Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-08-20 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2137 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday August 20, 2003 Final Supplement MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 270 A message dated May 20, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." HB 270 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HJR 27 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(STA) Relating to support for a federal appropriation for expansion of the Anchorage Jail. CSHJR 27(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 24 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements with the federal government regarding management of fish or game in the state." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2138 CSHB 24(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 28 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; and providing for an effective date." CSSSHB 28(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 111 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(JUD) am "An Act relating to policies in telecommunications regulations; extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 111(JUD) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 145 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) "An Act prohibiting discrimination in the awarding of attorney fees and costs in civil actions or appeals to or against, or in the posting of bonds or other security by, public interest litigants; and relating to awards of attorney fees and costs in cases involving enforcement of constitutional rights; and providing for an effective date." with a technical title change: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2139 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act prohibiting discrimination in the awarding of attorney fees and costs in civil actions or appeals to or against, or in the posting of bonds or other security by, public interest litigants; and relating to awards of attorney fees and costs in cases involving enforcement of constitutional rights." CSHB 145(FIN)(efd fld S) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 155 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act relating to the submission of payroll information by contractors and subcontractors performing work on a public construction contract; requiring a notice of work by employers on public construction contracts; providing for the withholding of final payment for public construction contracts; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 155(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 162 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am "An Act relating to fees adopted by the Department of Natural Resources under AS 44.37.025 or 44.37.027 and to business license fees; and providing for an effective date." with a technical title change: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am(efd fld S) "An Act relating to fees adopted by the Department of Natural Resources under AS 44.37.025 or 44.37.027 and to business license fees." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2140 CSHB 162(RLS) am(efd fld S) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 199 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act removing the annual adjustment to the minimum wage based on the rate of inflation; and providing for an effective date." HB 199 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 216 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(FIN) "An Act relating to and limiting municipal taxation of refined fuel and wholesale sales of fuel, and to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund." CSHB 216(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 226 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 226 "An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, representation, and labeling of food or other agricultural products as organic, and to the state organic certification program; and providing for an effective date." HB 226 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 243 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2141 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA) "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs; and providing for an effective date." with a technical title change: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA)(efd fld S) "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs." CSHB 243(STA)(efd fld S) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 248 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 248 "An Act relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer; and providing for an effective date." HB 248 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 271 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN)(efd am) "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of excise taxes on the rental of passenger and recreational vehicles usable on highways and vehicular ways; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 271(FIN)(efd am) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2142 HB 283 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases." HB 283 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 18 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSHB 18(JUD) am and SCS CSHB 18(HES), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18 "An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal guardians of minors who destroy property; and providing for an effective date." The House has adopted CCS HB 18 (page 2115). HB 75 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSSSHB 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) and SCS CSSSHB 75(FIN)(brf sup maj fld S), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "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." The House has adopted CCS SSHB 75 (page 2116). HB 76 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSSSHB 76(FIN) and SCS CSSSHB 76(FIN) am S, thus adopting: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2143 CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "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." The House has adopted CCS SSHB 76 (page 2117). SB 41 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSSSB 41(FIN), thus adopting: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am H "An Act relating to medical care and crimes relating to medical care, including medical care and crimes relating to the medical assistance program, catastrophic illness assistance, and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." SB 100 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; and making other appropriations." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) am H(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other appropriations; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2144 SB 106 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 106(FIN)(efd fld), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(FIN) am H "An Act relating to tires." SB 119 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 119(FIN)(efd fld), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) am H(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; and making conforming amendments." SB 155 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 155(RES), thus adopting: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2145 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RLS) "An Act relating to predator control programs; and providing for an effective date." SB 175 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 175(JUD)(efd fld), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities." SB 185 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 185(FIN), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(O&G) am H "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land, and for a credit for certain exploration expenses against oil and gas properties production taxes on oil and gas produced from a lease or property in the state." SJR 8 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has rescinded its action in failing to adopt the House amendment to SJR 8 and further stated that the Senate has thus adopted: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(JUD) Relating to the division of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. SB 89 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Senate has rescinded its action in failing to adopt the House amendment to CSSB 89(JUD) am and further stated that the Senate has thus adopted: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2146 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(RLS) am H "An Act amending the Regulation of Lobbying Act and the definition of 'lobbyist' as it applies in the act setting standards of conduct for legislators and legislative employees; and amending the Regulation of Lobbying Act and the legislative standards of conduct to allow a lobbyist to give and a person covered by legislative standards of conduct to accept tickets to a charity event during a legislative session." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 191 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program and to policies and procedures for consistency reviews and the rendering of consistency determinations under that program; eliminating the Alaska Coastal Policy Council; annulling certain regulations relating to the Alaska coastal management program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 24, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 142 A message dated May 21, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act designating the Department of Natural Resources as lead agency for resource development projects; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 23, SLA 2003 Effective Date: May 22, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2147 COMMUNICATIONS Letters of disclosure, as required by AS 24.60, were published today in House Journal Supplement No. 4 and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 10. ENGROSSMENT SB 100 The following, which engrossment was waived (page 2114), was engrossed and returned to the Senate: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) am H(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other appropriations; and providing for an effective date." ENROLLMENT HB 229 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:55 p.m., May 23, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) "An Act relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or cognitively disabled; relating to a severe acute respiratory syndrome control program; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated May 21, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 229(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2148 Page 2, lines 22 - 23: Delete "[OTHER THAN A VIOLATION OF] AS 11.41.434 - 11.41.438 and [THAT]" Insert "11.41.434 - 11.41.438 and [OTHER THAN A VIOLATION OF AS 11.41.434 - 11.41.438 THAT]" Page 3, line 26: Delete "and"" HB 251 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:12 p.m., May 27, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) "An Act relating to exemption of certain foreign pleasure craft from the mandatory pilotage requirement and to civil fines imposed on the owner or operator of a pleasure craft of foreign registry; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 229 A message dated May 27, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) "An Act relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or cognitively disabled; relating to a severe acute respiratory syndrome control program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 25, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2149 HB 23 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(JUD) "An Act relating to court-ordered restitution and compensation following a criminal conviction." Chapter No. 26, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 26, 2003 HB 159 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 159 "An Act relating to the frequency of examinations of certain persons licensed to engage in the business of making loans of money, credit, goods, or things in action; repealing the requirement for a state examination and evaluation of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 27, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 108 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 108(FIN) "An Act relating to payment rates under the Medicaid program for health facilities and to budgeting, accounting, and reporting requirements for those facilities; abolishing the Medicaid Rate Advisory Commission; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2150 Chapter No. 28, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 115 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 115(FIN) "An Act relating to the correctional industries program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 29, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 120 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to the state's sovereign immunity for certain actions regarding injury, illness, or death of state-employed seamen and to workers' compensation coverage for those seamen; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 30, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 123 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 123 am "An Act relating to adoptions and guardianships that include a subsidy payment by the state; eliminating annual review of the subsidy paid by the state after adoption of a hard-to-place child has occurred or a court has appointed a legal guardian for a hard- to-place child; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2151 Chapter No. 31, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 139 A message dated May 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 139 "An Act repealing the termination date of the Alaska salmon price report program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 32, SLA 2003 Effective Date: May 29, 2003 HB 187 A message dated May 29, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 187 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 33, SLA 2003 Effective Date: May 30, 2003 ENROLLMENT HB 105 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:55 p.m., June 2, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to loans to satisfy past due federal tax obligations of commercial fishermen and to the commercial fishing loan program." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2152 HB 170 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:55 p.m., June 2, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 170(efd fld S) "An Act increasing certain motor vehicle registration fees." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 124 A message dated June 2, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 124 "An Act relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers and their employers and to railroad-highway grade crossings; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 36, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 3, 2003 HB 146 A message dated June 2, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(HES) "An Act repealing the termination date of certain provisions that require the reporting of social security numbers and automated data matching with financial institutions for child support enforcement purposes; relating to social security numbers on applications for commercial fishing licenses; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 37, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 3, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2153 HB 170 A message dated June 2, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 170(efd fld S) "An Act increasing certain motor vehicle registration fees." Chapter No. 38, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 31, 2003 SB 49 A message dated June 2, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(STA) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 35, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 105 A message dated June 2, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(HES) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and persons in a medical or intermediate care facility." Chapter No. 34, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 31, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2154 ENROLLMENT HCR 17 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:31 a.m., June 4, 2003: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 25, relating to the acquisition of teachers' housing by regional educational attendance areas and to teachers' housing loan programs in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. HCR 21 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:31 a.m., June 4, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force. HB 245 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:31 a.m., June 4, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) am S "An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services; relating to certain suits and claims regarding acts or omissions of the organized militia; relating to workers' compensation and death benefits for members of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, fire management, and fire fighting activities." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2155 HB 1 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(JUD) "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." The following memorandum, dated May 21, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 1(JUD), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 5, line 18: Delete "office" Insert "officer"" HB 46 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) "An Act relating to printing of ballot titles and propositions on primary election ballots." HB 81 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2156 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) "An Act relating to motor vehicle emissions and to inspection decals and fines relating to motor vehicle emissions; and providing for an effective date." HB 90 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date." HB 109 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "An Act relating to the limitation on payment of state treasury warrants and to the payment of a claim for which the appropriation has lapsed; and providing for an effective date." HB 184 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) am S "An Act relating to individual deferred annuities; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2157 HB 203 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:55 p.m., June 4, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of calculating the dividends to be paid to the state by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HCR 17 A message dated June 5, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 25, relating to the acquisition of teachers' housing by regional educational attendance areas and to teachers' housing loan programs in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Legislative Resolve No. 23 HCR 21 A message dated June 5, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force. Legislative Resolve No. 24 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2158 HB 2 A message dated June 5, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(JUD)(title am) "An Act relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions relating to acts constituting sexual offenses; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 40, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 52 A message dated June 5, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(STA) "An Act relating to the crime of distribution of child pornography and to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense." Chapter No. 41, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 3, 2003 HB 114 A message dated June 5, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 114(JUD)(title am) "An Act relating to the issuance of a search warrant upon the sworn testimony or affidavit of a person communicated by telephone, other appropriate means, or facsimile machine." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2159 Chapter No. 42, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 3, 2003 HB 251 A message dated June 5, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(FIN) "An Act relating to exemption of certain foreign pleasure craft from the mandatory pilotage requirement and to civil fines imposed on the owner or operator of a pleasure craft of foreign registry; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 39, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 6, 2003 ENROLLMENT HB 154 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 6, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to advancement in public schools of children under school age." HB 162 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 6, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am(efd fld S) "An Act relating to fees adopted by the Department of Natural Resources under AS 44.37.025 or 44.37.027 and to business license fees." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2160 HB 243 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 6, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA)(efd fld S) "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs." HB 248 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 6, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 248 "An Act relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer; and providing for an effective date." HB 313 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 6, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 313 am S "An Act authorizing a pilot program relating to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and providing for an effective date." HB 49 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2161 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(JUD) "An Act relating to the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and testing; and providing for an effective date." HB 57 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the state on gas production as it relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products." HB 61 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(RES) "An Act establishing an exploration and development incentive tax credit for operators and working interest owners directly engaged in the exploration for and development of gas for sale and delivery without reference to volume from a lease or property in the state; and providing for an effective date." HB 102 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(STA) "An Act relating to concealed deadly weapons." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2162 HB 104 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FSH) "An Act relating to payment of the fisheries business tax and to security for collection of the fisheries business tax." HB 177 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) "An Act relating to concealed handguns." HB 226 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:55 a.m., June 6, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 226 "An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, representation, and labeling of food or other agricultural products as organic, and to the state organic certification program; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 34 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2163 HOUSE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 44, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 7, 2003 HB 69 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(RES) "An Act relating to regulation of shallow natural gas leasing and closely related energy projects; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 45, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 7, 2003 HB 154 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to advancement in public schools of children under school age." Chapter No. 50, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 4, 2003 HB 160 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(FIN) "An Act relating to the emission control permit program; relating to fees for that program and to the accounting of receipts 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2164 deposited in the emission control permit receipts account; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 46, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 162 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RLS) am(efd fld S) "An Act relating to fees adopted by the Department of Natural Resources under AS 44.37.025 or 44.37.027 and to business license fees." Chapter No. 47, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 4, 2003 HB 243 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(STA)(efd fld S) "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs." Chapter No. 52, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 4, 2003 HB 245 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) am S "An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services; relating to certain suits and claims regarding acts 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2165 or omissions of the organized militia; relating to workers' compensation and death benefits for members of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, fire management, and fire fighting activities." Chapter No. 43, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 4, 2003 HB 248 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 248 "An Act relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 53, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 7, 2003 HB 313 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 313 am S "An Act authorizing a pilot program relating to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 51, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 124 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2166 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 124(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to grants for alcoholism and drug abuse programs." Chapter No. 48, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 4, 2003 SB 192 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(L&C) "An Act relating to teachers and training programs in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to the placement in the exempt service of certified teachers employed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to their eligibility to participate in the Teachers' Retirement System of Alaska, and to the functions of the Alaska Workforce Investment Board regarding the Kotzebue Technical Center and the Alaska Vocational Technical Center; relating to local workforce investment areas and boards; repealing the business incentive training program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 49, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 202 A message dated June 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) "An Act relating to school transportation; relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 54, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2167 ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT HB 18 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:08 a.m., June 9, 2003: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18 "An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal guardians of minors who destroy property; and providing for an effective date." ENROLLMENT HB 14 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:08 a.m., June 9, 2003: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act relating to an absence from the state while providing care for a terminally ill family member for purposes of determining eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date." HB 24 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:08 a.m., June 9, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements with the federal government regarding management of fish or game in the state." The following memorandum, dated May 30, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2168 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 24(JUD), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 5: Delete "AS 16.20.010" Insert "AS 16.20.010(c)"" HB 79 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:08 a.m., June 9, 2003: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) am S "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." HB 210 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:08 a.m., June 9, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(RES)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishery." HB 216 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:08 a.m., June 9, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(FIN) "An Act relating to and limiting municipal taxation of refined fuel and wholesale sales of fuel, and to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2169 HCR 23 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:40 p.m., June 9, 2003: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 85, relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses. HJR 14 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:40 p.m., June 9, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) Urging that the 2006 National Veterans Wheelchair Games be held in Anchorage, Alaska. HJR 22 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:40 p.m., June 9, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) Relating to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the civil liberties, peace, and security of the citizens of our country. HJR 27 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:40 p.m., June 9, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2170 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(STA) Relating to support for a federal appropriation for expansion of the Anchorage Jail. HJR 28 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:40 p.m., June 9, 2003: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 am Urging the United States Congress to support the granting of official Observer Status to the Republic of China at the World Health Assembly Annual Conference to be held at Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2003, and to support negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China. HJR 29 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:40 p.m., June 9, 2003: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to the establishment of Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in Alaska by the United States Coast Guard. HB 111 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 10, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(JUD) am "An Act relating to policies in telecommunications regulations; extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2171 The following memorandum, dated June 4, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 111(JUD) am, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 28: Delete "and"" HB 112 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 10, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act relating to the authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds and to a municipal tax exemption for certain assets and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." HB 267 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 10, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, and operation of a natural gas pipeline and related facilities for the transportation of natural gas recovered from the North Slope of this state; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance those facilities; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2172 HB 280 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 10, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of commercial motor vehicles to avoid loss or withholding of federal highway money, and to out- of-service orders concerning commercial motor vehicles; moving authority for commercial motor vehicle regulation from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; amending Rule 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." HB 283 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 10, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases." ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT HB 75 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:47 a.m., June 10, 2003: CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "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." HB 76 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2173 and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:47 a.m., June 10, 2003: CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "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." The report required by AS 37.14.005(c) is forthcoming. The following memorandum, dated June 5, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CCS SSHB 76, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 10, line 2: Delete "section 4" Insert "section 5" Page 12, line 1: Delete "sec. 3" Insert "sec. 4" Page 13, line 1: Delete "sec. 3" Insert "sec. 4"" ENROLLMENT HB 145 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:00 p.m., June 10, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act prohibiting discrimination in the awarding of attorney fees and costs in civil actions or appeals to or against, or in the 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2174 posting of bonds or other security by, public interest litigants; and relating to awards of attorney fees and costs in cases involving enforcement of constitutional rights." The following memorandum, dated June 4, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 145(FIN)(efd fld S), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 2: Delete "action" Insert "actions"" HB 155 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:00 p.m., June 10, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act relating to the submission of payroll information by contractors and subcontractors performing work on a public construction contract; requiring a notice of work by employers on public construction contracts; providing for the withholding of final payment for public construction contracts; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated June 4, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 155(FIN), which has been corrected in enrolling: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2175 Page 3, line 19: Delete "Definitions" Insert "Definition"" HB 214 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:00 p.m., June 10, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(JUD)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the recovery of punitive damages against an employer who is determined to be vicariously liable for the act or omission of an employee." HB 246 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:00 p.m., June 10, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) am S "An Act relating to certain audits regarding oil and gas royalty and net profits, to audits regarding costs relating to exploration incentive credits and oil and gas exploration licenses, and to the limitation on upland acreage that a person may take or hold under oil and gas leases; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated June 4, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 246(RES) am S, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 29, following "matters": Insert ". The" 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2176 Page 4, line 31: Delete "], and the" Insert ", AND THE]"" HB 256 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:00 p.m., June 10, 2003: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) am S "An Act relating to a dividend payment to the state made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation each fiscal year; and providing for an effective date." HB 28 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:20 p.m., June 10, 2003: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated June 2, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSSSHB 28(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 7, line 13, following ";": Insert "]" Page 7, line 14, following "(9)": Insert "[" 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2177 Page 7, line 17: Delete "]" Page 7, line 18: Delete "(9) [" Page 7, line 25, following ";": Insert "(10)" Page 7, line 30: Delete "]" Page 7, line 31: Delete "(10) ["" HB 86 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:15 p.m., June 10, 2003 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to state permitted projects." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 90 A message dated June 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 57, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2178 HB 104 A message dated June 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FSH) "An Act relating to payment of the fisheries business tax and to security for collection of the fisheries business tax." Chapter No. 55, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 8, 2003 HB 105 A message dated June 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to loans to satisfy past due federal tax obligations of commercial fishermen and to the commercial fishing loan program." Chapter No. 56, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 8, 2003 HB 28 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to adjustments to royalty reserved to the state to encourage otherwise uneconomic production of oil and gas; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 72, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 12, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2179 HB 57 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the state on gas production as it relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products." Chapter No. 58, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 9, 2003 HB 61 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(RES) "An Act establishing an exploration and development incentive tax credit for operators and working interest owners directly engaged in the exploration for and development of gas for sale and delivery without reference to volume from a lease or property in the state; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 61, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 102 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received June 13 stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(STA) "An Act relating to concealed deadly weapons." Chapter No. 62, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 9, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2180 HB 177 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) "An Act relating to concealed handguns." Chapter No. 63, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 9, 2003 HB 226 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 226 "An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, representation, and labeling of food or other agricultural products as organic, and to the state organic certification program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 64, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 267 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to provide financing for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, and operation of a natural gas pipeline and related facilities for the transportation of natural gas recovered from the North Slope of this state; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue bonds to finance those facilities; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2181 Chapter No. 71, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 12, 2003 SB 26 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(STA) "An Act relating to state employees who are called to active duty as reserve or auxiliary members of the armed forces of the United States; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 65, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 41 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am H "An Act relating to medical care and crimes relating to medical care, including medical care and crimes relating to the medical assistance program, catastrophic illness assistance, and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." Chapter No. 66, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 9, 2003 SB 45 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2182 Chapter No. 67, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 9, 2003 SB 146 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to a commemorative veterans' license plate; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 68, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 148 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 148 "An Act relating to allowable absences for certain members of the armed forces and their spouses and dependents for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 69, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 151 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(L&C) "An Act relating to the regulation of natural gas pipelines under the Pipeline Act; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 60, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 12, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2183 SB 177 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to cost-of-living benefits for retired members in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system who are called to active military duty; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 70, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 185 A message dated June 11, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(O&G) am H "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land, and for a credit for certain exploration expenses against oil and gas properties production taxes on oil and gas produced from a lease or property in the state." Chapter No. 59, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 9, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 76 On June 12, 2003, the Office of the Governor received the forthcoming letter (page 2173) to accompany: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2184 CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "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." The letter, dated June 11, 2003, follows: "Dear Mr. Younker: In accordance with AS 37.14.005(c), this letter explains the changes made to the Governor's Amended comprehensive FY 04 mental health and developmental disabilities services budget proposal as approved by the Legislature in CCS SSHB 76. We appreciate the good working relationship that has been established between the Trust and the Legislature enabling us to address many issues in creative and efficient ways that would not otherwise be possible. The fiscal challenges the State is facing in FY04 required the Legislature to carefully evaluate all changes to the budget with an emphasis on keeping general fund spending at FY03 levels or below. The Legislature's treatment of the mental health expenditures is consistent with this philosophy. The Legislature's FY04 general fund/mental health operating appropriation of $101,219,100 is $29,180,800 less than the FY03 budget and $721,200 less than the Governor's FY04 request of $101,940,300. The Mental Health Trust Authority Agency Receipts (MHTAAR) appropriated for operations were $10,155,700 as approved by the Legislature. This is $130,800 less than FY04 Governor's request and $179,400 less than FY03 funding level. Mental Health capital projects were funded by the Legislature at $6,464,600. This is $1,887,500 less than the Governor's request and $100,000 less than FY03. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2185 Enclosed is a copy of the operating budget component summary and the mental health capital budget reports provided by the Legislative Finance Division identifying funding differences between the Governor's budget and actions the Legislature took. If you have additional questions, please contact Anna Kim of the Legislative Finance Division at 465-5410. Sincerely, /s/ Representative John Harris Conference Committee Chair /s/ Senator Lyda Green Conference Committee Vice-Chair Enclosures" MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 86 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to state permitted projects." Chapter No. 81, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 10, 2003 HB 112 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act relating to the authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds and to a 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2186 municipal tax exemption for certain assets and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 74, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 13, 2003 HB 203 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of calculating the dividends to be paid to the state by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 75, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 13, 2003 HB 256 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) am S "An Act relating to a dividend payment to the state made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation each fiscal year; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 76, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 HB 280 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2187 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of commercial motor vehicles to avoid loss or withholding of federal highway money, and to out- of-service orders concerning commercial motor vehicles; moving authority for commercial motor vehicle regulation from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; amending Rule 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 80, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 73 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act relating to the loan participation program of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority and to regulations of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 73, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 13, 2003 SB 213 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority." Chapter No. 77, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 10, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2188 SB 215 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 215(STA) "An Act relating to a lease-purchase agreement for, the construction and equipping of, and the financing of a seafood and food safety laboratory facility to be operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, including the issuance of certificates of participation, and the use of certain investment income for certain construction and equipping costs; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 79, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 13, 2003 SB 216 A message dated June 12, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 78, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 13, 2003 HB 75 The following letter dated June 12, 2003, was received: "Dear Speaker Kott: On this date I have signed with line item vetoes the following bill passed by the first session of the Twenty-third Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2189 CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "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." Chapter No. 83, SLA 2003 [Effective Date: See Chapter] Introduction of the administration's operating budget last March and the Legislature's subsequent deliberations marked a turning point in Alaska's fiscal history. The approved budgets and revenue-related legislation reflect our joint recognition that Alaska's finances must be immediately corrected. We also recognize that we must take these necessary steps now and not wait for a "politically convenient" time- because it will never arrive. This means we must cut spending now, use our reserves prudently now, and get more users to help pay for state services. We also recognize that we must take the steps necessary now to generate revenues from resource development in the near future. To these ends, I challenged the Legislature to keep Fiscal Year 2004 spending below the current year's and set a goal of not using more than $400 million of the state's reserve funds, or Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR). As you know, the state has relied on the CBR since its creation in 1990 to prop up spending at a level which the state could not otherwise afford. Unfortunately, if we were to continue the last administration's "business as usual" level of spending, the CBR would be depleted in early 2006 and we would need to cut the following year's spending by 40%, sending the state's economy in a downward spiral. To understand this and not take corrective steps would be irresponsible. For this reason I proposed that we make spending decisions that will enable the CBR's remaining balance to last for five years. If we limit our annual draw to $400 million, the reserve will be able to serve as "bridge financing" while new resource development causes new revenues to flow into the state's treasury. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2190 While the Legislature did a good job in holding down spending, the Fiscal Year 2004 still would have required an estimated CBR draw of $525 million. As discussed with the Legislature prior to adjournment, my commitment to limit the CBR draw was steadfast. As a result, vetoes are necessary to prudently use these reserves. Accordingly, I have vetoed $138 million in general funds, of which $112 million is from the operating budget. When compared to Fiscal Year 2003, overall spending has been reduced $198 million, of which $173 million is in the operating budget. It is important to note that even deeper reductions were made, but they were offset by increases in formula-driven programs, such as Medicaid. In addition, 209 positions have also been eliminated in executive agencies. Accordingly, the CBR's overall balance will be reduced by $380 million, taking it from its $2.2 billion Fiscal Year 2003 ending balance to $1.8 billion projected for Fiscal Year 2004. Disciplined management, clear priority setting, and ensuring every dollar that is spent gets results is how the administration will work to minimize the impact of these reductions on the level of services delivered. While it will mean changes in how the state does business, be assured essential obligations of state government will be met. Winter maintenance will continue on state roads and highways and state parks will remain open. Funding for K-12 education is held harmless from the budget reductions taken elsewhere in the operating budget. While we have been able to fully fund education this time around, it is the local school, with its teachers, school board members, superintendents, administrators, parents, and local communities, that carry the heavy responsibility of using these funds wisely to deliver the desired result of a better education for Alaska's children. It's important that we not assume the answer to meeting the educational needs of Alaska's children is always more money. At the risk of stating the obvious, we must ensure the dollars currently being invested in education result in educated children. Currently there is great disparity in student performance from school to school and district to district. Some of our schools are only able to show less than 10 percent of their students proficient on a benchmark exam, while 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2191 other schools are able to show more than 90 percent of their students proficient on the same exam. We must ensure resources get shifted away from administration over to the classroom and that our schools are working as smart as they can and using their financial resources in the best interest of our children. We also are sensitive that some of our vetoes will greatly impact seniors that currently receive a Longevity Bonus check, as well as local governments that significantly rely on state revenue sharing to pay for local services and capital projects. To help seniors transition, we are proposing that $10 million in one-time Federal funds be made available through the state's General Relief Assistance program. Income-eligible seniors would be able to receive a monthly payment of up to $120. The payment also would be available to all eligible seniors, not just those that met the age cut-off for the Longevity Bonus program, for a temporary period until June 2004. To assist local communities in transitioning from reliance on state revenue sharing, the administration also has proposed that $15 million in these Federal funds be distributed to local communities, with a $40,000 minimum payment to smaller communities. Veto of the funding for these long-standing programs was certainly a difficult decision, but the administration believes that local communities also must be more self-reliant and take responsibility for prioritizing what their governments do based on what they can afford. The need to cautiously use our reserves made each of these, as well as the other vetoes necessary, some of which are discussed below: Department of Administration Public Communications Services, Satellite Infrastructure Total veto: $200,000 General Funds Reason: Reduced costs Level of projected current year costs is below amount approved and these savings are expected to continue in Fiscal Year 2004. This pays for satellite transponder services for public TV and radio and distance education. This reduction is not expected to result in any service level change. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2192 Department of Community and Economic Development Trade and Development Total veto: $115,400 General Funds Reason: Overlapping services Eliminates a grant to the World Trade Center (WTC) Alaska. While the WTC has coordinated its activities with the Division of Trade and Development, especially in seafood promotion, the division believes it will be able to expand its work in this area through Federal funding. Capital Project Matching Grant Program Fund capitalization Total veto: $15,000,000 General Funds Reason: Return to core state responsibilities This appropriation provides funding that is distributed to local governments to meet priorities established at the local level (specific project appropriations are made in the capital budget). As the state tightens its belt, it is necessary to return to funding the state's traditional responsibilities. Until state recurring revenues are sufficient to pay for state responsibilities, local governments will need to find other funding to meet local priorities. Department of Corrections Community Residential Centers Total veto: $400,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings While this reduction will impact the department's flexibility in utilizing Community Residential Center (CRC) beds, careful and aggressive utilization management will enable the department to absorb this reduction with no appreciable affect on public safety. The department anticipates a reduction of one to two beds in each facility. If necessary, increased use of electronic monitoring will be used as an alternative. Department of Education and Early Development Quality Schools Total veto: $146,200 General Funds Reason: Other funds available The cost to administer charter school grants will be shifted to the federally funded program. There should be no change in the level of technical assistance or support currently provided to charter schools. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2193 Education Special Projects Total veto: $50,000 General Funds Reason: Return to core state services Eliminates a contracted service that provides curriculum materials and instruction support for the Alaska Minerals and Energy Resources program. Schools and teachers utilizing this program will have to secure the materials through a private vendor. Administrative Services Total veto: $54,800 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings With two major programs being transferred to other departments beginning in FY 2004, fewer administrative staff will be needed to support the remaining programs. Information Services Total veto: $121,100 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings A lower level of computer/technology support to department staff may be realized. This includes database development and programming services, technical training, and individual user support. District Support Services Total veto: $70,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings As a result of changing pupil transportation from a reimbursement program to a grant program beginning in FY 2004, less administrative support will be required. This reduction will have no impact on services to school districts. Department of Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Total veto: $500,000 General Funds Reason: Other revenues available/management savings A $235,000 in general fund savings is possible because Federal funds are available for Bering Sea and Aleutian Island crab fisheries research. A $130,000 savings in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim fisheries management component for salmon stock assessment programs on the Yukon, Tanana, and Anvik Rivers is possible by also transferring the project's costs to federal research grants. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2194 In Headquarters Fisheries Management, a $115,000 savings results from elimination of funds that previously supported Division of Habitat staff work on the review and coordination of Title 16 and Forest Practices permits (responsibility since transferred to Department of Natural Resources). Another $20,000 savings will be realized in the division's Statewide Fisheries Library, but library services will continue at the same level due to federal grant funding. Boards of Fisheries and Game Total veto: $150,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings Division of Sport Fish funds will be used to support the Board of Fisheries. This is similar to how the Division of Wildlife Conservation currently provides funding to support the Board of Game. Commissioner's Office Total veto: $100,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The deputy commissioner position dealing with wildlife issues will be funded with revenue from the Division of Wildlife Conservation. Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Total veto: $150,000 Receipt Supported Services Reason: Management/other savings Savings will be realized by decreasing staff months in the commission's Research Section and Data Processing Section and by reducing contractual, equipment, and travel expenditures. These reductions will result in a delayed response or denial of requests and less timeliness in processing permit and vessel license renewals and adjudication of pending cases. License renewals will take 6 days instead of 4 or 5; up to 20% of public research requests will be denied; delays in major projects will be 3 to 6 months. Office of the Governor All Allocations Total veto: $125,800 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The reduction reflects an intent to hold the line on increased costs of government and means the Governor's office will internally absorb the 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2195 increased health insurance cost without additional funding. No change in the level of service is anticipated. Department of Health and Social Services Longevity Bonus Grants/Longevity Bonus Grants Total veto: $44,800,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority state services This reduction eliminates the funding for this program. Alaska Longevity Programs/Alaska Longevity Programs Management Total veto: $83,400 General Funds Reason: Management/Other Savings Elimination of the Longevity Bonus Grants program will enable savings for postage and the possible elimination of one position. Behavioral Health/Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Total veto: $355,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The ASAP program currently uses intermediaries (case managers) to make treatment or education arrangements for court-ordered clients. In smaller communities, it is possible for the treatment or education programs to work directly with the clients on meeting the court requirements, instead of working through an intermediary. Behavioral Health/Behavioral Health Medicaid Services Total veto: $3,029,900 General Fund Match Reason: Other revenue available Savings are the result of the Federal government increasing its share of what it pays for the Medicaid program (to 61.34% from 58.39%). This is the result of the Federal Tax Relief Assistance program passed in May 2003 that temporarily increases the Federal Medicaid share, which allows the state to reduce its share without changing the level of services. Behavioral Health/Behavioral Health Grants Total veto: $541,600 General Funds Reason: Management savings/program effectiveness Reduction includes the elimination of two residential alcohol and drug services. The first is to Safe Harbor in Kodiak, where Kodiak residents are not using the services. The second is to the North Slope 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2196 Borough's program, which has experienced a sharp decline in admissions over the last few years. Behavioral Health/Behavioral Health Administration Total veto: $311,500 ($12,700 General Funds; $298,800 I/A Receipts) Reason: Management/other savings Savings will be realized by eliminating functions for which funding is no longer available, realigning staff assignments, consolidating similar functions as part of the departmental reorganization, and reducing regional mental health grant administration. The division will close two offices, the SE Regional Office in Juneau and the Southcentral Regional Office in Wasilla. Children's Services/Children's Services Management Total veto: $185,900 ($15,000 Federal; $170,900 General Funds) Reason: Management /other savings As a result of management structure changes, two management positions are being eliminated. The division is streamlining processes, and the reassignment of administrative duties allows the reduction. There will be no reduction to higher priority services such as front line workers. Children's Services/Front Line Social Workers Total veto: $29,800 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services This reduction eliminates the program's share of the department's wellness program, which has been eliminated. Children's Services/Subsidized Adoption and Guardianship Total veto: $199,500 General Funds Reason: Retain core services Eliminates funding for "Project Succeed" that goes to the Public Defender Agency and Office of Public Advocacy. The reduction reflects the Office of Children's Services' first priority of serving and protecting the state's most vulnerable children, those who are at risk of abuse and neglect. Remaining resources and services will be focused on more urgent and higher priority client needs, preventative and support programs for children and families. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2197 Children's Services/Residential Child Care Total veto: $403,300 ($290,800 General Fund Match; $112,500 General Funds) Reason: Other revenue available/Management/other savings A $290,800 savings is possible due to the increased share the Federal government will be paying for Medicaid, as discussed earlier. The remaining savings will come from a reduction in the funding for residential child care "Held Beds," less administrative travel, and in the funds set aside to provide additional supervision of a child in a facility. Children's Services/Women, Infants, and Children Total veto: $114,400 ($2,300 General Funds; $112,100 General Funds Match) Reason: Return to higher priority services To retain priority services of on-going nutrition and food to qualified clients of the WIC program, the reduction will result in fewer printed publications and curtailment of enhancements to the nutrition web side. In addition, "Sippy cups," provided to infants to promote dental health, will not be distributed. Children's Services/Child Protection Legal Services Total veto: $474,200 General Funds Reason: Return to core services This eliminates funding for the Public Defender Agency and the Office of Public Advocacy. As a result of prioritizing services, the Office of Children's Services' will use remaining resources to meet its foremost commitment to serve and protect the state's most vulnerable children, those who are at risk of abuse and neglect. Health Care Services/Medicaid Services Total Veto: $3,129,100 General Fund Match Reason: Other revenue available Savings are possible because the Federal government is increasing its share of what it pays for the Medicaid program, as discussed earlier. Health Care Services/Catastrophic and Chronic Illness Assistance Total veto: $529,000 General Funds Reason: Cost containment 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2198 Program changes will reduce the scope of the CAMA program to provide health care to very poor individuals who have no other coverage and have a chronic or terminal illness. In order to continue to serve this segment of the population, the program will be changed to achieve savings by excluding transportation costs, elimination of inpatient and nursing home care, and limiting pharmacy benefits to three approved prescriptions per month. Health Care Services/Medical Assistance Administration Total veto: $100,700 ($95,400 GF Match; $5,300 General Funds) Reason: Management/other savings Eliminates the division's share of the cost in the department's wellness program and deletes one vacant research analyst position. Health Care Services/Health Purchasing Group Total veto: $277,400 General Fund Match Reason: Management/other savings A full review of senior services programs' needs within the department's new organizational structure is underway. Savings are expected to result from the deletion of one vacant position, contractual and other costs. Health Care Services/Certification and Licensing Total veto: $10,400 General Fund Match Reason: Management/other savings The savings are possible due to vacancies in staffing level, and a small reduction in service contracts. These changes will have minimal impact on service. Health Care Services/Hearings and Appeals Total veto: $8,500 General Funds Match Reason: Salary savings Savings are possible due to the retirement of a long-time employee. No impact on services is expected. Health Care Services/Women's and Adolescents Services Total veto: $45,000 General Fund Match Reason: Management/other savings The new Division of Health Care services will blend potentially duplicative positions. Pending a full analysis of which 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2199 duties/responsibilities will be reallocated and/or combined, this savings in salary costs is anticipated. Juvenile Justice/Probation Services Total veto: $37,200 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings This reduces the Juvenile Justice share in the cost of the department's wellness program. Public Assistance/Child Care Benefits Total veto: $2,145,700 ($145,700 GF; $2,000,000 I/A Receipts) Reason: Management/other savings The Division of Public Assistance is undertaking a major reorganization in which childcare programs from the Department of Education and Early Development will be incorporated into the division's current service delivery. This will streamline management and eliminate task duplication, resulting in the elimination of two positions. The result will be increased accountability in program management, better staff performance, better service delivery, and a less hierarchical structure. Public Assistance/General Relief Assistance Total veto: $50,000 General Funds Reason: Return to core department services This reduction eliminates a grant to Alaska Legal Services for legal assistance for individuals pursing Supplemental Security Income disability benefits. Public Assistance/Public Assistance Administration Total veto: $50,000 ($40,000 Federal Funds; $10,000 General Fund Match) Reason: Consolidation/management savings This reduction eliminates the Deputy Director position as a result of the Division of Public Assistance's reorganization. The goal is to eliminate a layer of mid-management to increase accountability in program management and have a less hierarchical structure. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2200 Public Assistance/Public Assistance Field Service Total veto: $175,200 ($100,000 General Fund Match; $75,200 General Funds) Reason: Consolidation/management savings Savings will be achieved by intensive management of staff vacancies and internal transfers of staff to implement the envisioned reorganizational changes. Implementation of the realignment process itself will balance achieving the desired internal result with stable service delivery to our clients. Public Assistance/Public Assistance Data Processing Total veto: $88,000 ($38,000 Federal; $38,000 General Fund Match; $12,000 General Funds) Reason: Management/other savings Savings will be realized as a result of the division's reorganization. One vacant full-time and one part-time vacant position will be eliminated. Public Assistance/OAA-ALB Hold Harmless Total veto: $940,000 General Funds Reason: Program elimination Due to elimination of the Longevity Bonus program, this program and its funding can be eliminated. Senior & Disabilities Services/Senior & Disabilities Medicaid Services Total veto: $5,550,200 General Fund Match Reason: Other revenue available Savings are possible because of the Federal government's increase in its share of what it pays for the Medicaid program as previously discussed. Senior & Disabilities Services/Senior & Disabilities Services Administration Total veto: $180,200 ($125,400 General Fund Match; $54,800 General Funds) Reason: Management/other savings Staffing will be consolidated or reduced in the DD Waiver and Waitlist, DD grant management, and accounting. Additional savings will be realized by ending the consumer satisfaction survey and 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2201 partially replacing it with the mental health statistical indicator project and re-engineering staff quality assurance efforts. The southeast office will be consolidated with the central office in Juneau. Senior & Disabilities Services/Protection, Community Services & Administration Total veto: $1,208,500 ($16,700 General Fund Match; $1,191,800 General Funds) Reason: Maintain higher priority client services/cost containment Due to the reorganization of senior and disability services, efficiencies are possible. The division will take reductions in administrative costs to protect funding for direct client services. There may be some impact on consultation and processing time. A savings of $383,500 with no reduction in services in the Personal Care Attendant grant program will be possible due to new Personal Care Attendant regulations that will be finalized by December 31, 2003 (Medicaid funding will be available which reimburses at a higher rate). A reduction of $500,000 in the General Relief Program is possible due to refinancing from Medicaid, which will also save general fund dollars. Senior & Disabilities Services/Home and Community Based Care Total veto: $333,900 General Funds Reason: Other revenue available This reduces grants to Adult Day programs by $141,300 and Care Coordination by $192,600. Funds can be replaced for both grant programs by federal funds that are now available for innovative respite programs. These reductions will have no impact on clients. State Health Services/Nursing Total veto: $185,000 ($110,700 General Funds; $74,300 I/A Receipts) Reason: Management/other savings This eliminates two vacant staff positions, which will have minimal impact on direct services. The division is currently reviewing management layers in the nursing program to streamline decisions and accountability. State Health Services/Public Health Administrative Services Total veto: $38,500 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2202 This reduces the division's share in the cost of the department's wellness program. State Health Services/Community Health/Emergency Medical Services Total veto $57,600 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings This reduces administrative and technical support for the Section of Community Health and EMS programs. There will be no change in the level of direct services to the public since the position was vacant. State Health Services/Community Health Grants Total veto: $500,000 General Funds Reason: Other revenue available This supplants $500,000 in general funds for grants to Maniilaq and Norton Sound with Tobacco Education and Cessation funding. There will not be a programmatic impact on public health nursing or these grantees as a result of this fund source shift. This change will reduce Tobacco Prevention and Control program from $4.3 million to $3.8 million in FY04. Administrative Services The following administrative reductions were identified because they would impact core responsibilities the least. They were also taken where duplicate systems are available to provide similar services at less cost, or, in the case of the data warehouse programs, where they are not functioning as effectively as envisioned. Individual component reductions are identified below: Administrative Services /Office of Program Review Total veto: $108,800 ($15,400 Federal; $23,100 General Fund Match; $70,300 General Funds) Reason: Management/other savings The reduction results in the consolidation of administrative functions in the Juneau Commissioner's office and eliminates a coordinator position in Anchorage. Administrative Services/Rate Review Total veto: $54,000 ($27,000 Federal, $27,000 General Fund Match) Reason: Management/other savings This reduction eliminates a vacant internal auditor position. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2203 Administrative Services/Administrative Support Services Total veto: $110,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings This reduces information technology support for the data warehouse program and termination of the department's wellness contract. Administrative Services/Personnel and Payroll Total veto: $100,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings This reduction eliminates the human resource training program. Administrative Services/Audit Total veto: $20,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings This reduction eliminates a clerk position in the audit unit. Administrative Services/Health Planning & Facilities Management Total veto: $80,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings This reduction eliminates research analysis of the data warehouse program. Boards and Commissions/Commission on Aging Total veto: $11,400 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings Contractual services will be reduced. Department of Labor and Workforce Development Occupational Safety and Health Total veto: $87,000 General Funds Program Receipts Reason: Potential other funds available Reductions will be taken in the issuance of the certificates of fitness for asbestos abatement, hazardous painters, and explosive handlers. The department will attempt to replace these funds with additional Worker's Safety funds and/or federal Occupational Safety and Health funds. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2204 Various Department Programs Total veto: $113,000 General Funds, General Fund Match and General Fund/Program Receipts Reason: Management/cost savings The contractual health insurance cost increases supported with general funds will be absorbed by the department. Absorbing this $80,000, and an additional $33,000 for rent costs may result in decreased personnel, particularly in the Wage and Hour Administration. These reductions may increase response time for work permits from one to three days. Vocational Rehabilitation Client Services Total veto: $165,000 General Funds Reason: Management/ Other savings The program will absorb the reduction through management efficiencies, which will include curtailment of travel to outlying areas and reduction in training. Department of Law All Divisions Total veto: $262,400 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The department will manage absorption of the additional health insurance cost holding positions vacant for a longer period of time. A $108,200 savings in the Civil Division will be achieved by replacing hardcopy law books with an electronic format. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Alaska National Guard, Army Guard Facilities Maintenance Total veto: $50,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings Janitorial support services will be reduced for state armories. Facilities currently receiving five days of service will be reduced to three and facilities currently receiving three days of service will be reduced to two. Alaska National Guard, Air Guard Facilities Maintenance Total veto: $150,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2205 Janitorial support services will be reduced for state armories. Facilities currently receiving five days of service will be reduced to three and facilities currently receiving three days of service will be reduced to two. Department of Natural Resources Management and Administration, Information Resource Management Total veto: $65,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings One Cartographer position in the Land Records Information Section (LRIS) will be eliminated. Although the loss of one cartographer means slower initial update times for graphic land record changes, LRIS will work with other divisions to better manage the workload and minimize the impacts of this reduction. Resource Development, Geological Development Total veto: $150,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The Division will keep the Division Director position vacant in FY04 while evaluating the future management structure of the division. Another $15,000 in program receipts is eliminated because revenues from the sale of publications are down as customers are accessing publications digitally. Fire Suppression, Fire Suppression Preparedness Total veto: $300,000 General Funds Reason: Cost savings There are contract cost savings for statewide aircraft availability for retardant air tankers and a utility fixed-wing aircraft that were not known when the budget was prepared. Fire Suppression, Fire Suppression Preparedness Total veto: $90,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings Area Office Fire Warehouses in Glennallen, Delta, Kenai, and McGrath will become initial attack fire caches. The warehouse functions being provided at these locations will be consolidated to Palmer and Fairbanks. By stationing cache vans at strategic places, the department will attempt to minimize any impacts. Four seasonal 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2206 employees who issue burning permits will be eliminated, as the newly implemented web-based burn permit system will accommodate this reduction in service to the public. Department of Public Safety Village Public Safety Officer Contracts Total veto: $962,000 General Funds Reason: Management/program effectiveness This veto reduces the VPSO Contracts to $5,436,400. VPSO to be eliminated are with the following non-profit organizations: Chugachmiut ($181,600), Kodiak Area Native Association ($332,800), and Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska ($447,600). This reduction will eliminate the grants that serve Kodiak Island, Southeast Alaska, and Southcentral Alaska areas. These areas report the lowest activity in offenses, searches and rescues, calls for service of all the non-profits and at least 3 of 15 positions are vacant on average at any one time. First response that previously was provided by a VPSO will now come from a trooper traveling from the hub communities, a Village Police Officer (VPO) that is funded by the community, or a locally funded police officer. Many rural communities are already without a VPSO and rely on VPOs, volunteers, or Troopers to respond. The department is also encouraging impacted communities to seek Federal or other funds to support a continued first responder effort. Department of Revenue Revenue Operations, Treasury Management Total veto: $70,800 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings Use of outside consultants for information technology problem solving and repair needs will be reduced. Other savings will come from holding vacant positions unfilled for longer periods of time. Revenue Operations, Tax Division Total veto: $60,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings SB 168 authorizes the division to increase investigation effort dedicated to enforcement of the new Tobacco Stamp law. By using existing gaming and the new investigators for both gaming and tobacco stamp investigations, one of the new positions will be left 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2207 unfilled. Minimal impact is anticipated in the level of gaming and tobacco stamp investigations. Administration and Support, Administrative Services Total veto: $25,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The division will eliminate a vacant position. Other staff will absorb duties. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Highways and Aviation, Traffic Signal Management Total veto: $342,000 General Funds Reason: Reduce to amount necessary to provide core services These reductions in the operating budget affect one program in each of the three regions. 1) A reduction of $167,000 for maintenance of state-owned traffic signals in Anchorage (a reduction to FY 02 levels). 2) A currently vacant management position, costing $100,000, in the Southeast region maintenance and operations budget, could remain unfilled and have minimum impact on the traveling public. 3) A $75,000 savings will result from allowing the Ruby-Poorman Road to thaw open in the spring, reducing grading of the road during the summer, and elimination of a piece of equipment and its corresponding fuel costs. The road will continue to be maintained although the surface will be rougher. Legislature All Allocations Total veto: $900,000 General Fund Reason: Management/other savings This reduction was agreed to by the Legislature that will realize internal savings. No significant change in the level of service is anticipated. Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Debt Service Total veto: $3,000,000 AHFC Dividend Reason: Management/other savings The actual cost of the debt service on bonds sold in FY 2003 was lower than projected due to the decline in interest rates. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2208 Debt Service authorized by ch. 115, SLA 2002 Debt Service Total veto: $2,298,922 General Funds Reason: Return to core state services The $2.3 million in line item vetoes of projects authorized in ch. 115, SLA 2002 (HB 528) were based on an assessment of project priorities and an analysis of the relative ability of the entities to pay their own debt service or loan repayments. University projects (Anchorage Community and Technical College Center purchase and Juneau Readiness Center Combined Facility) were very high priorities and were funded. Three local harbor projects that had voter approval were also funded (Nome, Chignik and False Pass). Power projects for utilities with ratepayers and the ability to build debt payments into their rate structures were not funded. These are - Kodiak Electric Association, Nyman Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant - $532,114; Cordova Electric Cooperative, Power Creek Hydropower Station - $959,376; Copper Valley Electric Association, cogeneration projects - $304,307. Likewise the Port of Anchorage expansion project - $503,125 - was not funded. Metlakatla Power and Light utility plant additions ($696,764) was funded at the request of the congressional delegation as a special case to maintain the utility's eligibility to receive additional RUS loans. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 76 The following letter dated June 12, 2003, was received: "Dear Speaker Kott: On this date I have signed with line item vetoes the following bill passed by the first session of the Twenty-third Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2209 CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "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." Chapter No. 84, SLA 2003 [Effective Date: July 1, 2003] Introduction of the administration's operating and capital budgets last March and the Legislature's subsequent deliberations marked a turning point in Alaska's fiscal history. The approved budgets and revenue- related legislation reflect our joint recognition that Alaska's finances must be immediately corrected. We also recognize that we must take these necessary steps now and not wait for a "politically convenient" time-because it will never arrive. This means we must cut spending now, use our reserves prudently now, and get more users to help pay for state services. We also recognize that we must take the steps necessary now to generate revenues from resource development in the near future. This holds true for the state's mental health programs and future decisions on how to allocate funding from the Mental Health Trust. In the near term, the state will be unable to use its general funds for new or expanded mental health programs-and it will be a challenge to maintain even the current level of services we have today. Just as with all other state services, we must evaluate all programs in terms of how effective they are in achieving the desired results, a goal that I know the Mental Health Trust Authority shares. It also will be necessary for the Mental Health Trust to step forward and use the Trust's earnings to increase financial support for its programs. With this in mind, the following reductions have been made: Department of Health and Social Services Behavioral Health/Behavioral Health Grants Total veto: $39,200 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Management savings/program effectiveness The reduction will eliminate some contracts no longer necessary and will reduce funding for "Communities Organized for Health Options Alcohol and Drug Abuse" grants to a level that will fund a substance 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2210 abuse counselor in the integrated agency and eliminate other support funding. Behavioral Health/Behavioral Health Administration Total veto: $825,600 (815,900 General Fund/Mental Health, $9,700 MHTAAR) Reason: Management/other savings Savings will be achieved by integrating mental health and substance providers, reducing their overhead. This will reduce the total number of grant awards administered by the division and eliminate a grant administrator position. Further reductions will be made in discretionary professional services contracts, eliminating the mental health consumer affairs function, realigning staff assignments, consolidating functions, and closing the Southeast Regional Office in Juneau and the Southcentral Regional Office in Wasilla. Behavioral Health/Community Action Prevention & Intervention Grants Total veto: $93,300 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Management/other savings Funding for the Central Council of Tlingit-Haida Safety Bear program is being eliminated. Evaluation of the State Incentives Grant project is being reduced, along with this component's support of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome multi-media campaign. Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Emergency Services Total veto: $80,000 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Other savings Regional coordinators' funding for individualized emergency mental health services will be reduced. Behavioral Health/Services to the Chronically Mentally Ill Total veto: $150,000 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Other savings Savings will be realized through reduced overhead costs due to integrating mental health and substance providers. Behavioral Health/Alaska Psychiatric Institute, Total veto: $600,100 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Management/other savings 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2211 API will reduce the supply of medications provided to patients at discharge, will implement prior authorization of all medical service costs for patients by the API Medical Director, and will analyze pharmacy services throughout the department for possible consolidation. API also will eliminate less critical positions. Boards and Commissions/Alaska Mental Health Board Total veto: $25,900 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Management/Other savings Reductions will be made to staff travel. Changes will be made on the number, length, and location of board meetings. Contractual services and other purchases will be limited. Boards and Commissions/Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Total veto: $21,700 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Other savings Contractual services will be reduced. Boards and Commissions/Suicide Prevention Council Total veto: $30,700 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Other savings The scope of anticipated professional service contract(s) will be reduced. This reduction might be managed by consolidation of services with the Division of Behavior Health. Department of Law Civil Division, Human Services Section Total veto: $600 General Fund/Mental Health Reason: Other savings The department is absorbing just over half of the increase for employee health insurance. This $600, attributable to the mental health budget, will be offset with savings achieved by replacing hardcopy law books with an electronic format. The fiscal decisions we make over the next few years are critical in determining the kind of Alaska we will leave for the next generation. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2212 These choices, including the vetoes outlined above, are in line with my view that we each must take responsibility today, for Alaska's tomorrow. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" SB 100 The following letter dated June 12, 2003, was received: "Dear Speaker Kott: On this date I have signed with line item vetoes the following bill passed by the first session of the Twenty-third Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) am H(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 82, SLA 2003 [Effective Date: See Chapter] Introduction of the administration's operating budget last March and the Legislature's subsequent deliberations marked a turning point in Alaska's fiscal history. The approved budgets and revenue-related legislation reflect our joint recognition that Alaska's finances must immediately be corrected. We also recognize that we must take these necessary steps now and not wait for a "politically convenient" time- because it will never arrive. This means we must cut spending now, use our reserves prudently now, and get more users to help pay for state services. We also recognize that we must take the steps necessary now to generate revenues from resource development in the near future. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2213 To these ends, I challenged the Legislature to keep Fiscal Year 2004 spending below the current year's and set a goal of not using more than $400 million of the state's reserve funds, or Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR). As you know, the state has relied on the CBR since its creation in 1990 to prop up spending at a level which the state could not otherwise afford. Unfortunately, if we were to continue the last Administration's "business as usual" level of spending, the CBR would be depleted in early 2006 and we would need to cut the following year's spending by 40%, sending the state's economy in a downward spiral. To understand this and not take corrective steps would be irresponsible. For this reason I proposed that we make spending decisions that will enable the CBR's remaining balance to last for five years. If we limit our annual draw to $400 million, the reserve will be able to serve as "bridge financing" while new resource development causes new revenues to flow into the state's treasury. While the Legislature did a good job in holding down spending, the Fiscal Year 2004 would have required an estimated CBR draw of $525 million. As discussed with the Legislature prior to adjournment, my commitment to limit the CBR draw was steadfast. As a result, vetoes are necessary to prudently use these reserves. Accordingly, I have vetoed $27 million from the capital budget that, when combined with action taken in the operating budget means the CBR balance will be reduced by $380 million in order to support next year's level of reduced spending. In reviewing the capital budget, every effort was made to fund projects that are traditional responsibilities of state government, such as transportation and protecting the public's health and safety. We also vetoed a great number of the "discretionary" projects that the Legislature added on behalf of district-related requests because again, we must get state government back to funding the basics of what state government should be doing. As earlier announced, we also vetoed the $15 million in funding for Community Capital Matching Grants. For the time being, local communities will need to make the same kind of tough choices regarding what they do, just as the state is doing. The responsibility to make these difficult choices was not taken lightly, but it's one we recognized that must be done for the reasons earlier outlined. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2214 The need to cautiously use our reserves made each of the vetoes necessary. The following is additional information about other reductions: Department of Administration Electronic Filing of Public Official and Legislative Financial Disclosure Statements and Lobbying Activity Reports Total veto: $449,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services This project was originally proposed to enable electronic filing as a substitute for a reduction in the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) staff and to replace existing overburdened reporting systems. The legislation and APOC budget ultimately approved by the legislature did not alter the APOC's operations as significantly as originally proposed, although agency staffing will be reduced. This project will be started when alternate funding becomes available. A $1,000 balance is retained in the capital budget so that if Federal or other funding is obtained, the project could be funded through the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee during this interim. Alaska Land Mobile Radio Total veto: $127,000 General Funds Reason: Other revenues to be available This reduction to $400,000 is not expected to result in any service level changes. This appropriation is used to pay management costs for the Alaska Land Mobile Radio project, a long-term effort to improve emergency communications throughout the state. Existing Federal grant funding for this project does not cover management costs. The department will reduce management expenses and seek other funding to cover management costs. Payroll and Accounting Systems Replacement Total veto: $100,000 General Funds Reason: Other savings available The department has determined that $96,000 is expected to remain from the project's FY2003 capital appropriation. 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2215 Department of Community and Economic Development Grants to Local Governments and Grants to Named Recipients Total veto: $9,170,050 ($4,786,250 General Funds; $3,099,400 AHFC Dividend; $804,000 ASLC Dividend; $480,400 AIDEA Dividend) Reason: Higher priority state obligations The Legislature added appropriations for grants primarily to local governments and/or non-profit organizations. The state's need to prioritize scarce revenues means that the state will be less able to fund local priorities until a time when state recurring revenue is sufficient to pay for the state's obligations. As a result, many of these discretionary projects were vetoed. Power Generation Projects Total veto: $1,213,276 General Funds Reason: Higher priority state obligations Grants to Copper Valley Electric Association and Kodiak Electric Association for payment or retirement of pre-existing debt are eliminated. The Department of Law has advised that a payment for retirement of a pre-existing debt to which the state is not a party confers no benefit on the public, which violates the public purpose doctrine set out in the Alaska Constitution. Delta Junction Settlement Total veto: $500,000 General Funds Reason: Department of Law advice regarding legality The Department of Law advises there are several legal concerns with this appropriation, which is to pay the costs of the settlement agreement for litigation regarding the establishment of a private prison in the vicinity of the city. If a borough were formed, the balance owing on the loan would be converted to a grant. Law again advises this violates the public purpose provision of the Alaska Constitution. Department of Education and Early Development Yukon Koyukuk School District, Manley Hot Springs School Improvements Total veto: $27,000 Alaska Student Loan Corporation Dividend Reason: Review process not followed State law has established a process by which school district projects are evaluated by the department (AS 14.11). The requesting school 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2216 district should include this project for review as part of the FY 2005 annual evaluation of school construction and major maintenance projects for future funding consideration. This ensures consistent standards are used in evaluating school district projects. Section 63 Total appropriation: $609,248 General Funds This is a one-year only appropriation to be distributed as a grant to the specific school districts listed. These grants hold harmless those school districts affected by the passage of SB202 that moved funding for the learning opportunity grant program into the formula-driven state aid for public school program. Department of Environmental Conservation Village Safe Water Projects -- Rural Clinics Sewer and Water Service Total veto: $500,000 ($125,000 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Receipts, $375,000 Federal Funds) Reason: Other funding anticipated This reduces the Village Safe Water projects appropriation to $78.3 million by eliminating $500,000 in funding for water and sewer to rural clinics constructed with Denali Commission funding. The Denali Commission health care facility program has received over $80 million for facility construction. It is anticipated that loss of the small Village Safe Water contribution for water and sewer will not have an appreciable effect on the program, and that water and sewer costs will be provided by the Denali Commission as part of the overall facility costs. Municipal Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Matching Grant Projects Total veto: $14,454,200 ($6,899,900 General Funds; $2,561,700 AHFC Dividend; $1,272,600 AIDEA Dividend; $3,720,000 Federal Funds) Reason: Need to prioritize projects This reduces the Municipal Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Matching Grant funding to $9,423,000. This program makes grants to communities for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects. Projects proposed by communities for grant funding are assigned priority scores as part of an application process. These reductions eliminate lower priority projects, which includes elimination of two solid waste planning projects considered lower environmental and 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2217 public health priority, as well as a Valdez project that warrants further assessment before proceeding. Finally, the annual allocation for the Municipality of Anchorage was reduced in proportion to the overall program reduction - from $3,000,000 to $1,250,000. Village Safe Water Feasibility Studies Total veto: $300,000 ($75,000 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Dividend; $225,000 Federal Funds) Reason: Lower priority projects This reduces the amount for Village Safe Water Feasibility Studies to $2,645,800 by eliminating three projects that would study solid waste management alternatives in rural communities. Solid waste generally is a lesser health and environmental threat than drinking water and wastewater, and solid waste planning projects are considered primarily a local responsibility. Communities may be able to secure financial assistance from federal agencies. Department of Fish and Game Maintenance and Deferred Maintenance Projects Total veto: $550,000 ($450,000 General Funds, $100,000 Fish & Game Funds) Reason: Higher priority services The department will phase maintenance work on its facilities, docks, and commercial fishing aircraft and vessels around the state. Chignik/Cape Igvak Stock Separation Study Total veto: $50,000 General Funds Reason: Funding inadequate The study relates to socioeconomic issues and the funding level provided by the Legislature is not sufficient to get the job done. Lower Kenai River Public Use Impact Study Total veto: $100,000 Fish & Game Funds Reason: Study unnecessary as information available The funding is for a public use impact study on the Kenai River. The results were to be used to facilitate implementation of a guide moratorium on the river. The department believes that the survey is not necessary to implement a moratorium. Instead, it will work with 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2218 the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, Department of Natural Resources, Governor's Office, and interested legislators to develop options and recommendations that will identify tools to address issues of growth and development of the guided sport fishing industry on a statewide basis. Office of the Governor Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Projects Total veto: $250,000 General Funds Reason: Other priority services This project funds the renovation and remodeling of state-owned facilities to remove physical barriers to persons with disabilities. In excess of $12 million has been provided since 1993 and projects will continue to be addressed according to a statewide priority list. Department of Health and Social Services Fairbanks Public Health Center Repair Veto Total: $110,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services Other funding will be explored in order to make the needed repairs. Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks - Sultana Road Maintenance Total veto: $8,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services Priority is funding for the overall management of the park system and accordingly, this project was vetoed. Navigable Waters Assertions Total veto: $188,700 General Funds Reason: Other funding available There were three appropriations in the FY 04 budget that fund, in part, asserting ownership of navigable waters. The two other appropriations address both navigable waters and RS 2477. With veto of this one appropriation, the other two are expected to provide sufficient funding for FY 04 work on assertions of navigable waters and RS 2477 trails. Recorder's Office Film Conversion Total veto: $250,000 General Funds Reason: Other priority services 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2219 The original $338,000 appropriation would have converted the last ten years of existing film records to digital images. The project now will be phased so that 3-4 years of records are converted. Land Acquisition on Northern Afognak Island Total veto: $12,450,000 ($2,000,000 Federal Receipts; $10,450,000 EVOS) Land Acquisition in Diamond Creek Total veto: $450,000 (Federal receipts) Reasons: Policy Disagreement The first appropriation was for the purchase of land on Northern Afognak Island for the Perenosa Bay project. The second eliminates funding for land acquisition in the Diamond Creek project as part of the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's development. For too long state government has allowed (and in the case of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Fund actually encouraged) public monies to be used to acquire private land, particularly in Prince William Sound. This is poor policy. We need to maximize the amount of land in private ownership. West Icy Bay Remediation Total veto: $150,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Law have reviewed the West Icy Bay remediation settlement and believe it may be possible to complete the summer 2003 effort for $764,000. After this work is completed, an evaluation will be made to see if the entire project can be completed next year within this amount. Airborne Geophysical Surveys Total veto: $100,000 General Funds Reason: Management/other savings DNR will use the remaining $100,000 in funding to provide information to the mining community by updating the six airborne geophysical surveys that were flown in 1994 and 1995, instead of doing new surveys. Department of Public Safety Fairbanks Roof Replacement Total veto: $510,000 General Funds Reason: Insufficient funding to complete project 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2220 The roof replacement is estimated to cost over $1 million. The project cannot begin without full funding. New Ketchikan Public Safety Building Construction Total veto: $1,227,500 General funds Reason: Project scope change Original financing plans for a new building in Saxman have not been successful. Less expensive alternatives are being developed during this interim. As a result, $1.2 million remains for a new building. Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Case File Imaging Project Total veto: $50,000 ($17,000 Receipt Supported Services; $33,000 Federal Funds) Reason: Management/other savings To achieve savings, the design phase will now be completed by in- house staff, which will extend the project to three years instead of two years. As a result, efficiencies expected to be gained from the project will be delayed until fully implemented. Child Support Enforcement Computer Replacement Project-Phase 4 Total veto: $80,000 ($27,200 Receipt Supported Services; $52,800 Federal Funds) Reason: Management/other savings Reduction will defer replacement of older computer hardware. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Weights and Measures Test Unit Replacement Project Total veto: $75,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services The department will seek lease purchase financing for replacement of Juneau's 1980 volumetric prover truck. Materials Stockpiles Total veto: $300,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services Purchase of materials will become part of a specific maintenance or construction project's cost. Because the purchases now will be bid 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2221 separately, economies of scale will not be realized. If project-related costs increase, there may be a slight increase in summer road maintenance costs. Federal Programs State Match Total veto: $8,980,500 General Funds Reason: Other savings/sharing in costs The savings are the result of a decrease in Federal funding that the state expects from the highway and aviation programs (the state's funds are a percentage of the federal funds). Only the match required for basic highways and aviation programs remain. This lower funding level will not include the match for any new Federal earmarked projects or Denali Commission transportation funds that may become available to the State in future congressional appropriation bills. Federal aid will continue to be available for the Community Transportation Program (CTP) and Trails and Recreational Access for Alaska (TRAAK), but reductions will also be taken in the state match amount available. The department encourages local governments with road powers to participate in meeting 50% of the programs' match requirements for local roads and trail enhancements. This will reflect sharing of financial responsibility already found in the Airport Improvement Program and Harbor Corp of Engineer Program. University of Alaska Alaska Geospacial Information Coalition Total veto: $500,000 General Funds Reason: Legal concerns While the goal of this project to improve the state's mapping has merit, the Department of Law has raised issues regarding the award of a grant to a group of private firms. This raises competitive bidding issues because it appears specific private firms are attempting to receive public money and an exclusive right to sell geospacial information produced. While public agencies support the project, it is inadvisable to approve the funding at this time because of these concerns. Kenai Vocational Education Project Total Veto: $50,000 ASLC Dividend Funds Reason: Higher priority services The University of Alaska has a priority setting process by which it identifies capital and operating priorities. The local college is 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2222 encouraged to work through this process so that its request can be evaluated and integrated into the University system's overall program. This type of priority setting process is especially important when dollars are scarce. Alaska Court System Deferred Maintenance Projects Total veto: $230,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services Substandard lighting in the southeast courts and a roof repair in a Fourth District court facility will not take place. Justice Information and Communication Project Total veto: $50,000 General Funds Reason: Higher priority services Communication systems may not be replaced within timeframes necessary for the scheduled deployment of the court's new case management system. A delayed implementation schedule may impact agencies relying on the court's case management system to be integrated into other state justice projects such as those within the Department of Public Safety and Child Support Enforcement Division. The fiscal decisions we make over the next few years will be critical in determining the kind of Alaska we will leave for the next generation. These choices, including my vetoes of many worthy projects included in the capital budget, are in line with my view that we each must take responsibility today, for Alaska's tomorrow. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" ENROLLMENT HB 118 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:12 p.m., June 13, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2223 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 118(L&C) "An Act relating to the transportation and sale of certain commercially caught fish by an agent of a commercial fishing permit holder and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 1 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(JUD) "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." Chapter No. 87, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 11, 2003 HB 49 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(JUD) "An Act relating to the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and testing; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 88, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 111 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2224 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 111(JUD) am "An Act relating to policies in telecommunications regulations; extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 93, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 14, 2003 HB 145 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN)(efd fld S) "An Act prohibiting discrimination in the awarding of attorney fees and costs in civil actions or appeals to or against, or in the posting of bonds or other security by, public interest litigants; and relating to awards of attorney fees and costs in cases involving enforcement of constitutional rights." Chapter No. 86, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 11, 2003 HB 214 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 214(JUD)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the recovery of punitive damages against an employer who is determined to be vicariously liable for the act or omission of an employee." Chapter No. 85, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 11, 2003 HB 246 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2225 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(RES) am S "An Act relating to certain audits regarding oil and gas royalty and net profits, to audits regarding costs relating to exploration incentive credits and oil and gas exploration licenses, and to the limitation on upland acreage that a person may take or hold under oil and gas leases; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 92, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 283 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases." Chapter No. 91, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 11, 2003 SB 53 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to disposition of a traffic offense involving the death of a person; providing for the revocation of driving privileges by a court for a driver convicted of a violation of traffic laws in connection with a fatal motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle accident; amending Rules 43 and 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 89, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 1, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2226 SB 85 A message dated June 13, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to the factors that may be considered in making a crime victim compensation award; relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses." Chapter No. 90, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 11, 2003 ENROLLMENT HB 127 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) am S "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of-way of a state highway." HB 165 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 165(HES)(efd fld) "An Act relating to community schools." HB 171 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2227 HOUSE BILL NO. 171 am "An Act repealing the charter school grant program; and providing for an effective date." HB 174 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 174(FIN) am "An Act relating to the state centralized correspondence study program, to funding for educational programs that occur primarily outside school facilities, and to the duties of school boards of borough and city school districts and regional educational attendance areas; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated June 5, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 174(FIN) am, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 4: Delete "take" Insert "takes"" HB 195 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) "An Act relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2228 HB 224 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 224 "An Act relating to a tobacco product manufacturer's compliance with certain statutory requirements regarding cigarette sales; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated June 5, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in HB 224, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 30: Delete "shall" Insert "must" Page 3, line 11: Delete "shall" Insert "must" Page 6, line 3: Delete "phone" Insert "telephone" Page 6, lines 17 - 18: Delete "commissioner of the Department of Community and Economic Development" Insert "commissioner of community and economic development" Page 6, lines 19 - 20: Delete "commissioner of the Department of Community and Economic Development" Insert "commissioner of community and economic development" 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2229 Page 6, lines 22 - 23: Delete "commissioner of the Department of Community and Economic Development" Insert "commissioner of community and economic development"" HB 225 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to certain civil actions brought by the attorney general under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; relating to the award of damages in actions brought under those statutes; and providing for an effective date." HB 266 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) "An Act relating to questioned ballots and questioned voters, voter registration, training of election officials, preparation of election materials, provision of election materials, forms, and supplies for polling places, voter identification, absentee voting, and counting ballots; and providing for an effective date." HB 271 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:15 a.m., June 16, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN)(efd am) "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of excise taxes on the rental of passenger and 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2230 recreational vehicles usable on highways and vehicular ways; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated June 5, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 271(FIN)(efd am), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 5, following "Sec. 2.": Insert "The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:"" HB 257 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:50 p.m., June 16, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(L&C) "An Act relating to the disclosure requirements for real estate licensees, to disciplinary action against real estate licensees, to private actions and remedies against real estate licensees, and to real estate licensee agency, relationships, and duties; and providing for an effective date." HB 9 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:29 p.m., June 16, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(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 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2231 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to civil actions by and against home inspectors and to civil actions arising from residential unit inspections; repealing a law that limits liability for damages based on a duty to inspect a residential unit to damages caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct; and providing for an effective date." The following memorandum, dated May 30, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 9(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 16, following "inspection": Insert "for a residence" Page 3, line 17: Delete "for a residence" Page 3, line 19: Delete "for a residence" Page 3, line 23, following "individual": Insert "is" Page 3, line 24: Delete "is" Page 3, line 27: Delete "is" Page 8, line 18: Delete "house" Insert "home"" 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2232 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 18 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18 "An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal guardians of minors who destroy property; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 94, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 HB 24 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements with the federal government regarding management of fish or game in the state." Chapter No. 95, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 14, 2003 HB 46 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) "An Act relating to printing of ballot titles and propositions on primary election ballots." Chapter No. 96, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 14, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2233 HB 79 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) am S "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 110, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 17, 2003 HB 81 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) "An Act relating to motor vehicle emissions and to inspection decals and fines relating to motor vehicle emissions; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 97, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 HB 109 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "An Act relating to the limitation on payment of state treasury warrants and to the payment of a claim for which the appropriation has lapsed; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 98, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July l, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2234 HB 118 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 118(L&C) "An Act relating to the transportation and sale of certain commercially caught fish by an agent of a commercial fishing permit holder and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 112, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 17, 2003 HB 155 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act relating to the submission of payroll information by contractors and subcontractors performing work on a public construction contract; requiring a notice of work by employers on public construction contracts; providing for the withholding of final payment for public construction contracts; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 111, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 165 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 165(HES)(efd fld) "An Act relating to community schools." Chapter No. 99, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 14, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2235 HB 171 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 171 am "An Act repealing the charter school grant program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 100, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 184 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(L&C) am S "An Act relating to individual deferred annuities; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 101, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 HB 195 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) "An Act relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 102, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2236 HB 224 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 224 "An Act relating to a tobacco product manufacturer's compliance with certain statutory requirements regarding cigarette sales; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 103, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 17, 2003 HB 225 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to certain civil actions brought by the attorney general under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; relating to the award of damages in actions brought under those statutes; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 104, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 HB 266 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) "An Act relating to questioned ballots and questioned voters, voter registration, training of election officials, preparation of election materials, provision of election materials, forms, and supplies for polling places, voter identification, absentee voting, and counting ballots; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2237 Chapter No. 113, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 17, 2003 HB 271 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN)(efd am) "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of excise taxes on the rental of passenger and recreational vehicles usable on highways and vehicular ways; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 105, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 109 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(RLS)(efd fld) "An Act repealing the statute that sets priorities for the Department of Health and Social Services to apply to administration of the medical assistance program when there are insufficient funds allocated in the state budget for that program; and authorizing the department to make cost containment decisions that may include decisions about eligibility of persons and availability of services under the medical assistance program." Chapter No. 106, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 14, 2003 SB 112 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2238 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act relating to tax refunds for government agency purchases of fuel; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 107, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 17, 2003 SB 119 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) am H(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; and making conforming amendments." Chapter No. 108, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 14, 2003 SB 168 A message dated June 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2239 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am H "An Act relating to issuance and revocation of licenses for the importation, sale, distribution, or manufacture of cigarettes and tobacco products; relating to a tax refund or credit for unsaleable, returned, or destroyed tobacco products; relating to restrictions on and penalties for shipping or transporting cigarettes; relating to records concerning the sale of cigarettes; amending and adding definitions relating to cigarette taxes; relating to the payment of cigarette taxes; relating to penalties applicable to cigarette taxes; relating to the definition of the wholesale price of tobacco products; relating to payment of cigarette taxes through the use of cigarette tax stamps; relating to provisions making certain cigarettes contraband and subject to seizure and forfeiture; relating to certain crimes, penalties, and interest concerning tobacco taxes and stamps; relating to cigarette sales; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 109, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 174 A message dated June 17, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 174(FIN) am "An Act relating to the state centralized correspondence study program, to funding for educational programs that occur primarily outside school facilities, and to the duties of school boards of borough and city school districts and regional educational attendance areas; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 114, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 89 A message dated June 17, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2240 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(RLS) am H "An Act amending the Regulation of Lobbying Act and the definition of 'lobbyist' as it applies in the act setting standards of conduct for legislators and legislative employees; and amending the Regulation of Lobbying Act and the legislative standards of conduct to allow a lobbyist to give and a person covered by legislative standards of conduct to accept tickets to a charity event during a legislative session." Chapter No. 115, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 15, 2003 HB 14 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act relating to an absence from the state while providing care for a terminally ill family member for purposes of determining eligibility for a permanent fund dividend; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 116, SLA 2003 Effective Date: January 1, 2004 HB 127 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) am S "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of-way of a state highway." Chapter No. 125, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 16, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2241 HB 210 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 210(RES)(efd fld S) "An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishery." Chapter No. 118, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 16, 2003 HB 216 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(FIN) "An Act relating to and limiting municipal taxation of refined fuel and wholesale sales of fuel, and to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund." Chapter No. 117, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 16, 2003 SB 25 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(RLS) "An Act relating to the acquisition of teachers' housing by regional educational attendance areas and to a teacher housing loan program and a teachers' and nurses' housing loan program in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 126, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2242 SB 88 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 88(RES) "An Act relating to standards for forest resources and practices; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 123, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 98 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(TRA) "An Act relating to civil liability for boat owners and to civil liability for guest passengers on an aircraft or watercraft; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 119, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 155 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RLS) "An Act relating to predator control programs; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 124, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 19, 2003 SB 160 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2243 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(HES) "An Act relating to civil liability for use or attempted use of an automated external defibrillator; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 120, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 SB 175 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities." Chapter No. 121, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 16, 2003 SB 176 A message dated June 18, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for injuries or death resulting from livestock activities." Chapter No. 122, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 16, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2244 ENROLLMENT HB 234 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:25 a.m., June 26, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) "An Act relocating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to the sale of beer manufactured at a brewpub; and providing for an effective date." HB 269 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:25 a.m., June 26, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 234 A message dated June 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) "An Act relocating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to the sale of beer manufactured at a brewpub; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2245 Chapter No. 127, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 1, 2003 HB 257 A message dated June 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(L&C) "An Act relating to the disclosure requirements for real estate licensees, to disciplinary action against real estate licensees, to private actions and remedies against real estate licensees, and to real estate licensee agency, relationships, and duties; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 128, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 29, 2003 HB 269 A message dated June 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 129, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 29, 2003 SB 95 A message dated June 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to strikes by employees of a municipal school district, a regional educational attendance area, or a state boarding school, and requiring notice of at least 72 hours of a strike by those employees." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2246 Chapter No. 130, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 26, 2003 SB 106 A message dated June 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(FIN) am H "An Act relating to tires." Chapter No. 131, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 26, 2003 SB 147 A message dated June 28, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act relating to control of nuisance wild animals; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 132, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter ENROLLMENT HB 199 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:26 p.m., June 30, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act removing the annual adjustment to the minimum wage based on the rate of inflation; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2247 HB 250 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:53 p.m., July 2, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts, to the arbitration of certain state construction contract claims, and to hearings and appeals under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 210 A message dated July 2, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 210 "An Act regarding the computation of overtime compensation by employers before June 2, 1999; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 133, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 3, 2003 ENROLLMENT HB 151 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:20 a.m., July 8, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2248 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(L&C) "An Act relating to claims and court actions for defects in the design, construction, and remodeling of certain dwellings; limiting when certain court actions may be brought; and amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." HB 212 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:20 a.m., July 8, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(JUD) "An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, transfers of property in trust, and transfers of trust interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment." HB 242 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:20 a.m., July 8, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C) "An Act relating to licensing of certified public accountants; and providing for an effective date." HB 270 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:20 a.m., July 8, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2249 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 9 The following letter dated July 9, 2003, was received: "Dear Speaker Kott: Under the authority of art. II, sec. 17, of the Alaska Constitution, I have let the following bill become law without signature: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(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; repealing a law that limits liability for damages based on a duty to inspect a residential unit to damages caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 134, SLA 2003 [Effective Date: See Chapter] I believe this bill could impose additional costs and burdens on the tightly regulated industry of real estate transactions. Under the bill, a person would not be able to perform a home inspection within the state unless that person meets the new requirements and becomes certified as a registered home inspector by the State of Alaska. As admitted in public testimony, nearly all parts of real estate transactions are currently regulated in Alaska. This is evidenced by the number of pages and complexity of paperwork involved in such transactions. Banks and other lenders currently require various reports for which buyers and sellers pay fees during home sales. Adding home inspectors to the list of state regulated industries may create an unnecessary level of intrusion in the sale of homes. It could likely 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2250 result in higher inspection fees and higher overall costs for both buyers and sellers of residential properties. It was stated in the legislative record that the intent of the bill is to provide needed protection to consumers who are considering purchasing a new home. It is my hope the intended result will be achieved. However, I believe in the minds of many Alaskans the added cost to the consumers and the state, and additional government intrusion into this area, may not rise to the level of a compelling public need. For these reasons, I have not signed SCS CSHB 9(FIN) and have allowed it to become law without my signature. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 151 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(L&C) "An Act relating to claims and court actions for defects in the design, construction, and remodeling of certain dwellings; limiting when certain court actions may be brought; and amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." Chapter No. 136, SLA 2003 Effective Date: October 8, 2003 HB 212 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(JUD) "An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, transfers of property in trust, and transfers of trust 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2251 interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment." Chapter No. 138, SLA 2003 Effective Date: October 8, 2003 HB 242 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C) "An Act relating to licensing of certified public accountants; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 139, SLA 2003 Effective Date: January 1, 2004 HB 270 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 140, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 11, 2003 SB 8 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 8(JUD) "An Act relating to tampering with public records." Chapter No. 141, SLA 2003 Effective Date: October 8, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2252 SB 71 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for transportation projects; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 135, SLA 2003 Effective Date: October 1, 2004 SB 157 A message dated July 10, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 157(HES) am H "An Act relating to inpatient psychiatric services for persons who are under 21 years of age and are either eligible for medical assistance or are in the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services." Chapter No. 137, SLA 2003 Effective Date: October 8, 2003 HCR 23 A message dated July 15, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 85, relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses. Legislative Resolve No. 25 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2253 HJR 14 A message dated July 15, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) Urging that the 2006 National Veterans Wheelchair Games be held in Anchorage, Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 26 HJR 22 A message dated July 15, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(JUD) Relating to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the civil liberties, peace, and security of the citizens of our country. Legislative Resolve No. 27 HJR 27 A message dated July 15, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(STA) Relating to support for a federal appropriation for expansion of the Anchorage Jail. Legislative Resolve No. 28 HJR 28 A message dated July 15, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2254 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 am Urging the United States Congress to support the granting of official Observer Status to the Republic of China at the World Health Assembly Annual Conference to be held at Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2003, and to support negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China. Legislative Resolve No. 29 HJR 29 A message dated July 15, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to the establishment of Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in Alaska by the United States Coast Guard. Legislative Resolve No. 30 ENROLLMENT HB 59 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:46 a.m., July 16, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(FIN) "An Act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored; and providing for an effective date." HB 120 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:46 a.m., July 16, 2003: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2255 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(RLS) am "An Act excluding service contracts from regulation as insurance; relating to insurance licensing for motor vehicle service contracts and home warranties; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 59 A message dated July 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(FIN) "An Act relating to the evaluation and cleanup of sites where certain controlled substances may have been manufactured or stored; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 142, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 120 A message dated July 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(RLS) am "An Act excluding service contracts from regulation as insurance; relating to insurance licensing for motor vehicle service contracts and home warranties; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 143, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 17, 2003 HB 250 A message dated July 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2256 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts, to the arbitration of certain state construction contract claims, and to hearings and appeals under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 144, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 87 A message dated July 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(JUD) "An Act relating to principal and income in the administration of trusts and decedents' estates and the mental health trust fund; adopting a version of the Uniform Principal and Income Act; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 145, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 1, 2003 SB 198 A message dated July 16, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) "An Act relating to recovery of civil damages by a peace officer or fire fighter; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 146, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 17, 2003 HB 199 A message dated July 17, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2257 HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act removing the annual adjustment to the minimum wage based on the rate of inflation; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 148, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 30, 2003 SB 93 A message dated July 17, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(JUD) am H "An Act relating to limitations on actions to quiet title to, eject a person from, or recover real property or the possession of it; relating to adverse possession; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 147, SLA 2003 Effective Date: July 18, 2003 SCR 13 A message dated July 31, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Encouraging the Department of Corrections to provide canned Alaska pink salmon to inmates of the Alaska prison system. Legislative Resolve No. 31 SCR 15 A message dated July 31, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 229, 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2258 relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or cognitively disabled. Legislative Resolve No. 32 SCR 16 A message dated July 31, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 232, relating to mercury classics. Legislative Resolve No. 33 SCR 18 A message dated July 31, 2003, was received stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 195, relating to the state health insurance plan. Legislative Resolve No. 34 ENROLLMENT HB 135 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:43 p.m., August 5, 2003: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(HES) "An Act relating to marital and family therapists." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2259 HB 232 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:20 p.m., August 5, 2003: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(FIN) "An Act relating to contests of skill under the charitable gaming laws; relating to mercury classics; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 232 A message dated August 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(FIN) "An Act relating to contests of skill under the charitable gaming laws; relating to mercury classics; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 149, SLA 2003 Effective Date: January 1, 2004 SB 13 A message dated August 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(L&C) "An Act relating to using credit history or insurance scoring for insurance purposes; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 150, SLA 2003 Effective Date: See Chapter 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2260 SB 128 A message dated August 6, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(FIN) am(efd fld H) "An Act relating to licensing common carriers to dispense alcoholic beverages." Chapter No. 151, SLA 2003 Effective Date: November 4, 2003 HB 135 A message dated August 8, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(HES) "An Act relating to marital and family therapists." Chapter No. 152, SLA 2003 Effective Date: November 6, 2003 SB 149 A message dated August 8, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(RES) "An Act relating to timber, to the sale of timber by the state, and to the management of state forests." Chapter No. 153, SLA 2003 Effective Date: November 6, 2003 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2261 SB 223 A message dated August 8, 2003, was received stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 223 "An Act naming the state ferry first operating to serve between Metlakatla and Ketchikan; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 154, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 9, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A memorandum dated June 25, 2003, from Speaker Kott, was received changing the Alternate House member on the Joint Armed Services Committee from Representative Kott to Representative Heinze. HCR 21 Pursuant to: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force. Legislative Resolve No. 24 The Speaker made the following appointments to the task force: Dave Carlson H.A. "Red" Boucher HB 269 Pursuant to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2262 Chapter No. 129, SLA 2003 Effective Date: June 29, 2003 The Speaker and President made the following appointments to the task force: Representative Dahlstrom, Co-Chair Senator Seekins, Co-Chair N. Clairborn Porter, Jr., Construction Design Greg Moore, Construction Engineering Greg Romak, General Contractors Denis Michel, Mechanical Construction Randy Whitney, Plumbing Construction Steven Boyd, Electrical Construction SB 213 Pursuant to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority." Chapter No. 77, SLA 2003 Effective Date: September 10, 2003 The Speaker made the following appointments to the authority: Representative Stoltze Representative Masek, Alternate HB 303 Representative Seaton added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 303 "An Act relating to youth courts and to the recommended use of criminal fines to fund the activities of youth courts; and relating to accounting for criminal fines." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2263 SB 117 The following, which failed to pass the House (page 2082), was returned to the Senate: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(FIN)(fld H) "An Act relating to the longevity bonus program; and providing for an effective date." SJR 5 As of the publication of this journal, a message has not been received stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(STA) Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to act to ensure that federal agencies do not retain records relating to lawful purchase or ownership of firearms gathered through the Brady Handgun Bill instant check system. Legislative Resolve No. 21 SJR 10 As of the publication of this journal, a message has not been received stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(JUD) Relating to the Pledge of Allegiance. Legislative Resolve No. 20 SJR 16 As of the publication of this journal, a message has not been received stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2264 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Encouraging the federal government to end the federal subsidy of ethanol, and requesting the Congress of the United States to mandate that land currently used to grow corn for the production of ethanol be returned to its natural state. Legislative Resolve No. 22 SJR 17 As of the publication of this journal, a message has not been received stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Relating to the Alaska-Yukon Intergovernmental Relations Accord, to annual legislative exchanges, and to continuing intergovernmental work on matters of joint concern and mutual interest. Legislative Resolve No. 19 INDEX OF BILLS WITH SPECIAL ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR HB 9 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(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; repealing a law that limits liability for damages based on a duty to inspect a residential unit to damages caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct; and providing for an effective date." 2003-08-20 House Journal Page 2265 Law without signature.................................................................2249 HB 75 CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "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." Line item vetoes..........................................................................2188 HB 76 CONFERENCE CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "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." Line item vetoes..........................................................................2208 SB 100 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) am H(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Line item vetoes..........................................................................2212 This is the final supplemental journal for the First Session of the Twenty-Third Alaska State Legislature. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk