Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-03-22 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2487 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 22, 2002 Sixty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 11:14 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Hoffman, Taylor were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Father, thank You for Alaska. My family has the choice blessing living here where we have learned the value of family, respect for cultural diversity, the importance of positive individuality, the stewardship of natural resources and the enjoyment of the abundant bounties of nature. We have been challenged and our faith made stronger by the extremes of this land. We have cherished the wonder of the unsurpassed, majestic beauty of Alaska. The people of this state have enriched, influenced and broadened our lives. Help us to always treasure what we have and to be faithful stewards of our rich heritage so Alaska will continue to be the very best place in the world to live. Amen. Senator Torgerson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2488 Certification Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the sixty-sixth and sixty-seventh legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Taylor was noted. Introduction of Guests Senator Torgerson introduced the following people from the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER): Barry Penner, PNWER's Canadian Vice-President and Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly; Sukumar Periwal, Senior Policy Analyst in the Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat of the Government of British Columbia; and Matt Morrison, PNWER Executive Director. Messages from the House Message dated March 20 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 44 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Strongly 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. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2489 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 288 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 288(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to commercial fishing limited entry permit buy-back programs, to a permit buy-back assessment, and to voluntary relinquishment of commercial fishing permits; and defining 'optimum number.'" was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 381 HOUSE BILL NO. 381 BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the crime of failure to stop at the direction of a peace officer; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 180 Forthcoming fiscal information (page 2429) for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 180 "An Act implementing pay differentials based on geographic areas for certain state employees and for members of the Alaska State Defense Force; and providing for an effective date" published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, Alaska Court System 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2490 SB 182 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 182 "An Act requiring reductions in payments to individuals under certain benefit programs if appropriations are not sufficient to fully fund the statutorily established levels of payments" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 182(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Green, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Wilken. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 222 Corrected fiscal information received March 21 from the Senate Finance Committee regarding CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(FIN) "An Act relating to certain motor vehicles that are required to yield to following traffic" (page 2337): The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities This fiscal information has been transmitted to the House to accompany the bill. SB 231 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act relating to correctional facilities" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(CRA) Signing do pass: Senator Torgerson, Chair, Senator Austerman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2491 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 279 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 279 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of fish and game to issue complimentary sport fishing licenses and tags to September 11 emergency responders and their spouses; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Leman, Wilken, Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 299 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 299 "An Act relating to the establishment of an additional southcentral panel to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board and to appointments to that panel; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 299 (FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Donley, Cochairs, Senators Austerman, Wilken, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Olson, Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Labor and Work Force Development 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2492 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 306 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 306 "An Act establishing the Prescription Drug Assistance Task Force; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 306(STA) (forthcoming) Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Davis, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. SB 308 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 308 "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program and the responsibilities of the Alaska Coastal Policy Council" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 308(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program and the responsibilities of the Alaska Coastal Policy Council; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Wilken, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Austerman, Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2493 SB 317 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 317 "An Act relating to the national forest income program in the Department of Community and Economic Development and to the authority of the department to adopt regulations; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman, Torgerson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 262 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 262 "An Act relating to accounting for and appropriations of receipts from fees collected by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for certain inspections and for certain plumbing and electrical worker certificates of fitness; establishing a building safety account; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senator Davis. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Leman, Torgerson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Labor and Work Force Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 276 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(L&C) "An Act relating to temporary permits and licenses by endorsement issued by the Board of Nursing; and relating to the delegation of nursing duties" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(L&C) 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2494 Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman, Torgerson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. HB 281 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Davis, Leman, Torgerson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Austerman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Labor and Commerce Committee The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 349 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 349 "An Act relating to agency programs and financial plans." Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Olson, Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 362 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 362 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 362(JUD) 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2495 Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Vice Chair, Senator Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 418 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 418(L&C) "An Act amending the Alaska Corporations Code as it relates to delivery of annual reports, notice of shareholders' meetings, proxy statements, and other information and items to shareholders, to voting, and to proxies, including electronic proxy voting and proxy signing; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stevens, Chair, Senators Austerman, Davis, Leman, Torgerson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SJR 25 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to education, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(JUD) Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Vice Chair, Senator Therriault. Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2496 SJR 37 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to officers and employees of the executive branch. Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Wilken, Ward, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 38 The Finance Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to information regarding proposed expenditures. Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Ward, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SCR 29 The Finance Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to urging the Governor to institute a hiring freeze on state government. Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Wilken, Ward, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2497 HJR 35 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35 am Relating to urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to permanently repeal the estate tax. Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Davis, Stevens, Halford. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 41 The Rules Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway. Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Ellis. The resolution is on today's calendar. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 351 SENATE BILL NO. 351 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to conveyance of tide and submerged land to municipalities." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Resources Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 41 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway, was read the second time. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2498 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 41 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Cathy Baldwin-Johnson, M.D. Senator(s) Green, Halford, Kelly, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor Representative(s) Kohring, Ogan Honoring - Vivian Dailey Representative(s) James Senator(s) Halford, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor Honoring - Captain John V. (Vince) O'Shea Representative(s) Hudson, Murkowski, Dyson Senator(s) Austerman, Halford, Green, Kelly, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2499 Commemorating - National Adoption Month, November 2002 Representative(s) Meyer Senator(s) Donley, Ward, Ellis, Halford, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor In Memoriam - Axinia Peters Representative(s) Morgan Senator(s) Lincoln, Halford, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Taylor In Memoriam - Brian T. Smith Representative(s) Wilson Senator(s) Taylor, Halford, Green, Kelly, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln In Memoriam - Vernon H. Woodworth Sr. Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Ward, Halford, Green, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor In Memoriam - Clifford L. Haydon Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Ward, Halford, Green, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor In Memoriam - Dan Sjoblom Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Kelly, Ward, Halford, Green, Austerman, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Stevens, Therriault, Lincoln, Taylor, Olson 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. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2500 Unfinished Business SB 4 Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 4 "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for certain residences and to an optional exemption from municipal taxes for residential property; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 279 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 279 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of fish and game to issue complimentary sport fishing licenses and tags to September 11 emergency responders and their spouses; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 281 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SCR 28 Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Establishing the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force. Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 349 Senators Donley, Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 349 "An Act relating to agency programs and financial plans." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2501 SJR 38 Senators Donley, Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to information regarding proposed expenditures. Without objection, it was so ordered. SCR 29 Senators Donley, Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to urging the Governor to institute a hiring freeze on state government. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from plane time, April 2 through plane time, April 7. Without objection, Senator Taylor was excused. Senator Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, April 3 through afternoon plane time, April 4. Without objection, Senator Austerman was excused. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate until morning plane time on March 25. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SJR 41 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 41 Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2502 Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., March 25, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate March 2002 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2503 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 22 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 25 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 312 ENTERPRISE ZONES + SB 314 MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX + HB 135 EXCESSIVE POLICE SERVICES:FEES/ TENANCY Mar 29 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SCR 29 HIRING FREEZE SJR 37 CONST AM: HIRING FREEZE SJR 38 CONST AM: PRIORITY OF EXPENDITURES = HB 349 AGENCY PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLANS SB 299 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD PANELS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2504 FINANCE (continued) Mar 25 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 342 LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SB 270 BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS HB 16 HOME RULE COMMUNITIES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 26 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 345 SCHOOL SERVICES FOR DISABLED STUDENTS SB 319 SHALLOW NATURAL GAS LEASING SB 280 WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES SB 111 BONDS TO FUND PORTS AND HARBORS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 27 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM = HB 359 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROP TOURISM MARKETING <Pending Referral> = SB 291 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:30 AM = HB 359 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROP TOURISM MARKETING <Pending Referral> = SB 291 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Dept Ed and Early Development Overview: ESEA Implementation Statewide School Safety/McQueen School <Above Item Rescheduled to 4/3/02> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2505 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 25 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Statewide School Safety/McQueen School -- Above Item Rescheduled from 3/22/02 -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 22 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + SB 278 TAKING PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN + SB 295 LICENSING:DISCLOSURE OF MINORS RECORDS + SB 302 MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS += SB 248 EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 25 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SJR 33 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT : TAX CAP += HB 196 RIGHT OF ACTION FOR LEGAL SEPARATION += SB 344 TERRORISM AGGRAVATING FACTOR + HB 297 AGGRAVATOR FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += HB 40 REVOKE DRIVER'S LIC. FOR FATAL ACCIDENT + HB 157 TRUST COMPANIES & FIDUCIARIES + SB 313 NO LEGIS APPROVAL OF AEROSPACE PROJECT += SB 263 REAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2506 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 220 SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF HAIRDRESSING + HB 56 MINIMUM WAGE += SB 320 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE & REPAIRS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK State Board of Public Accountancy Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Chiropractic Examiners AK Workers' Compensation Board += HB 212 WORKERS' COMP:CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTOR Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: AK Labor Relations Agency Board of Marine Pilots Certified Real Estate Appraisers Real Estate Commission Regulatory Commission of Alaska + HB 389 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: DETERIORATED PROPERTY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- Joint w/(H) + Nursing Workforce Issues Forum ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2507 RESOURCES (continued) Mar 25 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 205 CONTROL OF NUISANCE WILD ANIMALS += SB 326 WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PROGRAM += HB 307 OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 27 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += HB 298 LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF RAILROAD LEASES += HB 241 RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR TO CANADA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RULES Mar 25 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM SB 339 INCREASE CRIMINAL FINES ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HB 162 ABSENCES UNDER LONGEVITY BONUS PROGRAM HB 254 STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS/WARRANTS HB 331 PRESENTMENT OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTEES HJR 30 DESECRATION OF U.S. FLAG Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 26 Tuesday Capitol 17 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Presentation from the Bellingham Port Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2508 TRANSPORTATION (continued) Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Mar 27 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Overview: Dept of Administration FY03 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 26 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Overview: Dept of Corrections FY03 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 27 Wednesday Beltz 211 4:00 PM Revenue Operating Budget Closeout Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM Revenue Operating Budget Closeout ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 28 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM Overview: DOT/PF FY03 Budget Request ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 22 Friday Capitol 208 8:30 AM Information Technology Subcommittee ---------------------------------------- 2002-03-22 Senate Journal Page 2509 OMBUDSMAN SELECTION COMMITTEE Mar 26 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM ---------------------------------------- SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 26 Tuesday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM Public Comment Committee Members and Officers Review of State Benefit & Loan Programs Staff Reports, Late Disclosures Advisory Opinion 02-01 ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS CHILDREN'S CAUCUS Mar 26 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Youth in Action Apr 02 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Smart Start/Strong Future