Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-04-26 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3069 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 26, 2004 One Hundred Sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Therriault at 11:10 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Hoffman was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Saralyn Tabachnick of the Jewish Community of Juneau. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Alaskans enjoy a rich diversity of religious and spiritual beliefs, and it is with deep respect for all that I offer this prayer on behalf of and for the Senators as they seek to know and do the highest good for Alaska and the Nation, in the work of the Senate. Please guide us and open our hearts so that we are able to listen with compassion and understanding, to speak calmly and with kindness, to look not for right and wrong but rather to attend to what is fair and just. In representing the well being, welfare and dignity of all citizens living throughout the state, from those in cities of tens of thousands to those in villages of tens and hundreds, teach us all to be equal contributors to the beauty of the whole, to discover our unique qualities and to express them in ways that exemplify harmony and truth. We live in a state rich with beauty and splendor of the natural world. Let us honor the magnificence of life in us as in nature, and may we be a source of peace, joy and light each in our own lives, and in the lives of one another. Amen. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3070 Senator Wilken led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the one hundred third through one hundred fifth legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. Messages from the Governor HB 478 Message dated and received April 23 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: HOUSE BILL NO. 478 "An Act relating to the issuance of commercial fishing interim-use permits; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 20, SLA 2004 Effective Date: 04/24/2004 SB 264 Message dated and received April 23 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 264 "An Act repealing the time limitation on the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to enter into agreements with a person or persons desiring to own an oil or natural gas pipeline proposed to be located on state land for the purposes of providing for payment of the reasonable costs incurred in preparing for activities 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3071 before receipt of an application under the Alaska Right-of-Way Leasing Act; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 21, SLA 2004 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 282 Message dated and received April 23 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: HOUSE BILL NO. 282 "An Act relating to contracts between the University of Alaska and its employees involving research or other development of intellectual property and to the authority of the president of the University of Alaska regarding employee contracts for development of intellectual property." Chapter 22, SLA 2004 Effective Date: 07/22/04 SB 201 Message dated and received April 23 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 SENATE BILL NO. 201(HES) "An Act relating to home care and respite care; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 23, SLA 2004 Effective Date: 04/24/2004 HB 394 Message dated and received April 23 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: 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3072 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(HES) "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging and making technical revisions to citations related to the commission." Chapter 24, SLA 2004 Effective Date: 07/22/04 HB 340 Message dated and received April 23 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. 340(JUD) am "An Act relating to damages in an action for a defect in the design, construction, and remodeling of certain dwellings; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 25, SLA 2004 Effective Date: 07/01/2004 Letter dated and received April 23 was read, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to boards and commissions set out below: State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors Craig Fredeen - Eagle River Appointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Debra Long - Fairbanks Appointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Joylene A. Marrs - Anchorage Appointed: 4/25/2003 Reappointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Angela J. Rosas - Houston Appointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Larry Allen Ungerecht - Anchorage Appointed: 11/29/2000 Reappointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3073 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association Michael J. Hurley - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Board of Nursing James E. Jurrens - Juneau Appointed: 3/25/2003 Reappointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Kimberly (Kim) Jockusch - Anchorage Appointed: 2/19/2003 Reappointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Dr. Donna Peterson - Soldotna Appointed: 7/1/2001 Reappointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Board of Social Work Examiners Darrell Allman - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Mildred D. (Tammy) Townsend - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 The appointments were referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3074 Messages from the House HCR 31 Message dated April 23 was read, stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) Proclaiming April 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31(HES) am S Proclaiming June 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Message dated April 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 32 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32(EDT) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND TOURISM, Relating to information infrastructure and establishing the Alaska Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force. was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Message dated April 23 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 319 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 319(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3075 "An Act relating to the disposal of state land by lottery; relating to the reservation of rights by the state in land contracts and deeds; relating to the disposal, including sale or lease, of remote recreational cabin sites; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 425 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 425(EDU) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, entitled: "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs and to funding for school districts from which boarding students come; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 452 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 452(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides; authorizing the Department of Fish and Game and the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to release records and reports to the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Public Safety; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 517 HOUSE BILL NO. 517(title am) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3076 "An Act relating to the definition of certain security accounts, including certain reinvestment, investment management, and custody accounts." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 231 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act shortening the time periods after which certain unclaimed property is presumed to be abandoned; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 311 The Finance 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' 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3077 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 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" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 2900. Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senators Hoffman, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Labor and Workforce Development 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. 4, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 5, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 388 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 388 "An Act relating to the creation of a civil legal services fund." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Ogan. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3078 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 347 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 347 "An Act exempting taxicabs from the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 365 SENATE BILL NO. 365 "An Act relating to the regulation of speech- language pathologist assistants; 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 2920. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 365(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. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 365(FIN) was read the third time. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3079 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 365(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of speech-language pathologist assistants; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 365(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, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 365(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 referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 389 SENATE BILL NO. 389 "An Act relating to the conversion of certain corporations to limited liability companies; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis objected. President Therriault stated SENATE BILL NO. 389 will be on the April 27 calendar. Senate Bills in Second Reading SB 31 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RES) "An Act relating to a transportation corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to connect with the North American railroad system" which had been held in second reading (page 3053) was before the Senate. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3080 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. 31(RES) will be on the April 27 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 170 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(JUD) "An Act relating to murder in the second degree, the justification of defense of self or others, immunity from prosecution, sentencing, probation, discretionary parole, and the right to representation in certain criminal proceedings; relating to violation of a custodian's duty; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to release of information concerning certain cases involving a minor; relating to local options regarding alcoholic beverages, the offense of furnishing or delivery of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age, and forfeiture of property used in, and money or other items of value used in financial transactions derived from, violation of certain laws relating to alcoholic beverages; relating to assault by means of a dangerous instrument; relating to operating or driving a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance, to the refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to the presumptions concerning the chemical analysis of breath or blood; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 170(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Hoffman, Lincoln 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3081 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Davis gave notice of reconsideration. SB 387 SENATE BILL NO. 387 am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 387 am "An Act authorizing the making of certain commercial fishing loans to eligible community quota entities for the purchase of certain fishing quota shares; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 387 am 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, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, SENATE BILL NO. 387 am passed the Senate. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Christopher Partridge Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Ogg 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3082 In Memoriam - James Guilmet Representative(s) Ogg Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Troy Davis Representative(s) Crawford Senator(s) Ellis, Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business HB 375 In the event a Conference Committee is required on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) President Therriault appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Green Senator Wilken Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3083 HB 377 In the event a Conference Committee is required on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 377(FIN) President Therriault appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Green Senator Wilken Senator Hoffman The Secretary was requested to notify the House. SB 337 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 337(L&C) "An Act relating to the powers of the Alaska Energy Authority to make grants and loans, to enter into contracts, and to improve, equip, operate, and maintain bulk fuel, waste energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy facilities and equipment; relating to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's liability for the provision of technical assistance to rural utilities; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's investment of the power development fund; repealing the electrical service extension fund; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3084 Engrossment SB 337 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 337(L&C) "An Act relating to the powers of the Alaska Energy Authority to make grants and loans, to enter into contracts, and to improve, equip, operate, and maintain bulk fuel, waste energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy facilities and equipment; relating to the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's liability for the provision of technical assistance to rural utilities; relating to the Alaska Energy Authority's investment of the power development fund; repealing the electrical service extension fund; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 365 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 365(FIN) "An Act relating to the regulation of speech-language pathologist assistants; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 387 SENATE BILL NO. 387 am "An Act authorizing the making of certain commercial fishing loans to eligible community quota entities for the purchase of certain fishing quota shares; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 375 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3085 Adjournment Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 27, 2004. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:51 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2004 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3086 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 Apr 26 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 28 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 368 TOBACCO TAX; LICENSING; PENALTIES += SB 364 LIMIT STATE AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE += SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES += SB 231 DECREASE TIME TO CLAIM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY += HB 347 EXEMPT TAXIS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 311 INSURANCE & WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3087 FINANCE (continued) Apr 27 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 272 DEFERRED DEPOSIT ADVANCES (PAYDAY LOANS) + SB 379 PERM FUND BOARD PUBLIC MEMBER REMOVAL + SB 393 TAKE PERM FUND DIVIDEND FOR UNIV FEES += SB 306 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE += SB 307 APPEAL BONDS: TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PARTIES += SB 65 CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 136 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION + SB 278 LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEES += SB 364 LIMIT STATE AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE Apr 28 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 281 GENETICALLY MODIFIED FISH + SB 282 PREPARED FOOD:WILD/FARMED FISH DISCLOSURE + SB 392 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA + HB 486 MINING RECLAMATION ASSURANCES/FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 284 PF DIVIDEND APPLICATION RECORDS PRIVATE + SB 349 MIDWIFERY BIRTH CENTER LICENSING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 232 RETIREMENT:TEACHERS/JUDGES/PUB EMPLOYEES + HB 123 ALASKA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD + HB 503 TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 26 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3088 JUDICIARY Apr 26 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + SB 388 CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND + HB 188 BAIL SCHEDULE FOR SKIING VIOLATION + HB 25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + HB 385 AWARDING CHILD CUSTODY + HB 227 DISTRICT COURTS & SMALL CLAIMS + HB 428 CIVIL PENALTY: UNDERAGE ALCOHOL PURCHASES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM + Confirmation Hearings: Violent Crimes Compensation Board David Ingraham, Gerad Godfrey Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joe N. Faulhaber, Michael J. Hurley Commission of Judicial Conduct Peter J. Aschenbrenner, Thomas G. Nave + HB 15 SOLICITATIONS/CONSUMER PROTECTION += HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Agenda to be Announced -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3089 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM HB 549 UNSOLICITED COMMUNICATION:AIRCRAFT CRASH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including, but not Limited to: += SB 377 STATE MECHANICAL CODE <Bill Hearing Listen Only> += HB 29 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS/LICENSEES <Bill Hearing Listen Only> += HB 305 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS <Bill Hearing Listen Only> += SB 254 TOURISM & RECREATION ASSESSMENT += SB 369 UNIV. STUDENT PRACTICUM LIABILITY/WAGES += HB 464 EXTEND BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS += HB 419 REGIONAL SEAFOOD DEVELOPMENT ASS'NS./TAX += HB 351 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION DEVICES += HB 339 TRADE PRACTICES: FREE TRIAL/OPT-OUT PLANS += HB 540 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES <Pending Referral> Apr 29 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Premera/Blue Cross Blue Shield Conversion "An Overview So Far" Confirmation Hearings: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board State Assessment Review Board Board of Marine Pilots Alaska Workers' Compensation Board + HB 430 EMPLOYEES UNDER 21 AT LICENSED PREMISES + HB 423 TAXICAB DRIVER LIABILITY + HB 418 EXTEND REAL ESTATE COMMISSION ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 26 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 132 MINTO FLATS GAME REFUGE & TOWNSITE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3090 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 28 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 417 AK NATURAL GAS DEV. AUTHORITY INITIATIVE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 30 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 312 CONVENTIONAL & NONCONVENTIONAL GAS LEASES + HB 522 SMALL CRUISE SHIP DISCHARGES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 27 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SJR 33 CONGRESSIONAL VOTE ON JUDICIAL NOMINATION + HB 534 MAKE OFFICE OF VICTIMS RIGHTS PERMANENT + HB 334 UNLAWFUL EXPLOITATION OF MINOR/CHILD PORN + HB 405 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DESIGNATION/REPORT + HB 438 MOVE OVER LAW FOR DRIVERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HJR 36 MITIGATING GLACIER BAY FISHING CLOSURES + HB 273 PARENTS' WAIVER OF CHILD'S SPORTS CLAIM + HB 467 COMMEMORATIVE QUARTERS COMMISSION + HB 476 AK STATEHOOD CELEBRATION COMMISSION + HB 353 JURY DUTY EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN TEACHERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 27 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM SB 391 DALTON HIGHWAY TRAP LINE ACCESS SCR 25 STATE CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS SB 394 AIDEA BONDS FOR LYNN CANAL PORT Apr 29 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2004-04-26 Senate Journal Page 3091 SPECIAL COMMITTEES WORLD TRADE AND STATE/FEDERAL RELATIONS Apr 26 Monday Beltz 211 4:00 PM SJR 34 TAIWAN STATUS AND PRESIDENT ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON SB 283 Apr 26 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:45 PM = SB 283 APPROP: EDUC/CBR/COURTS/GRANTS/PCE Closeout ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 27 Tuesday House Finance 519 7:00 AM ASCG's Final Draft of the Veteran's Home Feasibility Study ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 05 Wednesday House Finance Room 5:00 PM Agenda To Be Announced ---------------------------------------- SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Apr 27 Tuesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 8:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- <Subcommittee Meeting> OPEN MEETINGS May 07 Friday Capitol 120 8:00 AM + Full Committee Meeting: Open Session Advisory Opinion 04-03 <Public Comment by Invitation Only> Open Meetings