Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-11 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0889 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday April 11, 2009 Eighty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 1:44 p.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Stedman was absent. The seat from District B was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Olson. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord Jesus, As I get ready to celebrate Easter, I thank you that you came to earth to die, but more importantly to rise from the dead and to save us from our sins. Although I have no exact comprehension of the sacrifice made, I thank you that through your grace we have the ability to be free. Lord, as we think of freedom, we also pray for these closing days so that we are free of this legislature and can go home. Watch over us now as we get ready to celebrate and deliberate. Give us wisdom, guidance and understanding. In your precious name. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0890 Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Stedman was noted. Messages from the House HB 81 Message dated April 10 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) on the appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HOUSE BILL NO. 81. HB 83 Message dated April 10 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering: 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0891 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." on the appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HOUSE BILL NO. 83. SB 29 Message dated April 10 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act naming the Capitol Annex the Thomas B. Stewart Legislative Office Building." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 10 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 10 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Urging the Governor to exercise all available legal options to restrain the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, from intruding on the sovereign right of the state to exercise jurisdiction over navigable water and submerged land and urging 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0892 the Governor to allocate sufficient resources to the Department of Law, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Game to defend the state's right to manage the public use of its navigable water. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 20 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 20(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans for energy efficiency upgrades and increasing the maximum amount for certain loans under the Commercial Fishing Loan Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 90 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to bonding limitations and confidentiality of records and information of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to municipal taxation of interests in certain property of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 117, SLA 2000, as amended by sec. 2, ch. 74, SLA 2003, and by sec. 3, ch. 67, SLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0893 HB 121 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to and authorizing certain municipalities to provide a property tax credit for an improvement that aids in improving air quality." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 184 HOUSE BILL NO. 184 BY REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, Fairclough, Gara, Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to the debt authorization of the University of Alaska." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 10 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Judge Karl S. Johnstone (Retired) 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: Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens, French, Wagoner. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0894 SB 35 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 35 "An Act extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 377. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Olson, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 48 The Judiciary 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(JUD) "An Act exempting municipal service area boards 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 no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. Signing do pass: Senator Therriault. 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. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0895 SB 59 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 59 "An Act relating to the operation of low-speed vehicles" and recommended the adoption of the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 448. Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. Signing do pass: 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 Rules Committee. SB 75 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act making and amending 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. 75(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Ellis, Olson, Thomas, Huggins. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 108 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act creating the Stampede State Recreation Area" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 108(RES) Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens, Wagoner. Signing do pass: Senator French. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0896 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 114 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 114 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 520. Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 170 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 170 "An Act modifying the Alaska unemployment insurance statutes to comply with the requirements of the federal economic stimulus bill by redefining the base period for determining eligibility for unemployment benefits; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act modifying the Alaska unemployment insurance statutes by redefining the base period for determining eligibility for unemployment benefits; relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Olson, Ellis. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0897 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 176 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 176 "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senator McGuire. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 177 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 177 "An Act repealing the termination of licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(RES) "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Cochair; Senator Wagoner. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Stevens, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0898 SB 183 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to award grants for the control of air emissions or the development and administration of air quality control programs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Huggins, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 86 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 86 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 134 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Cochair. Signing amend: Senator McGuire, Cochair; Senator Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Huggins, French. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0899 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 10 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to improve health care for veterans. Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Dyson, Paskvan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs The resolution was referred to the State Affairs Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SR 7 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY SENATOR DYSON, Relating to vehicles powered by propane or compressed natural gas. was read the first time and referred to the Senate Special Committee on Energy and Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 75 SENATE BILL NO. 75 "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0900 Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 895. Senator Therriault objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) was adopted. Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 1 : On Page 21, after line 16 add: It is the intent of the Legislature that vehicles purchased to replace vehicles in the State Equipment Fleet be capable of being fueled by either propane or compressed natural gas, unless analysis clearly proves that use of propane or compressed natural gas is not economically or technologically effective. On Page 21, after line 23 add: It is the intent of the Legislature that vehicles purchased to replace vehicles under the Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program be capable of being fueled by either propane or compressed natural gas, unless analysis clearly proves that use of propane or compressed natural gas is not economically or technologically effective. On Page 26, after line 23 add: It is the intent of the Legislature that vehicles purchased to replace vehicles for the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport be capable of being fueled by either propane or compressed natural gas, unless analysis clearly proves that use of propane or compressed natural gas is not economically or technologically effective. On Page 34, after line 7 add: It is the intent of the Legislature that vehicles purchased for the Statewide: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program be capable of being fueled by either propane or compressed natural gas, unless analysis clearly proves that use of propane or compressed natural gas is not economically or technologically effective. Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0901 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 75(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Therriault offered Amendment No. 2 : Section 1, page 21, line 20: Delete: 113,560,000 Insert: 128,960,000 Delete: 22,783,500 Insert: 38,183,500 Section 1, page 21, line 33: Delete: 6,320,000 Insert: 9,600,000 Section 1, page 22, line 4: Delete: 27,800,000 Insert: 40,000,000 Section 2, page 39, line 8: Delete: 22,783,500 Insert: 38,183,500 Senator Therriault moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0902 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 75(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Bunde, Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Ellis 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. 75(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 75(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) passed the Senate. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0903 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Joe Braach Senator(s) Olson, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Joule th Honoring - Abbott Loop Elementary School 50 Anniversary Senator(s) Meyer, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Millett Honoring - Chad Johnson CCHA Player of the Year Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski th Honoring - Two Rivers School 50 Anniversary Celebration Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Lance Mackey Winner of Iditarod XXXVII Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0904 Honoring - Dr. Ann Harter McCoy Representative(s) Petersen Senator(s) Wielechowski, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner Honoring - Alaska Native Medical Center, Acknowledged for Excellence: The First and Only Magnet Hospital in the State of Alaska Representative(s) Fairclough, Cissna, Joule Senator(s) Dyson, Davis, Olson, Stevens, Bunde, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Allison Lennon Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Rural Social Workers Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski th Honoring - Tim and Phyllis Merrill, 50 Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Fairclough, Stoltze, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - The Chugiak-Eagle River Statehood Celebration Committee Representative(s) Harris, Stoltze, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Huggins, Dyson, Therriault, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0905 Honoring - Alaska's 50 Anniversary of Statehood Representative(s) Neuman, Guttenberg Senator(s) Wagoner, Huggins, Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Corporal Micheal Boyd Alleman Senator(s) Paskvan, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Ramras In Memoriam - Corporal Michael Lee Mayne Senator(s) Paskvan, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Ramras In Memoriam - Corporal Zachary Ray Nordmeyer Senator(s) Paskvan, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Ramras In Memoriam - Robert A. Young Senator(s) Dyson, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Stoltze In Memoriam - Peter G. Aluska, Sr. Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Christopher Tuli Phillip Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0906 In Memoriam - Alice Mukull'aq Mendola Representative(s) Herron Senator(s) Hoffman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Philip Burch Representative(s) Fairclough, Stoltze, Dahlstrom Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - David "Woody" Woodruff Representative(s) Austerman Senator(s) 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. Unfinished Business SB 173 Senators Paskvan, Menard moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 190 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 190 "An Act relating to biometric information." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0907 SB 133 Senator Menard moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 133 "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, April 14 through evening plane time, April 14. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. 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 75 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 13. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 3:18 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0908 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 Apr 11 Saturday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM -- Time Change -- += SB 75 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 170 UNEMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS: FED STIMULUS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 13 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + OCS Hearing + SB 105 FOSTER CARE/CINA/EDUCATION OF HOMELESS += SB 179 PARENTAL NOTICE OF MINOR'S ABORTION += HB 35 NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 179 PARENTAL NOTICE OF MINOR'S ABORTION + HB 35 NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0909 JUDICIARY Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Confirmation: Attorney General Wayne Anthony Ross + Invited Testimony Only += HB 49 EMINENT DOMAIN: RECREATIONAL STRUCTURES + SB 156 COMPACT FOR JUVENILES; INTERSTATE COUNCIL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:00 PM -- Time Change -- + HB 93 DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES + HB 101 EXEMPTIONS: LIFE INSURANCE; ANNUITIES + HB 102 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 211 1:00 PM -- Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 13 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearings: Brent Johnson - Board of Fish Cliff Judkins - Board of Game Stanley "Stosh" Hoffman Jr.- Brd. of Game HJR 22 URGING US TO RATIFY LAW OF THE SEA TREATY HJR 28 OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON OIL/GAS ACTIVITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearing: Teresa Sager-Albaugh - Board of Game SJR 22 FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT HB 14 ALASKAN MALAMUTE AS STATE DOG <Pending Referral> HCR 10 OPPOSE FED. CONTROL OF STATE LAND & WATER HJR 27 STATE SOVEREIGNTY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0910 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM += HJR 10 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE + HB 14 ALASKAN MALAMUTE AS STATE DOG + HB 156 ALLOWING CERTAIN LANDFILL FEE WAIVERS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Roll Call Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2009 Legislative Coin Policy Approval Fairbanks Telephone Upgrade Approval Legis. Legal Representation Approval Amendment to Moving & Travel Policy - Waiver Fees Anchorage Office Space Proposal Bethel Lease (Executive Session) Other Business ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 81 & HB 83 Apr 11 Saturday Senate Finance 532 2:00 PM = HB 81 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 83 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Open Items for the following departments: DOA, DCCED DOC, DEC DF&G, DHSS DLWD, DPS DOR Alaska Court System Legislature Statewide 2009-04-11 Senate Journal Page 0911 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES (continued) CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 81 & HB 83 (continued) Apr 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- = HB 81 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 83 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Open Items Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM = HB 81 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 83 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Open Items Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM = HB 81 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 83 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Open Items ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 13 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 12:30 PM Week of the Uninsured ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 16 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees