Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-05-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3417 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 13, 2002 One Hundred Twentieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Halford at 2:51 p.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Green, Hoffman, Leman, Wilken were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Ward. Senator Davis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Taylor, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House SB 326 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 326(FIN) "An Act relating to evaluating state assumption of the wastewater discharge program under the federal Clean Water Act; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3418 The presence of Senators Leman, Wilken was noted. SB 356 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 356 am "An Act relating to the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue general and individual permits for waste disposal; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 345 Message dated May 13 was read stating, the House has failed to recede from its amendments to SENATE BILL NO. 345 "An Act relating to medical assistance for rehabilitative services for certain children with disabilities; relating to agreements to pay medical assistance for covered services paid for or furnished to eligible children with disabilities by a school district; and providing for an effective date" namely: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 345(RLS) "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools; relating to statewide school district correspondence study and to centralized correspondence study; relating to the delay of the reduction of supplementary public school funding; relating to funding the Alaska Challenge Youth Academy program; relating to medical assistance for rehabilitative services for certain children with disabilities; relating to agreements to pay medical assistance for covered services paid for or furnished to eligible children with disabilities by a school district; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by HCR 35) The Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3419 Representative James Representative Bunde Representative Guess Senate members appointed May 12 (page 3400). HB 4 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4 (FIN) am, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4(FIN) "An Act relating to motor vehicles and to operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft; and providing for an effective date." HB 128 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(L&C)(efd add), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(FIN) "An Act relating to the required approval of the commissioner of labor and workforce development for the employment of certain minors; and providing for an effective date." HB 402 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 402(FIN), thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 402(HES) "An Act relating to diversion payments, wage subsidies, cash assistance, and self- sufficiency services provided under the Alaska temporary assistance program; relating to the food stamp program; relating to child support cases that include persons who receive cash assistance or self- 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3420 sufficiency services under the Alaska temporary assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Messages from the House Messages dated May 13 and May 14 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 31 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 115, relating to the Board of Storage Tank Assistance. was read the first time and placed on the Secretary's desk. HCR 36 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36 BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 181, relating to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's small community housing loan program and loans for teacher housing. was read the first time and placed on the Secretary's desk. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3421 Concur Messages SB 140 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 140(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 140(FIN)? Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Elton, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis Absent: Green, Hoffman and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR 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." Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3422 The presence of Senator Green was noted. SB 180 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN)(efd fld) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) "An Act implementing pay differentials based on geographic areas for certain state employees and for members of the Alaska State Defense Force; relating to cost-of-living differentials for state aid to municipalities." Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 180(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 180(FIN)(efd fld)? YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, the Senate failed to concur. The Secretary was requested to notify the House of the Senate's action and request the House to recede from its amendment. SB 270 Message dated May 13 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 270(L&C) with the following amendments: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3423 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 270(RLS) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dispensing Opticians; relating to the regulation of dispensing opticians; and providing for an effective date." with a House Letter of Intent (House Journal page 3592). Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendments. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 270(RLS) am H Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendments to CSSB 270(L&C)? Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Kelly and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendments, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 270(RLS) am H "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Dispensing Opticians; relating to the regulation of dispensing opticians; and providing for an effective date." Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3424 SB 302 Message dated May 12 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 302(JUD) with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 302(HES) "An Act defining the term 'mental health professional' for the purpose of statutes relating to the evaluation of prisoners who may need psychological or psychiatric treatment, for the purpose of statutes relating to the evaluation of children in need of aid and delinquent minors who may need to be confined in a secure residential psychiatric treatment center or who should be released from such a center, for the purpose of statutes requiring certain professionals to report the possibility that a vulnerable adult has been abused or neglected, and for the purpose of statutes relating to mental health civil commitments." Senator Leman moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 302(HES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 302(JUD)? YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Kelly and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 302(HES) "An Act defining the term 'mental health professional' for the purpose of statutes relating to the evaluation of prisoners who may need psychological or psychiatric treatment, for the purpose of statutes 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3425 relating to the evaluation of children in need of aid and delinquent minors who may need to be confined in a secure residential psychiatric treatment center or who should be released from such a center, for the purpose of statutes requiring certain professionals to report the possibility that a vulnerable adult has been abused or neglected, and for the purpose of statutes relating to mental health civil commitments." The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports HB 27 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to the registration of individuals who perform home inspections; relating to regulation of contractors; relating to registration fees for specialty contractors, home inspectors, and associate home inspectors; relating to home inspection requirements for residential loans purchased or approved by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to civil actions by and against home inspectors and to civil actions arising from residential unit inspections; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3332. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Leman, Ward. Signing do pass: Senator Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3426 HB 51 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(FIN) "An Act giving notice of and approving the entry into and the issuance of certificates of participation for a lease-purchase agreement for a seafood and food safety laboratory facility; relating to the use of certain investment income for certain construction costs; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(FIN) Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Ward, Austerman. Signing do pass: Senator Leman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 131 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 131 "An Act relating to standards for forest resources and practices; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 131(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Ward, Leman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3427 HB 152 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(RLS) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Taylor, Chair, Senators Ellis, Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. Signing do not pass: Senator Donley. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Senate Judiciary Committee The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 252 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(RLS) "An Act relating to the construction of certain statutes relating to children; relating to the scope of duty and standard of care for persons who provide services to certain children and families; relating to civil liability for damages to certain children and their families resulting from failure to comply with certain statutes; relating to intensive family preservation services; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 252(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Donley, Kelly, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Ward, Leman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3428 HB 303 The Finance Committee considered 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 303(RLS) "An Act relating to taxation of individual income; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Olson, Hoffman, Austerman. Signing do not pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Green, Wilken, Leman. Signing do not pass bad bill: Senator Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the Calendar notwithstanding the report of the Committees. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Ellis called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. HB 303 The question being: "Shall 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 303(RLS) "An Act relating to taxation of individual income; and providing for an effective date" be referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the Calendar?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2d CSHB 303(RLS) Shall the bill be referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the Calendar? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Therriault, Torgerson Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor, Ward, Wilken and so, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the Calendar. HB 317 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3429 317(FIN) "An Act relating to stalking and to violating a protective order; and amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Donley, Cochairs, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Ward, Leman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 489 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 489(JUD) "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senator Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Leman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 498 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 498(FIN) am "An Act expressing legislative intent regarding privately operated correctional facility space and services; relating to the development and financing of privately operated correctional facility space and services; authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into an agreement for the confinement and care of prisoners in privately operated correctional facility space in the City of Whittier; giving notice of and approving the entry into and the issuance of certificates of participation for the upgrade, expansion, and replacement of a certain correctional facility in the City of Bethel; giving notice of and approving the entry into lease-financing agreements for that project; and providing for an effective date." 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3430 Signing do pass: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Hoffman, Leman, Ward. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kelly, Cochair, Senator Austerman. Signing do not pass: Senators Green, Olson, Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 35 The Finance 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 Kelly, Cochair, Senators Green, Wilken, Ward, Leman. Signing do not pass really bad idea: Senator Donley, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 43 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3431 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 525, relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for deferred maintenance. was read the first time and placed on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 55 SENATE BILL NO. 55 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to services for veterans in the home; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; making conforming amendments to other statutes; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Committee Substitute offered on page 3404. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) was read the third time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3432 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 55(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55 (RLS) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 55 Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3433 CSSB 55(RLS) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 230 SENATE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to recommending or refusing psychotropic drugs as a treatment for children and to the evaluation and treatment of children with behavioral or psychological problems" was read the second time. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3331. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) was read the third time. Senators Halford, Taylor, Cowdery, Leman, Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3434 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) "An Act relating to recommending or refusing psychotropic drugs or certain types of evaluations or treatments for children" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 230(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) passed the Senate. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 230 Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) "An Act relating to recommending or refusing psychotropic drugs or certain types of evaluations or treatments for children" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 230(JUD) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3435 Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 317 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" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 317 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 317 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE BILL NO. 317 passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3436 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 317 Senator Leman gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 317 and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 317 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE BILL NO. 317 passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 366 SENATE BILL NO. 366 "An Act relating to the fee for the Chitina dip net fishing permit; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3437 Senator Torgerson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 3256. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) "An Act relating to the fee for the Chitina dip net fishing permit and to Chitina fishery access; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) "An Act relating to the fee for the Chitina dip net fishing permit and to Chitina fishery access; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 366(RES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3438 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 366 Senator Leman gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) "An Act relating to the fee for the Chitina dip net fishing permit and to Chitina fishery access; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 366(RES) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Therriault Absent: Kelly and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 "An Act relating to absences from the state under the longevity bonus program" was read the second time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3439 Senator Therriault, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2903. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(STA) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(STA) "An Act relating to absences from the state under the longevity bonus program" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 162(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Therriault Absent: Donley, Hoffman, Kelly and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 180 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 180(JUD) "An Act relating to persons who provide services related to children; establishing a legislative task force on child services; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3440 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 180(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 180(JUD) "An Act relating to persons who provide services related to children; establishing a legislative task force on child services; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 180(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Donley, Hoffman, Kelly and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 180(JUD) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 209 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(HES) "An Act directing the Department of Health and Social Services to establish a foster care transition program; relating to that program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2945. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(HES) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3441 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(HES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(HES) "An Act directing the Department of Health and Social Services to establish a foster care transition program; relating to that program; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 209(HES) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Absent: Donley, Hoffman, Kelly and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(HES) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 348 HOUSE BILL NO. 348 "An Act relating to violations of domestic violence protective orders" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 348 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 348 "An Act relating to violations of domestic violence protective orders" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3442 HB 348 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 348 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 420 HOUSE BILL NO. 420(title am) "An Act repealing certain sunset provisions relating to the use of water; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 420(title am) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 420(title am) "An Act repealing certain sunset provisions relating to the use of water; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 420(title am) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Olson Absent: Hoffman 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3443 and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 420(title am) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. HB 526 HOUSE BILL NO. 526 "An Act relating to the deadline for filing financial disclosure statements for public members and public member nominees of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. HOUSE BILL NO. 526 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 526 "An Act relating to the deadline for filing financial disclosure statements for public members and public member nominees of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 526 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, HOUSE BILL NO. 526 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3444 SCR 42 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 42 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 42 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 246, relating to insurance, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 42 Second 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 42 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 246 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(JUD) "An Act relating to regulation of a person providing insurance for the cost of medical care, to confidentiality of insurance records, to insurance hearings, to insurance fees, to annual and quarterly statements by insurers, to managed care insurance, to taxes on insurance, to insurer certificates of authority, to risk based capital for insurers, to unauthorized and nonadmitted insurers, to surplus lines insurance, to health insurance, to life insurance, to annuity insurance, to consumer credit insurance, to insurer liquidation, to multiple employer welfare arrangements, to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association, to hospital and medical service corporations, and to regulation of insurance producers, agents, brokers, managers, and adjusters; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3445 Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3335. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(JUD) "An Act relating to regulation of a person providing insurance for the cost of medical care, to confidentiality of insurance records, to insurance hearings, to insurance fees, to annual and quarterly statements by insurers, to managed care insurance, to taxes on insurance, to insurer certificates of authority, to risk based capital for insurers, to unauthorized and nonadmitted insurers, to surplus lines insurance, to health insurance, to life insurance, to annuity insurance, to consumer credit insurance, to insurer liquidation, to multiple employer welfare arrangements, to title insurance, to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association, to hospital and medical service corporations, and to regulation of insurance producers, agents, brokers, managers, and adjusters; and providing for an effective date" was adopted and read the second time. Senator Donley offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 8, following "corporations,": Insert "to motor vehicle insurance," Page 37, following line 8: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 60. AS 21.89.020 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (i) An insurance company offering automobile liability insurance in this state for injury to or destruction of property shall initially offer, in writing, to cover the insured person against medical expenses as a result of bodily injury or death resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle. An insured who declines coverage offered under this subsection shall, at the initial offer, sign a waiver of coverage. (j) An insurance company providing comprehensive coverage for loss or damage to a motor vehicle shall, as a part of the comprehensive coverage, provide coverage for at least 75 percent of the cost of replacing a malfunctioning safety belt in the covered motor vehicle. Coverage provided under this subsection is in addition to coverage for direct and accidental loss of or damage to the motor vehicle." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3446 Senator Donley moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Lincoln objected. Senator Green moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Green was required to vote. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 246(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Lincoln, Stevens, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Green, Halford, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Taylor Absent: Austerman, Hoffman, Kelly, Therriault, Ward and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 37, following line 14: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 62. Section 51 of this Act takes effect July 1, 2004." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 37, line 15: Delete "This" Insert "Except as provided in sec. 62 of this Act, this" Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3447 SCS CSHB 246(JUD) am S Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Donley, Green, Taylor Nays: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Torgerson, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Kelly, Therriault, Ward and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(JUD) am S was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(JUD) am S "An Act relating to regulation of a person providing insurance for the cost of medical care, to confidentiality of insurance records, to insurance hearings, to insurance fees, to annual and quarterly statements by insurers, to managed care insurance, to taxes on insurance, to insurer certificates of authority, to risk based capital for insurers, to unauthorized and nonadmitted insurers, to surplus lines insurance, to health insurance, to life insurance, to annuity insurance, to consumer credit insurance, to insurer liquidation, to multiple employer welfare arrangements, to title insurance, to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association, to hospital and medical service corporations, to motor vehicle insurance, and to regulation of insurance producers, agents, brokers, managers, and adjusters; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 246(JUD) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3448 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson Nays: Green, Halford, Leman, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Kelly, Therriault, Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(JUD) am S passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 246(JUD) am S Effective Date Clause YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Absent: Hoffman, Kelly, Therriault, Ward and so, the effective date clause was adopted. Senator Wilken gave notice of reconsideration. HB 225 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(FIN) am "An Act relating to state taxation of alcoholic beverages; and increasing the alcoholic beverage state tax rates" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3405. Senator Cowdery called the Senate. Senator Cowdery lifted the call. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3449 Senator Ward offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 1: Delete "and" Page 1, line 2, following "rates": Insert "; and providing for an effective date" Page 3, following line 6: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 5. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: CONDITIONAL EFFECT. Sections 1 and 2 of this Act take effect only if a version of SJR 23, proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit and a spending limit, is passed by the legislature and approved by the voters during the 2002 general election. * Sec. 6. If secs. 1 and 2 of this Act take effect under sec. 3, they take effect on January 1, 2003." Senator Ward moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Cowdery called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 225(RLS) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Green, Taylor, Therriault, Ward Nays: Austerman, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Torgerson, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3450 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) "An Act relating to state taxation of alcoholic beverages; and increasing the alcoholic beverage state tax rates" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 225(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Therriault, Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) passed the Senate. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 225 Senator Ward gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) "An Act relating to state taxation of alcoholic beverages; and increasing the alcoholic beverage state tax rates" and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Wilken called the Senate. The call was satisfied. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3451 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) "An Act relating to state taxation of alcoholic beverages; and increasing the alcoholic beverage state tax rates" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 225(RLS) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Cowdery, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Taylor, Therriault, Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Recess Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 6:01 p.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Porter called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Halford, who called the Joint Session to order at 6:17 p.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to consider confirmation of Senate and House nominations and the Governor's appointments. The roll of the Senate was called and showed twenty members present. The roll of the House was taken and showed thirty-nine members present. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3452 The Appointments are as follows: Senate and House Nominations Chief Victims' Advocate Stephen E. Branchflower Ombudsman Linda Lord-Jenkins Governor's Appointments President Halford stated that all confirmations under consideration would be for the terms provided in statute pursuant to AS 39.05.053 and not necessarily as stated in the list below. Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Colonel Gene Ramsay - Kulis ANG Base Colonel Jim Robinson - Fort Richardson Colonel Tim Scott - Eielson Air Force Base Space and Missile Defense - Brigadier General Colonel Jim Welch - Anchorage Commissioner, Department of Health and Social Services Jay Livey - Juneau Appointed: 10/09/01 Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Marjorie J. Kaiser - Anchorage Appointed: 07/16/97 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Steven R. Tarola - Homer Appointed: 07/16/97 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Sandra R. Wilson - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/16/97 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3453 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Ellen L. Ganley - Fairbanks Appointed 06/29/95 Reappointed: 01/31/96, 02/19/99 and 01/31/02 Expires: 03/01/05 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Linda Cyra-Korsgaard - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/98 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 06/30/05 Donald J. Iverson - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Scott McLane - Soldotna Appointed: 08/12/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Patricia Peirsol - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/12/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar William A. Granger - Anchorage Appointed: 06/29/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Dr. Sheila Selkregg - Anchorage Appointed: 0/5/02 Expires: 03/01/04 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers William (Randy) R. Graf - Anchorage Appointed: 06/21/01 Expires: 03/01/02 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Gregory M. Culbert - Eagle River Appointed: 01/24/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. Carol J. Davis - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/16/98 Reappointed: 07/15/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. R. Clark Davis - Ketchikan Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/04 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3454 Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Mary McDowell - Juneau Appointed: 10/06/97 Reappointed: 08/20/01 Expires: 03/01/06 Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Robert J. Allen - Bethel Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Dr. William L. Gerace - Anchorage Appointed: 06/25/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. Rebecca Neslund - Kodiak Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Board of Dispensing Opticians David Matthews, Jr. - Kotzebue Appointed: 04/01/02 Expires: 03/01/06 James D. Rothmeyer - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/17/99 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Cindy Tidd - Wasilla Appointed: 4/1/02 Expires: 03/01/05 State Commission for Human Rights Kathy K. Wisthoff - Anchorage Appointed: 02/20/97 Reappointed: 01/31/02 Expires: 03/01/07 Commission on Judicial Conduct Jeffrey M. Feldman - Anchorage Appointed: 09/01/93 Reappointed: 07/16/97 and 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Roberta Demoski - Anchorage Appointed: 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/03 Aaron T. Isaacs - Klawock Appointed: 06/12/00 Reappointed: 01/18/02 Expires 03/01/05 David D. Rasley - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/04 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3455 Raymond P. Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 03/06/95 Reappointed: 06/30/95, 07/31/98 and 08/22/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Board of Marine Pilots Jack G. Poulson - Juneau Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Larry Holman - Anchorage Appointed: 08/22/01 Reappointed: 12/14/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Bill Platte - Juneau Appointed: 04/1/2002 Expires: 03/01/05 State Medical Board Dr. Allan G. Schlicht - Juneau Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Thomas H. Wilson - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Phil A. Younker, Sr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Martha J. Falkar Linden - Anchorage Appointed: 11/26/97 Reappointed: 07/21/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Board of Nursing Barbara Berner - Anchorage Appointed: 06/02/98 Reappointed: 03/08/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Dr. Nancy L. Sanders - Anchorage Appointed: 08/23/99 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3456 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Erik D. Christianson - Ketchikan Appointed: 06/01/98 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Board of Pharmacy Gerry Knasiak - Ketchikan Appointed: 04/16/98 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Laura Lee Nelson - Juneau Appointed: 06/29/99 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Margaret Soden Appointed: 12/11/98 Reappointed: 03/08/02 Expires: 03/01/06 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Sundi M. Hondl - Wasilla Appointed: 01/21/98 Reappointed: 08/22/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Laura McDonough - Anchorage Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Linda Newman - Juneau Appointed: 4/01/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Dr. George D. Rhyneer - Anchorage Appointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Board of Professional Counselors Janet McGillivary - Anchorage Appointed: 03/21/00 Reappointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. Allan A. Morotti - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/16/98 Reappointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Steven Beardsley - Anchorage Appointed: 12/11/98 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3457 Vickie L. McCubbin - Anchorage Appointed: 12/11/98 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Dr. Donna Peterson - Soldotna Appointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Dr. Carey S. Edney - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Alaska Public Offices Commission John Dapcevich - Juneau Appointed: 01/16/01 Reappointed: 04/12/02 Expires 03/01/07 Sheila Gallagher - Anchorage Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/06 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Judy Kemplen - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Reappointed: 06/30/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Stephen F. Turner - Anchorage Appointed: 08/25/00 Reappointed: 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Real Estate Commission Lowell (Tom) T. Freeman - Anchorage Appointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Jeannie Johnson - Douglas Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Susan Rainey - Fairbanks Appointed: 09/15/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Will Abbott - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/99 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/07 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3458 Board of Social Work Examiners Lorraine M. Jaeger-Kirsch - Douglas Appointed: 11/14/01 Reappointed: 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Denny Patella - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/98 Reappointed: 08/22/01 and 09/25/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Sammye Pokryfki - Wasilla Appointed: 03/01/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Leslie D. Bogda Wheeler - Wasilla Appointed: 05/15/96 Reappointed: 12/11/98 and 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/04 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Dorothy Bradshaw - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/30/96 Reappointed: 06/02/98 and 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 John Giuchici - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/10/91 Reappointed: 06/25/96, 09/07/00 and 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Stephen T. Hagedorn - Anchorage Appointed: 08/19/91 Reappointed: 06/25/96 and 09/06/00 and 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/05 James (Jay) N. Rhodes - Ketchikan Appointed: 09/11/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Philip E. Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 01/30/96 Reappointed: 06/02/98 and 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Board of Fisheries Brett Huber - Soldotna Appointed: 07/01/02 Expires: 06/30/05 Gerry Merrigan - Petersburg Appointed: 07/01/02 Expires: 06/30/05 Art Nelson - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/02 Expires: 06/30/05 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3459 Board of Game Bruce Baker - Juneau Appointed: 02/19/02 Expires: 03/01/05 George Matz - Anchorage Appointed: 05/17/01 Expires: 03/01/04 J. Dana Pruhs - Anchorage Appointed: 05/17/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Caleb Pungowiyi - Kotzebue Appointed: 02/19/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Michelle Sparck - Bethel Appointed: 02/19/02 Expires: 03/01/05 State Board of Education and Early Development Roger Chan - Anchorage Appointed: 04/29/02 Expires: 3/01/05 Sally Rue - Juneau Appointed: 03/23/00 Reappointed: 01/31/02 Expires: 03/01/07 University of Alaska Board of Regents Mark Begich - Anchorage Appointed: 05/29/01 Expires: 03/01/09 Joseph Hardenbrook - Fairbanks Appointed: 06/01/01 Expires: 06/01/03 Marlene A. Johnson - Juneau Appointed: 05/29/01 Expires: 03/01/09 Senator Leman moved that Stephen E. Branchflower be confirmed as Chief Victims' Advocate. The question being: "Shall Stephen E. Branchflower be confirmed?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Chief Victims' Advocate Confirm - Branchflower HOUSE YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3460 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Absent: Halcro The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Chief Victim's Advocate Confirm - Branchflower SENATE YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Halford TOTALS: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 and so, Stephen E. Branchflower was confirmed as Chief Victims' Advocate. Senator Leman moved that Linda Lord-Jenkins be confirmed as Ombudsman. The question being: "Shall Linda Lord-Jenkins be confirmed?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Ombudsman Confirm - Lord-Jenkins SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ward, Wilken, Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Halford Nays: Elton 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3461 The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Ombudsman Confirm - Lord-Jenkins HOUSE YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Absent: Halcro TOTALS: YEAS: 58 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 and so, Linda Lord-Jenkins was confirmed as Ombudsman. Senator Leman moved that Colonel Gene Ramsay be confirmed as Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General. The question being: "Shall Colonel Gene Ramsay be confirmed?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Confirm - Ramsay HOUSE YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Absent: Halcro The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3462 Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Confirm - Ramsay SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Wilken, Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Halford Nays: Ward TOTALS: YEAS: 58 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 and so, Colonel Gene Ramsay was confirmed as Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Colonel Jim Robinson be confirmed as Alaska Air National Guard Brigadier General. The question being: "Shall Colonel Jim Robinson be confirmed?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Confirm - Robinson SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken, Halford Nays: Ward The roll of the House was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3463 Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Confirm - Robinson HOUSE YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson TOTALS: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Colonel Tim Scott be confirmed as Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General. The question being: "Shall Colonel Tim Scott be Confirmed?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Confirm - Scott HOUSE YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General Confirm - Scott SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3464 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken, Austerman, Halford Nays: Ward TOTALS: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 and so, Colonel Tim Scott was confirmed as Alaska Air National Guard - Brigadier General. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Colonel Jim Welch be confirmed as Space and Missile Defense - Brigadier General. The question being: "Shall Colonel Jim Welch be confirmed?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Space and Missile Defense - Brigadier General Confirm - Welch SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken, Austerman, Cowdery, Halford Nays: Ward The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Space and Missile Defense - Brigadier General Confirm - Welch HOUSE YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3465 TOTALS: YEAS: 59 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 and so, Colonel Jim Welch was confirmed as Space and Missile Defense - Brigadier General Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that Jay Livey be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Social Services. The question being: "Shall Jay Livey be confirmed?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Commissioner - Dept. of Health & Social Services Confirm - Livey HOUSE YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Commissioner - Dept. of Health & Social Services Confirm - Livey SENATE YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken, Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Halford Nays: Ward Absent: Kelly TOTALS: YEAS: 58 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3466 and so, Jay Livey was confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Social Services. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Marjorie J. Kaiser - Anchorage Appointed: 07/16/97 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Steven R. Tarola - Homer Appointed: 07/16/97 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Sandra R. Wilson - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/16/97 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Ellen L. Ganley - Fairbanks Appointed 06/29/95 Reappointed: 01/31/96, 02/19/99 and 01/31/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Linda Cyra-Korsgaard - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/98 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 06/30/05 Donald J. Iverson - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3467 Scott McLane - Soldotna Appointed: 08/12/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Patricia Peirsol - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/12/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar William A. Granger - Anchorage Appointed: 06/29/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Dr. Sheila Selkregg - Anchorage Appointed: 0/5/02 Expires: 03/01/04 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Board of Barbers and Hairdressers William (Randy) R. Graf - Anchorage Appointed: 06/21/01 Expires: 03/01/02 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Gregory M. Culbert - Eagle River Appointed: 01/24/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. Carol J. Davis - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/16/98 Reappointed: 07/15/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. R. Clark Davis - Ketchikan Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/04 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3468 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Mary McDowell - Juneau Appointed: 10/06/97 Reappointed: 08/20/01 Expires: 03/01/06 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Robert J. Allen - Bethel Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Dr. William L. Gerace - Anchorage Appointed: 06/25/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. Rebecca Neslund - Kodiak Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Dispensing Opticians David Matthews, Jr. - Kotzebue Appointed: 04/01/02 Expires: 03/01/06 James D. Rothmeyer - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/17/99 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Cindy Tidd - Wasilla Appointed: 4/1/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3469 Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: State Commission for Human Rights Kathy K. Wisthoff - Anchorage Appointed: 02/20/97 Reappointed: 01/31/02 Expires: 03/01/07 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Commission on Judicial Conduct Jeffrey M. Feldman - Anchorage Appointed: 09/01/93 Reappointed: 07/16/97 and 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Alaska Labor Relations Agency Roberta Demoski - Anchorage Appointed: 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/03 Aaron T. Isaacs - Klawock Appointed: 06/12/00 Reappointed: 01/18/02 Expires 03/01/05 David D. Rasley - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Raymond P. Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 03/06/95 Reappointed: 06/30/95, 07/31/98 and 08/22/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3470 Board of Marine Pilots Jack G. Poulson - Juneau Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Marital and Family Therapy Larry Holman - Anchorage Appointed: 08/22/01 Reappointed: 12/14/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Bill Platte - Juneau Appointed: 04/1/2002 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: State Medical Board Dr. Allan G. Schlicht - Juneau Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Thomas H. Wilson - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/14/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Phil A. Younker, Sr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3471 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Martha J. Falkar Linden - Anchorage Appointed: 11/26/97 Reappointed: 07/21/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Nursing Barbara Berner - Anchorage Appointed: 06/02/98 Reappointed: 03/08/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Dr. Nancy L. Sanders - Anchorage Appointed: 08/23/99 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Erik D. Christianson - Ketchikan Appointed: 06/01/98 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Pharmacy Gerry Knasiak - Ketchikan Appointed: 04/16/98 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Laura Lee Nelson - Juneau Appointed: 06/29/99 Reappointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3472 Margaret Soden - Fairbanks Appointed: 12/11/98 Reappointed: 03/08/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Sundi M. Hondl - Wasilla Appointed: 01/21/98 Reappointed: 08/22/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Laura McDonough - Anchorage Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Linda Newman - Juneau Appointed: 4/01/02 Expires: 03/01/02 Dr. George D. Rhyneer - Anchorage Appointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Board of Professional Counselors Janet McGillivary - Anchorage Appointed: 03/21/00 Reappointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Dr. Allan A. Morotti - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/16/98 Reappointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3473 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Steven Beardsley - Anchorage Appointed: 12/11/98 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Vickie L. McCubbin - Anchorage Appointed: 12/11/98 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Dr. Donna Peterson - Soldotna Appointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Dr. Carey S. Edney - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Alaska Public Offices Commission John Dapcevich - Juneau Appointed: 01/16/01 Reappointed: 04/12/02 Expires 03/01/07 Sheila Gallagher - Anchorage Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/06 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3474 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Judy Kemplen - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Reappointed: 06/30/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Stephen F. Turner - Anchorage Appointed: 08/25/00 Reappointed: 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Real Estate Commission Lowell (Tom) T. Freeman - Anchorage Appointed: 11/06/01 Expires: 03/01/03 Jeannie Johnson - Douglas Appointed: 06/07/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Susan Rainey - Fairbanks Appointed: 09/15/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments to the above commission be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Regulatory Commission of Alaska Will Abbott - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/99 Reappointed: 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/07 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3475 Board of Social Work Examiners Lorraine M. Jaeger-Kirsch - Douglas Appointed: 11/14/01 Reappointed: 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Denny Patella - Anchorage Appointed: 09/11/98 Reappointed: 08/22/01 and 09/25/01 Expires: 03/01/05 Sammye Pokryfki - Wasilla Appointed: 03/01/02 Expires: 03/01/06 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointment to the: Violent Crimes Compensation Board Leslie D. Bogda Wheeler - Wasilla Appointed: 05/15/96 Reappointed: 12/11/98 and 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/04 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointment be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman listed the Governor's appointments to the: Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Dorothy Bradshaw - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/30/96 Reappointed: 06/02/98 and 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 John Giuchici - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/10/91 Reappointed: 06/25/96, 09/07/00 and 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/05 Stephen T. Hagedorn - Anchorage Appointed: 08/19/91 Reappointed: 06/25/96 and 09/06/00 and 01/18/02 Expires: 03/01/05 James (Jay) N. Rhodes - Ketchikan Appointed: 09/11/01 Expires: 03/01/04 Philip E. Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 01/30/96 Reappointed: 06/02/98 and 07/01/01 Expires: 03/01/04 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3476 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointments be confirmed. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall the Joint Session Adjourn?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Adjourn Joint Session HOUSE YEAS: 25 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Green, Harris, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Adjourn Joint Session? SENATE YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Halford Nays: Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Davis TOTALS: YEAS: 39 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 and so, President Halford adjourned the Joint Session at 6:42 p.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 10:17 p.m. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3477 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports HB 524 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance of educational and museum facilities; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair. Signing amend: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Hoffman, Olson, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Austerman, Wilken, Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 525 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) am "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of deferred maintenance of public facilities; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of state guaranteed transportation revenue anticipation bonds in a principal amount of not more than $102,805,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of transportation projects that qualify for federal highway aid and the allocation of those bond proceeds; relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds in a principal amount of not more 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3478 than $123,914,500 for the purpose of paying the cost of state transportation projects; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by SCR 43) Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Donley, Cochairs, Senators Green, Leman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Ward. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 528 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) "An Act relating to programs of state reimbursement for debt payments for certain capital projects; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Kelly, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Donley, Cochair, Senators Green, Austerman, Hoffman, Olson, Wilken, Leman, Ward. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 53 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. HB 56 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum wages; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Ellis. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Therriault. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3479 HB 135 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) am "An Act relating to municipal fees for certain police protection services and to a tenant's activities that result in the imposition of those fees." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Cowdery. HB 207 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) "An Act moving election district 24 as described in the Constitution of the State of Alaska at statehood from the Second Judicial District to the Fourth Judicial District and adding the Nabesna area to the Third Judicial District and removing it from the Fourth Judicial District." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. HB 208 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act relating to aquatic farming of shellfish; and providing for an effective date." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. HB 254 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(FIN) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(RLS) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3480 the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; relating to the teachers' retirement system; relating to the public employees' retirement system in regard to temporary legislative employees and peace officers and fire fighters; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by SCR 40) The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Administration Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Ellis. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Therriault. HB 276 The Rules 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(RLS) Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3481 HB 287 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 287(FIN) "An Act relating to the exemption of commercial fishing entry permits from claims of creditors and execution on an interest in a limited entry permit; and providing for an effective date." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senator Therriault. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford, Ellis. HB 296 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(CRA) "An Act relating to mergers and consolidations of municipalities." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. HB 300 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 300 "An Act relating to the procurement of certain travel services." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Cowdery. HB 303 The Rules Committee considered 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 303(RLS) "An Act relating to taxation of individual income; and providing for an effective date." Signing do not pass never, ever: Senator Phillips, Chair. Signing under other recommendations: Senators Ellis, Therriault. Signing no, no, no!: Senator Cowdery. HB 330 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(FIN) am "An Act relating to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses and to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age." (Title change authorized by SCR 44) Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senator Therriault. Signing to calendar: Senators Ellis, Halford, Cowdery. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3482 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 332 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 332(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; relating to the council's duties; placing the executive director and staff of the council in the exempt service; and providing for an effective date." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. HB 344 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(STA) "An Act increasing fees for driver's licenses, instruction permits, and identification cards; and providing for an effective date." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Ellis. Signing to calendar: Senator Cowdery. HB 350 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 350(FIN) am "An Act relating to murder, conspiracy, criminal mischief, and terroristic threatening; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. HB 393 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(JUD) am "An Act relating to unfair and deceptive trade practices and to the sale of business opportunities; amending Rules 4 and 73, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Ellis, Therriault, Halford, Cowdery. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3483 HB 443 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 443(L&C) "An Act retroactively extending the application and licensing deadlines and amending the effective date of certain provisions relating to regulation of persons who practice tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring or body piercing; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senator Cowdery. Signing to calendar reluctantly: Senator Ellis. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Therriault. HB 447 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 447 "An Act relating to the interest rates that may be charged on loans by the Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford. Signing under other recommendations: Senators Therriault, Ellis. HB 471 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(CRA) "An Act increasing the maximum amount of loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund operated by the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of determining the amount of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's dividend to the state; relating to communities within which rural development loans may be made by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Philips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Halford. Signing to calendar: Senator Cowdery. HB 474 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(CRA) am "An Act relating to public rights-of-way and easements for surface transportation affecting the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair. Signing under other recommendations: Senators Cowdery, Therriault, Ellis. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3484 HB 499 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 499(JUD) "An Act declaring legislative intent to reject the continuity of enterprise exception to the doctrine of successor liability adopted in Savage Arms, Inc. v. Western Auto Supply, 18 P.3d 49 (Alaska 2001) as it relates to products liability; providing that a successor corporation or other business entity that acquires assets of a predecessor corporation or other business entity is subject to liability for harm to persons or property caused by a defective product sold or otherwise distributed commercially by the predecessor only if the acquisition is accompanied by an agreement for the successor to assume the liability, results from a fraudulent conveyance to escape liability for the debts or liabilities of the predecessor, constitutes a consolidation or merger with the predecessor, or results in the successor's becoming a continuation of the predecessor; defining 'business entity' that acquires assets to include a sole proprietorship; and applying this Act to the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of assets by a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a limited liability partnership, a limited partnership, a sole proprietorship, or other business entity that occurs before, on, or after the effective date of this Act." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Ellis. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford. HB 501 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 501 "An Act relating to the use of unclaimed property to pay court-ordered restitution; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senator Ellis. Signing under other recommendations: Senators Cowdery, Therriault. HB 507 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 507 am "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." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault, Ellis. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3485 HB 517 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 517(STA) "An Act relating to the disposition of obsolete or surplus state property." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senator Therriault. Signing under other recommendations: Senators Cowdery, Ellis. HB 521 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 521(CRA) "An Act relating to municipal improvement areas." Signing under other recommendations: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Therriault, Ellis. Signing to calendar: Senators Cowdery, Halford. HB 527 The Rules Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 527 "An Act relating to entry into the Minto Flats State Game Refuge for purposes of exploration and development of oil and gas resources." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford, Therriault. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Ellis. Special Committee Reports HB 403 The following report was received and distributed at 8:00 p.m., May 13, 2002 May 13, 2002 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The CONFERENCE COMMITTEE with limited powers of free conference considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommends 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3486 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Donley, Chair, Senators Kelly, Hoffman; Representative Mulder, Chair, Representatives Williams, Davies. The report was held on the Secretary's desk. HB 404 The following report was received and distributed at 8:15 p.m., May 13, 2002 May 13, 2002 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The CONFERENCE COMMITTEE with limited powers of free conference considering considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404(FIN) and recommends CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 404 be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Donley, Chair, Senators Kelly, Hoffman; Representative Mulder, Chair, Representatives Williams, Davies. The report was held on the Secretary's desk. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3487 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 44 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 330, relating to providing alcohol to a person under 21. was read the first time and placed on the Secretary's Desk. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the First Supplemental Calendar be adopted. Without objection, it was so ordered. Consideration of the First Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 303 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 303(RLS) "An Act relating to taxation of individual income; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2d CSHB 303(RLS) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3488 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor Absent: Ward Kelly changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Stevens changed from "Nay" to "Yea". and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. 2d CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 303(RLS) will be on the May 14 Calendar. HB 447 HOUSE BILL NO. 447 "An Act relating to the interest rates that may be charged on loans by the Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 447 Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Absent: Ward and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. HOUSE BILL NO. 447 will be on the May 14 calendar. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3489 SCR 39 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39, which had been placed on the Secretary's Desk (page 3352) was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 507, a bill relating to the naming of certain state facilities, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 39 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Therriault Absent: Ward and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 507 HOUSE BILL NO. 507 am "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 second time Senator Cowdery, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Transportation Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3340. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 507(TRA) "An Act naming the Trooper Hans-Peter Lothar Roelle Memorial Weigh Station, the Officer Justin Todd Wollam Memorial Bike Trail, the Mail Carrier Emil Wegner Memorial Corridor, and the Katelyn Ohmer Markley Bridge; relating to the naming of the Wendy Ann Cogdell Memorial Rest Area; and providing for an effective date" (Title change authorized by SCR 39) was adopted and read the second time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3490 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 507(TRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 507(TRA) "An Act naming the Trooper Hans-Peter Lothar Roelle Memorial Weigh Station, the Officer Justin Todd Wollam Memorial Bike Trail, the Mail Carrier Emil Wegner Memorial Corridor, and the Katelyn Ohmer Markley Bridge; relating to the naming of the Wendy Ann Cogdell Memorial Rest Area; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 507(TRA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Therriault Absent: Green, Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 507(TRA) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 44 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44, which had been placed on the Secretary's Desk (page 3487) was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3491 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 330, relating to providing alcohol to a person under 21, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 44 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Absent: Green, Phillips, Ward and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 330 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(FIN) am "An Act relating to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3481. Senator Torgerson objected. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses and to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 330(FIN) am Second Reading Adopt Rules Committee Substitute? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3492 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor Nays: Austerman, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Absent: Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses and to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age" (Title change authorized by SCR 44) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the following Senate letter of intent be adopted: Letter of Intent for HB 330 It is the intent of the Legislature that the Alcohol Beverage Control board and staff examine and make recommendations to the 23rd Alaska State Legislature no later than January 15, 2003 concerning the appropriateness of brewpubs in both the retail dispensary and wholesaling of alcoholic beverages and for the board to monitor the amount of beer sold by brewpubs at the wholesale level. Without objection, the Senate Letter of Intent was adopted. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses and to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3493 SCS CSHB 330(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Wilken Nays: Austerman, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Therriault, Torgerson Absent: Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) passed the Senate with a Letter of Intent and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 56 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum wages; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 56(FIN) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Therriault Absent: Ward and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56 (FIN) will be on the May 14 calendar. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3494 HB 208 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(RES) "An Act relating to aquatic farming of shellfish; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senators Leman, Taylor, Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 208(RES) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Absent: Ward and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(RES) will be on the May 14 calendar. SCR 40 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40, which had been placed on the Secretary's Desk (page 3352) was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 254, relating to the teachers', judicial, and public employees' retirement systems; and providing for an effective date, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3495 SCR 40 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Absent: Ward and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 254 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(FIN) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3479. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(RLS) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; relating to the 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3496 teachers' retirement system; relating to the public employees' retirement system in regard to temporary legislative employees and peace officers and fire fighters; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by SCR 40 ) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(RLS) was read the third time. Senator Ellis called the Senate. The call was satisfied. HB 254 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Taylor was required to vote. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(RLS) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; relating to the teachers' retirement system; relating to the public employees' retirement system in regard to temporary legislative employees and peace officers and fire fighters; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSSSHB 254(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3497 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Halford, Hoffman, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Green, Kelly, Therriault, Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(RLS) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 276 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" was read the second time. Senator Phillips, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Rules Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3480. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(RLS) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(RLS) "An Act relating to temporary permits and licenses by endorsement issued by the Board of Nursing; and relating to the delegation of nursing duties" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3498 SCS CSHB 276(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Ward and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(RLS) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 287 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 287(FIN) "An Act relating to the exemption of commercial fishing entry permits from claims of creditors and execution on an interest in a limited entry permit; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 287(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Leman, Lincoln, Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senators Leman, Lincoln, Hoffman were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 287(FIN) "An Act relating to the exemption of commercial fishing entry permits from claims of creditors and execution on an interest in a limited entry permit; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 287(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3499 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Ward and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 287(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 296 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(CRA) "An Act relating to mergers and consolidations of municipalities" was read the second time. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3101. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 296(JUD) Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Ward and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(JUD) will be on the May 14 calendar. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3500 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate move down the calendar to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) am. Without objection, the Senate advanced to: HB 135 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) am "An Act relating to municipal fees for certain police protection services and to a tenant's activities that result in the imposition of those fees" was read the second time. Senator Taylor, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3401. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) "An Act relating to municipal fees for certain police protection services and to a tenant's activities that result in the imposition of those fees" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 135(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3501 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 207 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) "An Act moving election district 24 as described in the Constitution of the State of Alaska at statehood from the Second Judicial District to the Fourth Judicial District and adding the Nabesna area to the Third Judicial District and removing it from the Fourth Judicial District" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) "An Act moving election district 24 as described in the Constitution of the State of Alaska at statehood from the Second Judicial District to the Fourth Judicial District and adding the Nabesna area to the Third Judicial District and removing it from the Fourth Judicial District" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 207(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(RLS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Senator Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate adopt the Second Supplemental Calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Senate returned to: 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3502 Standing Committee Reports HB 524 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance of educational and museum facilities; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Therriault. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's second supplemental calendar. HB 525 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) am "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of deferred maintenance of public facilities; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senators Cowdery, Halford. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Therriault. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's second supplemental calendar. HB 528 The Rules Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) "An Act relating to programs of state reimbursement for debt payments for certain capital projects; and providing for an effective date." Signing to calendar: Senator Phillips, Chair, Senator Cowdery. Signing under other recommendations: Senator Therriault. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The bill is on today's second supplemental calendar. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3503 Consideration of the Second Supplemental Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 524 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance of educational and museum facilities; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3477. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held in third reading to the May 14 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 524(FIN) will be in third reading on the May 14 calendar. SCR 43 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 525, relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for deferred maintenance, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3504 result: SCR 43 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Ellis, Elton, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 525 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) am "An Act relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of deferred maintenance of public facilities; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3477. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) am S "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of state guaranteed transportation revenue anticipation bonds in a principal amount of not more than $102,805,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of transportation projects that qualify for federal highway aid and the allocation of those bond proceeds; relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds in a principal amount of not more than $123,914,500 for the purpose of paying the cost of state transportation projects; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by SCR 43) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) was read the third time. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3505 Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held in third reading to the May 14 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 525(FIN) will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 528 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) "An Act relating to programs of state reimbursement for debt payments for certain capital projects; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 3478. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) was adopted and read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) was read the third time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be held in third reading to the May 14 calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) will be in third reading on the May 14 calendar. HB 474 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(CRA) am "An Act relating to public rights-of-way and easements for surface transportation affecting the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge" was read the second time. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3506 objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(CRA) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(CRA) am "An Act relating to public rights-of-way and easements for surface transportation affecting the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 474(CRA) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Donley, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Phillips, Stevens, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor, Therriault and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 474(CRA) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 527 HOUSE BILL NO. 527 "An Act relating to entry into the Minto Flats State Game Refuge for purposes of exploration and development of oil and gas resources" 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 3341. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 527(RES) was adopted and read the second time. Senators Torgerson, Lincoln offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 7, after "or" Insert "local" Senator Torgerson moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3507 passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 527(RES) am S was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 527(RES) am S "An Act relating to entry into the Minto Flats State Game Refuge for purposes of exploration and development of oil and gas resources" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 527(RES) am S Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Cowdery, Davis, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Olson, Phillips, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 527(RES) am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business HB 451 Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 451 am "An Act relating to municipal bond reimbursement for school construction; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 182 Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(FIN) am "An Act relating to certain vehicles, including motorcycles and trailers; relating to the registration, bonding, and other regulation of motor vehicle dealers; relating to the registration and other regulation of certain motor vehicle buyers' agents; relating to 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3508 acts and transactions involving vehicles, including trailers, and to the acts and practices of certain persons and entities involved in vehicle transactions, including trailer transactions; relating to consumer protection for used vehicle buyers; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 203 Senator Kelly, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Finance Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to the Legislative Council for a study of school district cost factors; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 53 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 160 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(JUD) "An Act requiring the reporting of induced terminations of pregnancies" was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 300 HOUSE BILL NO. 300 "An Act relating to the procurement of certain travel services" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 332 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 332(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; relating to the council's duties; placing the executive director and staff of the council in the exempt service; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 344 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(STA) "An Act increasing fees for 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3509 driver's licenses, instruction permits, and identification cards; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 350 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 350(FIN) am "An Act relating to murder, conspiracy, criminal mischief, and terroristic threatening; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 389 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 389(CRA) "An Act eliminating the delayed repeal of a provision authorizing an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes on certain types of deteriorated property; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 393 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(JUD) am "An Act relating to unfair and deceptive trade practices and to the sale of business opportunities; amending Rules 4 and 73, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 397 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397(TRA) "An Act exempting a person driving certain motor vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft from driver licensing requirements; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 421 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 421(FIN) "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" was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3510 HB 443 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 443(L&C) "An Act retroactively extending the application and licensing deadlines and amending the effective date of certain provisions relating to regulation of persons who practice tattooing and permanent cosmetic coloring or body piercing; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 471 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(CRA) "An Act increasing the maximum amount of loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund operated by the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of determining the amount of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's dividend to the state; relating to communities within which rural development loans may be made by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 499 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 499(JUD) "An Act declaring legislative intent to reject the continuity of enterprise exception to the doctrine of successor liability adopted in Savage Arms, Inc. v. Western Auto Supply, 18 P.3d 49 (Alaska 2001) as it relates to products liability; providing that a successor corporation or other business entity that acquires assets of a predecessor corporation or other business entity is subject to liability for harm to persons or property caused by a defective product sold or otherwise distributed commercially by the predecessor only if the acquisition is accompanied by an agreement for the successor to assume the liability, results from a fraudulent conveyance to escape liability for the debts or liabilities of the predecessor, constitutes a consolidation or merger with the predecessor, or results in the successor's becoming a continuation of the predecessor; defining 'business entity' that acquires assets to include a sole proprietorship; and applying this Act to the sale, lease, 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3511 exchange, or other disposition of assets by a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, a limited liability partnership, a limited partnership, a sole proprietorship, or other business entity that occurs before, on, or after the effective date of this Act" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 501 HOUSE BILL NO. 501 "An Act relating to the use of unclaimed property to pay court-ordered restitution; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 504 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 504(FIN) am "An Act relating to the wages of people working in the fisheries business" was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 515 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 515(FIN) "An Act relating to missions and measures to be applied to certain expenditures by the executive branch of state government and the University of Alaska and by the judicial branch of state government from the state operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 517 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 517(STA) "An Act relating to the disposition of obsolete or surplus state property" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. HB 521 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 521(CRA) "An Act relating to municipal improvement areas" was not taken up on the May 13 first supplemental calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3512 SCR 38 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 38 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 389, relating to a provision authorizing an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes on certain types of deteriorated property, was not taken up on the May 13 calendar. The bill will be on the May 14 calendar. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 55 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(RLS) "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Pioneers' Home to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home and of the Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board to the Alaska Pioneers' and Veterans' Home Advisory Board; relating to housing and services for veterans; relating to the advisory board for the home; making other amendments to the statutes relating to the home; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 230 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 230(JUD) "An Act relating to recommending or refusing psychotropic drugs or certain types of evaluations or treatments for children" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3513 SB 317 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 366 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 366(RES) "An Act relating to the fee for the Chitina dip net fishing permit and to Chitina fishery access; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 135 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(JUD) "An Act relating to municipal fees for certain police protection services and to a tenant's activities that result in the imposition of those fees" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 162 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(STA) "An Act relating to absences from the state under the longevity bonus program" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 209 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(HES) "An Act directing the Department of Health and Social Services to establish a foster care transition program; relating to that program; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 225 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(RLS) "An Act relating to state taxation of alcoholic beverages; and increasing the alcoholic beverage state tax rates" was engrossed, signed by the 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3514 President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 254 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(RLS) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; relating to the teachers' retirement system; relating to the public employees' retirement system in regard to temporary legislative employees and peace officers and fire fighters; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 276 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(RLS) "An Act relating to temporary permits and licenses by endorsement issued by the Board of Nursing; and relating to the delegation of nursing duties" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 330 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(RLS) "An Act relating to brewpub licenses and to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age" with a Senate Letter of Intent was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 507 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 507(TRA) "An Act naming the Trooper Hans-Peter Lothar Roelle Memorial Weigh Station, the Officer Justin Todd Wollam Memorial Bike Trail, the Mail Carrier Emil Wegner Memorial Corridor, and the Katelyn Ohmer Markley Bridge; relating to the naming of the Wendy Ann Cogdell Memorial Rest Area; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3515 by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 527 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 527(RES) am S "An Act relating to entry into the Minto Flats State Game Refuge for purposes of exploration and development of oil and gas resources" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 39 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 507, a bill relating to the naming of certain state facilities, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 40 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 254, relating to the teachers', judicial, and public employees' retirement systems; and providing for an effective date, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 42 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 42 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 246, relating to insurance, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 43 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 525, relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for deferred maintenance, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3516 SCR 44 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 330, relating to providing alcohol to a person under 21, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 14, 2002. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:01 a.m. Heidi Vogel Secretary of the Senate May 2002 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3517 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 FINANCE May 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 -- Call of the Chair -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- May 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 -- Call of the Chair -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Teleconference Upon Request -- ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 13 Monday Beltz 211 1:15 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 152 BREWPUB LICENSES Moved SCS(JUD) Out of Committee + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Tuesday Beltz 211 -- Time to be Announced -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3518 RULES May 13 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 9:30 AM -- Meeting Postponed to Call of Chair -- HB 135 EXCESSIVE POLICE SERVICES:FEES/ TENANCY HB 300 PROCUREMENT OF TRAVEL SERVICES HB 330 PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO PERSONS UNDER 21 HB 382 CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES HB 393 SALES OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HB 471 AIDEA LOANS AND DIVIDEND HB 510 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS May 13 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 8:30 PM -- Time Change -- HB 27 HOME INSPECTORS/CONTRACTORS HB 51 LEGIS APPROVAL OF SEAFOOD/FOOD SAFETY LAB HB 131 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS = HB 135 EXCESSIVE POLICE SERVICES:FEES/ TENANCY HB 152 BREWPUB LICENSES HB 182 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND DEALERS <Pending Referral> HB 239 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM HB 252 CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID: SERVICES & LIAB. = HB 300 PROCUREMENT OF TRAVEL SERVICES HB 303 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX HB 317 STALKING & PROTECTIVE ORDERS = HB 330 PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO PERSONS UNDER 21 = HB 382 CLEANUP OF ILLEGAL DRUG SITES = HB 393 SALES OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES = HB 471 AIDEA LOANS AND DIVIDEND HB 489 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS = HB 510 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS = HJR 35 REPEAL ESTATE TAX May 14 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 -- Call of the Chair -- = HB 182 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND DEALERS HB 203 SPECIAL APPROP: SCHOOL DIST. COST FACTORS SCR 13 SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 203 = HB 239 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM HB 451 MUNICIPAL BOND REIMBURSEMENT 2002-05-13 Senate Journal Page 3519 RULES (continued) May 14 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:45 AM 120th Legislative Day HB 524 G.O. BONDS: SCHOOLS/MUSEUM/UNIVERSITY HB 525 GO BONDS:MAJOR MAINTENANCE FOR FACILITIES HB 528 STATE REIMBURSEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT DEBTS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON HB 403 & HB 404 May 13 Monday Senate Finance 532 12:30 AM = HB 403 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 404 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 13 Monday House Chamber 6:00 PM