Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1071 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sunday April 19, 2009 Ninetieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 1:06 p.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Bunde, Wagoner were absent. The seat from District B was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Huggins. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our most precious heavenly father, we thank thee for bringing us here today. We ask thee for thy guidance as we move forward, and we thank thee for all the blessings you have given us thus far this session and our lives prior to this. Father, as we move forward, we understand there are many challenges ahead of us. It's a winding road. We ask thee to give us discretion, to give us wisdom, and always be benevolent as we say to thee, Father, thank you, and thank you for dying on our behalf. In Jesus' name. Amen. Senator Paskvan led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1072 Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SB 111 Message was received stating the Governor signed the following bill on April 19 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 111 "An Act relating to the duration of a certificate of compliance for an intrastate air service provider; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 5, SLA 2009 Effective Date: 4/20/09 Messages from the House SB 48 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1073 SB 57 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 58 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 58 "An Act establishing February 2 of each year as Marmot Day; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 125 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation to Alaska Aerospace Corporation." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 165 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 165 "An Act authorizing the transfer of two parcels of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Municipality of Anchorage; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1074 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 183, 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. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. The presence of Senators Bunde, Wagoner was noted. HJR 33 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Urging immediate action by the governor, the Alaska Congressional delegation, and state and federal agencies to assist in the restart of oil production in Cook Inlet that was affected by the eruption of Mt. Redoubt, in a safe and responsible manner. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Concur Messages SB 133 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) with the following amendment: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1075 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." Senator Ellis moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 133(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 133(FIN)? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 183 Message dated April 18 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration 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" with the following amendment: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1076 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(FIN) "An Act amending the qualifications of ocean rangers who monitor marine discharge and pollution requirements aboard large commercial passenger vessels; 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." (Title change HCR 17) Senator Ellis moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 183(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to SB 183? Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(FIN) "An Act amending the qualifications of ocean rangers who monitor marine discharge and pollution requirements aboard large commercial passenger vessels; 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." Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1077 The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HCR 17 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1074). Without objection, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 183, 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 17 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 1 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to take up CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(L&C), which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1013). Without objection, the resolution was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(L&C) Encouraging the voluntary installation of fire sprinkler systems in residences, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1078 CSHCR 1(L&C) Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(L&C) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 16 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to take up HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 am Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 989). Without objection, the resolution was read the second time and was before the Senate on Final Passage. Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Huggins, Meyer, McGuire, Ellis, Paskvan, Wielechowski, Menard, Dyson, Thomas, Davis, French, Wagoner, Bunde, Kookesh, Olson, Therriault, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 am Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 16 am Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1079 Communications Disclosure letters were received in accordance with AS 24.60 and will be published in Senate Supplement No. 2 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. Standing Committee Reports HB 14 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act designating the Alaskan Malamute as the official state dog." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stevens, French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 88 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Judiciary Committee The bill is on today's calendar. HB 151 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) "An Act amending the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Olson, Ellis. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1080 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources The bill is on today's calendar. HJR 27 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski, Cochair; Senators Stevens, French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 BY SENATOR HUGGINS, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 215, repealing school experience for salary scales provisions. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1081 Consideration of the Calendar President Stevens stated that under Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules engrossment may be waived on all bills on today's calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of House Bills HB 88 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 88(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1082 HB 105 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSHB 105(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: French and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 106 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) "An Act relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1083 village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) "An Act relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 106(STA)(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 113 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1084 HB 123 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am "An Act relating to the membership and voting privileges of members of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am was read the third time. Senators Dyson, Wagoner, McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am "An Act relating to the membership and voting privileges of members of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 123(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: Stedman and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1085 HB 129 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(RLS) "An Act relating to the authority of the Real Estate Commission to revoke licenses of persons convicted of certain crimes" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(RLS) was read the third time. Senator French declared a conflict of interest. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(RLS) "An Act relating to the authority of the Real Estate Commission to revoke licenses of persons convicted of certain crimes" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 129(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(RLS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 151 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) "An Act amending the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1086 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) "An Act amending the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 151(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senators Dyson, Bunde, Wagoner, Stedman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 201 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit" was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) was read the third time. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1087 The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 201(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Third Reading of House Bills HB 215 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S "An Act suspending for two years the operation of school experience factors applicable to salary scales provisions" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 215(EDC) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 11 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to take up SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 1080). Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1088 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 215, repealing school experience for salary scales provisions, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 11 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 18 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to refrain from passing legislation that designates land in Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, was read the second time. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Menard, Stedman, Meyer, Huggins, Olson, French, Dyson, Thomas, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to refrain from passing legislation that designates land in Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1089 CSHJR 18(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption the first supplemental calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 27 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state, was read the second time. Senator McGuire, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the 2d Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1080. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) was adopted. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) was read the third time. Senators McGuire, Huggins, Meyer, Stedman, Menard, Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1090 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 27(2d RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Recess Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 2:24 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 4:38 p.m. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports HB 113 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1091 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Olson, Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Second Reading of House Bills HB 113 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1083) was read the second time. Senator Hoffman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1090. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1092 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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Wagoner moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Wagoner offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 18, line 6, following "RESOURCES.": Insert "(a)" Page 18, following line 12: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The sum of $4,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Natural Resources for reservoir studies to evaluate oil and gas resources on the North Slope, phase 2 of 3." Page 30, line 10, following "11(a),": Insert "12(b)," Page 30, line 14: Delete "12" Insert "12(a)" Page 30, line 21, following "8(f),": Insert "12(b)," Senator Wagoner moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1093 SCS CSHB 113(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Absent: McGuire, Meyer and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Therriault moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Therriault offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 22, following line 29: Insert new subsections to read: "(o) The appropriation made in sec. 1, page 22, line 17, of HCS CSSB 75(FIN), or the same appropriation in another version of the bill, that is passed by the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature in the First Regular Session and enacted into law is amended to read: APPROPRIATION GENERAL OTHER Statewide ITEMS FUND FUNDS Federal 128,960,000 38,183,500 90,776,500 Programs [113,560,000] [22,783,500] (p) The allocations made in sec. 1, page 22, lines 30 - 33, of HCS CSSB 75(FIN), or the same allocations in another version of the bill, that is passed by the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature in the First Regular Session and enacted into law are amended to read: ALLOCATIONS Federal-Aid Aviation 9,600,000 State Match (HD 1-40) [6,320,000] Federal-Aid Highway 40,000,000 State Match (HD 1-40) [27,880,000]" 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1094 Page 30, line 21, following "14(n),": Insert "14(o), 14(p)," Senator Therriault moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 113(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 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. 2 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Therriault moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Therriault offered Amendment No. 3 : Amend section --, Department of Natural Resources, by adding a new subsection to read: (--) The sum of $2,700,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Natural Resources, for gas pipeline implementation (AGIA), for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. This subsection needs a July 1, 2009 effective date. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1095 Senator Therriault moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 113(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 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. 3 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Dyson moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 13, line 1, following "ADMINISTRATION.": Insert "(a)" Page 13, following line 3: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The sum of $300,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration, enterprise technology services, for State of Alaska telecommunications system operations and maintenance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010." Page 30, line 21, following "Sections": Insert "4(b)" 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1096 Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 113(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner Nays: Davis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Absent: Ellis and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 113(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1097 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) passed the Senate. 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. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund section. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 113(FIN) Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Section? YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section was adopted, and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House Concur Messages SB 72 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(STA) "An Act relating to use of child safety seats and seat belts" with the following amendments: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1098 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am H Senator Ellis moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 72(FIN) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to CSSB 72(STA)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: Bunde and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am H "An Act relating to use of child safety seats and seat belts." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to advance to Unfinished Business. Without objection, the Senate proceeded to: Unfinished Business SB 132 Senator McGuire, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Resources Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to the Southeast energy fund." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from April 25 through May 25. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1099 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to return to Consideration of the Calendar. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Consideration of the Calendar (continued) Citations Honoring - Kenneth and Jennetta Hughes Senator(s) Huggins, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Neuman Honoring - Anchorage Fire Chief Craig Goodrich Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) Meyer, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Rebecca Kielpinski Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) Meyer, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Beulah May Poindexter Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - David Kennedy Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1100 In Memoriam - Mary Ann and William Bently Stevens, Jr. Representative(s) Seaton 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. Special Order of Business Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the following Citation Calendar be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Citation Calendar Honoring - Valdez Fisheries Development Association's Solomon Falls Seafoods, Alaska Symphony of Seafood Winner Representative(s) Harris Senator(s) Therriault, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - House Sergeant-at-Arms, House Assistant Sergeant-at- Arms, House Pages Representative(s) Coghill, Johansen Senator(s) Therriault, Stedman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Joy Cook Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, 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. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1101 Recess Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 5:37 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 7:01 p.m. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to return to Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Messages from the House SB 1 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(FIN) "An Act increasing the minimum hourly wage; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 88 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act repealing certain provisions relating to modifying the factors that apply to calculate the amount of power cost equalization; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1102 SB 116 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) "An Act making a special appropriation for energy assistance for Alaska residents; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 170 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned: 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." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Concur Messages SB 75 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Senator Ellis moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1103 The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 75(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 75(FIN)? Effective Dates YEAS: 14 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, French, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Therriault Absent: Bunde, Hoffman, Wagoner and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR 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." Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 177 Message dated April 19 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(FIN) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(FIN) "An Act relating to an exception for professional fishing guide services in the Kenai River Special Management Area; 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." 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1104 Senator Ellis moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 177(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 177(FIN)? Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski Absent: Bunde, Hoffman, Wagoner and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(FIN) "An Act relating to an exception for professional fishing guide services in the Kenai River Special Management Area; 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." Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to return to Introduction of Guests. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Senate proceeded to: Messages from the Governor The following letter dated April 19, 2009 was read stating: 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1105 I appoint Mr. Dennis Egan to the vacant seat for Senate District B. This appointment supersedes my previous appointments. /s/ Sarah Palin Governor Appointment Confirmation The Senate Democrats' response dated April 19 was read stating: This afternoon the Senate Democrats met to consider Governor Palin's appointment of Dennis Egan to fill the vacant seat in Senate District B. We are pleased to report that he has been confirmed as Juneau's state senator. Sincerely yours, /s/ Senator Bettye Davis Senator Johnny Ellis Senator Hollis French Senator Lyman Hoffman Senator Albert Kookesh Senator Donald Olson Senator Joe Paskvan Senator Joe Thomas Senator Bill Wielechowski President Stevens appointed Senator Kookesh and Senator Stedman to escort Dennis Egan to the Senate Chamber. President Stevens administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Egan. Oath of Office I, Dennis Egan, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as Senator to the best of my ability. President Stevens officially welcomed Senator Egan as a member of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature. President Stevens appointed Senator Kookesh and Senator Stedman to escort Senator Egan to his seat. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1106 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 215, repealing school experience for salary scales provisions, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 113 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 215 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S "An Act suspending for two years the operation of school experience factors applicable to salary scales provisions" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HJR 27 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1107 Adjournment President Stevens appointed Senator Huggins and Senator Paskvan to notify the House of the Senate's adjournment. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., January 19, 2010. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2009-04-19 Senate Journal Page 1108 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 19 Sunday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM -- Time Change -- + HB 151 USE, REGULATION, AND OPERATION OF BOATS Presentation: + STAMPEDE STATE RECREATION AREA += HB 113 SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL/OTHER APPROPRIATIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 19 Sunday Beltz 211 10:00 AM + HB 88 EXTEND BAR ASS'N BOARD OF GOVERNORS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 19 Sunday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 13 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 12:30 PM Week of the Uninsured