Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2911 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sixty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Miller at 11:11 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Duncan, Lincoln were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Kevin Araki of the Juneau Bahai Community. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. O my God! O my God! Verily, these servants are turning to Thee, supplicating Thy kingdom of mercy. Verily, they are attracted by Thy holiness and set aglow with the fire of Thy love, seeking confirmation from Thy wondrous kingdom, and hoping for attainment in Thy heavenly realm. Verily, they long for the descent of Thy bestowal, desiring illumination from the Sun of Reality. O Lord! Make them radiant lamps, merciful signs, fruitful trees and shining stars. May they come forth in Thy service and be connected with Thee by the bonds and ties of Thy love, longing for the lights of Thy favor. O Lord! Make them signs of guidance, standards of Thine immortal kingdom, waves of the sea of Thy mercy, mirrors of the light of Thy majesty. Verily, Thou art the Generous. Verily, Thou art the Merciful. Verily, Thou art the Precious, the Beloved. Abdul-Bah 2911 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2912 Senator Pearce led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the sixty-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 251 Message dated March 19 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 251 An Act naming Herman Leirer Road near Seward. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated March 19 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 449 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 449(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: An Act relating to certain individual retirement accounts; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Labor and Commerce Committees. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2913 SB 159 Message dated March 18 stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(L&C) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(FIN) An Act relating to the new business incentive program. which had been held from March 19, was before the Senate. Senator Taylor 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: HOUSE CS for CS for SB 159(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House amendment to CS SB 159(L&C)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Duncan, Lincoln and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 159(FIN) An Act relating to the new business incentive program. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2914 Standing Committee Reports SB 76 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 76 An Act relating to long-term plans of certain state agencies and recommendations regarding elimination of duplication in state agency functions and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(FIN) An Act relating to results-based government and the state budget; relating to state agency program and financial plans; relating to the withholding or reduction of appropriations to a state agency; and relating to state agency performance and other reports. Signing no recommendation: Senator Sharp, Cochair, Senators Phillips. Signing do not pass: Senator Adams. Signing do pass: Senators Parnell, Donley. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from the Senate Finance Committee. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 249 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 249 An Act authorizing an advisory vote on whether the legislature should propose amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the use of income of the permanent fund; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senator Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Mackie. Fiscal note published today from Office of the Governor. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2915 SB 263 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 263 An Act relating to secondary roads; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 263(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. Fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 264 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 264 An Act relating to aid for municipal road maintenance; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 264(TRA) An Act relating to aid for municipal road maintenance, and to the transfer of roads to municipalities; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken. Fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Revenue. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2916 SB 282 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 282 An Act relating to child endangerment. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Chair. Signing amend: Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ward. Indeterminate fiscal notes published today from Department of Law, Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 304 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 304 An Act relating to regulation of highways and motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 304(TRA) Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Halford, Green. Zero fiscal note for the bill and the committee substitute published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 314 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 314 An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system and to municipal feeder vessel authorities. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Halford, Green. Fiscal note published today from Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2917 SB 338 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 338 An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services or a member of an emergency medical service killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Mackie, Ward. Fiscal note published today from University of Alaska. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 339 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 339 An Act relating to a volunteer fire fighter license plate. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Chair, Senators Mackie, Ward. Indeterminate fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety. Fiscal note published today from Department of Administration. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 170 Fiscal note for the Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute (page 2748) for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(HES) An Act relating to interference with the rights of physically and mentally challenged persons; and relating to service animals during their pre-training and training period published today from Department of Health and Social Services. HB 231 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 231(FIN) An Act relating to regulation of snowmobiles. Signing do pass: Senator Ward, Chair, Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Halford. The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2918 SCR 14 The Finance Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Establishing the Alaska Task Force on Parity for Mental Health, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Sharp, Cochair, Senators Phillips, Adams, Torgerson, Donley. Zero fiscal note for the committee substitute published today from the Senate Finance Committee. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 180 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 180 An Act relating to state rights-of-way. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Taylor. Signing to calendar and do pass: Senator Leman. The bill is on todays calendar. SB 309 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 309 An Act relating to the use of force by peace officers and correctional officers. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The bill is on todays calendar. SCR 11 The Rules Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force. Signing to calendar: Senator Kelly, Chair, Senators Torgerson, Leman, Taylor. The resolution is on todays calendar. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2919 Special Committee Reports Letter dated March 12 was read, stating in accordance with AS 24.20.251, the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee is hereby forwarding the nomination of Pat Davidson as the Legislative Auditor to the Senate for consideration. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the nomination of Pat Davidson as Legislative Auditor be confirmed in compliance with AS 24.20.251. Without objection, Pat Davidson was confirmed by the Senate. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 180 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act relating to state rights-of-way was read the second time. Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2839. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Pearce, Ward, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2920 SB 180 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) An Act relating to state rights-of-way pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 180(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Adams, Ellis, Hoffman Excused: Duncan, Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. SB 309 SENATE BILL NO. 309 An Act relating to the use of force by peace officers and correctional officers was read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 309 was read the third time. Senators Donley, Halford, Green, Mackie, Leman, Pearce, Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ward moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Ward was required to vote. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2921 SB 309 The question being: Shall SENATE BILL NO. 309 An Act relating to the use of force by peace officers and correctional officers pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: SB 309 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Duncan, Lincoln and so, SENATE BILL NO. 309 passed the Senate. Senator Adams gave notice of reconsideration. Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 291 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 291(JUD) am An Act relating to living wills, do not resuscitate orders, anatomical gifts, and the care and treatment of persons with serious medical conditions which had been held in third reading (page 2899) was before the Senate. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held to the March 25 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force, was read the second time. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2922 SCR 11 Senator Sharp, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2895. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) was adopted, read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. Senators Adams, Ellis, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Wilken, Torgerson, Mackie, Green moved and asked unanimous consent that they be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force, pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 11(FIN) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Adams, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Duncan, Lincoln and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Charlie Jordan, 1998 Junior Iditarod Champion and Rookie of the Year Representative(s) Nicholia Senator(s) Lincoln, Adams, Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly, Wilken, Donley, Ellis, Leman, Mackie, Pearce 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2923 Honoring - Kari Wise Representative(s) Croft Senator(s) Hoffman, Taylor, Kelly, Wilken, Donley, Ellis, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Pearce, Halford 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 Senator Adams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from March 23 through plane time on March 24. Without objection, Senator Adams was excused. Senator Sharp moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 26 through morning plane time on March 27. Without objection, Senator Sharp was excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time on March 26 through morning plane time on March 30. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from a call of the Senate on March 27. Without objection, Senator Leman was excused. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that he be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from 6:00 a.m. on March 21 through plane time on March 22 and from 12:30 p.m. on March 24 through plane time on March 27. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2924 HB 170 President Miller added a Finance Committee referral to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(HES) An Act relating to interference with the rights of physically and mentally challenged persons; and relating to service animals during their pre-training and training period. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 329 President Miller added a Finance Committee referral to SENATE BILL NO. 329 An Act establishing an exemption for investment clubs from the business license requirement. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 254 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 254(FIN) An Act relating to the exemption from levy, execution, garnishment, attachment, or other remedy for the collection of debt as applied to a permanent fund dividend was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 254 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 254(FIN) An Act relating to the exemption from levy, execution, garnishment, attachment, or other remedy for the collection of debt as applied to a permanent fund dividend was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2925 SCR 11 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 23, 1998. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:53 a.m. Nancy Quinto Secretary of the Senate March 1998 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2926 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. SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 20 FRIDAY 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> MAR 23 MONDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM SB 325PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED SB 343REGIONAL NATIVE HOUSING AUTHORITIES MAR 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM <PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED BILLS> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 20 FRIDAY 9:00 AM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES CONTINUED MAR 20 FRIDAY 4:30 PM SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW RUBA, HABITAT PERMITTING, YOUTH CORPS 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2927 FINANCE MAR 21 SATURDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING + SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CAPITAL) MAR 23 MONDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> + HB 461APPROP: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAR 23 MONDAY 4:30 PM AGENDA CONTINUED FROM MORNING MEETING AS NEEDED MAR 24 TUESDAY 9:00 AM SB 223SENIOR HOUSING SB 274PROBATION AND PAROLE FEES SB 334STATE TRAINING PROGRAMS/HUMAN RES.COUNCIL SJR 42CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RE MARRIAGE SB 323SEX OFFENSES & OFFENDER REGISTRATION <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> MAR 24 TUESDAY 4:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION UNIVERSITY, TEACHER TRAINING MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION MENTAL HEALTH 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2928 FINANCE MAR 26 THURSDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS PROGRAMS MAR 26 THURSDAY 4:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> SB 229APPROPRIATIONS: OPERATING BUDGET RESULTS BASED GOVERNMENT WORK SESSION FINAL REVIEW DEPT OF CORRECTIONS TREATMENT PROGRAMS FINAL REVIEW FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES MAR 27 FRIDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> HB 53LEASE-PURCHASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SB 236CITIZENS ADVISORY COM ON FED AREAS IN AK SB 332STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION SB 233ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD SB 263SECONDARY ROADS SB 264AID FOR MUNICIPAL ROAD MAINTENANCE MAR 28 SATURDAY 9:00 AM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED/HEARD> + SB 231APPROPS:CAPITAL/REAPPROP/FUNDS/OPERATING + SB 230APPROPRIATION: MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (CAPITAL) ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 20 FRIDAY 9:00 AM + SB 282CHILD ENDANGERMENT SB 252PATERNITY/CHILD SUPPORT/NONSUPPORT CRIMES SB 246HARBORVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> MAR 23 MONDAY 9:00 AM + SB 203PHONICS CURRICULUM <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2929 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM HB 335UNIFORM INTERSTATE CHILD CUSTODY ACT <BILLS HELD FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS> MAR 26 THURSDAY 3:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532 -- TIME, LOCATION, AND DAY CHANGE -- JOINT HEARING WITH (H) HESS EARLY CHILDHOOD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION DR. NEWMAN-EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES DR. KUHL-UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MAR 27 FRIDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 20 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 268WAGE CLAIM ASSIGNMENTS TO DEPT. OF LABOR SB 284CRUELTY TO ANIMALS + SJR 37CONST AM: MINORS ABORTIONS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 23 MONDAY 1:30 PM HEARING REGARDING WORLD PLUS PONZI SCHEME SB 201PROHIBIT RECOVERY BY WRONGDOER + HB 50BROADCASTING OF RAFFLES AND CLASSICS MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM + HB 199COMMUNITY PROPERTY + SB 295LURING OR ENTICING A CHILD + SB 304REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> MAR 27 FRIDAY 1:30 PM SB 329INVESTMENT CLUB LICENSE EXEMPTION APSIN INVESTIGATION HEARING-REPORT OF COUNSEL <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD> ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2930 LABOR & COMMERCE FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 24 TUESDAY 1:30 PM + CONFIRMATION HEARING: ALASKA STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS + SB 335LICENSING OF COSMETOLOGISTS BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: + SB 198UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT MAR 26 THURSDAY 1:30 PM + HB 178UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE:LETTERS OF CREDIT BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD: + HB 33REAL ESTATE LICENSING ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 20 FRIDAY 3:30 PM SB 108STATE LAND LOTTERY PROGRAM SB 299WELL TEST FLARES & NONROAD ENGINES <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> HB 373FOREST RESOURCES + SB 281YAKUTAT GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENT <ABOVE TWO BILLS POSTPONED-HB 373 AND SB 281> MAR 23 MONDAY 3:30 PM SB 262MANAGEMENT OF HUNTING SB 341AGRICULTURAL LAND BILL FIX SB 281YAKUTAT GENERAL GRANT LAND ENTITLEMENT <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM HB 310UTILIZATION OF GROUNDFISH <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> MAR 27 FRIDAY 3:30 PM <BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD/SCHEDULED> ---------------------------------------- 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2931 RULES FAHRENKAMP RM 203 MAR 20 FRIDAY 11:55 AM SB 313PETITION CIRCULATION SCR 14PARITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE SB 76STATE LONG-TERM PLANNING ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS BELTZ ROOM 211 MAR 24 TUESDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED MAR 26 THURSDAY 3:30 PM CONFIRMATION HEARING: + STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION BUTROVICH ROOM 205 MAR 24 TUESDAY 1:30 PM SB 298REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES MAR 26 THURSDAY 0:00 AM NO MEETING SCHEDULED FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 26 THURSDAY 1:00 PM PERFORMANCE MEASURES, INCREMENT AND DECREMENT CHANGES, STAFFING LEVEL ADJUSTMENTS, AND PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 20 FRIDAY 8:00 AM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME BUDGET SUBSISTENCE, SUBSISTENCE FIELD OFFICES, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 1998-03-20 Senate Journal Page 2932 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES REVENUE SENATE FINANCE 532 MAR 24 TUESDAY 3:00 PM FY 99 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BUDGET ALL BRUS ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA CAPITOL RM 106 MAR 27 FRIDAY 8:00 AM SENATE AND HOUSE FINANCE UNIVERSITY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE JOINT COMMITTEES SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS BELTZ RM 211 MAR 24 TUESDAY 2:00 PM 2:00 PM FULL COMMITTEE 3:00 PM (S) SUBCOMMITTEE EXECUTIVE SESSION OTHER MEETINGS CHILDRENS CAUCUS BUTROVICH RM 205 MAR 25 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM -- MEETING CANCELLED -- APR 01 WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM INHALANT ABUSE TRAINING