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2013-03-27 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0795 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 27, 2013 Seventy-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Juneau. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Good and gracious God, we come before you in this sacred week confident in your love for us. We ask that you bless the legislators of the great state of Alaska. In their work, may they reflect your justice. In their decisions, may they reflect your wisdom. In their actions, may they reflect your love. And for all of us, may we reflect your mercy and compassion for one another, for you have created us in your image. Heavenly Father, we pray and support our legislators as they represent us in bringing forth the laws of this land. May they always strive for the common good. Let their work contribute to the good of all people in the state of Alaska. Guide them, shelter their families and loved ones with your loving care, and may they know your peace and presence in their lives. I offer this prayer in your name and to your glory forever and ever. Amen. Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0796 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the seventieth and seventy-first legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 25 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 9 HOUSE BILL NO. 9 BY REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, Kerttula, Olson, Holmes, Tuck, Pruitt, Kreiss-Tomkins, Tarr, entitled: "An Act relating to secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code and to the regulation of funds transfers, including remittance transfers, under the Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 99 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 99(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Minerals Commission; and extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0797 Communications Commemorative Profiles of Senate District S and Senate District T will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 8 (page 240). Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 26 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Craig Chapman - Soldotna Donovan Rulien II - Anchorage Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert (Bobby) Evans - Nome State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Eric Eriksen - Juneau John Kerr - Anchorage Jeffrey Koonce - Anchorage Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Michael Bolivar - Anchorage Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Edward Barrington - Anchorage Dr. Daniel Holt - Juneau Board of Dental Examiners Robyn Chaney - Dillingham Dr. Mary Anne Navitsky - Sitka Dr. Steven Scheller - Fairbanks Gail Walden - Wasilla 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0798 Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Mark Saldi - Skagway Donald Stiles - Nome Alaska Labor Relations Agency Gary Bader - Anchorage Daniel Repasky - Anchorage Board of Marital and Family Therapy Linda King - Anchorage Kennith McCarty - Eagle River State Medical Board Kevin Luppen - Wasilla Kathleen (Casey) Millar - Anchorage Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Sarah Taygan - Chugiak Board of Nursing Hannah Espera - Anchorage Thomas Hendrix - Eagle River Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Thomas Trosvig - Kodiak Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Grant Humphreys - Anchorage Immanuel Lewis - Anchorage Board of Pharmacy John Cotter - Fairbanks State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Darin Bell - Seward Ruth Kostik - Juneau Valerie Phelps - Anchorage 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0799 Board of Professional Counselors Anne Marie Brainerd - Fairbanks Debra Hamilton - Soldotna Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Dr. Kristi Fuller - Anchorage Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers James Picard - Anchorage Real Estate Commission Eric Bushnell - Wasilla Nancy Davis - Sitka Stacy Risner - Fairbanks Regulatory Commission of Alaska Norman Rokeberg - Anchorage Board of Social Work Examiners Zachary Paulson - Palmer Board of Veterinary Examiners DeeDee Jonrowe - Willow Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Stacy Allen - Palmer Bradley Austin - Auke Bay Pamela Cline - Anchorage Jace Digel - Anchorage Sarah Lefebvre - Fairbanks Amy Steele - Anchorage Mark Talbert - Wasilla Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission David Richards - Eagle River 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 Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Olson, Micciche, Ellis. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0800 Report dated March 26 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Commission for Human Rights Jason Hart - Anchorage Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Cathy Foerster - 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 Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. Report dated March 27 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Education and Early Development Sue Hull - 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 Stevens, Chair; Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stedman, Gardner. Report dated March 27 was read stating: In accordance with AS 14.40.150, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0801 University of Alaska Board of Regents Dale Anderson - Juneau 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 Stevens, Chair; Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stedman, Gardner. SB 11 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 11 "An Act amending certain provisions of criminal law prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of switchblades and gravity knives; adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and reserving to the state, with limited exceptions for municipalities, the authority to regulate knives." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Coghill, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 17 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 17 "An Act extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 17(FIN) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. Signing amend: Senator Olson. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0802 SB 56 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to certain crimes involving controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 528. Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senator Hoffman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy. Signing amend: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 8, indeterminate, Department of Law The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 62 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 62 "An Act relating to grants for school construction." Signing do pass: Senators Meyer, Kelly, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Dunleavy, Fairclough, Bishop, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 63 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to contracts for the preparation of election ballots" and recommended it be replaced with 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0803 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(STA) "An Act making contracts for the preparation of election ballots subject to the provisions of the state procurement code." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 65 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 65 "An Act relating to property exemptions for retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and Roth IRAs; relating to transfers of individual retirement plans; relating to the rights of judgment creditors of members of limited liability companies and partners of limited liability partnerships; relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including pleadings, orders, liability, and notices under the Uniform Probate Code and the Alaska Principal and Income Act, the appointment of trust property, the Alaska Uniform Prudent Investor Act, co-trustees, trust protectors, and trust advisors; relating to the Alaska Principal and Income Act; relating to the Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act; relating to the disposition of human remains; relating to the tax on insurers for life insurance policies; relating to insurable interests for certain insurance policies; relating to restrictions on transfers of trust interests; relating to discretionary interests in irrevocable trusts; relating to the community property of married persons; and amending Rule 64, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 301(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(L&C) Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Micciche. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0804 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 73 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 73 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt from tax, by ordinance approved by the voters in the municipality, the real property that is the primary residence of a resident who is the widow or widower of a person who was killed while in the military service of the United States; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(CRA) "An Act relating to a municipal property tax exemption for real property that is the primary residence of certain widows and widowers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Micciche, Chair; Senators Egan, Hoffman, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 26 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senators Olson, Micciche, Ellis. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0805 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 65 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 66 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and making a reappropriation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Meyer, Kelly, Cochairs; Senators Olson, Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman. The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 12 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 BY SENATOR OLSON, 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0806 Supporting the introduction and enactment of federal legislation acknowledging that the federal government is financially responsible under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the remediation of contaminated land subject to conveyance under the Act was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources Governor's transmittal letter dated March 26: Dear President Huggins, Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC. The bill would approve and ratify the contractual agreement for the sale and purchase of State royalty oil between the State of Alaska and Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, attached as Exhibit 1 to the "Final Best Interest Finding and Determination for the Sale of Alaska North Slope Royalty Oil to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC" dated March 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0807 25, 2013. The contract that is the subject of this bill provides that the State will sell Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC an amount of the State's royalty oil that is between 18,000 to 30,000 barrels per day, subject to certain limitations and volume reduction provisions. The royalty oil will be sold at a price calculated to equal or exceed the value the State would obtain for the royalty oil if it was taken in-value and sold by the producers rather than taken in-kind and sold by the State to Flint Hills Resources Alaska. The term of the contract is five years, with royalty oil deliveries commencing on April 1, 2014, and terminating on March 31, 2019, with provisions to extend the contract subject to legislative approval. The proposed sale was reviewed by the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board through a public hearing process held February 26, 2013. In accordance with AS 38.06.050, the board issued a written recommendation for legislative approval of the sale. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. A copy of the contract will be provided by the Department of Natural Resources for your review. Sincerely, /s/ Sean Parnell Governor SB 87 SENATE BILL NO. 87 BY SENATORS MICCICHE, McGuire, entitled: "An Act requiring screening of newborns for congenital heart defects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services and Finance Committees. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0808 SB 88 SENATE BILL NO. 88 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act authorizing the state bond committee to issue certificates of participation to finance the construction and equipping of residential housing to serve the Anchorage campus of the Alaska Native Medical Center; and authorizing the Department of Administration to enter into a lease-purchase agreement for the benefit of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 89 SENATE BILL NO. 89 BY SENATOR DUNLEAVY, entitled: "An Act relating to education tax credits and a tax credit for gifts to the Alaska Fire Standards Council; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective dates in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010, as amended by sec. 15, ch. 7, FSSLA 2011, and in sec 32, ch. 74, SLA 2012; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 90 SENATE BILL NO. 90 BY SENATOR DUNLEAVY, entitled: "An Act relating to group insurance coverage and self-insurance coverage for school district employees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Education and Finance Committees. 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0809 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 65 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 805. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 28 calendar. HB 66 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and making a reappropriation; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 805. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) was adopted. President Huggins stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) will advance to third reading on the March 28 calendar. Citations Honoring - Matthew Felix Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0810 Honoring - Diane Kaplan Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Verneta K. Wallace Alaska's Mother of the Year 2013 Senator(s) Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Pruitt Honoring - Unalakleet Wolfpack 2012 Mixed 6 Volleyball State Champions Senator(s) Olson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Foster Honoring - Raymond E. Plummer Jr. Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) McGuire, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Pastor and Mrs. Kent Redfearn Thirtieth Pastoral Anniversary Representative(s) Pruitt Senator(s) Fairclough, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Cheryll Christine Heinze Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0811 In Memoriam - Dr. Emma Lu Walton Senator(s) Gardner, Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Myrtle Johnson Senator(s) Olson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Lenora Josephine Quint Huntley Conkle Senator(s) Coghill, Huggins, Bishop, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Glenn Massay Representative(s) Hughes, Stoltze, Gattis, Keller Senator(s) Dunleavy, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Carolyn and Rosemarie Sorvoja Representative(s) Reinbold, Stoltze Senator(s) Fairclough, Dyson, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Egan, Ellis, 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. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Tom Minder Representative(s) Tuck Senator(s) McGuire, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0812 Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senators Coghill, McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, March 30 through afternoon plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senators Coghill, McGuire were excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 1, to morning plane time. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator Bishop moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 28 through evening plane time, March 31. Without objection, Senator Bishop was excused. Senator Fairclough moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 29 through morning plane time, April 1. Without objection, Senator Fairclough was excused. President Huggins made the following appointment: Energy Council (Full Council) Senator Kelly 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 28, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0813 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 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: State Board of Education & Early Development Sue Hull University of Alaska Board of Regents Dale Anderson Gloria O'Neill Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Discussion: Vouchers #3, Continuation of a Discussion on Voucher Systems -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0814 FINANCE Mar 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 17 EXTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY += SB 56 RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 62 SCHOOL CONST. GRANTS/SMALL MUNICIPALITIES Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 22 CRIMES; VICTIMS; CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT + SB 83 INTEREST ON CORPORATION INCOME TAX + SB 57 LITERACY, PUPIL TRANSP, TEACHER NOTICES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 49 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 49 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS -- Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation by Health & Social Services Regarding the Office of Children's Services Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 72 OMBUDSMAN -- Public Hearing -- + SB 36 MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN += HJR 4 OPPOSE GUN CONTROL ORDERS & LEGISLATION + HB 24 SELF DEFENSE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SJR 9 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0815 JUDICIARY (continued) Mar 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 24 SELF DEFENSE -- Public Hearing -- + HB 81 2013 REVISOR'S BILL + HB 83 FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 36 MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 22 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 8 PHARMACY AUDITS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 71 PAYMENT OF FISHERY RESOURCE LANDING TAX Presentation - Alaska Pipe Project by the Department of Natural Resources -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HJR 6 LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS; NPR-A Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SR 5 CHINOOK BYCATCH LIMITS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Informational Hearings - Gasline Projects Uniform Rule 23 Waived ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0816 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + SB 73 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) + HCR 4 HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 85 EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES + HB 94 CON AND NELLIE MILLER BRIDGES + HB 153 NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON TAPS THROUGHPUT Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-27 Senate Journal Page 0817 JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 28 Thursday House Finance 519 5:30 PM Audits - Executive Session State of AK Single Audit for FY12 - Final Release Other Committee Business Audit Request - Regional Economic Assistance Fund by Rep. Hughes ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Ratification of Charity Events Contract Approvals Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees