Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-02-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2251 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 20, 2002 Thirty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 10:59 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Austerman, Torgerson were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend C. Ronald Covey of the Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Honorable Senators, staff, distinguished guests and visitors, it is with the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here that this prayer is offered. Let us pray: So many decisions, God. So many things to weigh and balance. So many discussions and debates, alliances and amendments, as we search for the elusive pathway between the greater good and the lesser evil. We ask for Your help, God. Strengthen us in mind and spirit, grant us wisdom for our words and passion for our principles, so that, when the gavel sounds, we may know with an inner assurance that what we have done is right and true and just. Amen. Senator Donley led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2252 Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the thirty-seventh legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 12 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Recess Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:01 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Porter called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Halford, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:13 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Dana Fabe, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2253 Special Order of Business In Memoriam - Chief Justice Jay Rabinowitz Representative(s) Berkowitz, Kerttula, Porter, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Senator(s) Halford, Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Stevens, Phillips, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be approved in Joint Session and that all members of the Legislature be shown as cosponsors. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary and Chief Clerk for transmittal. President Halford appointed Representative Berkowitz and Senator Donley to escort Chief Justice Fabe to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Christopher S. Miller, announced Chief Justice Fabe's entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Dana Fabe was escorted to the rostrum and introduced by President Halford. Chief Justice Fabe introduced Justice Robert Eastaugh and Justice Walter Carpeneti. Chief Justice Fabe also introduced Administrative Director Stephanie Cole, Deputy Director Chris Christensen and Staff Attorney Doug Wooliver. Chief Justice Fabe delivered her address. This address appears in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 13. Chief Justice Fabe received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senator Donley and Representative Berkowitz. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2254 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Halford adjourned the Joint Session at 11:41 a.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 12:46 p.m. Messages from the House Message dated February 19 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 33 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(MLV) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS, Expressing gratitude to President George W. Bush, to the President's cabinet, to the men and women of the United States armed forces, and to the United States Congress and declaring support for the war on terrorism and for the President's effort to support democracies and promote peace worldwide. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HJR 37 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37 BY REPRESENTATIVES KOTT, Ogan, Hudson, Mulder, Rokeberg, Congratulating Alaska Airlines on its 70th Anniversary. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2255 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 171 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a curriculum for Alaska history; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. Senators Olson, Halford were added as cross sponsors on the bill. HB 362 HOUSE BILL NO. 362 BY REPRESENTATIVES MURKOWSKI, Kerttula, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, Annual Report 2001 from Tom Begich, Chair in accordance with the U.S. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended in 1992 Nonresidents Working in Alaska - 2000, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development from Ed Flanagan, Commissioner in accordance with AS 36.10.130 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2256 Directory of Approved Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Programs, January 2002 from Marilee Fletcher, Manager, Policy and Program Development, Department of Health and Social Services in accordance with AS 47.37.140(c) Annual Report for the Division of Juvenile Justice, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Year 2001 from George Buhite, Director Standing Committee Reports SB 87 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 87 "An Act providing special absentee ballots for voters in remote areas." Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Davis, Stevens, Phillips. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 253 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 253 "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development President Halford added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Judiciary, then Finance Committees. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2257 SB 260 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 260 "An Act relating to historic and antique motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair, Senators Wilken, Taylor, Elton. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 265 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act relating to physician assistants; providing that a physician assistant is a health care provider covered by certain laws relating to medical malpractice actions; adding physician assistants to the list of providers against whom unfair discrimination relating to health care insurance is prohibited and to the list of providers who can provide proof of disablement or handicap for the purpose of obtaining a special parking permit; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 265(TRA) "An Act relating to physician assistants; providing that a physician assistant is a health care provider covered by certain laws relating to medical malpractice actions; adding physician assistants to the list of providers against whom unfair discrimination relating to health care insurance is prohibited and to the list of providers who can provide proof of disablement or handicap for the purpose of motor vehicle registration or for the purpose of obtaining a special license plate or a special parking permit; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair, Senators Wilken, Taylor, Elton. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2258 The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SCR 23 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Relating to declaring April 6, 2002, as Alaska Tartan Day. Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Phillips, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 68 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 68(JUD)(efd am) "An Act relating to accidents involving the vehicle of a person under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wilken, Elton. Signing do not pass: Senator Taylor. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 359 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 359 "An Act making a supplemental appropriation for tourism marketing efforts; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 359(FIN) with a House Letter of Intent (House Journal page 2112). Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Wilken, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senator Green. Signing do not pass: Senator Austerman. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2259 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 244 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 244 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and relating to optometrists" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill is on today's calendar. SB 257 The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 257 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Ellis. The bill is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 41 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2260 SJR 42 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 42 BY THE SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON NATURAL GAS PIPELINES, Urging the President of the United States, the United States Congress, and appropriate federal officials to support the construction and operation of the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Pipeline route. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 336 SENATE BILL NO. 336 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act giving notice of and approving the entry into, and the issuance of, certificates of participation for the upgrade, expansion, and replacement of certain correctional facilities and jails; giving notice of and approving the entry into, lease-financing agreements for certain of those projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Governor's transmittal letter dated February 19: Dear President Halford: This bill I transmit today addresses the critical need to expand our correctional facilities in the state. This bill provides for the expansion of approximately one-third of Alaska's prisons, jails, and community jails and authorizes the issuance of about $117 million in certificates of participation for project funding. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2261 In 1995, my Criminal Justice Cabinet formulated a three-part strategy to address the problem presented by the state's burgeoning prison and jail populations. The plan involves reducing the number of low-risk offenders who enter the state's correctional facilities, decreasing the length of time spent by low risk-offenders in correctional facilities, and increasing the population capacity of our facilities. House Bill 53, passed in 1998, authorized funding for the construction of a new 400-bed municipal jail in Anchorage. When I signed HB 53 into law, I called it a "good first step" toward addressing Alaska's regional corrections needs. The Anchorage jail project is now virtually complete and is scheduled to open in April of this year. The time has come to address our remaining correctional needs. The expansion of the Palmer and Spring Creek prisons will add just over 400 beds to our statewide capacity. These beds are needed to keep pace with our increasing number of prisoners and to enable the state to return prisoners from out of state facilities. The Spring Creek project is especially important because it will expand the state's Youthful Offender Program to create more room for young offenders who can benefit from special education program designed to reduce their risks of re-offending. The combined costs of construction for these projects, which can be completed by 2005, are estimated at $68.6 million, while the increased annual operating costs for these facilities are estimated at $14.0 million. The department is now incurring contractual costs to house these inmates out of state. This bill also authorizes the expansion state facilities in Bethel and Fairbanks, which would add about 150 beds to the statewide jail system at a total construction cost of about $28 million. Bethel is a regional hub and prisoners from throughout the Yukon- Kuskokwim Delta are housed at the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center (YKCC). The jail was built for 88 inmates, but has historically housed nearly 130 prisoners. The department is now keeping it under its legal capacity of 92 inmates only by sending many Bethel inmates to other facilities. This bill authorizes the financing needed to expand YKCC by 96 beds. The costs of construction, which can be completed by 2005, are estimated at $17.5 million, while the increased annual operating costs for the facility will be about $5.6 million. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2262 The Fairbanks Correctional Center has historically been overcrowded by as much as 26% of its capacity. This condition is partially the result of statewide overcrowding, but it is largely due to the demands placed on the facility as a regional jail. As with Bethel, efforts to keep the Fairbanks facility under its legal capacity of 211 inmates are only achieved by routinely transferring inmates to other facilities. This bill authorizes the financing needed to expand the Fairbanks facility by 60 beds. The costs of construction, which should be completed by 2005, are estimated at $10.6 million, while the increased annual operating costs is estimated at $1.9 million. Many of the state's remaining prisons and jails are in need of expansion as well. This bill acknowledges that these projects are just the first phase of what should be a three-phase undertaking. By the time these projects are completed, the state will need to expand the Mat-Su pretrial facility, the new Anchorage Jail, and the Pt. MacKenzie facility to add approximately 380 beds. This bill authorizes $4.1 million in funds for the design costs associated with these projects. After that, it will be necessary to add approximately 375 beds to the state's prison in Wildwood, and its regional facilities in Lemon Creek and Ketchikan. The third component of this legislation authorizes matching funds for the expansion of four community jails, also known as "contract jails". State prisoners are held in 15 different jails owned and operated by local governments in communities that do not have state correctional facilities. The state contracts with these facilities for the services they provide in holding state prisoners on a short-term basis. The community jail facilities at Kodiak, Kotzebue, Dillingham, and the North Slope Borough are especially deteriorated and overcrowded. The overflow of inmates from these communities creates pressure on the state's facilities in Anchorage, Nome, and Fairbanks. This legislation authorizes up to $16 million in matching funds for capital projects that will increase the capacity of these community jails. It is incumbent upon the communities to match the state's funds for these projects. Kotzebue has already obtained authorization for $4 million in federal funds to be used for the expansion of their jail. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2263 The state anticipates these capital projects will increase the capacity of these community jails as follows: replacing the 8-bed facility in Dillingham with a new 25-bed facility; replacing the existing 16-bed facility in Kodiak with a new 20-bed facility; adding 26 beds to the existing 14-bed facility in Kotzebue; and replacing the existing 9-bed facility in the North Slope Borough with a 20-bed facility. The increase in operating costs for these facilities is $850,000 for Dillingham; $350,000 for Kodiak; $1.1 million for Kotzebue; and $1 million for the North Slope Borough. Our correctional system is continuing to bend under the strain of overcrowding. In the last ten years the average daily population has risen steadily, from 2,636 to 4,377 prisoners. The trend is continuing and it is essential that we take further measures to keep up with this growth. This bill continues to implement the Department of Corrections' multi-faceted plan to address the in-state needs for our correctional facilities. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor SB 337 SENATE BILL NO. 337 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility for an exemption from municipal property taxes for certain seniors and disabled veterans." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 338 SENATE BILL NO. 338 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2264 "An Act making certain individuals convicted of crimes ineligible for permanent fund dividends and relating to certain payments of compensation from the crime victim compensation fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 339 SENATE BILL NO. 339 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act increasing fines for certain criminal offenses." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 244 SENATE BILL NO. 244 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and relating to optometrists" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 2259. Senator Leman objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) was read the third time. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2265 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and relating to optometrists" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 244(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Ward, Wilken Nays: Green Excused: Austerman, Torgerson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 257 Senator Phillips moved SENATE BILL NO. 257 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors" be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the bill was returned to the Rules Committee. Citations Honoring - Jim and Jeannette James, 54th Wedding Anniversary Senator(s) Therriault, Phillips, Ward, Halford, Hoffman, Ellis, Stevens, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Cowdery Honoring - Tom Layou, Eagle Scout Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Stevens, Hoffman, Ellis, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Donley, Therriault 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2266 Honoring - Michael L. Lakin Representative(s) James Senator(s) Elton, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Leman, Wilken, Therriault Honoring - Harry Davis Representative(s) Hayes Senator(s) Wilken, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Leman Honoring - William I. Nottingham Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Therriault In Memoriam - Reverend Tchernavia M. Williams Senator(s) Davis, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Donley, Therriault In Memoriam - Sara Machetanz Senator(s) Green, Ward, Hoffman, Stevens, Halford, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Donley, Therriault In Memoriam - Officer Justin Todd Wollam Representative(s) McGuire Senator(s) Leman, Ward, Hoffman, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Wilken, Donley, Cowdery, Stevens, Therriault In Memoriam - Hester Evan Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault In Memoriam - Rosemarie Maher Representative(s) Morgan, Hayes Senator(s) Lincoln, Wilken, Hoffman, Ellis, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Stevens, Therriault In Memoriam - Joe Quinn Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Hoffman, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2267 Senator Leman 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 Olson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 22. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 22 and March 1. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to amend his previous motion (page 2243) to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 22 through morning plane time, February 25. Without objection, Senator Kelly was excused. President Halford made the following appointments: Ombudsman Selection Committee Senator Phillips, Cochair Senator Stevens Senator Ellis Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 244 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 244(RLS) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and relating to optometrists" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2268 Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., February 22, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate February 2002 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2269 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 Feb 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SJR 34 DISAPPROVE HOMER BOUNDARY CHANGES <Testimony by Invitation Only> ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Joint w/(H) Finance- State of the University SB 289 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS SB 245 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS SB 288 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET SB 246 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM SB 11 COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE SB 140 SMALL WATER-POWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS HB 349 AGENCY PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 291 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 292 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2270 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM = SB 250 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS = SB 256 CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- SB 293 ALASKA TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 20 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 40 REVOKE DRIVER'S LIC. FOR FATAL ACCIDENT + SB 273 EXTEND BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF AK BAR ASSN + SCR 25 FISH & WILDLIFE PUBLIC TRUST/ANILCA SUIT Feb 22 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Meeting Rescheduled -- = SB 248 EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE <Bill Postponed to 2/25/02> Feb 25 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 248 EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE <Bill Rescheduled from 2/22/02> += HB 111 CIVIL LIABILITY AND LIVESTOCK Feb 27 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 196 RIGHT OF ACTION FOR LEGAL SEPARATION Mar 01 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 204 WILDFIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 291 LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS + HB 245 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPISTS + SB 235 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT + SB 267 ALASKA VETERANS' MEM.ENDOWMENT FUND 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2271 RESOURCES Feb 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 141 AQUATIC FARMS FOR SHELLFISH += SB 266 FISHERY ENHANCEMENT LOANS + SB 277 DEFINITIONS OF FISHERIES BUSINESSES ---------------------------------------- RULES Feb 21 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 11:00 AM SB 242 CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITTEES SB 260 HISTORIC/ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES SJR 31 TAX EXEMPT BONDS TO FUND VETERANS LOANS SCR 22 SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH SCR 23 ALASKA TARTAN DAY SCR 27 RECESS OF THE LEGISLATURE: LATE MARCH ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 21 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM = SJR 13 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Friday Anch Lio Conf Rm 10:00 AM + -- Time and Location Change -- Problems Associated with the Construction Claim Processes set forth in AK Procurement Code ---------------------------------------- 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2272 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 21 Thursday Terry Miller 104 3:30 PM Discussion on Child Care Issues: Yvonne Chase, Deputy Commissioner, DEED ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Mar 01 Friday Capitol 102 8:30 AM Proposed Regulations for Special Schools ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 20 Wednesday Speaker's Chamber 1:15 PM Information Technology Subcommittee Mtg. ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS ANCHORAGE CAUCUS Feb 23 Saturday Assembly Chamber 10:00 AM Presentations: AK Railroad Corporation University of Alaska Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport Child Advocacy Team Municipality of Anch: Mayor, Assembly, Port of Anch, Anch 2020-Town Centers University Medical District: Providence Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Psychiatric Institute North Star Behavioral Health System Public testimony will be taken <Mtg location: Loussac Library-Anchorage> ---------------------------------------- 2002-02-20 Senate Journal Page 2273 FISH CAUCUS Feb 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM Shellfish Mariculture in Alaska: Economic Opportunities for Coastal Residents ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 20 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Chief Justice Dana Fabe