Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-03-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0331 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 4, 2003 Forty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:34 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Seekins was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Bunde and Cowdery were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend C. Ronald Covey of the Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Mr. President, Honorable Senators, members of the staff, distinguished guests and visitors, with deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, may we take this moment of prayer. Let us pray. O Living Spirit, we seek to learn lessons of wisdom from the book of your Creation. We think of life and the struggle and determination sometimes required of living: the salmon thrashing upstream, the eaglet chipping its way out of the shell and the spruce saplings stretching branches towards the light. We think of the pain of childbirth and how it is overshadowed by the joy of the new life come among us. Help us to reflect the same determination as these sessions give birth to new laws, new policies and new understandings. May any pain or struggle in the process of creation be softened by the joy and rewards of the new life and new spirit that is brought forth. Amen. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0332 Senator Wagoner led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the forty-second legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated March 3 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 74 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN)(efd add) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 82 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 82(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making certain activity related to commercial electronic mail unlawful and an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Act enumerating unfair trade practices and consumer protections." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0333 Standing Committee Reports Reports dated March 3 were read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the Governor's appointments and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Board of Education and Early Development Esther Cox Patsy DeWitt Shirley Holloway Richard I. Mauer Sylvia Reynolds Rex A. Rock Tim R. Scott University of Alaska Board of Regents James C. Hayes Cynthia Henry Mary K. Hughes Derek Miller Michael Snowden There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the reports: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Green, Wilken, Davis. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 98 SENATE BILL NO. 98 BY SENATOR BUNDE, entitled: "An Act relating to civil liability for guest passengers on an aircraft or watercraft; and providing for an effective date." 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0334 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. SB 99 SENATE BILL NO. 99 BY SENATOR BUNDE, entitled: "An Act expressing legislative intent regarding privately operated correctional facility space and services; relating to the development and financing of privately operated correctional facility space and services; authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into an agreement for the confinement and care of prisoners in privately operated correctional facility space; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The presence of Senator Bunde was noted. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 51 SENATE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority and the total amount of bonds and notes outstanding of that authority; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority and the total amount of bonds and notes outstanding of that authority; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0335 SB 51 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Seekins Absent: Cowdery and so, SENATE BILL NO. 51 passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Susan B. English Volleyball Team, 2002 Class 1-2A West Champions Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Anna Laverne Griffin Senator(s) Green, Ogan, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken In Memoriam - Leo Franklin Rhode Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wilken 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0336 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from March 7, evening plane time, through March 10, evening plane time. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Recess Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:44 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Kott called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Therriault, who called the Joint Session to order at 12:08 p.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to consider limited confirmation of the Governor's appointments. The roll of the Senate was called and showed nineteen members present. The roll of the House was taken and showed thirty-five members present. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0337 The Governor's appointments for the limited confirmation are as follows: Attorney General Gregg D. Renkes Appointed: 12/02/02 Commissioner, Department of Administration Mike Miller Appointed: 02/01/03 Commissioner, Department of Community and Economic Development Edgar Blatchford Appointed: 01/18/03 Commissioner, Department of Corrections Marc Antrim Appointed: 12/09/02 Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation Ernesta Ballard Appointed: 12/09/02 Commissioner, Department of Health and Social Services Joel Gilbertson Appointed: 12/09/02 Commissioner, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Greg S. O'Claray Appointed: 12/09/02 Commissioner, Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Brigadier General Craig E. Campbell Appointed: 12/30/02 Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Tom Irwin Appointed: 01/17/03 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0338 Commissioner, Department of Public Safety Bill Tandeske Appointed: 02/03/03 Commissioner, Department of Revenue William A. Corbus Appointed: 12/09/02 Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mike Barton Appointed 02/18/03 Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Sarah H. Palin - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/08 Randy Ruedrich - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/06 University of Alaska Board of Regents James C. Hayes - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/01/03 Expires 02/01/11 Cynthia Henry - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/01/03 Expires 02/01/11 Mary K. Hughes - Anchorage Appointed: 07/09/02 Expires 02/01/09 Derek Miller - Fairbanks, Student Representative Appointed: 10/25/02 Expires 06/01/03 Michael Snowden - Sitka Appointed: 01/21/03 Expires 02/01/09 Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) Dave Harbour - Anchorage Appointed: 02/01/03 Expires 03/01/08 Mark Johnson - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/03 Expires 03/01/09 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Gregg D. Renkes be confirmed as Attorney General. Without objection, Gregg D. Renkes was confirmed. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0339 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Mike Miller be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Administration. Without objection, Mike Miller was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Edgar Blatchford be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Without objection, Edgar Blatchford was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Marc Antrim be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. Without objection, Mark Antrim was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Ernesta Ballard be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Without objection, Ernesta Ballard was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Joel Gilbertson be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Health & Social Services. Without objection, Joel Gilbertson was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Greg S. O'Claray be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Without objection, Greg S. O'Claray was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Brigadier General Craig E. Campbell be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Without objection, Brigadier General Craig E. Campbell was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Tom Irwin be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. Without objection, Tom Irwin was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Bill Tandeske be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Without objection, Bill Tandeske was confirmed. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0340 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that William A. Corbus be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. Without objection, William A. Corbus was confirmed. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that Mike Barton be confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Representative Gara objected. The question being: "Shall Mike Barton be confirmed as the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Commissioner - Dept. of Transportation Confirm - Barton? SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Therriault Excused: Seekins The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Commissioner - Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Confirm - Barton HOUSE YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Gara Excused: Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Whitaker TOTAL: YEAS: 53 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0341 and so, Mike Barton was confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following boards and commissions be confirmed: Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) Dave Harbour - Anchorage Appointed: 02/01/03 Expires 03/01/08 Mark Johnson - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/03 Expires 03/01/09 University of Alaska Board of Regents James C. Hayes - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/01/03 Expires 02/01/11 Cynthia Henry - Fairbanks Appointed: 02/01/03 Expires 02/01/11 Mary K. Hughes - Anchorage Appointed: 07/09/02 Expires 02/01/09 Derek Miller - Fairbanks, Student Representative Appointed: 10/25/02 Expires 06/01/03 Michael Snowden - Sitka Appointed: 01/21/03 Expires 02/01/09 Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Sarah H. Palin - Wasilla Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/08 Randy Ruedrich - Anchorage Appointed: 02/19/03 Expires: 03/01/06 Objections were heard to the nominations for the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Senator Ben Stevens restated his motion to move and ask unanimous consent that the appointments to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) and the University of Alaska Board of Regents be confirmed. Without objection, the appointments were confirmed. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0342 Senator Ben Stevens moved that Sarah H. Palin be confirmed to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Senator Lincoln objected. The question being: "Shall Sarah H. Palin be confirmed?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Confirm - Palin HOUSE YEAS: 33 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kott, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Croft, Masek Excused: Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Whitaker The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Confirm - Palin? SENATE YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Therriault Nays: Lincoln Excused: Seekins TOTAL: YEAS: 51 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 and so, Sarah H. Palin was confirmed to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0343 Senator Ben Stevens moved that Randy Ruedrich be confirmed to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Representative Berkowitz objected. Senator Taylor called the Joint Session. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Randy Ruedrich be confirmed?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Confirm - Ruedrich SENATE YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Ogan, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Therriault Nays: Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Davis, Ellis Excused: Seekins The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Confirm - Ruedrich HOUSE YEAS: 25 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Moses Excused: Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Whitaker TOTAL: YEAS: 36 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 and so, Randy Ruedrich was confirmed to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0344 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Therriault adjourned the Joint Session at 1:14 p.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 1:18 p.m. Engrossment SB 51 SENATE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority and the total amount of bonds and notes outstanding of that authority; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 5, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0345 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 05 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 38 ADOPTION OF SAFETY CODES += HCR 2 EXTEND ALASKA RAILROAD TO FT. GREELY Mar 07 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 04 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Joint w/(H) Finance State of Our University Address President Mark Hamilton, University of Alaska Mar 05 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS HB 101 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR = SB 20 EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS SB 47 EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING HB 74 EXTEND BOARD OF NURSING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0346 FINANCE (continued) Mar 06 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 75 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS: FAST TRACK = SB 76 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS SB 25 AHFC LOANS TO EDUCATORS SB 43 EXTEND STATE MEDICAL BOARD HB 71 EXTEND BOARD OF MIDWIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 07 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 8 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS + SB 55 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC RECORDS + SB 17 MEDICAID FOR BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 05 Wednesday Capitol 120 1:00 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Joint w/(H) Judiciary Confirmation Hearings: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - Dennis "Skip" Cook, Herman G. Walker, Jr Judicial Council - Bill Gordon Violent Crimes Compensation Board - Gerad G. Godfrey Mar 07 Friday Capitol 120 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0347 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 04 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SJR 7 VANCOUVER'S BID FOR 2010 WINTER GAMES Confirmation Hearings: Board of Public Accountancy Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Marine Pilots Personnel Board Certified Real Estate Appraisers Board of Veterinary Examiners Workers Compensation Board Mar 06 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 72 EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 92 STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 06 Thursday Capitol 121 1:30 PM -- Time and Location Change -- Subcommittee Meeting = HB 69 REGULATION OF SHALLOW NATURAL GAS Mar 07 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0348 STATE AFFAIRS Mar 06 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM <Rescheduled from 2/27/03> + Confirmation Hearings: State Commission on Human Rights - Grace Merkes Lester Lunceford Robert B. Sawyer, Jr AK Public Offices Commission - Larry D. Wood + SCR 4 AVALANCHE AWARENESS MONTH + SB 77 WILLIAM RANSOM WOOD CENTENNIAL BRIDGE ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 04 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 83 SVEN HAAKANSON AIRPORT AT OLD HARBOR SB 23 ANCHORAGE COASTAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Mar 06 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 11 Tuesday Terry Miller 104 1:30 PM -- Location Change -- = SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA <Bill Hearing Postponed to 3/18/03> + Joint w/(H) Transportation Port of Bellingham Mar 13 Thursday Terry Miller 104 1:15 PM -- Time and Location Change -- + Joint w/(H) Transportation Airport Bond Issues Mar 18 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/11/03 -- += SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA Mar 25 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 40 CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS BY DOTPF ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0349 SPECIAL COMMITTEES WORLD TRADE AND STATE/FEDERAL RELATIONS Mar 10 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Briefings: Northern Forum, Circumpolar Infrastructure Task Force ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Mar 11 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM Military Legislative Address: Lt General Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, USAF Commander, Alaska Command Brigadier General Craig Campbell, Adjutant General, Alaska National Guard ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 27 Thursday House Finance 519 4:00 PM Audits and Other Committee Business Including an Executive Session ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Mar 05 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM United Fishermen of Alaska Mar 07 Friday House Finance 519 11:00 AM -- Time Change -- Fish Farming in British Columbia C.C. "Bud" Graham, Acting Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Provincial Government of British Columbia ---------------------------------------- 2003-03-04 Senate Journal Page 0350 JOINT SESSION Mar 04 Tuesday House Chamber 12:00 PM Limited Confirmation of Governor's Appointees Mar 05 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Dana Fabe Mar 05 Wednesday House Chamber 7:00 PM Budget Address Governor Frank Murkowski Mar 31 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens ---------------------------------------- MINORITY CAUCUS Mar 04 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 4:30 PM Joint w/(H) Minority