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2002-04-08 Senate Journal

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                                SENATE JOURNAL                                                   
                                                                                                    
                           ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                                              
                                                                                                    
                 TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION                                     
                                                                                                    
Juneau, Alaska                     Monday                        April 8, 2002                    
                                                                                                    
                               Eighty-fifth Day                                                  
                                                                                                    
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President                                 
Halford at 11:19 a.m.                                                                               
                                                                                                    
The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Lincoln was                                       
absent.                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator                                        
Lincoln be excused from a call of the Senate due to illness. Without                                
objection, Senator Lincoln was excused.                                                             
                                                                                                    
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mike Rose of the                                     
Juneau Christian Center. Senator Hoffman moved and asked                                            
unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was                              
so ordered.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
       Heavenly Father, thank You for this beautiful morning, and                                   
       for Your mercies, which are new every morning. Lord,                                         
       thank You for the privilege we have to live in this great                                    
       state and a great nation, which declares In God We Trust.                                    
       Help us to be ever mindful that You are the reason that we                                   
       have been set apart, and blessed beyond any nation on the                                    
       face of the earth. Help us to never take for granted the                                     
       blessings that have been lavished upon us. Grant us wisdom                                   
       to fulfill our destiny.                                                                      
                                                                                                    
       Lord, grant wisdom, understanding and discernment to                                         
       each Senator. May our descendants in the future prosper                                      
       because of the decisions that are being made in the present.                                 
       While dealing with the present situations we ask for Your                                    
       guidance and direction to help us prudently plan for the                                     
       future. Help us not to get so caught up in the urgent that we                                
       miss the important.                                                                          

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                Thank You for Your promise to hear and answer                                      
        prayer. In Jesus' Name I pray,                           Amen.                             
                                                                                                    
Senator Taylor led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                                          
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                Certification                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals                                   
for the eighty-first through eighty-fourth legislative days be approved                             
as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                          Messages from the Governor                                             
                                                                                                    
Letter dated and received April 5 was read, stating in accordance with                              
AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative                                          
confirmation of appointment to the boards noted:                                                    
                                                                                                    
Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association                                                
 Dr. Sheila Selkregg - Anchorage                                                                    
  Appointed: 4/5/02 Expires: 3/1/04                                                                 
                                                                                                    
The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee.                                            
                                                                                                    
Board of Dispensing Opticians                                                                   
 David Matthews, Jr. - Kotzebue                                                                     
  Appointed: 4/1/02 Expires: 3/1/06                                                                 
 Cindy Tidd - Wasilla                                                                               
  Appointed: 4/1/02 Expires: 3/1/05                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Board of Marital and Family Therapy                                                             
 Bill Platte - Juneau                                                                               
  Appointed: 4/1/02 Expires: 3/1/05                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy                                                      
 Linda Newman - Juneau                                                                              
  Appointed: 4/1/02 Expires: 3/1/06                                                                 
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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The appointments were referred to the Health, Education and Social                                  
Services Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices                               
of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk.                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                           Messages from the House                                               
                                                                                                    
SB 343                                                                                            
Message dated April 4 was read, stating the House passed and                                        
returned:                                                                                           
                                                                                                    
          CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 343(RES) "An Act                                                   
          clarifying the term 'best technology' required for use                                    
          in oil discharge prevention and contingency plans;                                        
          affirming existing Department of Environmental                                            
          Conservation regulations defining 'best technology'                                       
          and oil discharge prevention and contingency plans                                        
          approved using those regulations; and providing for                                       
          an effective date."                                                                       
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment.                                              
                                                                                                    
Messages dated April 4 and 5 were read, stating the House passed and                                
transmitted for consideration:                                                                      
                                                                                                    
                  First Reading and Reference of House Bills                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 421                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 421(RES)(title am) BY THE HOUSE                                               
RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                      
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to requiring the Department of                                           
          Natural Resources to develop and maintain a                                               
          standardized procedure for processing applications                                        
          and issuing permits, authorizations, and certifications                                   
          under the Alaska Water Use Act and to make a                                              
          record of those items and amendments and orders                                           
          affecting them available on the Internet."                                                

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was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance                                   
Committees.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
HB 451                                                                                            
HOUSE BILL NO. 451 am BY REPRESENTATIVES JAMES,                                                     
Stevens, Dyson, Fate, entitled:                                                                     
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to municipal bond reimbursement                                          
          for school construction; and providing for an                                             
          effective date."                                                                          
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                                      
                                                                                                    
HB 455                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 455(CRA) BY THE HOUSE                                                         
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                 
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to the assessment of certain                                             
          agricultural land for purposes of municipal taxation;                                     
          and providing for an effective date."                                                     
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional                                  
Affairs and Resources Committees.                                                                   
                                                                                                    
HB 507                                                                                            
HOUSE BILL NO. 507 am BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE,                                                 
entitled:                                                                                           
                                                                                                    
          "An Act naming the Trooper Hans-Peter Lothar                                              
          Roelle Memorial Weigh Station and the Officer                                             
          Justin Todd Wollam Memorial Bike Trail; and                                               
          providing for an effective date."                                                         
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee.                               
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                Communications                                                   
                                                                                                    
Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 were                                        
published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 8 and House and Senate                                   
Joint Journal Supplement No. 15 on April 5.                                                         

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                          Standing Committee Reports                                             
                                                                                                    
SB 4                                                                                              
The Finance Committee considered 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" and                                  
recommended it be replaced with                                                                     
                                                                                                    
          CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(2d FIN) "An Act                                                  
          relating to optional exemptions from municipal                                            
          property taxes on residential property and limiting an                                    
          optional exclusion or exemption to the assessed value                                     
          of $10,000 for a residence in a municipality with a                                       
          total bonded indebtedness that equals or exceeds                                          
          $15,000 multiplied by the number of residents in the                                      
          municipality; and providing for an effective date."                                       
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Wilken, Austerman.                                
Signing do not pass: Senator Donley, Cochair. Signing no                                            
recommendation: Senators Leman, Ward.                                                               
                                                                                                    
The following fiscal information was published today:                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Revenue                                                           
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
SJR 43                                                                                            
The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT                                                 
RESOLUTION NO. 43 Requesting the United States Congress to                                          
grant a two-year moratorium on requirements for certain state                                       
payments under federal programs, and recommended it be replaced                                     
with                                                                                                
                                                                                                    
          CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.                                                        
          43(STA)                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Halford, Phillips.                             
Signing no recommendation: Senator Davis.                                                           
                                                                                                    

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The following fiscal information was published today:                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee                                            
                                                                                                    
The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee.                                               
                                                                                                    
SB 140                                                                                            
The Rules Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 140 "An Act                                          
relating to regulation and licensing of certain water-power                                         
development projects." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair,                                
Senators Cowdery, Therriault. Signing under other recommendations:                                  
Senator Ellis.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
The bill is on today's calendar.                                                                    
                                                                                                    
HJR 33                                                                                            
The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT                                                   
RESOLUTION NO. 33(MLV) am 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. Signing to                                      
calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault, Ellis.                             
                                                                                                    
The resolution is on today's calendar.                                                              
                                                                                                    
HJR 44                                                                                            
The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT                                                   
RESOLUTION NO. 44(RES) am 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. Signing to calendar: Senator                                    
Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Therriault, Ellis.                                               
                                                                                                    
The resolution is on today's calendar.                                                              
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                          Special Committee Reports                                              
                                                                                                    
Memo dated April 4 was received from the Joint Senate and House                                     
Victims' Advocate Selection Committee, stating the committee has                                    
deliberated on the nomination of the Chief Victims' Advocate position                               
and nominated Stephen E. Branchflower. According to Skiff Lobaugh,                                  
Legislative Affairs Agency Human Resources Manager, Mr.                                             
Branchflower has verbally accepted the nomination. This                                             
memorandum is notification to both the Senate and House of the                                      
committee's nominee. We respectfully request ratification of the                                    
nominee. We are also enclosing the resume of the nominee to assist in                               
any consideration. The memo was signed by Senator Halford and                                       
Representative Porter, Cochairs, Senators Donley, Olson;                                            
Representatives Kott, Joule.                                                                        
                                                                                                    
The resume for this nominee is on file in the office of the Senate                                  
Secretary.                                                                                          
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                        Consideration of the Calendar                                            
                                                                                                    
                        Second Reading of Senate Bills                                           
                                                                                                    
SB 140                                                                                            
SENATE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to regulation and licensing                                    
of certain water-power development projects" was read the second                                    
time.                                                                                               
                                                                                                    
Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                   
adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2630.                                  
Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) "An Act                                          
relating to regulation and licensing of certain water-power                                         
development projects; and providing for an effective date" (technical                               
title change) was adopted and read the second time.                                                 
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a                                    
cosponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                        
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be                                    
considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                                 
passage. Senator Ellis objected.                                                                    

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The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The                              
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
CSSB 140(FIN)                                                                                       
Advance from Second to Third Reading?                                                               
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  14   NAYS:  5   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman,                                    
Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Olson                                                          
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Lincoln                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading.                                                
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) will be on the April 9                                              
calendar.                                                                                           
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                         Third Reading of House Bills                                            
                                                                                                    
HB 343                                                                                            
SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(RLS) was read                                               
the third time.                                                                                     
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                          
NO. 343(RLS) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of                                 
Professional Counselors; and relating to licensing of professional                                  
counselors" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following                                 
result:                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
SCS CSHB 343(RLS)                                                                                   
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green,                                      
Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor,                                   
Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Lincoln                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(RLS)                                                
passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                     Second Reading of House Resolutions                                         
                                                                                                    
HJR 33                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(MLV) am                                                        
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 second time.                                                  
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                            
resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage.                                
Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                               
                                                                                                    
CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(MLV) am was read                                               
the third time.                                                                                     
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION                                            
NO. 33(MLV) am 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, pass the Senate?" The roll                                 
was taken with the following result:                                                                
                                                                                                    
CSHJR 33(MLV) am                                                                                    
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green,                                      
Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor,                                   
Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Lincoln                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(MLV) am                                                
passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and                                    
returned to the House.                                                                              
                                                                                                    
HJR 44                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(RES) am 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 second time.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Torgerson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                 
adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on                                    
page 2632. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE                                            
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(RES) was adopted and was read the                                           
second time.                                                                                        
                                                                                                    
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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.                                                     
44(RES) was read the third time.                                                                    
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE                                               
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(RES) 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, pass the Senate?" The roll was                                  
taken with the following result:                                                                    
                                                                                                    
SCS CSHJR 44(RES)                                                                                   
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  18   NAYS:  1   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford,                                        
Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault,                                
Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Austerman                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Lincoln                                                                                   

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and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION                                                 
NO. 44(RES) passed the Senate.                                                                      
                                                                                                    
Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration.                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                     Senate Resolutions in Third Reading                                         
                                                                                                    
SJR 37                                                                                            
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37 which had been held in third                                         
reading (page 2592) was before the Senate.                                                          
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall 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, pass the                                
Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                              
                                                                                                    
SJR 37                                                                                              
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  14   NAYS:  5   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman,                                    
Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Olson                                                          
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Lincoln                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37 passed the Senate.                                           
                                                                                                    
Senator Elton gave notice of reconsideration.                                                       
                                                                                                    
SJR 38                                                                                            
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 which had been held in third                                         
reading (page 2592) was before the Senate.                                                          
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38                                           
Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska                                     
relating to information regarding proposed expenditures, pass the                                   
Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                              
                                                                                                    

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SJR 38                                                                                              
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  14   NAYS:  5   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman,                                    
Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Olson                                                          
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Lincoln                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 passed the Senate.                                           
                                                                                                    
Senator Elton gave notice of reconsideration.                                                       
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                  Citations                                                      
                                                                                                    
Honoring - The Service High Rifle Club                                                              
Representative(s) Meyer                                                                             
Senator(s) Donley, Halford, Green, Kelly, Taylor, Austerman,                                        
Lincoln, Davis, Elton, Leman, Wilken, Hoffman, Stevens                                              
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation                                   
be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to                             
the Secretary for transmittal.                                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                             Unfinished Business                                                 
                                                                                                    
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused                                      
from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon plane time, April                            
12 through evening plane time, April 14. Without objection, Senator                                 
Taylor was excused.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Senator Donley moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused                                      
from a call of the Senate on April 12. Without objection, Senator                                   
Donley was excused.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused                                      
from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon plane time, April                            
12 through morning plane time, April 15. Without objection, Senator                                 
Wilken was excused.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused                                     
from a call of the Senate from plane time, April 12 through plane time,                             
April 15. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused.                                           
                                                                                                    
HB 390                                                                                            
Senator Torgerson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that                                    
the Resources Committee referral be waived on HOUSE BILL NO.                                        
390 "An Act extending the termination dates of certain activities and                               
salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute                                 
and of the salmon marketing tax; expanding the allowable use of that                                
tax for the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood                                         
Marketing Institute; relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing                                       
Institute's salmon marketing committee; and providing for an effective                              
date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Labor and                                    
Commerce Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                Announcements                                                    
                                                                                                    
Announcements are at the end of the journal.                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                 Engrossment                                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 343                                                                                            
SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(RLS) "An Act                                                
extending the termination date of the Board of Professional                                         
Counselors; and relating to licensing of professional counselors" was                               
engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to                                 
the House for consideration.                                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                                 Adjournment                                                     
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                     
stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 9, 2002. Without                                         
objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:23 p.m.                                                       
                                                                                                    
                                                                 Heidi Vogel                        
                                                     Secretary of the Senate                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                    May 2002                        

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                                Announcements                                                    
                                                                                                    
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                             STANDING COMMITTEES                                                 
+ indicates teleconference                                                                          
= indicates bill previously heard/scheduled                                                         
                                                                                                    
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                       Fahrenkamp 203             1:30 PM                     
+ SB 351 CONVEYANCE OF TIDELANDS TO MUNICIPALITIES                                                  
+ SB 352 MUNICIPAL TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND                                                    
+ HB 355 MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX                                                              
+ HB 358 EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAX: TIMBER                                                        
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                    Fahrenkamp 203             1:30 PM                     
+ HB 289 MUNICIPAL MANAGER PLAN                                                                     
+ HB 296 MUNICIPAL MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION                                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                       Fahrenkamp 203             1:30 PM                     
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                  
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                                   FINANCE                                                       
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                    Senate Finance 532            4:00 PM                     
= SB 185 PCE BASED ON HIGHEST COST                                                                  
= SB 277 DEFINITIONS OF FISHERIES BUSINESSES                                                        
     HB 389 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: DETERIORATED PROPERTY                                               
     HB 262 BUILDING SAFETY ACCOUNT                                                                 
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
              -- Teleconference Upon Request --                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
= HB   4 MOTOR VEHICLES & DRUNK DRIVING                                                             
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
              -- Teleconference Upon Request --                                                     
                                                                                                    

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                             FINANCE (Continued)                                                 
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
= SB 226 HIGHWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION                                                              
     SB 219 FED/STATE NAVIGABLE WATERS COMMISSION                                                   
= SB 280 WATER/SEWER/WASTE GRANTS TO UTILITIES                                                      
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
              -- Teleconference Upon Request --                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                  Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
     HB 191 FINANCING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS                                                   
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
              -- Teleconference Upon Request --                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
              -- Teleconference Upon Request --                                                     
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                     HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
     SB 311 STATE TRUST FUND MONIES                                                                 
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
     HB 402 ALASKA TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                                                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                           Capitol 106          3:00 PM                     
              -- Time and Location Change --                                                        
              Joint w/(H)                                                                           
              Report: Suicide Prevention Council                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
              -- Continued from 4/3/02 --                                                           
              Statewide School Safety Report/                                                       
              McQueen School Closure, Kivalina                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2669
               HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (Continued)                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 17        Wednesday                  House Finance 519            1:00 PM                     
+             Joint w/(H) Health, Education and Social                                              
              Services, (H) Finance, (H) Special                                                    
              Committee on Education                                                                
              Standards-Based Education                                                             
              Gates Foundations' Contributions to                                                   
              Education in Alaska                                                                   
              Baldrige Plan used by Chugach Schools                                                 
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                                  JUDICIARY                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                                Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
+ HB 418 ELECTRONIC PROXY VOTING & NOTIFICATION                                                     
+= SB 204 WILDFIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS                                                           
+= SB 278 TAKING PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN                                                         
+ SB 357 STATE LAND SALE REQUIREMENTS                                                               
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                             Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
+ SB 231 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION                                                            
+= SB 295 LICENSING:DISCLOSURE OF MINORS RECORDS                                                    
+= SB 302 MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS                                                               
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                                Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 13        Saturday                    Fbx Lio Conf Rm             3:00 PM                     
              -- Time and Location Change --                                                        
+ HB 307 OIL/GAS EXPLORATION INCENTIVE CREDIT                                                       
+= SCR 25 FISH & WILDLIFE PUBLIC TRUST/ANILCA SUIT                                                  
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                               LABOR & COMMERCE                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            1:30 PM                     
              -- Location Change --                                                                 
              Joint w/(H)                                                                           
+             Nursing Workforce Issues Forum                                                        
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2670
                         LABOR & COMMERCE (Continued)                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                              Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
              -- Rescheduled from 4/4/02 --                                                         
+             Confirmation Hearings:                                                                
              AK Labor Relations Agency                                                             
              Board of Marine Pilots                                                                
              Certified Real Estate Appraisers                                                      
              Real Estate Commission                                                                
              Regulatory Commission of Alaska                                                       
+= SB 309 ADVERSE POSSESSION                                                                        
+ HB 480 DEATH/SURVIVOR BENEFITS IN PERS & TRS                                                      
+= HB 355 MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX                                                             
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
+ HB 128 APPROVAL FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS                                                          
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                  RESOURCES                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+= HB 131 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS                                                    
+ HB 286 FISHING PERMITS/ASSOCIATIONS/ASSESSMENTS                                                   
+ HB 288 LIMITED ENTRY BUY-BACK PROGRAM/ASSESSMENT                                                  
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
              No Meeting Scheduled                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+ SB  14 TRACKING OF PESTICIDE USE                                                                  
+= HB 241 RAIL AND UTILITY CORRIDOR TO CANADA                                                       
+ HB 420 REPEAL SUNSET FOR TEMP WATER USE PERMITS                                                   
+ HB 421 WATER USE ACT PROCEDURES & RECORDS                                                         
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                    RULES                                                        
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                       Fahrenkamp 203           10:30 AM                      
     SB 140 SMALL WATER-POWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS                                                  
     SB 338 INELIGIBILITY FOR PFD/ CRIME VICTIMS COMP                                               
     SB 356 GENERAL PERMIT FOR WATER / WASTE DISPOSAL                                               
     HJR 33 SUPPORT WAR ON TERRORISM & SUPPORT PEACE                                                
     HJR 44 ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ROUTE                                                       

2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2671
                              RULES (Continued)                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203           10:30 AM                      
     SB 250 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS                                                              
     SB 291 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK                                                 
     SCR 26 AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH                                                               
     HCR 20 SEPT 11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE                                                              
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                                STATE AFFAIRS                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                               Beltz 211         3:30 PM                     
     HB 216 BD OF FISHERIES MEETINGS/EMERGENCY ORDERS                                               
     HCR 26 HOUSE ARREST/ELECTRONIC MONITORING                                                      
     SCR 30 ALASKA SALMON DAY                                                                       
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                              Beltz 211         3:30 PM                     
= HB 254 STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS/WARRANTS                                                          
     HB 374 NAMING DOUTHIT VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE                                                
     SB  15 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES                                                   
     SB 355 LET ME HELP ACCOUNT                                                                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                TRANSPORTATION                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
     SB 358 NAMING STATE FERRIES                                                                    
= SB 100 ELECTRIC PERSONAL VEHICLES/ REGISTRATION                                                   
              <Above Item Rescheduled from 4/4/02>                                                  
     SB 348 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS                                                                   
              <Above Item Rescheduled to 4/11/02>                                                   
     HB 405 CRIMES ON OR AGAINST STATE VESSELS                                                      
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
= SB 348 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS                                                                      
              <Above Item Rescheduled from 4/9/02>                                                  
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2672
                            FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES                                                
                                                                                                    
                                ADMINISTRATION                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                                Beltz 211        12:30 PM                     
              Dept of Administration                                                                
              FY03 Budget Hearing Closeout                                                          
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                      COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            3:30 PM                     
              Department Closeout                                                                   
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                                 CORRECTIONS                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                              Beltz 211        12:30 PM                     
              Budget Hearing and Closeout                                                           
                        ----------------------------------------                                    
                                                                                                    
                                 COURT SYSTEM                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                     Terry Miller 104           8:00 AM                     
              Budget Closeout                                                                       
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                        EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                    Terry Miller 104           8:00 AM                     
              Dept of Ed and Early Development                                                      
              FY03 Operating Budget Closeout                                                        
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                          ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION                                             
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                              Beltz 211         8:00 AM                     
              Dept of Environmental Conservation                                                    
              Operating Budget Closeout                                                             
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                                 FISH & GAME                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            3:30 PM                     
              Department Closeout                                                                   
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2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2673
                      FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (Continued)                                          
                                                                                                    
                                   GOVERNOR                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            5:00 PM                     
              Governor's Office                                                                     
              FY03 Operating Budget Closeout                                                        
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                           HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES                                              
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                            Capitol 106         12:30 PM                     
              FY03 Budget Closeout                                                                  
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                        LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                               Beltz 211        12:30 PM                     
              Budget Hearing and Closeout                                                           
                   ----------------------------------------                                        
                                                                                                    
                                     LAW                                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                            Capitol 124          8:00 AM                     
              Dept of Law Overview                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                       Terry Miller 104           8:00 AM                     
              Budget Closeout                                                                       
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                                 LEGISLATURE                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            5:00 PM                     
              Legislature                                                                           
              FY03 Operating Budget Closeout                                                        
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                        MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
              Budget Hearing and Closeout                                                           
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2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2674
                      FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (Continued)                                          
                                                                                                    
                              NATURAL RESOURCES                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           5:00 PM                     
              Overview: Dept of Natural Resources                                                   
              Operating Budget                                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 12        Friday                          Butrovich 205           8:00 AM                     
              Dept of Natural Resources Operating                                                   
              Budget Closeout                                                                       
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                                PUBLIC SAFETY                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 11        Thursday                     Fahrenkamp 203             3:30 PM                     
              Budget Hearing and Closeout                                                           
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                      TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                             Beltz 211        12:30 PM                     
              Budget Hearing and Closeout                                                           
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                               JOINT COMMITTEES                                                  
                                                                                                    
                       ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW                                          
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                          Capitol 102          8:30 AM                     
+             Proposed Regulations on Occupational                                                  
              Safety and Health Including Ergonomics                                                
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                          LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT                                             
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                     House Finance 519           12:00 PM                     
              -- Meeting Postponed to 6:00 pm --                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                     House Finance 519            6:00 PM                     
              -- Rescheduled from 12:00 pm --                                                       
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2002-04-08                     Senate Journal                      Page 2675
                            NATURAL GAS PIPELINES                                                
                                                                                                    
Apr 10        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+             Dr. Doug Reynolds:                                                                    
              Economic Models of Pipeline Projects                                                  
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                      SELECT CMTE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS                                          
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203             3:30 PM                     
+             Public Comment                                                                        
              Committee Members and Officers                                                        
              Review of State Benefit & Loan Programs                                               
              Staff Reports, Late Disclosures                                                       
              Advisory Opinion 02-01                                                                
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                                OTHER MEETINGS                                                   
                                                                                                    
                              CHILDREN'S CAUCUS                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 09        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203            12:00 PM                     
+             Child Abuse Prevention Network                                                        
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                               MAJORITY CAUCUS                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 08        Monday                             Capitol 107         12:30 PM