Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-03-03 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2377 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 3, 2004 Fifty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:06 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Davis, Ellis were excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Hoffman, Ogan were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor John Bigelow of Bethany Baptist Church. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Father, thank You again for a new day, with new opportunities. I thank You for the opportunity I have of being here and praying for the Senators. I ask, God, that You would be with them as they deliberate, as they look over the rules that they have to consider, the bills that they have to present. I pray, Father, that You would grant them wisdom. As I pray for them today, I think of our country. I pray for our President and his cabinet. I pray for our Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Senate and the House today here in this building. They do the business of our state. I pray, God, that You would grant to them great wisdom and insight into the very issues that they face. Lord, I think today of our military around the world who are fighting for our freedoms. I pray, God, that You would wrap Your loving arms around them and bring them home safely. Thank You again for Your love, Your concern, and Your care for us. We commit this day and everything in it to You, O God. I pray in Christ's name. Amen. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2378 Senator Seekins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifty-first legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators Hoffman, Ogan was noted. Standing Committee Reports SB 91 Forthcoming fiscal note (page 2363) for SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 91 "An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date" was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development SB 203 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to certain administrative hearings; and establishing the office of administrative hearings and relating to that office" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) "An Act relating to administrative hearings, to hearing officers, and to administrative law judges; establishing the office of administrative hearings and relating to that office; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Administration 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2379 Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 8, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 9, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 10, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 11, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 12, indeterminate, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 13, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 14, indeterminate, Department of Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 15, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 16, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 17, indeterminate, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 18, indeterminate, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 19, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 20, Department of Revenue The bill is on today's calendar. SB 322 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 322 "An Act relating to the rate of the salmon enhancement tax." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2380 HJR 32 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(FSH) am Relating to the labeling of fish and fishery food products. Signing do pass: Senator Ogan, Chair; Senators Seekins, Lincoln, Dyson, Elton, Wagoner, Ben Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 358 SENATE BILL NO. 358 BY THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the performance of railroad track construction work for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities by the Alaska Railroad Corporation." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 359 SENATE BILL NO. 359 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2381 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 190 SENATE BILL NO. 190 "An Act adding certain state-owned land and water to the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the mineral estate of the state-owned land and water in the Kenai River Special Management Area; amending the qualifications for members of the Kenai River Special Management Area advisory board; 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 1971. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(STA) "An Act adding certain state-owned land and water to the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the mineral estate of the state- owned land and water in the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the Kenai River Special Management Area advisory board; 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 Elton objected. President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(STA) will be on the March 4 calendar. SB 203 SENATE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to certain administrative hearings; and establishing the office of administrative hearings and relating to that office" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2378. Senator Elton objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) "An Act relating to administrative hearings, to hearing officers, and to administrative law judges; establishing the office of administrative hearings and relating to that office; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2382 Senator Guess offered Amendment No. 1 : The first sentence of Sec. 44.21.510(c), added in bill sec. 2, is amended to read: "The chief administrative law judge is appointed to a five-year term of office by the governor and is subject to confirmation by the legislature." Senator Guess moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Cowdery objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objections, 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 Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 203(FIN) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 203(FIN) am will be on the March 4 calendar. SB 260 SENATE BILL NO. 260 "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to establishment of a metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2383 Senator Cowdery, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 2209. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(TRA) "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to the policy board of the metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator Ben Stevens offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following "area;": Insert "relating to transportation planning in federally recognized metropolitan planning areas;" Page 1, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 19.10.160(b) is amended to read: (b) Design [AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2002, DESIGN] for proposed major upgrade and new construction projects for highways in federally recognized metropolitan planning areas must be conducive to safety, durability, and economy of maintenance and provide for capacity that will adequately serve planned future traffic as set out in this subsection. This subsection does not apply to designs for highway maintenance projects. Proposed major upgrade and new construction projects that are estimated to cost (1) less than $5,000,000 must be designed to adequately serve planned future traffic for at least the next 10 years [AFTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT]; (2) $5,000,000 or more [BETWEEN $5,000,000 AND $10,000,000, INCLUSIVE,] must be designed to adequately serve planned future traffic for at least the next 20 years [AFTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT; (3) MORE THAN $10,000,000 MUST BE DESIGNED TO ADEQUATELY SERVE PLANNED FUTURE TRAFFIC FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 25 YEARS AFTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT]." 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2384 Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1." Insert "Sec. 2." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 3, line 8: Delete "sec. 1" Insert "sec. 2" Page 3, line 13: Delete "July 1, 2005" Insert "immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)" Page 3, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 5. Section 2 of this Act takes effect July 1, 2005." Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Guess objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 260(TRA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis Absent: Olson and so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2385 Senator Guess offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, lines 1 - 2: Delete "for a metropolitan area with a population greater than 200,000 persons" Senator Guess moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Ben Stevens objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 260(TRA) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Dyson, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Green, Hoffman, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, Amendment No. 2 failed to be 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 Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 260(TRA) am Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2386 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(TRA) am "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to the policy board of the metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area;relating to transportation planning in federally recognized metropolitan planning areas; and providing for an effective date" will be on the March 4 calendar. SB 291 SENATE BILL NO. 291 "An Act extending the transition period for activities involving unstamped cigarettes; 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. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 291 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 291 "An Act extending the transition period for activities involving unstamped cigarettes; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 291 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ogan Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, SENATE BILL NO. 291 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. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2387 SB 299 SENATE BILL NO. 299 "An Act relating to a charge for a bad check" 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 Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the bill be advanced to third reading?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 299 Advance from Second to Third Reading? YEAS: 12 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, the bill failed to advance to third reading. SENATE BILL NO. 299 will be on the March 4 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 295 SENATE BILL NO. 295 was read the third time. Senators Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 295 "An Act extending the termination date of the Navigable Waters Commission for Alaska; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2388 SB 295 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, SENATE BILL NO. 295 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. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. SB 305 SENATE BILL NO. 305 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 305 "An Act relating to state ownership of submerged land underlying water that was navigable at the time Alaska achieved statehood" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 305 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Guess, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, SENATE BILL NO. 305 passed the Senate. Senator Guess gave notice of reconsideration. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2389 SB 348 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 348(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(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. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 348 Senator Guess gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) and moved and asked unanimous consent that it be taken up at this time. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2390 CSSB 348(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) 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. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to the support of fisheries education, training, and research and encouraging collaborative efforts between the state, the University of Alaska, and other educational institutions to provide fisheries education programs, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 19 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Ellis 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2391 and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 27 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to the resolution of submerged land title disputes, was read the third time. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent that President Therriault be shown as a cosponsor on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Wilken, Ogan, Cowdery, Stedman, Dyson, Ben Stevens, Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to the resolution of submerged land title disputes, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 27 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Ellis Absent: French and so, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 passed the Senate. Senator Lincoln gave notice of reconsideration. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2392 Citations Honoring - 4-H Western Regional Leadership Forum Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Denise Selma Asicksik Senator(s) Hoffman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Elena Crisco Senator(s) Hoffman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Nona Nuyalan Amos Senator(s) Hoffman, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Kapsner 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 SB 269 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(CRA) "An Act relating to access to library records, including access to the library records of a child by a parent or guardian" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2393 SB 260 Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 260(TRA) am "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to the policy board of the metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area;relating to transportation planning in federally recognized metropolitan planning areas; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wilken moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from the Senate, not subject to a call, from afternoon plane time, March 26 to evening plane time, March 28; and from afternoon plane time, April 15 to evening plane time, April 19. Without objection, Senator Wilken was excused. Senator Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from evening plane time, March 5 to evening plane time, March 7; and from evening plane time, March 12 to evening plane time, March 14. Without objection, Senator Stedman was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 269 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(CRA) "An Act relating to access to library records, including access to the library records of a child by a parent or guardian" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 291 SENATE BILL NO. 291 "An Act extending the transition period for activities involving unstamped cigarettes; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2394 SB 348 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Relating to the support of fisheries education, training, and research and encouraging collaborative efforts between the state, the University of Alaska, and other educational institutions to provide fisheries education programs, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted 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., March 4, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:46 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate March 2004 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2395 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 03 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 05 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM + Key Campaign Presentation Mar 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 1 INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Fish and Game Dept. of Health and Social Services Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2396 FINANCE (continued) Mar 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Office of the Governor Dept. of Public Safety Dept. of Environmental Conservation University of Alaska + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 282 UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE RESEARCH CONTRACTS + SB 340 DETENTION OF MINORS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 333 IF UNREAS. AGENCY DELAY, COURT DECIDES += SB 217 GENETIC PRIVACY += HB 260 IMMUNITY FOR PROVIDING FREE HEALTH CARE += HB 252 OCC LICENSING: TERMS OF BD & CONT. EDUC Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 336 CORRECTIONS: FEES/SURCHARGE += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE + HB 397 DEFENSE CONTACTS WITH VICTIMS & WITNESSES + HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + Hearing on Changes to APOC Regulations + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2397 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 04 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 323 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND CONTRACTORS += HB 340 DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including but Not Limited to: += SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SB 281 GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH + SB 282 PREPARED FOOD:WILD/FARMED FISH DISCLOSURE + SB 347 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH MORATORIUM + SB 339 MINING RECLAMATION ASSURANCES/FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 04 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM += SB 326 PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS + SB 309 BLOOD PATHOGENS TESTING OF PRISONERS + SB 351 APOC REPORTS BY NONELECTRONIC MEANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2398 TRANSPORTATION Mar 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 298 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY SB 358 ALASKA RAILROAD TRACK WORK ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES FISH & GAME Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM Overview Mar 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM FY 05 Budget ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Mar 08 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 7:30 AM Overview of Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Budget ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Mar 03 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 8:00 AM FY 05 Budget Overview and Mission & Measures ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-03 Senate Journal Page 2399 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Overview Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- REVENUE Mar 03 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 6:00 PM Overview of Department of Revenue Budget ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE Mar 09 Tuesday Anchorage 10:00 AM AIDEA/AEA Board Room 813 W Northern Lights Blvd., Third Floor 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ---------------------------------------- FISH CAUCUS Mar 18 Thursday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM By-product Development: Getting the Most Out of Our Salmon ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 02 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by US Senator Lisa Murkowski