Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-03-05 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2425 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 5, 2004 Fifty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 10:16 a.m. The roll showed sixteen members present. Senators Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Bunde. Senator Ogan led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fifty-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 374 Message dated and received March 4 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) am "An Act establishing the senior care program and relating to that program; creating a new fund for the provision of senior services; relating to aid to senior citizens; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 3, SLA 2004 Effective Date: 04/01/04 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2426 Messages from the House SB 348 Message dated March 4 was read, stating the House passed and returned: 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." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated March 4 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 29 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to real estate licensees and real estate transactions; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 91 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 91(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to medical benefits for retired peace officers after 20 years of credited service." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2427 HB 213 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to a provisional driver's license and to issuance of a driver's license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 350 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 350(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act adding personal injury and death from arson in the first degree to the injuries compensable by the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 414 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to filling a vacancy in the office of United States senator, and to the definition of 'political party.'" was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Standing Committee Reports SB 255 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 255 "An Act relating to traffic preemption devices" and recommended it be replaced with 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2428 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 309 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 309 "An Act relating to testing the blood of prisoners and those in custody for bloodborne pathogens." Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Cowdery, Stedman. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 311 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 311 "An Act providing for a special deposit for workers' compensation insurers; relating to the board of governors of the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; relating to covered workers' compensation claims paid by the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; stating the intent of the legislature, and setting out limitations, concerning the interpretation, construction, and implementation of workers' compensation laws; relating to restructuring the Alaska workers' compensation system; eliminating the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; establishing a division of workers' compensation within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and assigning certain Alaska Workers' Compensation Board functions to the division and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing a Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; assigning certain functions of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2429 agreements that discharge workers' compensation liability; providing for hearing officers in workers' compensation proceedings; relating to workers' compensation awards; relating to an employer's failure to insure and keep insured or provide security; providing for appeals from compensation orders; relating to workers' compensation proceedings; providing for supreme court jurisdiction of appeals from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; providing for a maximum amount for the cost-of- living adjustment for workers' compensation benefits; providing for administrative penalties for employers uninsured or without adequate security for workers' compensation; relating to assigned risk pools and insurers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senator French. Signing no recommendation: Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 5, Alaska Court System The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 326 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 326 "An Act relating to investments of Alaska permanent fund assets; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 326(STA) Signing no recommendation: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senator Stedman. Signing do pass: Senator Cowdery. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2430 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 336 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 336 "An Act imposing a correctional facility surcharge on persons convicted of a crime under state law, and on persons whose probation is revoked; relating to fees and expenses for interstate transfer of probation or parole; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 336(JUD) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Ogan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 358 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to the performance of railroad track construction work for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities by the Alaska Railroad Corporation." Signing do pass: Senators Wagoner, Cowdery, Cochairs; Senator Therriault. Signing no recommendation: Senators Lincoln, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2431 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 22 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 BY THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, Relating to the development of moose escape routes by the Alaska National Guard. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 362 SENATE BILL NO. 362 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act amending the definition of 'lobbyist' in the Regulation of Lobbying Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Governor's transmittal letter dated February 27: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill amending the definition of "lobbyist" in the Regulation of Lobbying Act (AS 24.45.011 to AS 24.45.181). Public involvement is an essential part of our democratic 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2432 process and we should do what we can to promote citizen involvement. However, current law allows individuals to be compensated and attempt to influence legislators for 40 hours in a 30- day period, without complying with state reporting requirements. I believe a 40-hour threshold allows too many people to fly "under the radar" and avoid the public disclosure requirements. By reducing the threshold to 20 hours, we will provide an adequate time for Alaskans to participate as interested citizens in the legislative process without inadvertently being designated as lobbyists. In addition, a 20-hour limit will continue the public's right to know which persons receiving some form of compensation for their time are attempting to influence legislators. The bill is also consistent with the position of the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). APOC recommended a threshold limit of between 16 hours and 24 hours in a 30-day period. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this bill. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 35 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) "An Act making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; making appropriations to the University of Alaska; making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations of the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve 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 third time. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2433 Senator Guess moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Guess, Ellis, Elton, Davis, French, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 3-6; delete, "making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations of the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005;" Page 2, lines 1 to 13; after "2005." Delete all language Insert, "The sum of $82,053,300 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for Foundation Formula funding from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 2, line 14 to Page 3, line 20; after "2005." Delete all language Insert, "The sum of $10,500,000 is appropriated to the University of Alaska from the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)" Page 3, line 20 to Page 4, line 5; delete all language Page 4, line 6; insert: "* Sec. 3. CONSTITUTIONAL BUDGET RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATIONS Page 4, line 11; delete, "this section" insert, "sections 1, 2 and 3" Page 4, lines 13 to 26; delete all language Senator Guess moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Green objected. President Therriault invoked Mason's Manual Rule 102. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2434 Senator Lincoln called the Senate. The call was satisfied. Senator Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard, and Senator Ogan was required to vote. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSSB 35(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman and so, Amendment No. 1 failed to be adopted. CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Ben Stevens rose to a point of order. President Therriault cautioned members to proceed in order. Senator Ben Stevens called the Senate. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN) "An Act making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; making appropriations to the University of Alaska; making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2004 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations of the amount necessary to balance revenue and general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2435 CSSSSB 35(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(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. Senator Guess objected. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSSB 35(FIN) Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 12 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Elton, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman and so, the effective date clauses failed to be adopted. Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund section. Senator Elton objected. The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2436 CSSSSB 35(FIN) Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Section? YEAS: 11 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Olson Excused: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be adopted. Senator Elton gave notice of reconsideration on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 35(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations to the Department of Education and Early Development for K-12 educational programs; and making appropriations to the University of Alaska." Citations Honoring - Jed Wade Representative(s) Stoltze Senator(s) Green, Ogan, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Chancellor Marshall Lind in his Retirement Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Seekins, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Joan M. Hurst Representative(s) Crawford Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2437 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 1 Senators Seekins, Bunde, Ben Stevens, Stedman, Green, Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1 "An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 190 The reconsideration on 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 not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 260 Senator French requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL 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" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Ben Stevens called the Senate. The Senate adjourned. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2438 Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 260 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", which was before the Senate in third reading on reconsideration, will be on the March 8 calendar. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 190 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment 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 enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:42 p.m., March 4, 2004. 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2439 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved that the Senate stand in adjournment (page 2437) until 11:00 a.m., March 8, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:14 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate March 2004 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2440 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Mar 05 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + SB 335 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH/911 SURCHARGE + SB 355 WASTE MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 257 APPROP: CAPITAL PROJECTS Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2441 FINANCE (continued) Mar 08 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 179 TEACHER CERTIFICATION : FINGERPRINTS + SB 353 REPEAL DAYCARE REQ FOR FBX COURTHOUSE + SB 279 AHFC WATER & SEWER BONDS + SB 274 HOUSING PROGRAMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 347 EXEMPT TAXIS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX += SB 273 ASMI BOARD/ SEAFOOD TAXES & ASSESSMENTS + SB 288 EMERGENCY CHILD CUSTODY PLACEMENT + SB 315 ENTRY PERMIT BUY-BACK PROGRAM + SB 347 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH MORATORIUM <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Presentation by the University of Alaska "Economics of UA Research" += SB 241 APPROP: NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY + SB 271 NATURAL GAS DEVEL AUTHORITY PROJECTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 300 ATTORNEY'S LIEN + SB 328 NATIONAL FOREST INCOME PROGRAM/DCED REGS + SB 306 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 282 UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE RESEARCH CONTRACTS += HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2442 JUDICIARY Mar 05 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 336 CORRECTIONS: FEES/SURCHARGE += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE <Bill Hearing Postponed> + HB 397 DEFENSE CONTACTS WITH VICTIMS & WITNESSES <Bill Hearing Postponed> + HB 83 REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT + Hearing on Changes to APOC Regulations + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Mar 10 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM += SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 12 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 316 SEAT BELT VIOLATION AS PRIMARY OFFENSE + HB 513 CSED NAME CHANGE/DRIVER'S LIC.SUSPENSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 357 INSURANCE + SB 350 4 DAM POOL JOINT ACTION AGENCY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including but Not Limited to: += SB 323 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND CONTRACTORS += HB 340 DAMAGES IN CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 337 ENERGY PROGRAMS & FUNDS + SB 344 TRUSTS/ESTATES/PROPERTY TRANSFERS + HB 409 SEINE VESSEL LENGTH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including but Not Limited to: += SB 319 CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2443 LABOR & COMMERCE(continued) Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Confirmation Hearings: Alcohol Beverage Control Board - Billy G. Andrews, Gail M. Niemi Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Dr. R. Clark Davis Alaska Labor Relations Board - Randall C. Frank Board of Marine Pilots - Tony J. Joslyn, Robert (Tiny) Schasteen Personnel Board - Debra E. English Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Nelida Irvine, Gene H. Shafer Real Estate Commission - Larry J. Bauer, Glenn Clary, Rita C. Stuckart Board of Veterinary Examiners - David J. Hunt Mar 18 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES <Above Bill Hearing Postponed> += SB 282 PREPARED FOOD:WILD/FARMED FISH DISCLOSURE += SB 347 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH MORATORIUM += SB 303 BIG GAME GUIDE BOARD & SERVICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 08 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Frank Homan - Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission John K. Norman - Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Charles Cole - Royalty & Gas Development Advisory Board Ken Stout - Royalty & Gas Development Advisory Board + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2444 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 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SR 3 COMMEMORATING SEN. FRANK FERGUSON += SB 352 MANAGERS NOT EMPLOYEES UNDER P.E.R.A. <Bill Hearing Canceled> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 11 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 346 MONETARY TERMS: MASTERS/MATES/PILOTS + SB 338 CLAIMS AGAINST STATE EMPLOYEES + SB 308 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS + HCR 5 LEGIS. TASK FORCE ON DESIGN OF STATE SEAL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 298 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY Mar 11 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Mar 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM DCED Sub-Committee ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2445 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Mar 11 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM FY05 Operating Budget Overview ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Mar 08 Monday Beltz 211 12:00 PM Review of Department of Environmental Conservation Budget ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM Overview Mar 16 Tuesday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Mar 08 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 7:30 AM Overview of Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs Budget ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Mar 09 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Overview Mar 16 Tuesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Closeout ---------------------------------------- 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2446 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES (continued) TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Mar 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM DOT&PF Sub-Committee ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mar 08 Monday Speakers Chambers 12:00 PM --Information Technology Subcommittee-- Updates on: Homeland Security/Integration Solution concept, Aviation Safety Project and Mini Radio ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Mar 08 Monday Anch Lio Conf Rm 9:30 AM --Ethics Subcommittee on Open Meetings-- Plan of Action for Reviewing Open Meetings Guidelines -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- ---------------------------------------- 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 2004-03-05 Senate Journal Page 2447 OTHER MEETINGS (continued) JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Mar 09 Tuesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Does Alaska's Health Training Make the Grade? Workforce and Alaska's Health ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 02 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Address by US Senator Lisa Murkowski