Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-10 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1293 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 10, 2003 One Hundred Tenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:40 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator French was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Ogan was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Cowdery. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father in Heaven, We thank You for Your presence, comforting assurance. Love and guide our military that serve and protect our great country. We ask for their protection during danger and keep them in Your loving care until they return to their loved ones. Hold Your protecting hand over our nation. Preserve our priceless religious liberty and keep all believers faithful to You. Turn the hearts of unbelievers to accept the peace and comfort that only faith in God can bring them. Give us faith instead of unbelief. Courage instead of fear. Love instead of hate. Peace instead of quarrel. War and righteousness instead of sin everywhere and in everything. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1294 Bless all the mothers of this world and remind us all in the Legislature to call our mothers and tell them we love them. Bless all the children who are still too young to hate. Hear our Prayer for Jesus' sake. Amen. Senator Davis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SB 83 Message dated and received May 9 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. 83 "An Act naming the Sven Haakanson, Sr. Airport at Old Harbor." Chapter 18, SLA 2003 Effective Date: August 7, 2003 SJR 12 Message dated May 8 and received May 9 was read, 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 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(FSH) Supporting the halibut by-catch utilization project of the Alaska Food Coalition. Legislative Resolve No. 14 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1295 HCR 11 Message dated May 8 and received May 9 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FSH) am Relating to Alaska Wild Salmon Week, June 30 - July 4, 2003. Legislative Resolve No. 15 HCR 7 Message dated May 8 and received May 9 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RLS) Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to executive sessions of legislative bodies; and providing for an effective date for the amendment. Legislative Resolve No. 16 HCR 20 Message dated and received May 9 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 115, relating to correctional industries. Legislative Resolve No. 17 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1296 SCR 9 Message dated and received May 9 was read, stating the Governor transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 18 Messages from the House HB 75 Message dated May 9 was read, stating the Speaker replaced Representative Croft with Representative Kerttula on the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am (brf sup maj fld) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN)(brf sup maj fld S) "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 Message dated May 9 was read, stating the Speaker replaced Representative Croft with Representative Kerttula on the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1297 and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) am S "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." Messages dated May 9 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 165 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 165(HES)(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to community schools." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 174 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 174(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1298 HB 205 HOUSE BILL NO. 205 BY REPRESENTATIVES MCGUIRE, Kerttula, Gara, Gruenberg, Berkowitz, Heinze, Ogg, Wilson, Crawford, Kookesh, entitled: "An Act relating to service in the peace corps as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 215 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(STA) am BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to art requirements for public buildings and facilities; relating to identification, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting of art in public buildings and facilities; and relating to the art in public places fund." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 225 HOUSE BILL NO. 225 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "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." 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1299 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 226 HOUSE BILL NO. 226 BY REPRESENTATIVES STOLTZE, Gatto, Harris, Chenault, Kerttula, Seaton, Dahlstrom, Masek, Crawford, Wilson, Gara, Lynn, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 257 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The presence of Senator Ogan was noted. HB 270 HOUSE BILL NO. 270 BY REPRESENTATIVES DAHLSTROM, Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to the licensure of pharmacists; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1300 Standing Committee Reports SB 2 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2 "An Act relating to recovery of civil damages from the parents or legal guardian of a minor; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Ogan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 179 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 179 "An Act allowing teacher certification for certain persons based on a criminal history background check without fingerprints" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 179(HES) "An Act relating to criminal history records and background checks; allowing persons to teach in the public schools for up to five months without a teaching certificate if the person has applied for a certificate and the application has not been acted upon by the Department of Education and Early Development; allowing teacher certification for certain persons based on a criminal history background check without fingerprints; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senator Davis. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1301 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 209 Forthcoming fiscal information (page 1269) for the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 209 "An Act relating to pilotage of certain foreign pleasure craft" published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development SB 216 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair; Senator Wagoner. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 49 The Finance Committee considered 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" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 1270. Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1302 HB 104 The Resources Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Vice Chair; Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens, Dyson, Lincoln, Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 105 The Finance Committee considered 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." Signing no recommendation: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senator Bunde. Signing do pass: Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 109 The Finance Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson, Ben Stevens, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1303 HB 191 The Resources Committee considered 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." Signing amend: Senator Ogan, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Seekins, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senators Elton, Lincoln. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wagoner, Dyson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 209 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(RLS) "An Act relating to municipal property tax adjustments for property affected by a disaster." Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Gary Stevens, Lincoln, Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 224 The Judiciary Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Ogan, Vice Chair; Senators French, Therriault. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1304 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 20 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY SENATORS ELTON, Gary Stevens, Relating to the establishment of Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in Alaska by the United States Coast Guard. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Health, Education and Social Services Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 56 SENATE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to sport fishing license fees and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon, Canada" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1245. Senator Ellis objected. The question being: "Shall the Finance Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1305 SB 56 Second Reading Adopt Finance Committee Substitute? YEAS: 13 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: French and so CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to sport fishing license fees and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon, Canada; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(FIN) will be on the May 11 calendar. SB 106 SENATE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to a fee on studded tires; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 763. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(FIN) "An Act relating to tires; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(FIN) will be on the May 11 calendar. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1306 Second Reading of House Bills HB 81 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" was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(STA) will be on the May 11 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 192 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(L&C) was read the third time. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1307 CSSB 192(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: French and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 192(L&C) 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 - Juneau-Douglas High School Ocean Sciences Bowl Participants Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Alaska Vocational Technical School Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Virginia Hawkins Darling Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1308 In Memoriam - Stella Martin Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Debra Lynne Marbach Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Major General James Edward Landrum, Jr. Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Ben 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 HB 205 Senators Elton, Dyson, Davis, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE BILL NO. 205 "An Act relating to service in the peace corps as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date." HB 170 The reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 170(efd fld S) "An Act increasing certain motor vehicle registration fees" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1309 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 93 Senator Ogan requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(JUD) am be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(JUD) am "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" pass the Senate? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 93(JUD) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Dyson, Ogan, Taylor Excused: French Absent: Green and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(JUD) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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. SB 168 Senator Olson requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1310 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 168(FIN) am Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: French and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1311 Engrossment SB 93 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(JUD) am "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 168 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 168(FIN) am "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 192 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1312 HB 170 HOUSE BILL 170(efd fld S) "An Act increasing certain motor vehicle registration fees" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 9:00 a.m., May 11, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:28 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2003 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1313 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 FINANCE May 10 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 105 COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS + HB 109 TREASURY WARRANTS/LAPSED APPROPRIATIONS + SB 185 ROYALTY REDUCTION ON CERTAIN OIL + SB 213 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY + SCR 10 CHARTER SCHOOL TASK FORCE + HB 49 EXPAND DNA DATABASE ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 12 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1314 JUDICIARY May 12 Monday Beltz 211 1:00 PM + HB 102 CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS LEGAL + SB 198 DAMAGES RECOVERED BY POLICE/FIREFIGHTER += SB 13 INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BY CREDIT RATING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 135 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPISTS 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 + SB 218 STATE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM + SB 194 LIQUOR DELIVERED TO HOTELS/CRUISE SHIPS + HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + HB 234 BREWPUBS; ABC BOARD ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 13 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM += SB 211 REGULATIONS: NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION + SB 215 SEAFOOD AND FOOD SAFETY LABORATORY + SJR 15 PATRIOT ACT AND DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES + SJR 19 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND INCOME Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2003-05-10 Senate Journal Page 1315 STATE AFFAIRS (continued) May 15 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 209 MUNI.TAX: PROPERTY AFFECTED BY DISASTER + HB 10 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS + HB 24 AGREEMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF FISH AND GAME + SCR 13 CANNED SALMON FOR PRISONERS + SB 201 HOME & RESPITE CARE: CRIMINAL RECORDS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 10 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM HB 280 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS + HB 250 STATE CONTRACTS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76 May 10 Saturday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM -- Meeting Postponed to Call of Chair -- = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Dept of Corrections Dept of Labor/Workforce Development Dept of Revenue Dept of Transportation/Public Facilities The following may be taken up: Dept of Health and Social Services ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS MAJORITY CAUCUS May 10 Saturday Capitol 107 12:30 PM