Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-03-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1757 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 10, 2010 Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, David Dierdorff of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. From the power of our memory and history, With high hopes for the days that lie ahead, You have gathered to craft the destiny we share with one another. May you gather with faith in the practice of democracy. May you gather with hearts and minds open To the wisdom in every voice among us. In your gathering, May you dream and design a bold future. May you bring your best selves to this service, And may you dream these dreams And do this work With love. So be it. Amen. (Adapted from an invocation given by Heather Janules, Associate Minister Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church) 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1758 Senator Coghill led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the forty-ninth and fiftieth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report to the Governor and State Legislature, dated February 2010 from the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission Alaska Seafood 2010, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute 30th Anniversary Report from Ray Riutta, Executive Director in accordance with AS 16.51.100 Annual Report of Alaska Comprehensive Health Insurance Association, January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 from Jeffrey W. Davis, Chair, and Cecil D. Bykerk, Executive Director Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 9 was read stating: In accordance with AS 44.19.040 and Art. III, sec. 13 of the Alaska Constitution, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Lieutenant Governor Successor Lawrence L. Hartig 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1759 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, Meyer, French. Report dated March 9 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080 and Art. III, sec. 25 of the Alaska Constitution, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commissioner - Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Adjutant General Thomas Katkus 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, Meyer, French. Report dated March 9 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 Lester C. Lunceford - Whittier 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, Meyer, French. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1760 SB 144 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 144 "An Act relating to hunting permits and tag fees for musk oxen." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 153 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 153 "An Act relating to manufactured homes, including manufactured homes permanently affixed to land, to the conversion of manufactured homes to real property, to the severance of manufactured homes from real property, to the titling, conveyance, and encumbrance of manufactured homes, and to manufacturers' certificates of origin for vehicles; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Paskvan, Chair; Senators Meyer, Thomas, Bunde, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 208 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 208 "An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources to evaluate current incentives and recommend additional incentives that would increase gas exploration, development, and production in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to evaluate the means by which the department may explore for, purchase, and sell natural gas from newly proved gas reserves in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue to evaluate current 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1761 incentives and recommend additional ways to increase gas exploration, development, and production in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 209 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act providing the Alaska State Council on the Arts the authority to adopt regulations relating to its statutory powers and duties; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Coghill, Egan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 213 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 213 "An Act providing for funding for school lunch and breakfast" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(EDC) Signing do pass: Senators Meyer, Thomas, Cochairs; Senators Stevens, Davis. 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. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1762 SB 220 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 220 "An Act declaring a state energy policy; relating to energy efficiency and alternative energy; establishing the energy efficiency grant fund, an emerging energy technology fund, a renewable energy production tax credit, and an energy use index; and relating to a fuel purchasing cooperative, to energy codes and efficiency standards, to energy conservation targets in public buildings, to a state agency energy use reduction plan, to the alternative energy revolving loan fund, and to the renewable energy grant fund" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 220(RES) "An Act declaring a state energy policy; relating to energy efficiency, energy conservation, and alternative energy; relating to an emerging energy technology fund and a renewable energy refundable tax credit; relating to a fuel purchasing cooperative, to the Alaska heating assistance program, to energy codes and efficiency standards, to a state agency energy use reduction program and to state energy use data, to the Southeast energy fund, to the alternative energy revolving loan fund, to nuclear energy production and facilities, to the definition of 'power project' or 'project' as it relates to rural and statewide energy programs and the Alaska Energy Authority, to the definition of 'alternative energy system,' and to the renewable energy grant fund; establishing an Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; directing the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to prepare a report on the feasibility of using compressed natural gas to power vehicles in the state, including vehicles owned or operated by the state, and including in that study, if warranted, a pilot program proposal for powering some vehicles owned or operated by the state with compressed natural gas; authorizing and relating to the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and relating to an energy report by the Office of the Governor." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens, French. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1763 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 6, indeterminate, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 221 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 221 "An Act establishing an advisory task force on higher education in the legislative branch of government; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Education Committee Substitute offered on page 1365. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Senate Finance Committee The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 260 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 260 "An Act relating to electronic voting procedures for electric and telephone cooperatives; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(JUD) 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1764 Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Coghill, Wielechowski, Egan. 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. SB 269 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 269 "An Act relating to the waiver of volume cap of recovery zone economic development bonds authorized by 26 U.S.C. 1400U-2 and reallocation by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority of the waived volume cap; relating to the waiver of volume cap of recovery zone facility bonds authorized by 26 U.S.C. 1400U-3 and reallocation by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of the waived volume cap; increasing the total amount of bonds and notes that the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority may have outstanding; relating to revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act relating to the waiver of volume cap of recovery zone economic development bonds authorized by 26 U.S.C. 1400U-2 and reallocation by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority of the waived volume cap; relating to the waiver of volume cap of recovery zone facility bonds authorized by 26 U.S.C. 1400U-3 and reallocation by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of the waived volume cap; increasing the total amount of bonds and notes that the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority may have outstanding; relating to revenue bonds and to obligations secured by lease that are issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; relating to allocations of tax credit and bonding limits imposed by the federal government; and providing for an effective date." 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1765 Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 271 Corrected fiscal note from the Office of the Governor for SENATE BILL NO. 271 "An Act relating to interest on certain underpayments or overpayments for the oil and gas production tax, to certificates for certain oil and gas production tax credits for qualified capital expenditures, and to alternative tax credits for expenditures for certain oil and gas development and exploration activities for the oil and gas production tax; relating to the use of the oil and gas tax credit fund to purchase certain tax credit certificates; and providing for an effective date" published March 9: Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Revenue SB 274 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 274 "An Act naming the state fish hatchery on the Elmendorf Air Force Base the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 274(RES) "An Act naming the new state fish hatchery on the Elmendorf Air Force Base the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1766 SB 302 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 302 "An Act establishing the Alaska microloan revolving fund; making loans for commercial purposes from the fund; and relating to the fund and loans; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Paskvan, Chair; Senators Meyer, Thomas, Davis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 6 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) am "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act relating to cruelty to animals; and relating to aggravating factors at sentencing involving assaultive behavior and cruelty to animals." (Title Change SCR 15) Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Egan, McGuire. Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 27 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Urging the federal government to provide funding for domestic seafood marketing and promotional activities, and recommended it be replaced with 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1767 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Stevens, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 46 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Urging Congressional support for the reauthorization of the Denali Commission. Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators French, Thomas, Menard, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 6, relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1768 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 BY THE SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to residential shelters for runaway minors." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Judiciary Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 43 SENATE BILL NO. 43 "An Act adding a second verse to the official Alaska state song" was read the second time. 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 BILL NO. 43 was read the third time. Senators Hoffman, Paskvan, McGuire, Meyer, Stedman, Olson, Davis, Dyson, Coghill, Wagoner, Kookesh, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 43 "An Act adding a second verse to the official Alaska state song" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1769 SB 43 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Huggins and so, SENATE BILL NO. 43 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 60 SENATE BILL NO. 60 "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including wills, trusts, nonprobate transfers, augmented estates, personal representatives, and trustees; and amending Rules 3 and 8, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 37.5, Alaska Rules of Administration" was read the second time. Senator Paskvan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1014. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(L&C) was adopted. 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. 60(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(L&C) "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including wills, trusts, nonprobate transfers, augmented estates, personal representatives, and trustees; and amending Rules 3 and 8, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 37.5, Alaska Rules of Administration" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1770 CSSB 60(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rules YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(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 Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 265 SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1658. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(JUD) was adopted. 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. 265(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1771 CSSB 265(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(JUD) 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 and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 276 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(CRA) "An Act amending the description of parcels within the Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park; 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. 276(CRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(CRA) "An Act amending the description of parcels within the Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1772 CSHB 276(CRA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(CRA) 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. Citations Honoring - Leo and George Ann Smith, 50th Wedding Anniversary Representative(s) Thomas Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Chase 'Mac' Kimbrell, 2010 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Finalist Representative(s) Olson Senator(s) Wagoner, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Rudy Frankleon Firm Senator(s) Huggins, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, 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. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1773 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Bernie Karl, UAF School of Management, 2010 Business Leader of the Year Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Matthew L. Joslin Senator(s) Coghill, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Egan, 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. Unfinished Business Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, March 12 through plane time, March 15. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 16 through evening plane time, March 18. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, March 12 through plane time, March 14. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1774 Senator Menard moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 19 through morning plane time, March 22. Without objection, Senator Menard was excused. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 12 through morning plane time, March 16. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on March 19. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 19 through evening plane time, March 21. Without objection, Senator Coghill was excused. Senator Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, March 19 through evening plane time, March 21. Without objection, Senator Huggins was excused. SB 223 Senator McGuire, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Energy referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 223 "An Act authorizing and relating to the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; establishing the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund and relating to the fund; authorizing municipalities and the State of Alaska to borrow money from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the purposes of the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1775 Engrossment SB 43 SENATE BILL NO. 43 "An Act adding a second verse to the official Alaska state song" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 60 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 60(L&C) "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including wills, trusts, nonprobate transfers, augmented estates, personal representatives, and trustees; and amending Rules 3 and 8, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 37.5, Alaska Rules of Administration" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 265 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; 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., March 12, 2010. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:11 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1776 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 Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 224 POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 221 LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON HIGHER ED += SB 269 ECON. STIMULUS BONDS: REALLOCATION/WAIVER + SB 168 TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND + SB 210 MILITARY DEPLOYMENT AND CHILD CUSTODY + SB 266 VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION += SB 305 SEPARATE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Bill Hearing Canceled> += SB 306 SEPARATE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1777 FINANCE (continued) Mar 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += SB 305 SEPARATE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Public Testimony Rescheduled to 3/12/10> += SB 306 SEPARATE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 305 SEPARATE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX --Testimony by Administration-- --Public Testimony-- += SB 110 PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE + SB 246 INCREASING NUMBER OF SUPERIOR CT JUDGES + SB 257 YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES += SB 306 SEPARATE OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 10 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- Confirmation of Governor's Appointments + SB 46 CHILD SUPPORT AWARDS += SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION <Note: Above previously heard bill has been added back onto the Agenda> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- + Confirmation Hearing: Attorney General Daniel S. Sullivan 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1778 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 239 IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST += SB 92 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COMPACT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 262 EXTEND BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS + SB 263 EXTEND BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS + SB 272 RENTAL CAR CHARGES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: AGIA Regulations - Dept of Revenue + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 242 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE TAX CREDITS += SB 243 NO ROYALTY ON GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE Overview: AGIA Regulations - Dept of Revenue (continued) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Overview: Railbelt Integrated Resource Plan: AEA and Black and Veatch Consultants + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1779 TRANSPORTATION Mar 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Dept Closeout ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 15 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 16 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Mar 11 Thursday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 4:00 PM + FY11 Budget Request Mar 18 Thursday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 4:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 10 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 12:00 PM -- Immediately Following Session -- + FY11 Budget Request 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1780 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT (continued) Mar 17 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 12:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 16 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM -- Agenda Change -- Subcommittee Meeting (If Needed) Mar 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 12 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Pre-Closeout and Question/Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1781 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 17 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 5:30 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- LAW Mar 16 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:15 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 16 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM -- Time Change -- + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 11 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Pre-Closeout & Question/Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 18 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM + Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1782 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) REVENUE Mar 11 Thursday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 1:30 PM Budget Detail Mar 18 Thursday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 1:30 PM Subcommittee closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 11 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Budget Detail Mar 16 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES WORLD TRADE, TECH, INNOVATIONS Mar 16 Tuesday House Finance 519 9:30 AM Joint w/ (H) Econ. Dev., Trade & Tourism + Rural Alaska Honor Institute (RAHI) Student Documentary Film Debut Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 12:30 PM Joint w/ (H) Econ. Dev., Trade & Tourism + Rural Alaska Honor Institute (RAHI) Student Documentary Film Debut A light lunch provided ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1783 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 15 Monday Capitol 17 3:00 PM Hearing continued from 3/8/10 concerning: + (11 AAC 65.010 - 11 AAC 65.900, Particularly 11 AAC 65.010) Regulations Relating to Personal Use Cabin Permits -- Public Testimony -- Executive Session ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 30 Tuesday House Finance 519 4:30 PM Executive Session - Audit Review + Other Committee Business -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS BUSH CAUCUS Mar 24 Wednesday House Finance 519 4:00 PM Education Forum: Important Educational Services Presentations by Gloria O'Neill, President, Cook Inlet Tribal Council Abbe Hensley, Director, Best Beginnings ---------------------------------------- JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Mar 24 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + The State of the Uninsured: Let's Ensure Their Health ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-10 Senate Journal Page 1784 OTHER MEETINGS (continued) JOINT SESSION Mar 31 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Session Sponsored by the Senate Energy Committee The Nuclear Option: Is small scale nuclear energy an option for Alaska? Presentation by Gwen Holdmann, Director Alaska Center for Energy & Power, University of Alaska Mar 29 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM School District Legislative Fly-In Informal Q&A Session Regarding Alaska's Public School System ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY BOOSTERS CAUCUS Mar 17 Wednesday House Finance 519 4:00 PM Business Leaders to Legislature: We need to Grow Our Own Alaska Workforce