POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS Overview: Alaska Mental Health Trust, Bring the Kids Home Program Feb 13 Friday Beltz 211 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 11 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Overview: Retirement Trust Performance Review by Dept of Revenue & Alaska Retirement Management Board + Constitutional Budget Reserve Performance Review -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0227 FINANCE (continued) Feb 12 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Overview: Dept of Transportation Statewide Capital Project Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 13 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Returning Kids from Out of State, Jeff Jessee, Mental Health Trust + SCR 1 BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2009 + SB 52 SALVIA DIVINORUM AS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 13 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 11 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Overview: Dept of Public Safety Commissioner Joseph A. Masters -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- = SJR 3 FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARK <Bill Hearing Continued from 02/09/09> Feb 13 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0228 LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 12 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 1 ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE + SB 23 REPEAL DEFINED CONTRIB RETIREMENT PLANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 11 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: In-State Use of Cook Inlet Gas Invited Presenters: Chugach Electric, Enstar, ML&P, RCA, Dept of Law, Div. of Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy Feb 13 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 16 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 18 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overviews: Alaska Energy Efficiency Program and Policy Recommendations John Davies, Research Dir, Cold Climate Housing Research Center Cady Lister, Senior Consultant, Information Insights + Performance Contracting for Energy Efficiency Ken Bauer, Siemens Building Technologies Feb 20 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Securing a New Supply of Natural Gas for Southcentral and Interior Alaska (Bullet Line, Spur Line) Palin Administration Harold Heinz, ANGDA Enstar Natural Gas Company ---------------------------------------- 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0229 STATE AFFAIRS Feb 12 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + Confirmation of Governor's Appointments Commissioner Joseph A. Masters, Dept of Public Safety Commissioner Kathleen Ballenger, APOC + SB 79 MED BENEFITS OF DISABLED PEACE OFFICERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 18 Wednesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Department Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 25 Wednesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Division/Program Reviews -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 09 Monday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Division/Program Reviews -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 11 Wednesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Residual Issues/Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 13 Friday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Close-out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0230 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 12 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:30 PM + EED Budget ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 12 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Medicaid, FMAP, Provider Rates -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 17 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Office of Children's Services, Bring the Kids Home -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 19 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Division of Public Assistance, including Heating Assistance -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 03 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Public Health Initiatives -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 05 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM + Governor's Amendments, Q & A -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 12 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + Department Budget Overview -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0231 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) Feb 17 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + Status of VPSO Program & Recruitment Efforts for Them and the State Troopers -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 03 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + Governor's Amendments - Q & A Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES ENERGY Feb 12 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM + SB 31 GEOTHERMAL ELEC. 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TAX CREDIT + SB 54 PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Feb 18 Wednesday Capitol 17 3:00 PM + Overview of Regulations by the Dept of Law and Legislative Legal ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 17 Tuesday House Finance 519 5:00 PM + RPL #08-09-0137-Renewable Energy Projects Other Committee Business -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2009-02-11 Senate Journal Page 0232 OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Feb 12 Thursday Capitol 106 12:00 PM + Value Challenges in the Bristol Bay Salmon Fishery: Partnerships and New Ideas Brown Bag Lunch ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 11 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Dana Fabe Feb 19 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Apr 07 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator