Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-02-19 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0213 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 19, 2003 Thirtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:04 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. The seat from District R was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Steve Olmstead of Chapel by the Lake. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. A Prayer by Thomas Merton: "My Lord God, I do not know where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You does in fact please You. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, You will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0214 Therefore I will trust You always. I will not fear, for You are ever with me and will never leave me to face my perils alone." Gracious Lord, may all who are in this place take this prayer to heart, truly seeking to please You. May You also give them courage to embrace the peace and assurance of Your constant presence. Amen. Senator Seekins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the twenty-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor Letter dated and received February 19 was read, stating in accordance with Article III Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions set out below: Commissioner - Department of Administration Mike Miller Appointed: 02/01/2003 Commissioner - Department of Public Safety Bill Tandeske Appointed: 02/03/2003 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Commissioner - Department of Transportation Mike Barton Appointed: 02/18/2003 The appointment was referred to the Transportation Committee. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0215 In addition, in accordance with Alaska Statute 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the boards and commissions set out below: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Dan F. Kennedy - Wasilla Appointed: 04/25/2003 Term Expires: 04/25/2007 Laura Welles - Kenai Appointed: 04/25/2003 Term Expires: 04/25/2007 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Michael W. Gordon - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Robert E. Gilfilian - Anchorage Appointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 06/30/2006 Kimberly Mills - Homer Appointed: 02/12/2003 Term Expires: 06/30/2006 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Diana L. Straub - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Sean C. Siegel - Anchorage Appointed: 11/16/1998 Reappointed: 08/12/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Board of Marine Pilots Captain David A. Anderson - Ketchikan Appointed: 07/18/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Robert J. Arts - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 Les Cronk - Ketchikan Appointed: 10/31/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0216 Personnel Board Paulette M. Simpson - Juneau Appointed 02/11/2003 Term Expires: 03/20/2008 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Steve MacSwain - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 06/30/2006 Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Timothy L. Bowser - Soldotna Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 Dr. James L. Morris - Wasilla Appointed: 01/02/1997 Reappointed: 11/26/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 Workers Compensation Board Sally Ann Carey - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Curtis Hall - Anchorage Appointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Royce R. Rock - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Dale R. Walaszek - Kasilof Appointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Dental Examiners Dr. David L. Eichler - North Pole Appointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2007 Dr. Robert E. Warren - Anchorage Appointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2007 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0217 Board of Dispensing Opticians Roberta Rawcliffe - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/1999 Reappointed: 07/18/2002 Term Expires: 06/14/2006 State Board of Education and Early Development Patsy DeWitt - Juneau Appointed: 02/13/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2007 Esther Cox - Anchorage Appointed: 02/13/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 State Medical Board Dr. G. Bert Flaming - Glennallen Appointed: 02/12/2003 Term Expires: 01/12/2004 Debra I. Joslin - Delta Junction Appointed: 02/12/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Dr. John Troxel - Anchorage Appointed: 02/12/2003 Term Expires: 04/21/2006 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees John F. Malone - Bethel Appointed: 03/3/1995 Reappointed: 07/18/2002 Term Expires: 03/1/2007 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Mila Cosgrove - Juneau Appointed: 11/20/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Board of Examiners in Optometry Thomas N. Carter - Fairbanks Appointed: 12/11/1998 Reappointed: 07/18/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Dr. John C. Cobbett - North Pole Appointed: 09/11/1998 Reappointed: 07/18/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0218 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Mary Ann Paul - Eagle River Appointed: 11/22/2002 Term Expires: 09/01/2006 Board of Professional Counselors Anne L. Henry - Juneau Appointed: 11/16/1998 Reappointed: 08/28/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Stephanie I. Friese - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2006 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Craig Baker - Kodiak Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Vivian L. Dailey - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Kimberly Jockusch - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 Lawrence Lee Oldaker - Auke Bay Appointed: 01/28/2000 Reappointed: 11/26/2002 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 The appointments were referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. State Commission on Human Rights Grace Merkes - Sterling Appointed: 02/19/2003 Reappointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2008 Lester Lunceford - Whittier Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Robert B. Sawyer, Jr. - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 01/31/2008 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0219 Alaska Public Offices Commission Larry D. Wood - Anchorage Appointed: 08/20/2002 Reappointed: 03/01/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2008 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. Alaska Judicial Council Bill Gordon - Fairbanks Appointed: 05/18/2003 Term Expires: 05/18/2009 Violent Crimes Compensation Board LeRoy Barker - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2005 Gerad G. Godfrey - Valdez Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 03/01/2004 The appointments were referred to the Judiciary Committee. Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Randy Ruedrich - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 12/31/2006 Sarah H. Palin - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/2003 Term Expires: 12/31/2008 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0220 Unorganized Areas of Alaska that Meet Borough Incorporation Standards, A Report by the Alaska Local Boundary Commission to the Alaska Legislature from Kevin Waring, Chair, Local Boundary Commission in accordance with Chapter 53, SLA 2002 Standing Committee Reports SB 53 The Transportation Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair; Senator Lincoln. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wagoner, Therriault, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law President Therriault added a referral to the Finance Committee. The bill was referred to the Judiciary, then Finance Committees. SB 54 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act exempting flight crew members of certain air carriers from overtime pay requirements." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair; Senators Olson, Therriault, Wagoner, Lincoln. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0221 SCR 1 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to economic development generated by new road construction and to the design and construction of the Hot Springs Loop Road to connect Chena Hot Springs and Circle Hot Springs, and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 169. Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery; Chair, Senator Therriault. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wagoner, Olson, Lincoln. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 4 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY SENATOR GREEN, Relating to Avalanche Awareness Month. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. Senators Wilken, Ogan, Cowdery, Guess, Stevens, Taylor, Bunde, French, Dyson, Lincoln, Wagoner, Seekins, Elton, Olson, Therriault, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 72 SENATE BILL NO. 72 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0222 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would extend the life of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to avoid its termination on June 30, 2003. The bill also includes a provision for an immediate effective date. It is important to pass this bill before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska's termination date. The RCA regulates utilities statewide and intrastate pipelines. The continued operation of the RCA is essential to ensure that Alaskan consumers have reliable and affordable utility services and to assure a stable business environment for utilities and pipelines. Failure to extend the commission this session would significantly interfere with its work. Though the sunset Act provides for a "wind down" year, the commission would have to redirect its time and energy to plan for closing its operations. Failure to extend the RCA would leave the regulated utilities as well as consumers in a state of confusion and uncertainty. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0223 SB 73 SENATE BILL NO. 73 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would extend the sunset on the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's (Authority) bonding authorization until July 1, 2007. The bill would extend the Authority's bonding authorization for development projects of $10,000,000 or less. The Authority's general bonding authorization will expire June 30, 2003, unless extended. Allowing that authorization to expire would severely restrict the Authority's ability to assist in key development projects. In a time of dwindling state resources, this bill would further the Authority's mission to forge public-private partnerships that can strengthen the state's economic base. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0224 SB 74 SENATE BILL NO. 74 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act extending the renewal period for oil discharge prevention and contingency plans; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill extending the renewal period for oil discharge prevention and contingency plans under AS 46.04.030 and 46.04.055 from three years to five years. AS 46.04.030 requires that all operators of oil terminals, pipelines, exploration or production facilities, tank vessels, and oil barges have an approved oil discharge prevention and contingency plan in order to operate. AS 46.04.055 requires that operators of nontank vessels over 400 gross tons and railroad tank cars transporting oil also have an approved oil discharge prevention and contingency plan. Current law requires that these contingency plans be renewed every three years. In contrast, federal oil spill response plans are reviewed and renewed every five years. However, there is no requirement that state contingency plans match the federal renewal cycle. A five-year renewal period will streamline the review for both the state and industry, while maintaining Alaska's strong oil spill prevention and response standards. Focusing on the actual testing of oil spill prevention and response readiness through in-the-field inspections, drills, and exercises is our most effective means of ensuring spill prevention and response readiness. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0225 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor SB 75 SENATE BILL NO. 75 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making supplemental and other appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Therriault: Today I am transmitting two supplemental appropriation bills for Fiscal Year 2003. This bill is sometimes referred to as the "fast track" supplemental bill because it includes items that have particularly tight time requirements that are not accommodated by the usual passage of supplemental appropriations later in the spring. As you know, the Legislature's staff estimated the expected supplemental would total $140 million. The two bills we are submitting total $63.3 million. Our goal was to include general fund supported requests for circumstances that were not within management's control, such as disasters, caseload growth in formula- driven programs, and increased fuel costs. We are also requesting Federal funds of $19.8 million to begin three urgently needed highway projects sooner than waiting for the Fiscal Year 2004 capital budget. Two of the fast track supplemental requests are due to programs that were short-funded in last year's budget: subsidized adoptions and foster care special needs. The subsidized adoption program was funded $2 million less than the department's 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0226 projection. It now appears that a total of $2.8 million more will be needed this year to meet state obligations to parents who have adopted children with special needs. The foster care special needs program was short-funded $445,300, while now, due to additional caseload growth, a total of $615,300 is required. I request that you put this bill on a "fast track" for final action in early March. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor SB 76 SENATE BILL NO. 76 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act making supplemental and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18: Dear President Therriault: I am transmitting to you today two supplemental appropriation bills for Fiscal Year 2003. Issues requiring attention on an expedited basis are in a separate "fast track" bill. This bill includes supplemental needs with less immediate timing requirements. Initial projections by the Legislature were that the Administration would be requesting a $140 million general fund supplemental package. In contrast, we are submitting a combined package (both "fast track" and regular) that totals $63.3 million in general funds. This is a result of our Administration's commitment to doing all we can to manage programs within the budget approved by the Legislature. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0227 As you may recall, some of the supplemental requests are the result of legislative decisions made last session in which low case formula projections were reduced and some programs, such as the Office of Public Advocacy and Public Defender Agency were not funded for a full-year. In some instances, we have been able to cover shortfalls in one area by excess appropriations in another. For instance, based on current estimates of general funds needed for the foundation formula, $6.7 million can be transferred to cover other supplemental needs. The general fund capitalization of the debt retirement fund may also be reduced for two reasons: 1) the amount available for school debt reimbursement from the public school fund is higher than anticipated, and 2) the actual amount of school debt reimbursement is lower than anticipated. The Administration's goal is to limit future supplemental requests to circumstances that were unanticipated and not within management's control. To that end, we look forward to working with you on the funding levels for the Fiscal Year 2004 operating budget. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor SB 77 SENATE BILL NO. 77 BY SENATOR WILKEN, entitled: "An Act naming the William Ransom Wood Centennial Bridge in Fairbanks." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0228 Consideration of the Calendar Citations In Memoriam - Ruth Alison Lister Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Davis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Stevens, Taylor, Therriault, Wilken, Cowdery, Ellis, Seekins, Ogan Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 53 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 64 Senator Davis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 64 "An Act requiring certain consumer reporting agencies to provide individuals with certain information without charge." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 28. Without objection, Senator Ogan was excused. Senator Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from February 28, noon plane time, through March 3, evening plane time; and from March 7, afternoon plane time through March 10, evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Seekins was excused. 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0229 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., June 21, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0230 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Feb 19 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Feb 19 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Fiscal Problems Facing Many States: Corina Eckl, Group Director National Conference State Legislators Feb 20 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 20 EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS Feb 21 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ---------------------------------------- 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0231 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 19 Wednesday House Finance 519 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Health, Education and Social Services and (H) Special Committee on Education Alaska School District Cost Study Jay Chambers, American Institute for Research ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 19 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 58 PFD INELIGIBILITY/MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE + SB 59 PERMANENT FUND INELIGIBILITY FOR DUI Feb 21 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 20 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 64 CREDIT INFORMATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM SB 47 EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING SB 48 EXTEND BOARD OF MIDWIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 26 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 3:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Labor and Commerce Confirmation Hearings: Regulatory Commission of Alaska- Dave Harbour Mark Johnson Feb 27 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM SB 43 EXTEND STATE MEDICAL BOARD + SB 54 OVERTIME PAY FOR AIRLINE EMPLOYEES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0232 RESOURCES Feb 19 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Resources: Mining Industry Overview Feb 21 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 20 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 49 2003 REVISOR'S BILL + SB 65 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 20 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA Feb 27 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 71 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 13 Thursday Terry Miller 104 1:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Transportation Anchorage International Airport Bonding ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 20 Thursday Beltz 211 8:00 AM -- Rescheduled from 2/12/03 -- + Budget Overview: Dept of Natural Resources 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0233 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) REVENUE Feb 19 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- -- Rescheduled from 2/10/03 -- Budget Overview: Dept of Revenue ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Feb 19 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:30 AM Discussion of Central Panels to create independent hearing office functions Committee administrative function re: continuous service ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 19 Wednesday House Finance 519 12:00 PM Executive Session - Preliminary Audits Audits and Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Feb 20 Thursday Senate Finance 532 11:30 AM ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Feb 19 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- Meeting Postponed to 2/20/03 -- Impacts of the Seafood Industry on Alaska's Economy Patrick Burden, Northern Economics 2003-02-19 Senate Journal Page 0234 OTHER MEETINGS (continued) FISH CAUCUS (continued) Feb 20 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- Meeting Rescheduled from 2/19/03 -- Impacts of the Seafood Industry on Alaska's Economy Patrick Burden, Northern Economics ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Mar 05 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Dana Fabe Mar 31 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS Feb 20 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:30 PM Joint w(H) Minority