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1997-02-20 Senate Journal

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1997-02-20                     Senate Journal                      Page 0425
                                 SENATE JOURNAL                                
                            ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                           
                     TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION                     
                                                                               
Juneau, Alaska                                                                 
                                                                               
                                Thirty-ninth Day                               
                                                                               
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President            
Miller at 11:04 a.m.                                                           
                                                                               
The roll showed seventeen members present.  Senators Adams,                    
Halford, Sharp were excused from a call of the Senate.                         
                                                                               
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Wilson                    
Valentine of St. Brendans Episcopal Church.  Senator Lincoln                   
moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread.                   
Without objection, it was so ordered.                                          
                                                                               
Gracious Spirit, giver and preserver of life; our                             
hearts are heavy with grief this day, knowing that                             
violence has again breached our lives.  We are                                 
aware that good surrounds us and we are blessed to                             
live in such a great land, yet we are reminded that                            
there are times when our lives are assaulted by                                
forces which would blot out that good.  Assist us in                           
being more persistent and dedicated to preserving                              
the peace and welfare of all people.  Sharpen our                              
resolve to help those who suffer and those who are                             
tempted to do ill to others.  Ease our grief with                              
time but let us not forget that there are dangers in                           
our world.  Gracious Spirit, guide and direct us this                          
day.  Amen.                                                                    
                                                                               
Senator Kelly led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                      
                                                                               
                                                                               
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                                CERTIFICATION                                
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal              
for the thirty-eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the          
Secretary.  Without objection, it was so ordered.                              
                                                                               
                                                                               
                          MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR                         
                                                                               
Letter of February 20 was read, stating in accordance with AS                  
39.05.080 and Article III Sections 25 and 26 of the Alaska                     
Constitution, I submit the following names for legislative                     
confirmation of appointment to the positions noted:                            
                                                                               
Board of Game                                                                
	Nicole Whittington-Evans - Palmer                                             
		Appointed:  02/18/97; Expires: 01/31/00                                      
	Lori T. Quakenbush - Fairbanks                                                
		Appointed:  02/18/97; Expires: 01/31/00                                      
                                                                               
The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee.                     
                                                                               
The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the                  
Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk.                           
                                                                               
                                                                               
                           MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE                           
                                                                               
Message of February 19 was read, stating the House passed and                  
transmitted for consideration:                                                 
                                                                               
                                                                               
                  FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS                 
                                                                               
HB 103                                                                       
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE                            
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                           
                                                                               
                                                                               

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HB 103                                                                       
An Act repealing certain state funds and accounts                             
and boards, limitations, and programs related to                               
those funds and accounts; and providing for an                                 
effective date.                                                                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                 
                                                                               
HB 105                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 105 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE,                             
entitled:                                                                      
                                                                               
An Act relating to the unorganized borough                                    
national forest receipts program; and providing for                            
an effective date.                                                             
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional             
Affairs and Finance Committees.                                                
                                                                               
HB 106                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 106 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE,                             
entitled:                                                                      
                                                                               
An Act relating to the municipal assistance                                   
program and the organization grant program; and                                
providing for an effective date.                                               
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional             
Affairs and Finance Committees.                                                
                                                                               
HB 107                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 107 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE,                             
entitled:                                                                      
                                                                               
An Act relating to water quality enhancement and                              
water supply, wastewater, and solid waste systems                              
grants; and providing for an effective date.                                   
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                 
                                                                               

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HB 108                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 108 BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE,                             
entitled:                                                                      
                                                                               
An Act relating to the crime victim compensation                              
program; and providing for an effective date.                                  
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance              
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
                                                                               
                          STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS                         
                                                                               
SB 19                                                                        
The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 19 An                       
Act repealing the power and duty of the commissioner of fish and               
game to assist in the enforcement of federal laws relating to fish and         
game.  Signing do pass:  Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Parnell,              
Pearce.                                                                        
                                                                               
Previous zero fiscal note.                                                     
                                                                               
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                  
                                                                               
SB 22                                                                        
The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 22 An                       
Act relating to qualifications for appointment to the Board of Game            
and recommended it be replaced with                                            
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(RES)                                                
                                                                               
Signing do pass:  Senator Green, Vice Chair, Senators Torgerson,               
Leman, Sharp, Taylor.                                                          
                                                                               
Previous zero fiscal notes apply to the committee substitute.                  
                                                                               
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                  
                                                                               

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SB 38                                                                        
Forthcoming zero fiscal note for the Judiciary Committee Substitute            
for SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38 An Act                           
relating to anatomical gifts, living wills, and do not resuscitate             
orders received today, identical to previous zero fiscal note from             
Department of Public Safety.                                                   
                                                                               
HJR 12                                                                       
The Resources Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION                      
NO. 12 am Urging the Secretary of the Interior to conduct                      
competitive oil and gas lease sales within the National Petroleum              
Reserve in Alaska, and recommended it be replaced with                         
                                                                               
SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION                                          
NO. 12(RES)                                                                    
                                                                               
Signing do pass:  Senator Green, Vice Chair, Senators Taylor,                  
Torgerson, Leman, Sharp.                                                       
                                                                               
Previous House zero fiscal note applies to the Senate Committee                
Substitute.                                                                    
                                                                               
The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee.                            
                                                                               
HB 43                                                                        
The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR                 
HOUSE BILL NO. 43(FIN) An Act relating to registration of                      
vehicles, to municipal taxation of vehicles, and to emission control           
inspection fees for vehicles; and providing for an effective date.             
Signing no recommendation:  Senator Mackie, Chair, Senators                    
Donley, Hoffman, Phillips.  Signing do pass:  Senator Wilken.                  
                                                                               
Previous House zero fiscal note.                                               
                                                                               
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                         INTRODUCTION AND REFERENCE OF                        
                              SENATE RESOLUTIONS                              
                                                                               
SJR 17                                                                       
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 BY SENATOR TAYLOR,                              
                                                                               
Relating to challenging the environmental and                                 
economic integrity of Alaska timber as Christmas                               
decor for the United States Capitol.                                           
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.               
                                                                               
                                                                               
                        CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR                        
                                                                               
                                  CITATIONS                                  
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice               
and publication requirements be waived, and the citation in memory             
of Father George S. Endal, S.J., be taken up with todays Citation              
Calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.                               
                                                                               
Honoring - The Volunteers and Participants in the Anchorage City               
of Lights Program                                                              
Representative(s) Rokeberg                                                     
Senator(s) Pearce, Ellis, Donley, Wilken, Parnell, Duncan, Leman,              
Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Green, Lincoln                                          
                                                                               
Honoring - Sandy and Jerry Harper, 1997 Governors Award for Arts               
Organizations                                                                  
Representative(s) Croft                                                        
Senator(s) Ellis, Pearce, Donley, Duncan, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie,               
Lincoln                                                                        
                                                                               
Honoring - David L. Bartlett Upon His Retirement                               
Senator(s) Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Taylor, Kelly, Mackie, Lincoln               
Representative(s) Elton, Hudson                                                
                                                                               
                                                                               

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Honoring - Steve S. Kalwara Upon His Retirement                                
Senator(s) Duncan, Pearce, Leman, Kelly, Taylor, Mackie, Lincoln               
Representative(s) Elton, Hudson                                                
                                                                               
In Memoriam - Father George S. Endal, S.J.                                     
Senator(s) Ellis, Donley, Kelly, Taylor, Duncan, Lincoln, Pearce               
                                                                               
Senator Taylor 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                             
                                                                               
                       RECONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILLS                       
                                                                               
SB 39                                                                        
Senator Kelly requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                     
SENATE BILL NO. 39(JUD) An Act relating to hazardous                           
chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste be taken up.               
                                                                               
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(JUD) was before the Senate on                        
reconsideration.                                                               
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be                    
shown as a cosponsor on the bill.  Without objection, it was so                
ordered.                                                                       
                                                                               
The question to be reconsidered: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL                      
NO. 39(JUD) An Act relating to hazardous chemicals, hazardous                  
materials, and hazardous waste pass the Senate?  The roll was                  
taken with the following result:                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               

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SB 39                                                                        
                                                                               
CSSB 39(JUD)                                                                   
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                             
                                                                               
YEAS:  17   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  3   ABSENT:  0                              
                                                                               
Yeas:  Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman,                    
Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson,         
Ward, Wilken                                                                   
                                                                               
Excused:  Adams, Halford, Sharp                                                
                                                                               
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(JUD) passed the Senate on                    
reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.             
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be                    
excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from noon, February            
20 through evening plane time on February 23.  Without objection,              
Senator Taylor was excused.                                                    
                                                                               
Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that he be                    
excused from a call of the Senate on February 21.  Without                     
objection, Senator Mackie was excused.                                         
                                                                               
Senator Pearce moved and asked unanimous consent that she be                   
excused from a call of the Senate from noon on February 27 through             
morning plane time, March 5.  Without objection, Senator Pearce                
was excused.                                                                   
                                                                               
Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be                   
excused from a call of the Senate on February 27.  Without                     
objection, Senator Hoffman was excused.                                        
                                                                               
The Senate members stood for a moment of silence in observance of              
those affected by the Bethel tragedy.                                          
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                                ANNOUNCEMENTS                                
                                                                               
Announcements are at the end of the journal.                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                 ENGROSSMENT                                 
                                                                               
SB 39                                                                        
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(JUD) An Act relating to hazardous                    
chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste was engrossed,             
signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House             
for consideration.                                                             
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                  ENROLLMENT                                 
                                                                               
SB 74                                                                        
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 74(FIN) am H An Act making                              
appropriations concerning the states position on the sovereign powers          
of Native tribal governments in the state; and providing for an                
effective date was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary,            
Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies                  
transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:35 p.m. on February            
20, 1997.                                                                      
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                 ADJOURNMENT                                 
                                                                               
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate               
stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 21, 1997.  Without             
objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:21 a.m.                                  
                                                                               
                                                          Nancy Quinto         
                                               Secretary of the Senate         
                                                                               
                                                         February 1997         

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                                ANNOUNCEMENTS                                
                                                                               
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                          SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES                          
+ indicates teleconference                                                    
                                                                               
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                        
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
FEB 21                          FRIDAY  1:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
                                                                               
FEB 24                          MONDAY  1:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  1:30 PM                              
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
                                                                               
FEB 28                          FRIDAY  1:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
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                                   FINANCE                                   
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  9:30 AM                               
	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: MGT INFO SVCS/DP,                                      
	OVERVIEW OF STATE SYSTEMS AND MGT POLICIES                                   
	SENATOR PARNELL, CHAIR                                                       
                                                                               
FEB 21                          FRIDAY  9:00 AM                                
+	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM                                        
	IMPLEMENTATION, FISCAL IMPACT                                                
	SENATOR PHILLIPS, CHAIR                                                      
                                                                               
FEB 24                          MONDAY  9:00 AM                                
	OVERVIEW: FY98 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION                                      
	IMPROVEMENT PLAN                                                             
                                                                               

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                              FINANCE CONTINUED                              
FEB 24                          MONDAY  3:30 PM                                
	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                                   
	DEPT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                                      
	AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORP, AIDEA, ASMI                                      
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  9:00 AM                               
	SB  38ANATOMICAL GIFTS,LIVING WILLS & DNR ORDER                              
+	SB  84ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA                                    
	BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD                                                       
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  8:00 AM                              
	SEE SUBCOMMITTEE SCHEDULE                                                    
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  3:30 PM                              
	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                                   
	DEPT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                                      
	TRADE & DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, AK TOURISM                                     
	MARKETING COUNCIL, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY                                      
	FOUNDATION                                                                   
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  9:00 AM                               
	BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD                                                       
SB 83  	APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL                                                   
	FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE: WELFARE REFORM                                         
	IMPLEMENTATION, FISCAL IMPACT                                                
	SENATOR PHILLIPS, CHAIR                                                      
                                                                               
FEB 28                          FRIDAY  9:00 AM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
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                     HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES                     
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
FEB 21                          FRIDAY  9:00 AM                                
+	SB   3MINORS CURFEW VIOL. HEARD IN DIST. CT.                                
+	SB  66CRIMES & CRIME VICTIMS                                                
	-- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS --                                             
+	SB  70UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM                                       
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES CONTINUED                
FEB 24                          MONDAY  9:00 AM                                
	SB  94ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG                                         
	SB  96REGULATION OF HOSPICE CARE                                             
	SB  71DRIVERS LICENSES & DRUG & ALCOHOL PROGRAM                              
	<BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS>                                          
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  9:00 AM                              
	SB  11SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT                                              
	<BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS>                                          
                                                                               
FEB 28                          FRIDAY  9:00 AM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
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                                  JUDICIARY                                  
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
FEB 21                          FRIDAY  1:30 PM                                
+	HB  91EXTEND BOARD OF PAROLE                                                
	<BILL POSTPONED>                                                             
	SB  67TRUTH IN SENTENCING                                                    
                                                                               
FEB 24                          MONDAY  1:30 PM                                
+	SB  41ENVIRONMENTAL & HEALTH/SAFETY AUDITS                                  
	<BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                         
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  1:30 PM                              
+	SB  67TRUTH IN SENTENCING                                                   
+	SJR  3PRISONER RIGHTS LIMITED TO FEDERAL RIGHTS                             
+	SJR 10ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL                                          
	<BILLS HELD AND/OR PREVIOUSLY HEARD>                                         
                                                                               
FEB 28                          FRIDAY  1:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
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                               LABOR & COMMERCE                              
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	SB  65FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD                                              
	HB  41IMPAIRMENT RATING GUIDES FOR WORKERS COMP                              
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                          LABOR & COMMERCE CONTINUED                         
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  1:30 PM                               
	BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD                                                       
+	SB  65FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD                                             
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	SB  95WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE GROUP                              
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                                  RESOURCES                                  
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
FEB 21                          FRIDAY  3:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
                                                                               
FEB 24                          MONDAY  3:30 PM                                
	JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES                                           
	PROGRESS REPORT: BADAMI AND NORTHSTAR                                        
	BRITISH PETROLEUM ALPINE - ARCO                                              
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  3:30 PM                              
	JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSE RESOURCES                                           
	BRIEFING: CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE                                        
	ON FEDERAL AREAS                                                             
	-- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS --                                             
                                                                               
FEB 28                          FRIDAY  3:30 PM                                
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
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                                    RULES                                    
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
FEB 20                         THURSDAY 10:45 AM                               
	HB  64NEW FERRY NAMED M.V. KENNICOTT                                         
                                                                               
FEB 21                          FRIDAY 10:45 AM                                
	SB  19FISH & GAME COMNR NOT TO ENFORCE FED LAW                               
	SB  22BOARD OF GAME QUALIFICATIONS                                           
	HJR 12LEASES IN NATL PETROLEUM RESERVE                                       
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                                STATE AFFAIRS                                
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  3:30 PM                               
+	SB   4LONGEVITY BONUS SABBAT:PFD ELIGIBILITY                                
+	HB   2PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND ELIGIBILITY                                   
	-- PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS --                                             
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  3:30 PM                               
	SB  75REGULATION OF ACCOUNTANTS                                              
	SB  77ALASKA DAY OF PRAYER                                                   
	<BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS>                                          
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  3:30 PM                               
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
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                                TRANSPORTATION                               
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	SB  42ALASKA RR BUDGET AND LAND                                              
	BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD                                                       
	SJR 12CONSTRUCTION OF ALASKA HIGHWAY                                         
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  1:30 PM                               
	NO MEETING SCHEDULED                                                         
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	BILL PREVIOUSLY HEARD                                                        
	SB  21ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY                                        
                                                                               
                            FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES                            
                                                                               
                                ADMINISTRATION                               
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  8:00 AM                              
	CORE SERVICES COMPONENTS                                                     
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                       FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED                       
                                                                               
                       COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                       
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
FEB 24                          MONDAY  1:00 PM                                
	ADMIN SERVICES, BANKING, SECURITIES &                                        
	CORPORATIONS, INVESTMENTS                                                    
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  1:00 PM                              
+	OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING, INSURANCE                                           
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                        COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS                       
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  4:15 PM                               
	ENERGY PROGRAMS                                                              
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                                 CORRECTIONS                                 
                               HOUSE FINANCE 519                               
FEB 22                         SATURDAY 12:00 PM                               
+	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                         
	ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, INSTITUTIONS,                                    
	COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, COMMUNITY JAILS                                       
                    ----------------------------------------                   
                                                                               
                                 COURT SYSTEM                                
                               HOUSE FINANCE 519                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  8:00 AM                              
	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                          
	OVERVIEW: AK COURT SYSTEM                                                    
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                                  EDUCATION                                  
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  8:15 AM                               
	OVERVIEW: EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION                                           
	BOARD OF EDUCATION, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,                                    
	ADMIN SERVICES, INFORMATION SERVICES                                         
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                       FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED                       
                                                                               
                             EDUCATION CONTINUED                             
FEB 21                          FRIDAY  3:00 PM                                
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
+	K-12 SUPPORT, SCHOOL FOUNDATION FUNDING                                     
	PROGRAM, ADDITIONAL DISTRICT SUPPORT,                                        
	CIGARETTE TAX DIST, TUITION SCHOOLS,                                         
	BOARDING HOME GRANTS, YOUTH IN DETENTION,                                    
	SCHOOLS FOR HANDICAPPED, PUPIL TRANSPORT,                                    
	CHILD NUTRITION, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, SCHOOL                                   
	DEBT REIMBURSEMENT, SCHOOL FINANCE                                           
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  8:15 AM                               
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
	COMMISSIONS/BOARDS - PROF TEACHING PRACTICE                                  
	ALYESKA CENTRAL SCHOOL (FORMERLY                                             
	CORRESPONDENCE STUDY-STATE)                                                  
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  8:15 AM                               
	COMMISSIONS/BOARDS - STATE COUNCIL ON ARTS                                   
	POST SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION                                          
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                          ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION                         
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  1:30 PM                               
	COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ADMIN SERVICES,                                        
	AIR & WATER QUALITY                                                          
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  1:30 PM                               
	SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE, STATEWIDE                                       
	PUBLIC SERVICE                                                               
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                                 FISH & GAME                                 
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  8:00 AM                              
	FY 98 DEPT FISH & GAME BUDGET, ALL BRUS                                      
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                       FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED                       
                                                                               
                                   GOVERNOR                                  
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 08                         SATURDAY  1:00 PM                               
	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                          
	OPERATING BUDGET                                                             
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                           HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                          
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
FEB 24                          MONDAY  7:30 AM                                
	GENERAL OVERVIEW, FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES,                                   
	JUVENILE JUSTICE                                                             
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                                    LABOR                                    
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  6:00 PM                               
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	BUDGET OVERVIEW                                                              
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                                     LAW                                     
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 11                          TUESDAY  3:30 PM                               
	FY 98 DEPT OF LAW BUDGET, ALL BRUS                                           
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                        MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS                        
                                CAPITOL ROOM 17                                
MAR 06                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                          
	DEPT OF MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS                                          
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                              NATURAL RESOURCES                              
                               BUTROVICH ROOM 205                              
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	GEOLOGICAL & GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS, MINING &                                   
	WATER                                                                        
                                                                               
                                                                               

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                         NATURAL RESOURCES CONTINUED                         
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  9:30 AM                               
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
	MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES                                              
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  8:00 AM                               
	LAND RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS,                                          
	RECORDERS OFFICE AND DP CHARGE BACKS                                         
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	OVERVIEW: OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT, LAND                                        
	DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECTS                                 
	STATE PIPELINE COORDINATORS OFFICE                                           
                                                                               
MAR 06                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	OVERVIEW: FORESTRY, FIRE, PARKS, AGRICULTURE                                 
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                                PUBLIC SAFETY                                
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  3:30 PM                               
	JOINT WITH (H) FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE                                          
	BRUS: STATEWIDE SUPPORT, COMMISSIONERS                                       
	OFFICE, TRAINING ACADEMY, ADMIN SERVICES,                                    
	CIVIL AIR PATROL, LABORATORY SVCS, APSIN,                                    
	AK CRIMINAL RECORDS & ID, VIOLENT CRIMES                                     
	COMPENSATION BOARD, COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC                                      
	VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT                                                    
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  3:30 PM                               
	FISH & WILDLIFE PROTECTION, DALTON HIGHWAY                                   
	PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION                                                  
                                                                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY  3:30 PM                               
	ALASKA STATE TROOPERS                                                        
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                                   REVENUE                                   
                               SENATE FINANCE 532                              
MAR 13                         THURSDAY  8:00 AM                               
	FY 98 DEPT OF REVENUE BUDGET, AHFC                                           
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                       FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CONTINUED                       
                                                                               
                      TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES                     
                                 BELTZ ROOM 211                                
FEB 20                         THURSDAY  7:00 AM                               
	SOUTHEAST REGION RURAL AIRPORTS                                              
                                                                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  7:00 AM                               
	CENTRAL REGION RURAL AIRPORTS                                                
	INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS - ANCHORAGE AND                                       
	FAIRBANKS (OPERATIONS)                                                       
                                                                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY  5:00 PM                              
                              FAHRENKAMP ROOM 203                              
	NORTHERN REGION RURAL AIRPORTS                                               
	INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS - INTERNATIONAL                                       
	REVENUE FUND SYSTEM                                                          
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                             UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA                            
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
FEB 25                          TUESDAY  3:30 PM                               
	OPERATING BUDGET                                                             
                                                                               
                               JOINT COMMITTEES                              
                                                                               
                          LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT                         
                               HOUSE FINANCE 519                               
FEB 26                         WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM                              
	RPLS, SPECIAL AUDIT REQUESTS, AND                                            
	RELEASE OF AUDITS                                                            
                                                                               
                                OTHER MEETINGS                               
                                                                               
                               CHILDRENS CAUCUS                              
                               FAHRENKAMP RM 203                               
FEB 27                         THURSDAY 12:00 PM                               
	CHILDRENS CAUCUS                                                             
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                                JOINT SESSION                                
                                 HOUSE CHAMBER                                 
FEB 25                          TUESDAY 11:00 AM                               
	STATE OF JUDICIARY ADDRESS                                                   
	CHIEF JUSTICE ALLEN COMPTON                                                  
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                               MAJORITY CAUCUS                               
                                                                               
FEB 20                         THURSDAY 11:20 AM                               
	MAJORITY CAUCUS