Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1171 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 6, 2003 One Hundred Sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:20 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Nila Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Today I would like to share a prayer of David from Psalms 8: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants You have ordained praise because of Your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him? The son of man that You care for him? You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of Your hands; You put everything under his feet: all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! Amen. Senator Wagoner led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1172 Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 71 Message dated May 5 and received May 6 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and relating to the regulation of certified direct-entry midwives." Chapter 16, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 3, 2003 SB 79 Message dated May 5 and received May 6 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 79 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Minerals Commission." Chapter 17, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 3, 2003 A letter dated May 5, 2003, was received from the Director of Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, correcting the April 30, 2003, letter of boards and commissions appointments (page 1066). 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1173 A copy of the letter is on file in the Senate Secretary's office. The corrections are as follows: Board of Fisheries Robert (Ed) Dersham - Anchor Point Appointed: 03/03/1997 Reappointed: 03/20/2000 Reappointed: 04/25/2003 Term Expires: 06/30/2006 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee (page 1067). University of Alaska Board of Regents David J. Parks - Palmer Appointed: 06/01/2003 Term Expires: 06/01/2005 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee (page 1068). Messages from the House SCR 9 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 52, relating to the forfeiture of certain property used in certain crimes. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 139 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 139 "An Act repealing the termination date of the Alaska salmon price report program; and providing for an effective date." 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1174 The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. HB 52 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 52(JUD) "An Act relating 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", thus adopting: 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." (Title change authorized by SCR 9) HB 69 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 69, thus adopting: 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." Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 242 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1175 "An Act relating to licensing of certified public accountants; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Concur Messages SB 105 Message dated May 5 was read, stating the House passed 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" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(HES) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and persons in a medical or intermediate care facility; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) and so, HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(HES) is returned for consideration. In the event the Senate fails to concur in the House amendment, the Speaker has appointed the following members to meet with a like committee from the Senate: Representative Wilson, Chair Representative Coghill Representative Cissna Senator Ben Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment and recommended the body vote no. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1176 HCS CSSB 105(HES) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 105(HES) am(efd fld)? Effective Date YEAS: 8 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, the Senate failed to concur. The Secretary was requested to notify the House of the Senate's action and request the House to recede from its amendment. Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 5 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Melvan Morris This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Lincoln, Elton. Report dated May 5 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Robert (Ed) Dersham 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1177 This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Lincoln. Report dated May 5 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Dr. Floyd F. Bouse This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Lincoln. Report dated May 5 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Fisheries Art Nelson This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Lincoln, Elton. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1178 SB 30 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 30 "An Act relating to information and services available to pregnant women and other persons; and ensuring informed consent before an abortion may be performed, except in cases of medical emergency" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 145 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to reemployment of and benefits for retired teachers or employees, including those who participated in retirement incentive programs, and to the employment as teachers of members of the public employees' retirement system who participated in a retirement incentive program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1072. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Wilken. Signing do pass: Senator Guess. Signing amend: Senator Green. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 149 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to timber and to the sale of timber by the state" and recommended it be replaced with 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1179 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." Signing do pass: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Dyson. Signing do not pass: Senator Elton. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 168 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute (page 1154) for SENATE BILL NO. 168 "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 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 sales; and providing for an effective date" was received today: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) "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 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1180 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." SB 177 The Finance Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 202 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 202 "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." Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green. Signing amend: Senator Guess. Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 9 Forthcoming Senate Finance Committee Substitute (page 1155) for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) am "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 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1181 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" was received today: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) HB 79 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 114 The Judiciary Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Ellis, French, Ogan. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1182 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 177 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) "An Act relating to concealed handguns." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Ogan. Signing do not pass: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill is on today's calendar. HB 194 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(L&C) "An Act creating a tax credit under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act for contributions to regional development organizations; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(CRA) Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gary Stevens, Elton. Signing amend: Senator Lincoln. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1183 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 213 SENATE BILL NO. 213 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Governor's transmittal letter dated May 5: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority. This bill establishes an independent authority to build and operate a toll bridge over Knik Arm. The authority would be able to receive federal money and issue revenue bonds to finance the toll bridge and its appurtenant facilities. The authority would design, construct, and operate the bridge and its facilities. The authority would be a public corporation that, although an instrumentality of the state within the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, would have a separate independent legal existence from the state. The revenue of the authority would not become part of the general fund and the property of the authority would be exempt from taxation. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1184 The bill establishes a three-person board to govern the authority. The commissioners of revenue and transportation and public facilities would serve on the board, along with a member of the public appointed by the governor for a five-year term. Construction of a Knik Arm bridge is a cornerstone of my public transportation development plan. A Knik Arm bridge will unite Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to enable growth throughout southcentral Alaska. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 2 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" was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(JUD)(title am) will be on the May 7 calendar. HB 177 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) "An Act relating to concealed handguns" was read the second time. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1185 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) will be on the May 7 calendar. Third Reading of House Bills HB 34 HOUSE BILL NO. 34 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 34 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 34 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 212 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1186 CSHB 212(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(JUD) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 249 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am "An Act relating to the award of costs and attorney fees to defendants under court rule in civil actions brought under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 249(JUD) am Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Seekins, Stevens B, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Stevens G and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am 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 signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1187 Unfinished Business Reconsideration of House Bills HB 127 Senator Taylor requested that the reconsideration on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL 127(STA) am S "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of-way of a state highway" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator Taylor offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 1, line 6, following "may": Insert ", for a period of not more than two years," Senator Taylor moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Wilken objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL 127(STA) am S was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 127(STA) am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Wilken changed from "Nay" to "Yea". 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1188 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL 127(STA) am S passed the Senate on reconsideration, and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business (continued) SB 8 Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to tampering with public records." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 102 Senators Dyson, Taylor, Seekins, Wagoner, Cowdery, Ogan, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(STA) "An Act relating to concealed deadly weapons." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 127 Senator Lincoln moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the 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." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 177 Senators Green, Cowdery, Ogan, Taylor, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Seekins, Therriault, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(STA) "An Act relating to concealed handguns." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1189 Engrossment HB 127 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL 127(STA) am S "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of-way of a state highway" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 123 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" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:45 a.m., May 6, 2003. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 7, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:10 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1190 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 May 07 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SCR 12 BOROUGH INCORPORATION: UNORG AREAS ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 57 ROYALTY GAS CONTRACTS + HB 170 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES + HB 203 AIDEA DIVIDENDS TO STATE + HB 79 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 170 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES += SB 100 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS + HB 256 DIVIDEND PAYMENT TO STATE BY AHFC + SB 112 INCREASE MOTOR FUEL TAX + SB 202 EDUCATION FUNDING &PUPIL TRANSPORTATION + SB 125 STATE CONTRACTS + SB 31 RAILROAD UTILITY CORRIDOR TO & IN CANADA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Committee may recess until 5:00 pm> ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1191 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Medicaid Funding and Program Issues: Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Confirmation Hearings: Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Dispensing Opticians State Medical Board Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Board of Examiners in Optometry Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy Board of Pharmacy Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 09 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Confirmation Hearings: Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Dispensing Opticians State Medical Board Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Board of Examiners in Optometry Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy Board of Pharmacy Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 06 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + HB 224 CIGARETTE SALES REQUIREMENTS + HB 214 PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST EMPLOYERS + SB 13 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BY CREDIT RATING <Above Item Removed from Agenda> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 07 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + HB 86 INJUNCTIONS AGAINST PERMITTED PROJECTS + HB 184 INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES += HB 49 EXPAND DNA DATABASE += HB 1 STALKING & PROTECTIVE ORDERS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1192 LABOR & COMMERCE May 06 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 192 DOL TEACHERS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS + SB 210 WAGE AND HOUR OVERTIME COMPUTATION + SB 154 NURSE EDUC LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM + HB 51 LABELING OF PRESCRIBED DRUGS + SB 32 INSURANCE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 102 CHARITABLE GAMING REVENUE <Listen Only Teleconference> May 08 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 151 DWELLING DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS + HB 242 EXAM FOR CPA'S + HB 120 SERVICE CONTRACT SALES ARE NOT INSURANCE + HB 135 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPISTS + HB 194 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORG TAX CREDIT + SB 209 MARINE PILOT FOR FOREIGN PLEASURE CRAFT Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 194 LIQUOR DELIVERED TO HOTELS/CRUISE SHIPS + HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT Confirmation Hearings: Alaska Labor Relations - Colleen Scanlon Board of Barbers and Hairdressers - Charlene Lushin, Joylene A. Marrs Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Dr. David Mulholland Real Estate Commission - Brad J. Fluetsch, Barbara Parker-Ramsey, David B. Somers, Z. Kent Sullivan, Esq. Board of Veterinary Examiners - Steven Torrence Workers Compensation Board - John Abshire, Richard Behrends, Andrew Piekarski, Marc Stemp Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1193 RESOURCES May 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM -- Continued from 5/5/03 -- += SB 185 ROYALTY REDUCTION ON CERTAIN OIL May 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries- Rupert Andrews + HB 61 OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT FOR EXPLORATION/DEV + HB 118 TRANSPORTATION OF COMMERCIAL FISH + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Meeting will recess from 5 - 6 pm> May 09 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 06 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 203 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS + HB 81 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION = HB 14 PERMANENT FUND ALLOWABLE ABSENCES = SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 08 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM HB 248 SALARY OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER = SJR 6 CONST AM: 90 DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION + SB 198 DAMAGES RECOVERED BY POLICE/FIREFIGHTER SB 211 REGULATIONS: NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION HB 266 ELECTIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 97 LONG-TERM LEASES OF ALASKA RR LAND SB 213 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-06 Senate Journal Page 1194 JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76 May 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Organization, Request for Limited Powers