Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-03-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1819 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 15, 2010 Fifty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Bunde was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Joe Mishler of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, We boldly come before your throne of grace, as you've commanded, to offer supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, for these who are in positions of authority, and for your guidance in all business conducted here this day. In doing so, we also pray that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty, knowing this is good and acceptable in your sight. First, I thank you Lord for the privilege of living in a country and a state where we are allowed to speak and worship freely. Help us never to forget that these unalienable rights are truly endowed upon us by you our Creator. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1820 Lord, we know that you are the Creator of all things. It is you who gives the very breath of life to man. It is because of this we seek your guidance first, at the start of our day, praying you will direct not only our actions and speech, but also our very thoughts. Help us to never set our own agendas, according to man's knowledge, and then ask you to bless it. Lord, I pray our heart's desire would be to seek the things which you, the God of all creation, bless and choose to follow them. I pray our goal is not to have you with us, but for us to be with you, realizing the decisions made here each day will affect the lives of people across this entire state. Lord, I also pray for the families of those here today. So many sacrifices have been made by them, and continue to be made on a daily basis, we will never hear of. I pray for their families' health, both physical and spiritual. I pray for faithfulness and strength in marriages. I pray their children will honor and obey their parents. Give them peace and security in their homes. And finally, I pray for each senator and each person in this room. Please give them the health and safety only you can provide. Give them wisdom as only you are able. And lastly, but most importantly, I pray each one here would have a personal relationship with you. Your word shows clearly your desire is for all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. Your desire is my desire. Lord, I pray each precious soul here would seek and find your truth, and know you not only as the God of all creation, but also as their Savior. In our Lord Jesus Christ's precious name I pray. Amen. Senator Egan led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1821 Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the fifty-third through fifty-fifth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 12 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 342 HOUSE BILL NO. 342 BY REPRESENTATIVES T.WILSON, Lynn, Chenault, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 349 HOUSE BILL NO. 349 BY REPRESENTATIVES FAIRCLOUGH, Gardner, P. Wilson, Cissna, Dahlstrom, Tuck, Kerttula, Johnson, Chenault, entitled: "An Act relating to the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. HB 360 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 360(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1822 "An Act relating to the provision of information regarding a student by a school district to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Alaska Challenge Youth Academy." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. Communications Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 5 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 14. The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 2009 Annual Report from Lester C. Lunceford, Chairperson Standing Committee Reports SB 92 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 92 "An Act ratifying an interstate compact to elect the President and Vice- President of the United States by national popular vote; and making related changes to statutes applicable to the selection by voters of electors for candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States and to the duties of those electors." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. Signing do not pass: Senator Coghill. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1823 SB 110 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 110 "An Act relating to the preservation of evidence" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(FIN) "An Act relating to the preservation of evidence and to the DNA identification system." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Huggins, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Senate Finance Committee Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 266 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 266 "An Act relating to emergency compensation from the Violent Crimes Compensation Board." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 21 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to and increasing the number of members of the house of representatives to forty-eight and the number of members of the senate to twenty-four. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, Olson, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Huggins. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1824 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Legislative Agency Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 16 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 BY THE SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, Creating and relating to the Economic Development Planning Commission. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 163 SENATE BILL NO. 163 "An Act increasing the allowances for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fisherman's fund; and providing for an effective date" 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. 163 was read the third time. Senators Menard, Kookesh, Stedman, Meyer, McGuire, Egan, Wielechowski, Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1825 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 163 "An Act increasing the allowances for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fisherman's fund; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 163 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Bunde Absent: Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 163 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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 272 SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to charges for rented motor vehicles, including cost recovery fees, and making a violation of the rented motor vehicle charge provisions an unfair trade practice" 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. 272 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to charges for rented motor vehicles, including cost recovery fees, and making a violation of the rented motor vehicle charge provisions an unfair trade practice" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1826 SB 272 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Bunde and so, SENATE BILL NO. 272 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Urging the federal government to provide funding for domestic seafood marketing and promotional activities, was read the second time. Senator Wielechowski, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1766. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(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. CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) was read the third time. Senators Huggins, Stedman, Meyer, McGuire, Wielechowski, Menard, Paskvan, Ellis, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson, Davis, Wagoner, Coghill, Dyson, Thomas, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1827 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Urging the federal government to provide funding for domestic seafood marketing and promotional activities, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 27(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Bunde and so, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 46 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Urging Congressional support for the reauthorization of the Denali Commission, 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. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Urging Congressional support for the reauthorization of the Denali Commission, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1828 HJR 46 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Bunde and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Esther Smith Senator(s) Dyson, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Fairclough Honoring - Alaska Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Representative(s) Thomas Senator(s) Huggins, Kookesh, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Palmer High School Boys Cross-Country Ski Team, 2010 Region III Champions Representative(s) Gatto, Stoltze Senator(s) Menard, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - The League of Women Voters 90th Anniversary Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1829 In Memoriam - Paul Douglas "Doug" Erhart Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Salmon In Memoriam - Arthur 'Art' W. Schaeffer Senator(s) Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Austerman In Memoriam - Alan L. Gage Representative(s) Lynn Senator(s) Bunde, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Donald "Donnie" Joseph Hill Jr. Representative(s) Gatto Senator(s) Menard, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Lewis Patrick Brooks Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, 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. Unfinished Business Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 18 through evening plane time, March 21. Without objection, Senator Meyer was excused. 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1830 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 163 SENATE BILL NO. 163 "An Act increasing the allowances for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fisherman's fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 272 SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to charges for rented motor vehicles, including cost recovery fees, and making a violation of the rented motor vehicle charge provisions an unfair trade practice" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 27 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Urging the federal government to provide funding for domestic seafood marketing and promotional activities, 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 16, 2010. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:36 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1831 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 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 19 ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + HB 110 PSYCHOLOGISTS' LICENSING & PRACTICE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1832 FINANCE Mar 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 266 VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION += SJR 21 CONST. AM: INCREASE NUMBER OF LEGISLATORS + SB 144 MUSK OXEN PERMITS + SB 215 PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT + SB 219 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID + SB 238 MEDICAID FOR MEDICAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE + SB 226 CRIME LAB; LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 15 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT University Dept of Transportation & Public Facilities Dept of Natural Resources Dept of Environmental Conservation Dept of Fish & Game Dept of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Dept of Administration + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1833 FINANCE (continued) Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 300 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + HB 302 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Statewide Public Testimony -- += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 20 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS += SB 253 APPROP: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1834 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 15 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 307 SHELTERS FOR RUNAWAY MINORS + SB 250 INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER + SCR 13 SUPPORTING SENIOR CAREGIVERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 193 LICENSING FOR OPTOMETRY + SB 295 FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS += SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 15 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 244 GOVERNOR'S DUTY STATION/TRAVEL ALLOWANCES += SB 284 CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES + SB 153 MOBILE HOMES AS REAL PROPERTY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmations: Public Defender; Boards and Commissions += SB 202 HATE CRIMES + SB 297 RETURN OF SEIZED PROPERTY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Presentation: Civil Legal Needs for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault + SB 277 PUB. UTILITY EXEMPTION: RENEWABLE ENERGY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1835 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Time Change -- + SB 264 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK + SB 11 DEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE; AGE LIMIT + SB 261 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BD MEMBERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Time Change -- + SB 300 AIDEA LOANS + SB 292 PAWNBROKERS + SB 304 ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 15 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 301 POWER PROJECT FUND + HB 44 ENERGY BONDS/INVESTMENTS/ANGDA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Joint w/ (S) Energy + Overview: SB 143 RAILBELT ENERGY & TRANSMISSION CORP. + Overview: Railbelt Integrated Resource Plan + AGIA Regulations Presentation from Dept of Natural Resources + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 294 SPORT FISH GUIDE LICENSES + SB 287 IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE += SB 228 TAX INCENTIVES FOR GAS-TO-LIQUID + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1836 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 19 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Joint w/ (H) Fisheries Committee Preliminary review of the Board of Fisheries request for a comprehensive evaluation of large-mine permitting and standards for protection of fish and game habitat in the Bristol Bay watershed. -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + HJR 24 FED. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/MILITARY + SCR 14 FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM + SB 288 DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS += SB 259 LEGISLATIVE AUDIT DIVISION POWERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + SB 152 TRANSPORTATION; TRANSIT AUTHORITIES ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 19 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM Dept Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1837 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 15 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM -- Location Change -- Closeout ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Mar 18 Thursday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 4:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 17 Wednesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 12:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:30 PM -- Time & Location Change -- 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 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1838 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) GOVERNOR Mar 17 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 17 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:00 PM + Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 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 -- Rescheduled to 3/17/10 -- -- Time Change -- + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1839 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Mar 17 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:15 PM + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 18 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM + Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 18 Thursday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 1:30 PM Subcommittee closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 16 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled to 3/18/10 -- Closeout Mar 18 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Mar 16 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1840 SPECIAL COMMITTEES ENERGY Mar 17 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Joint w/ (S) Resources Overview += SB 143 RAILBELT ENERGY & TRANSMISSION CORP. ---------------------------------------- WORLD TRADE, TECH, INNOVATIONS Mar 16 Tuesday Capitol 120 9:30 AM -- Location Change -- 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 ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 15 Monday Capitol 17 3:00 PM Hearing continued from 3/8/10 concerning: (18 AAC 32) Proposed Regulations Relating to Cheese Production - Testimony has closed, Committee Deliberations + (11 AAC 65.010 - 11 AAC 65.900, Particularly 11 AAC 65.010) Regulations Relating to Personal Use Cabin Permits -- Public Testimony -- Executive Session ---------------------------------------- 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1841 JOINT COMMITTEES (continued) 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 ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Mar 31 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Mar 29 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM School District Legislative Fly-In Informal Q&A Session Regarding Alaska's Public School System 2010-03-15 Senate Journal Page 1842 OTHER MEETINGS (continued) UNIVERSITY BOOSTERS CAUCUS Mar 17 Wednesday House Finance 519 4:00 PM + Business Leaders to Legislature: We Need to Grow Our Own Alaska Workforce