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2004-04-22 Senate Journal

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2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3042
HB 414                                                                                            
SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) "An Act                                                
relating to filling a vacancy in the office of United States senator, and                           
to the definition of 'political party'; and providing for an effective date"                        
was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to                                
the House for consideration.                                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                  Adjournment                                                     
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., April 23, 2004. Without                               
objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:41 p.m.                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                      Kirsten Waid                  
                                                          Secretary of the Senate                   
                                                                                                    
                                                                          July 2004                 

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3043
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                        STANDING COMMITTEES                                                       
+ indicates teleconference                                                                          
= indicates bill previously heard/scheduled                                                         
                                                                                                    
                COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 23          Friday                        Fahrenkamp 203                1:30 PM               
                No Meeting Scheduled                                                                
                                                                                                    
Apr 26          Monday                        Fahrenkamp 203                1:30 PM               
                No Meeting Scheduled                                                                
                                                                                                    
Apr 28          Wednesday                     Fahrenkamp 203                1:30 PM               
                No Meeting Scheduled                                                                
                                                                                                    
Apr 30          Friday                        Fahrenkamp 203                1:30 PM               
                No Meeting Scheduled                                                                
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                                    FINANCE                                                       
                                                                                                    
Apr 22          Thursday                    Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+= SB  31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA                                                  
+= SB 366 STATE  SALES TAX                                                                          
                <Bill Hearing Canceled>                                                             
+ SB 385 SECURITY;DIV. HOMELAND SECURITY/EMER. MGT                                                  
+ SB 378 POLLUTION DISCHARGE & WASTE TRMT/DISPOSAL                                                  
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
+= HB 213 PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE                                                              
+= SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM                                                  
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3044
                            FINANCE (continued)                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 23          Friday                      Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+= SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS                                                                  
                <Bill Hearing Postponed>                                                            
+ SB 364 LIMIT STATE AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE                                                     
                <Bill Hearing Postponed>                                                            
+ SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES                                                         
                <Bill Hearing Postponed>                                                            
+ SB 372 SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS                                                               
                <Pending Referral>                                                                  
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
+= SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 26          Monday                      Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+= SB 368 TOBACCO TAX; LICENSING; PENALTIES                                                         
+= SB 364 LIMIT STATE AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE                                                    
+= SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES                                                        
+= SB 231 DECREASE TIME TO CLAIM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY                                                 
+= HB 347 EXEMPT TAXIS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX                                                      
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                     Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+ SB 272 DEFERRED DEPOSIT ADVANCES (PAYDAY LOANS)                                                   
+ SB 379 PERM FUND BOARD PUBLIC MEMBER REMOVAL                                                      
+ SB 393 TAKE PERM FUND DIVIDEND FOR UNIV FEES                                                      
+= SB 306 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE                                                                     
+= SB 307 APPEAL BONDS: TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PARTIES                                                  
+= SB  65 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION                                                           
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 28          Wednesday                   Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+ SB 281 GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH                                                                  
+ SB 282 PREPARED FOOD:WILD/FARMED FISH DISCLOSURE                                                  
+ SB 392 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA                                                            
+ HB 486 MINING RECLAMATION ASSURANCES/FUND                                                         
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 29          Thursday                    Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+ SB 284 PF DIVIDEND APPLICATION RECORDS PRIVATE                                                    
+ SB 349 MIDWIFERY BIRTH CENTER LICENSING                                                           
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3045
                            FINANCE (continued)                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 30          Friday                      Senate Finance 532              9:00 AM               
+ SB 232 RETIREMENT:TEACHERS/JUDGES/PUB EMPLOYEES                                                   
+ HB 123 ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD                                                          
+ HB 503 TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT                                                        
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
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           HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 23          Friday                            Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
                -- Meeting Canceled --                                                              
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 26          Monday                            Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 28          Wednesday                         Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 30          Friday                            Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
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                                   JUDICIARY                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 23          Friday                            Butrovich 205             8:00 AM               
+ HB 378 FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, CERTAIN DEVICES                                                    
+ HB  29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES                                                       
                <Pending Referral>                                                                  
+= SB 246 HATE CRIMES/DISCRIMINATION/TOLERANCE PROG                                                 
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 26          Monday                            Butrovich 205             8:00 AM               
+ SB 388 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND                                                                  
+ HB 188 BAIL SCHEDULE FOR SKIING VIOLATION                                                         
+ HB  25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES                                                            
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3046
                           JUDICIARY (continued)                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                           Butrovich 205             8:00 AM               
+ HB 385 AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY                                                                     
+ HB 227 DISTRICT COURTS & SMALL CLAIMS                                                             
+ HB 428 CIVIL PENALTY: UNDERAGE ALCOHOL PURCHASES                                                  
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 28          Wednesday                         Butrovich 205             8:00 AM               
+               Confirmation Hearings:Violent Crimes Compensation Board                             
                David Ingraham & Gerad Godfrey                                                      
                Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar: Joe N. Faulhaber                              
                Commission of Judicial Conduct                                                      
                Peter J. Aschenbrenner & Thomas G. Nave                                             
+ HB  15 SOLICITATIONS/CONSUMER PROTECTION                                                          
+= HB  29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES                                                      
                <Pending Referral>                                                                  
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 29          Thursday                          Butrovich 205             8:00 AM               
                -- Agenda to be Announced --                                                        
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 30          Friday                            Butrovich 205             8:00 AM               
                -- Agenda to be Announced --                                                        
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
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                          LABOR & COMMERCE                                                        
                                                                                                    
Apr 22          Thursday                                Beltz 211           1:30 PM               
                -- Meeting Postponed --                                                             
+= SB 218 STATE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM                                                           
                <Bill Hearing Postponed>                                                            
+ HB 351 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES                                                          
+ HB 339 TRADE PRACTICES: FREE TRIAL/OPT-OUT PLANS                                                  
+ HB 464 EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS                                                     
+ HB 419 REGIONAL SEAFOOD DEVELOPMENT ASS'NS./TAX                                                   
+ HB 540 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES                                                      
                <Pending Referral>                                                                  
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                Including, but not Limited to:                                                      
+= HB  29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES                                                      
+= SB 369 UNIV. STUDENT PRACTICUM LIABILITY/WAGES                                                   

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3047
                   LABOR & COMMERCE (continued)                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                                 Beltz 211           1:30 PM               
     HB 549 UNSOLICITED COMMUNICATION:AIRCRAFT CRASH                                                
                Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                Including, but not Limited to:                                                      
= SB 377 STATE MECHANICAL CODE                                                                      
                -- Teleconference <Listen Only> --                                                  
+= HB  29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES                                                      
                -- Teleconference <Listen Only> --                                                  
+= HB 305 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS                                                        
                -- Teleconference <Listen Only> --                                                  
+= SB 254 TOURISM & RECREATION ASSESSMENT                                                           
+= SB 369 UNIV. STUDENT PRACTICUM LIABILITY/WAGES                                                   
+= HB 464 EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS                                                    
+= HB 419 REGIONAL SEAFOOD DEVELOPMENT ASS'NS./TAX                                                  
+= HB 351 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES                                                         
+= HB 339 TRADE PRACTICES: FREE TRIAL/OPT-OUT PLANS                                                 
+= HB 540 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES                                                     
                <Pending Referral>                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 29          Thursday                                Beltz 211           1:30 PM               
                Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                Premera/Blue Cross Blue Shield Conversion                                           
                "An Overview So Far"                                                                
                Confirmation Hearings:                                                              
                Alcoholic Beverage Control Board                                                    
                State Assessment Review Board                                                       
                Board of Marine Pilots                                                              
                Alaska Workers' Compensation Board                                                  
+ HB 430 EMPLOYEES UNDER 21 AT LICENSED PREMISES                                                    
+ HB 423 TAXICAB DRIVER LIABILITY                                                                   
+ HB 418 EXTEND REAL ESTATE COMMISSION                                                              
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                                  RESOURCES                                                       
                                                                                                    
Apr 23          Friday                            Butrovich 205             3:30 PM               
                -- Meeting Canceled --                                                              
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3048
                          RESOURCES (continued)                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 26          Monday                            Butrovich 205             3:30 PM               
+= SB 132 MINTO FLATS GAME REFUGE & TOWNSITE                                                        
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 28          Wednesday                         Butrovich 205             3:30 PM               
+ HB 417 AK NATURAL GAS DEV. AUTHORITY INITIATIVE                                                   
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 30          Friday                            Butrovich 205             3:30 PM               
+= SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES                                                 
+ HB 522 SMALL CRUISE SHIP DISCHARGES                                                               
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
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                               STATE AFFAIRS                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 22          Thursday                                Beltz 211           3:30 PM               
                -- Meeting Canceled --                                                              
+ HJR 41 LAND RECREATIONAL VISITOR PROTECTION ACT                                                   
+ HB 496 YOUTH VOTE AMBASSADOR PROG/ELECTION BDS                                                    
+ HB 373 STATE TREASURY WARRANTS                                                                    
+               Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                                 Beltz 211           3:30 PM               
+ SJR 33 CONGRESSIONAL VOTE ON JUDICIAL NOMINATION                                                  
+ HB 534 MAKE OFFICE OF VICTIMS RIGHTS PERMANENT                                                    
+ HB 334 UNLAWFUL EXPLOITATION OF MINOR/CHILD PORN                                                  
+ HB 405 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DESIGNATION/REPORT                                                      
+ HB 438 MOVE OVER LAW FOR DRIVERS                                                                  
                Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 29          Thursday                                Beltz 211           3:30 PM               
+ HJR 36 MITIGATING GLACIER BAY FISHING CLOSURES                                                    
+ HB 273 PARENTS' WAIVER OF CHILD'S SPORTS CLAIM                                                    
+ HB 467 COMMEMORATIVE QUARTERS COMMISSION                                                          
+ HB 476 AK STATEHOOD CELEBRATION COMMISSION                                                        
+ HB 353 JURY DUTY EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN TEACHERS                                                   
                Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
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2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3049
                             TRANSPORTATION                                                       
                                                                                                    
Apr 22          Thursday                          Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
                -- Meeting Canceled --                                                              
                Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                           Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
     SB 391 DALTON HIGHWAY TRAP LINE ACCESS                                                         
     SCR 25 STATE CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS                                                
     SB 394 AIDEA BONDS FOR LYNN CANAL PORT                                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 29          Thursday                          Butrovich 205             1:30 PM               
                Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                    
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                         SPECIAL COMMITTEES                                                       
                                                                                                    
      WORLD TRADE AND STATE/FEDERAL RELATIONS                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 26          Monday                                  Beltz 211           4:00 PM               
     SJR 34 TAIWAN STATUS AND PRESIDENT                                                             
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                           JOINT COMMITTEES                                                       
                                                                                                    
                   LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 22          Thursday                    House Finance 519              12:00 PM               
                -- Meeting Postponed to 04/27/04--                                                  
                ASCG's Final Draft of the Veteran's Home                                            
                Feasibility Study                                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                     House Finance 519               7:00 AM               
                ASCG's Final Draft of the Veteran's Home                                            
                Feasibility Study                                                                   
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       SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS                                                     
                                                                                                    
Apr 22          Thursday                    Anch Lio Conf Rm                8:30 AM               
                -- Teleconference <Listen Only> --                                                  
                **SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING**                                                            
+                Open Meetings                                                                      

2004-04-22                     Senate Journal                      Page 3050
                    JOINT COMMITTEES (continued)                                                  
                                                                                                    
       SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS                                                     
                                    (continued)                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 23          Friday                      Anch Lio Conf Rm                8:00 AM               
+               Advisory Opinions                                                                   
                <Testimony by Invitation Only>                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 27          Tuesday                     Anch Lio Conf Rm                8:00 AM               
                -- Teleconference <Listen Only> --                                                  
                <Subcommittee Meeting> OPEN MEETINGS                                                
                                                                                                    
May 07          Friday                               Capitol 120            8:00 AM               
+               Full Committee Meeting:  Open Session                                               
                Advisory Opinion 04-03                                                              
                <Public Comment by Invitation Only>                                                 
                Open Meetings