Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2013-03-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0621 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 19, 2013 Sixty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 1:05 p.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Hoffman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Nancy Campbell of the Gospel Outreach Christian Center. Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you this day on behalf of the Senators gathered here as they address the issues facing our state. Grant them wisdom for each matter they consider, camaraderie for their discussions, and clarity for the decisions they need to make. Lift any weariness off of them now - any who are sick. I pray Lord that you touch them and heal them. Bring refreshing and renew their strength. Be with their families; keep them safe. Thank you Lord for your blessing here, your presence here, and your guidance for the Senate this day. In Jesus' name. Amen. Senator Kelly led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0622 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the sixty-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Hoffman be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Messages from the House Message dated March 18 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 4 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, P.Wilson, Gruenberg, Lynn, Higgins, Keller, Feige, Holmes, Nageak, Hughes, Foster, Kreiss- Tomkins, Tarr, Costello, Johnson, Tuck, Millett, Pruitt, Munoz, Proclaiming May 15 to be Hmong-American Veterans Memorial Day was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Concur Messages SJR 6 Message dated March 18 was read stating the House passed and returned for consideration SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Urging the United States Congress not to relinquish to the office of the President of the United States the legislative duty to safeguard our most fundamental right; and urging the President of the United States to refrain from any further efforts to restrict ownership of firearms, with the following amendments: 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0623 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(JUD) am H Urging the United States Congress not to relinquish to the office of the President of the United States the legislative duty to safeguard one of our most fundamental rights; and urging the President of the United States to refrain from any further efforts to restrict ownership of firearms. Senator Coghill 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 SJR 6(JUD) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to SJR 6? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Nays: French Excused: Hoffman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(JUD) am H Urging the United States Congress not to relinquish to the office of the President of the United States the legislative duty to safeguard one of our most fundamental rights; and urging the President of the United States to refrain from any further efforts to restrict ownership of firearms. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0624 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 15, was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the State of Alaska and the Alaska State Employees Association (representing General Government Unit) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 15, was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the State of Alaska and the Confidential Employees Association in accordance with AS 23.40.215. The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 15, was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the State of Alaska and the Alaska Public Employees Association, Supervisory Bargaining Unit (amended) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. Report on Criminal Rule 5 Amendment - Chapter 20, SLA 2011 (HB 127) dated March 14 from Michael Geraghty, Attorney General, Department of Law Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Health and Social Services Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0625 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Paula Easley - Anchorage Russell Webb - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Kelly, Micciche. Report dated March 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Big Game Commercial Services Board James (Tom) Atkins - Anchorage James (David) Jones - Kodiak Karen Polley - Juneau This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Dyson, Micciche, Fairclough, Bishop, French. Report dated March 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 16.05.221 and AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Reed Morisky - Fairbanks 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 Giessel, Chair; Senators Dyson, Fairclough, Bishop, Micciche, French. 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0626 SB 69 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 69 "An Act establishing the Alaska Chinook salmon research and restoration endowment fund and relating to grants from the fund" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Dyson, Fairclough, Bishop. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. Signing amend: Senator Micciche. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 52 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 52 am "An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Coghill. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 2 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proclaiming the state as a Purple Heart State to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's men and women in uniform wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect the freedom enjoyed by all Americans. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill. 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0627 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 5 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Relating to awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to certain members of the military. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill. 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 Bills SB 82 SENATE BILL NO. 82 BY SENATOR OLSON, entitled: "An Act providing for public school funding for telecommunications or Internet services." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 21 SENATE BILL NO. 21 "An Act relating to appropriations from taxes paid under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; relating to the oil and gas production tax rate; relating to gas used in the state; relating to monthly installment payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to oil and gas production tax credits for certain losses and expenditures; relating to oil and gas production tax credit certificates; 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0628 relating to nontransferable tax credits based on production; relating to the oil and gas tax credit fund; relating to annual statements by producers and explorers; relating to the determination of annual oil and gas production tax values including adjustments based on a percentage of gross value at the point of production from certain leases or properties; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 600. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Meyer was required to vote. Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Micciche was required to vote. Senator Ellis withdrew his objection to the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) "An Act relating to the interest rate applicable to certain amounts due for fees, taxes, and payments made and property delivered to the Department of Revenue; providing a tax credit against the corporation income tax for qualified oil and gas service industry expenditures; relating to the oil and gas production tax rate; relating to gas used in the state; relating to monthly installment payments of the oil and gas production tax; relating to oil and gas production tax credits for certain losses and expenditures; relating to oil and gas production tax credit certificates; relating to nontransferable tax credits based on production; relating to the oil and gas tax credit fund; relating to annual statements by producers and explorers; establishing the Oil and Gas Competitiveness Review Board; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Huggins stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 20 calendar. 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0629 Citations Honoring - South Anchorage High School Football Team Representative(s) Johnson Senator(s) Meyer, McGuire, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Jan Rutherdale Representative(s) Gara, Kerttula Senator(s) Ellis, Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Farthest North Girl Scouts Council 2013 Fairbanks Women of Distinction Representative(s) Kawasaki, Isaacson Senator(s) Kelly, Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Fairbanks 2014 Arctic Winter Games Host Society Representative(s) Isaacson Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dr. Vincent Ostrom and Dr. Elinor Ostrom Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Ian Alexander Representative(s) Edgmon Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Lloyd Edward Lapeyri Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Stedman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0630 In Memoriam - Heinz Herbert Kohring Representative(s) Keller, Stoltze, Neuman, Hughes, Gattis Senator(s) Dyson, Huggins, Dunleavy, Bishop, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Senator Coghill 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 SJR 2 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to take up the concur message on HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2(JUD) Commending and supporting actions taken by the Office of the Governor, the attorney general, and the commissioner of natural resources to protect the state from federal government incursion into the care and management of state resources and to promote the economic prosperity of the state; and urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to limit federal government overreach into management of state resources, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 575). Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Coghill 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 CSSJR 2(JUD) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSJR 2(JUD)? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Hoffman 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0631 and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2(JUD) Commending and supporting actions taken by the Office of the Governor, the attorney general, and the commissioner of natural resources to protect the state from federal government incursion into the care and management of state resources and to promote the economic prosperity of the state; and urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to limit federal government overreach into management of state resources. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 30 through evening plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senator Giessel was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 20, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:28 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0632 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 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed to 3/26/13 -- + SB 73 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled, if needed ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 57 LITERACY, PUPIL TRANSP, TEACHER NOTICES + Confirmation Hearing: Professional Teaching Practices Commission David DeVaughn, Eric Fry, Martin Laster, Melody Mann, Frances Roberts + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Discussion: Voucher #2, Continuation of a Discussion of Voucher Systems -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0633 FINANCE Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Joint w/House Finance + Scott Goldsmith, Institute of Social and Economic Research Maximum Sustainable Yield: Wealth Management for the "Owner State" Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS + HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Subcommittee Reports to Full Committee + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET + Statewide Public Testimony (Public testimony may be limited to no more than 3 minutes) 9:00 am Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue, Unalaska 9:30 am Barrow, Tok, Delta Junction 10:00 am Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg 10:30 am Sitka, Cordova, Valdez Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Continuation of Statewide Public Testimony += HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS <Pending Referral> = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + Statewide Public Testimony (Public testimony may be limited to no more than 3 minutes) 1:30 pm Fairbanks, Mat-Su 2:30 pm Anchorage 4:00 pm Glennallen, Seward, Homer 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0634 FINANCE (continued) Mar 23 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM += HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Continuation of Statewide Public Testimony + (Public testimony may be limited to no more than 3 minutes) 10:00 am Juneau 11:30 am Kenai, Kodiak, Dillingham 12:30 pm Statewide Teleconference - Offnet Site + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation: Obesity Prevention By Dept. of Health and Social Services Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 20 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: H. Connor Thomas, Legislative Ethics += HJR 4 OPPOSE GUN CONTROL ORDERS & LEGISLATION += HB 69 EXEMPT FIREARMS FROM FEDERAL REGULATION += SJR 9 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING -- Public Testimony < Time Limit May Be Set> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Janie Leask, Legislative Ethics (alternate) James Brown, Commission on Judicial Conduct + SB 72 OMBUDSMAN + SJR 9 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0635 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- += HB 26 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY <Bill Hearing Postponed> -- Public Testimony -- += SB 4 MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 3/26/13> += SB 55 INSURER'S USE OF CREDIT SCORES <Bill Hearing Postponed> -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + SB 65 RETIREMENT PLANS; ROTH IRAS; PROBATE -- Public Testimony -- += HB 26 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY -- Public Testimony -- += SB 55 INSURER'S USE OF CREDIT SCORES -- Public Testimony -- += SB 52 PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Confirmation Hearing of Governor's Appointees <Above Hearing Postponed> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 59 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS + HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP <Pending Referral> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 6 LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0636 RULES Mar 19 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 9:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived + SB 21 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX <Teleconference Listen Only> ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HCR 2 PURPLE HEART STATE + HCR 5 DECORATION OF HONOR + HB 52 PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE Confirmation Hearing: Violent Crimes Compensation Board <Confirmation Hearing Postponed to 3/21/13> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Confirmation Hearing: Governor's Appointments + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed to 3/21/13 -- + HB 46 WAIVE CDL SKILL TEST FOR CERTAIN VETERANS + HB 56 PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL TAX + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0637 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- GOVERNOR Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:15 PM FY14 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + House Budget and Specific Concerns or Issues Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM + Final Considerations and Closeout ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATURE Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM FY14 Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM + Review (possible Closeout) Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM Closeout (If needed) ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0638 PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 19 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM -- Location Change -- + Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 19 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM -- Location Change -- Closeout ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM + Alaska Gas Pipeline Project Office Overview ---------------------------------------- SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON TAPS THROUGHPUT Mar 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 21 Thursday Capitol 120 1:00 PM Alaska's Administrative Regulations Process and Possible Improvements -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-19 Senate Journal Page 0639 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM + Ratification of Charity Events Contract Approvals Other Committee Business <Teleconference Listen Only> ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 26 Tuesday Anch Lio Rm 210 8:30 AM + FULL COMMITTEE (Open Session) Public Comment EXECUTIVE SESSION Public Session (Open Session) - Advisory Opinion 13-01 Other Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Mar 21 Thursday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "Maximizing Success in Non-Profits" Presentation by Set Free Alaska, Inc. and Areli & Associates, LLC Co-Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly and Rep. Keller