Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1375 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 14, 2003 One Hundred Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 2:59 p.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Bunde, Seekins were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Taylor. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. First, God, I hope you'll look out for all our families. I especially want to send a prayer along for my wife, who entered the hospital yesterday. God, grant all of us the serenity to accept those things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom - please, God, the wisdom - to know the difference. Amen. Senator French led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred thirteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1376 Messages from the Governor Letter dated May 12 and received May 13 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the commission set out below: Regulatory Commission of Alaska Kate Giard - Anchorage The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House SB 95 Message dated May 13 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to strikes by employees of a municipal school district, a regional educational attendance area, or a state boarding school, and requiring notice of at least 72 hours of a strike by those employees." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated May 13 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 5 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1377 Establishing a task force to make recommendations regarding a new design for the official seal of the State of Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HJR 28 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 am BY REPRESENTATIVE HEINZE, Urging the United States Congress to support the granting of official Observer Status to the Republic of China at the World Health Assembly Annual Conference to be held at Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2003, and to support negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China. was read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations and State Affairs Committee. Messages dated May 13 and May 14 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 269 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. The presence of Senator Seekins was noted. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1378 HB 313 HOUSE BILL NO. 313 BY REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE, entitled: "An Act authorizing a pilot program relating to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Communications The following report is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Labor Relations Agency 2002 Annual Report from Mark Torgerson, Administrator/Hearing Examiner in accordance with AS 23.05.370(a)(4) Standing Committee Reports Report dated May 13 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Labor Relations Agency Colleen Scanlon Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Charlette Lushin Joylene A. Marrs Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. David Mulholland 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1379 Real Estate Commission Brad J. Fluetsch Barbara Parker-Ramsey David B. Somers Z. Kent Sullivan, Esq. Board of Veterinary Examiners Steven Torrence Alaska Workers' Compensation Board John Abshire Richard Behrends Andrew Piekarski Marc Stemp There were no stated objections to the confirmation of any of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any future sessions. Signing the report: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Gary Stevens, French, Davis. SB 26 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 26 "An Act relating to state employees who are called to active duty as reserve or auxiliary members of the armed forces of the United States; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 589. Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1380 SB 100 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act making capital appropriations and reappropriations; capitalizing a fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. Signing amend: Senator Hoffman. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 117 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 117 "An Act eliminating the longevity bonus program and making related conforming changes; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(FIN) "An Act relating to the longevity bonus program; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Health and Social Services The bill is on today's calendar. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1381 SB 119 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act eliminating the Alaska Public Offices Commission; transferring campaign, public official, and lobbying financial disclosure record- keeping duties to the division of elections; relating to reports, summaries, and documents regarding campaign, public official, and lobbying financial disclosure; providing for enforcement by the Department of Law; making conforming statutory amendments; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; allowing classified employees to take an active part in political party management; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senator Taylor. Signing amend: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1382 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. SB 185 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land, and for a credit for certain exploration expenses against oil and gas properties production taxes on oil and gas produced from a lease or property in the state." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The bill is on today's calendar. SB 202 The Finance 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" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senator Taylor. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1383 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Education and Early Development The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill is on today's calendar. SB 211 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 211 "An Act relating to the publishing and furnishing of certain public notices regarding regulations or rules of certain state agencies; relating to distribution of the Alaska Administrative Code, Alaska Administrative Register, and supplements to the code or register; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Dyson. Signing do not pass: Senator Guess. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 213 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 213 "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Wilken, Cochair; Senators Taylor, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill is on today's calendar. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1384 SB 215 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act giving notice of and approving the entry into and the issuance of certificates of participation for a lease-purchase agreement for a seafood and food safety laboratory facility; relating to the use of certain investment income for certain construction costs; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 215(STA) "An Act relating to a lease-purchase agreement for, the construction and equipping of, and the financing of a seafood and food safety laboratory facility to be operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, including the issuance of certificates of participation, and the use of certain investment income for certain construction and equipping costs; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Guess. Signing do not pass: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 218 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 218 "An Act authorizing a pilot program relating to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, French, Seekins, Gary Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill is on today's calendar. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1385 HB 57 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the state on gas production as it relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 135 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(HES) "An Act relating to marital and family therapists" and recommended the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 948. Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, French, Gary Stevens, Seekins. 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. HB 229 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) "An Act relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or cognitively disabled" and recommended it be replaced with 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1386 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) "An Act relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or cognitively disabled; relating to a severe acute respiratory syndrome control program; and providing for an effective date." (Title change authorized by SCR 15) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Taylor, Hoffman, Olson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 234 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(RLS) am "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to the sale of beer manufactured at a brewpub; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(L&C) "An Act relocating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; relating to the sale of beer manufactured at a brewpub; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Seekins. Signing no recommendation: Senators Davis, French, Gary Stevens. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1387 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 250 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts, to the arbitration of certain state construction contract claims, and to hearings and appeals under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Lincoln, Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 280 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of commercial motor vehicles to avoid loss or withholding of federal highway money, and to out-of-service orders concerning commercial motor vehicles; moving authority for commercial motor vehicle regulation from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; amending Rule 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Lincoln, Therriault. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1388 SJR 19 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the Alaska permanent fund. Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Dyson. Signing do pass: Senator Guess. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SCR 14 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Relating to requesting the Governor to negotiate a 40-hour workweek with state employees. Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Seekins. Signing do not pass: Senator French. Signing no recommendation: Senators Davis, Gary Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 22 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Relating to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the civil liberties, peace, and security of the citizens of our country. Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Dyson, Guess. Signing no recommendation: Senator Cowdery. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law President Therriault added a Judiciary Committee referral to the resolution. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1389 The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HCR 21 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21(FIN) Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force. Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, French, Seekins, Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 229, relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or cognitively disabled. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 222 SENATE BILL NO. 222 BY SENATOR DYSON, entitled: "An Act requiring certain hospitals to make certain disclosures on patient billings." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1390 The presence of Senator Bunde was noted. SB 223 SENATE BILL NO. 223 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act naming the state ferry first operating to serve between Metlakatla and Ketchikan; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 224 SENATE BILL NO. 224 BY SENATOR COWDERY, entitled: "An Act relating to lowering the legal level of intoxication for operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft to .02 percent or the equivalent for persons under 21 years of age; relating to implied consent for purposes of determining consumption of alcohol; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and State Affairs Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 13 SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act prohibiting discrimination in insurance rates based on credit rating or credit scoring; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1358. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) "An Act relating to using credit history or insurance scoring for insurance purposes; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1391 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) "An Act relating to using credit history or insurance scoring for insurance purposes; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 13(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Absent: Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 30 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" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1178. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(JUD) was adopted. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1392 Senator Dyson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 3, line 23, following "term": Insert "; (9) contains a signature form by which a person may indicate that the person has reviewed the information for at least twenty-four hours identified under (1) - (8) of this subsection" Page 5, line 9: Delete "or" Page 5, line 11, following "AS 18.60.030": Insert "; or (4) the parent or guardian of a pregnant woman legally determined to be mentally incompetent" Page 5, line 26, following the semicolon: Insert "the requirement of this subparagraph may also be satisfied if a nurse who is a member of the physician's staff informs the person of the availability of the Internet information, distributes a copy of the Internet information to the person, if requested, and offers the person an opportunity to consult with the physician;" Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 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. 30(JUD) am will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 85 SENATE BILL NO. 85 "An Act relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses" was read the second time. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1393 Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 807. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) 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. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) "An Act relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 85(STA) 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 SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of House Bills HB 11 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S "An Act relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1394 received by the state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 11 am S Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 11 am S Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the effective date clauses failed. HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S(efd fld S) "An Act relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses received by the state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska" was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1395 Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 100 SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act making capital appropriations and reappropriations; capitalizing a fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; 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 1380. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other appropriations; 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. 100(FIN) will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 102 SENATE BILL NO. 102 "An Act increasing the amount of revenue received by the state from charitable gaming activities; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bunde, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1200. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 102(L&C) "An Act increasing the amount of revenue received by the state from charitable gaming activities; relating to taxes on pull-tabs; 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. 102(L&C) will be on the May 15 calendar. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1396 SB 117 SENATE BILL NO. 117 "An Act eliminating the longevity bonus program and making related conforming changes; 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 1380. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(FIN) "An Act relating to the longevity bonus program; 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. 117(FIN) will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 119 SENATE BILL NO. 119 "An Act eliminating the Alaska Public Offices Commission; transferring campaign, public official, and lobbying financial disclosure record-keeping duties to the division of elections; relating to reports, summaries, and documents regarding campaign, public official, and lobbying financial disclosure; providing for enforcement by the Department of Law; making conforming statutory amendments; 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 1381. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1397 laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; allowing classified employees to take an active part in political party management; making conforming amendments; 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. 119(FIN) will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 185 SENATE BILL NO. 185 "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1382. Senator Ellis objected. Senator Wilken called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall the Finance Committee Substitute be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 185 Second Reading Adopt Finance Committee Substitute? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1398 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land, and for a credit for certain exploration expenses against oil and gas properties production taxes on oil and gas produced from a lease or property in the state" 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. 185(FIN) will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 198 SENATE BILL NO. 198 "An Act relating to recovery of civil damages by a peace officer or firefighter; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1268. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) 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. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) "An Act relating to recovery of civil damages by a peace officer or fire fighter; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1399 CSSB 198(STA) 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, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) 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. Recess Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to 7:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 4:51 p.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 7:36 p.m. Second Reading of Senate Bills (continued) SB 202 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" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1382. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) was adopted. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1400 Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Hoffman was required to vote. 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. 202(FIN) will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 213 SENATE BILL NO. 213 "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority; 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 1383. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN) 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. 213(FIN) will be on the May 15 calendar. SB 218 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE BILL NO. 218 "An Act authorizing a pilot program relating to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and providing for an effective date" be returned to the Rules Committee. Without objection, the bill was returned to the Rules Committee. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 175 Senator Seekins requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1401 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 175(JUD) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Taylor and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 175(JUD) Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Taylor and so, the effective date clauses failed and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities" was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 109 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" was read the second time. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1402 Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 109(FIN) 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, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) 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. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 183 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) "An Act authorizing certain boroughs to use revenue collected on an areawide or nonareawide basis for economic development" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1403 CSSB 183(STA) 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 SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. Third Reading of House Bills HB 46 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) "An Act relating to printing of ballot titles and propositions on primary election ballots" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 46(STA) 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. 46(STA) passed the Senate. Senators Dyson, Bunde, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(STA) was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1404 HB 90 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 90(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates 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, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 191 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1405 CSHB 191(FIN) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 11 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Stevens G and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 191(FIN) am Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 12 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson and so, the effective date clauses failed. Senator Elton gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am (efd fld S) "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; and annulling certain regulations relating to the Alaska coastal management program." Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 176 Senator Lincoln requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(JUD) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1406 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for injuries or death resulting from livestock activities" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 176(JUD) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 14 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Taylor and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(JUD) passed the Senate on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business SB 149 The reconsideration on 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" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 216 The reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 203 The reconsideration on HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of calculating the dividends to be paid to the state by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1407 SB 183 Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(STA) "An Act authorizing certain boroughs to use revenue collected on an areawide or nonareawide basis for economic development." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 185 Senators Wilken, Ben Stevens, Dyson, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land, and for a credit for certain exploration expenses against oil and gas properties production taxes on oil and gas produced from a lease or property in the state." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 85 Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) "An Act relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 250 Senator Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts, to the arbitration of certain state construction contract claims, and to hearings and appeals under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. HB 90 Senators Hoffman, Olson, Seekins, moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1408 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 13 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 13(JUD) "An Act relating to using credit history or insurance scoring for insurance purposes; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 85 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(STA) "An Act relating to sentencing and to the earning of good time deductions for certain sexual offenses" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 149 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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 175 CS SENATE BILL NO. 175(JUD)(efd fld) "An Act relating to civil liability for inherent risks in sports or recreational activities" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 176 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability for injuries or death resulting from livestock activities" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1409 SB 198 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(STA) "An Act relating to recovery of civil damages by a peace officer or fire fighter; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 216 SENATE BILL NO. 216 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 11 HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S(efd fld S) "An Act relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses received by the state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 90 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., May 15, 2003. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate July 2003 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1410 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 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM -- Time Change -- + SB 119 ELIMINATE APOC += HB 57 ROYALTY GAS CONTRACTS + HB 225 MONOPOLY AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE ACTIONS += HB 229 PAROLE FOR MEDICAL/COGNITIVE DISABILITY + HB 266 ELECTIONS += SB 26 STATE EMPLOYEES CALLED TO MILITARY DUTY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:30 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 220 STATE SALES AND USE TAX <Public Testimony> May 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:30 AM -- Time Change -- += HB 61 OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT FOR EXPLORATION/DEV += SB 58 PFD INELIGIBILITY/MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE += SB 59 PERMANENT FUND INELIGIBILITY FOR DUI += SB 220 STATE SALES AND USE TAX + HB 210 CHITINA DIP NET FISHERY + SB 215 SEAFOOD AND FOOD SAFETY LABORATORY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled: += HB 266 ELECTIONS += HB 225 MONOPOLY AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE ACTIONS += HB 165 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS += HB 171 REPEAL CHARTER SCHOOL GRANTS += HB 174 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY += HB 154 UNDER SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1411 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + HB 270 PHARMACIST LICENSING <Bill Hearing Postponed to 5/16/03> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 16 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 270 PHARMACIST LICENSING <Above Bill Rescheduled from 5/14/03> + HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 14 Wednesday Beltz 211 -- Meeting Postponed to 5/15/03 -- + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar - William Granger Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - Marianne Stillner += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE += SB 171 SUITS & CLAIMS: MILITARY/FIRE/DEFENSE += SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING += SJR 3 CONST AM: APPROPRIATION/SPENDING LIMIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 15 Thursday Beltz 211 8:45 AM -- Meeting Rescheduled from 5/14/03 -- + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar - William Granger Select Committee on Legislative Ethics - Marianne Stillner += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE += SB 171 SUITS & CLAIMS: MILITARY/FIRE/DEFENSE += SJR 18 CONST. AM: PF APPROPS/INFLATION-PROOFING += SJR 3 CONST AM: APPROPRIATION/SPENDING LIMIT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1412 LABOR & COMMERCE May 15 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:45 AM -- Time and Location Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + HB 232 HOMER MERCURY CLASSIC + HB 313 STATE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM += SB 194 LIQUOR DELIVERED TO HOTELS/CRUISE SHIPS <Above Bill Rescheduled from 5/13/03> + HB 269 SAFETY CODE TASK FORCE + HB 195 INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE INSURANCE + HB 257 DISCLOSURES BY REAL ESTATE LICENSEES <Meeting will recess to 1:30pm in Beltz> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + HB 283 COAL LEASES + HCR 10 RESTORATION OF RIPARIAN HABITAT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS 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 + HB 215 ONE PERCENT FOR ART + HB 280 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS + HJR 14 NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES + SJR 20 US COAST GUARD ROTC IN ALASKA Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION May 14 Wednesday Butrovich 205 9:30 AM -- Time Change -- = HB 280 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS += HB 250 STATE CONTRACTS 2003-05-14 Senate Journal Page 1413 SPECIAL COMMITTEES WORLD TRADE AND STATE/FEDERAL RELATIONS May 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 9:45 AM HJR 28 TAIWAN: TRADE & WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76 May 14 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Postponed to 5/15/03 -- = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Dept of Health and Social Services May 15 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM -- Rescheduled from 5/14/03 -- = HB 75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Depts to be announced