Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0821 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 7, 2005 Eighty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:08 a.m. The Senate was convened for the purpose of a technical session. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 114 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 114 "An Act relating to consolidating or abolishing certain service areas in second class boroughs" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 114(CRA) "An Act relating to consolidating or abolishing certain service areas in second class boroughs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stedman, Kookesh, Wagoner. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0822 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 158 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act prohibiting the imposition of municipal sales and use taxes on state construction contracts and certain subcontracts; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senator Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wagoner, Kookesh. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Unfinished Business Message dated April 6 was received, stating President Stevens made the following appointments: Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Senator Dyson, Majority Delegate Senator Seekins, Alternate Majority Delegate Senator Hoffman, Minority Delegate National Conference of State Legislatures Budgets and Revenue Committee Senator Ben Stevens Communications, Technology and Interstate Commerce Committee Senator Guess Economic Development, Trade and Cultural Affairs Committee Senator Stedman Senator Cowdery Senator Wagoner Senator Guess 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0823 Education Committee Senator Dyson Senator Gary Stevens Senator Davis Senator Wagoner Senator Bunde Energy and Electric Utilities Committee Senator Therriault Senator Dyson Senator Wagoner Environment and Natural Resources Committee Senator Wagoner Senator Seekins Financial Services Committee Senator Ben Stevens Health Committee Senator Dyson Senator Elton Human Services and Welfare Committee Senator Davis Labor and Workforce Development Committee Senator Wagoner Senator Huggins Senator Elton Law and Criminal Justice Committee Senator Green Senator Seekins Senator Cowdery Senator Huggins Senator French Senator Kookesh Legislative Effectiveness and State Government Committee Senator Therriault Senator Gary Stevens Redistricting and Elections Committee Senator Cowdery Senator Ben Stevens 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0824 Transportation Committee Senator Seekins Senator Cowdery Senator Wagoner Senator Bunde Senator Hoffman Council of State Governments Governing Board Senator Gary Stevens Council of State Governments - West Executive Committee Senator Ben Stevens Senator Gary Stevens Senator Bunde Senator Therriault Energy and Public Lands Committee Senator Therriault Senator Dyson Senator Cowdery Senator Wagoner Senator Davis Senator Guess Transportation and Trade Committee Senator Dyson Senator Huggins Senator Cowdery Senator Wagoner Senator Hoffman Forum on the Urban/Rural Divide Senator Therriault Senator Huggins Senator Seekins Future of Western Legislatures Committee Senator Cowdery Senator Wagoner Western Water and Environment Committee Senator Ben Stevens 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0825 Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 8, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:09 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0826 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 08 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 13 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM SB 120 ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SB 161 BOROUGH SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS Senate Bill: TAXATION OF MINING PROPERTY; CONTRACTS APPROVED BY MUNICIPALITIES FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES <Pending Introduction & Referral> Apr 15 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 46 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET Revenue, Courts, DEC, DOT/PF + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0827 FINANCE (continued) Apr 08 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 71 NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT + SB 130 WORKERS' COMPENSATION <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 144 EMISSION CONTROL PROGRAM PERMITS/REGS += HCR 2 IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS += SB 70 CRIMES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES += SB 103 OIL & GAS: REG. OF UNDERGROUND INJECTION += SB 110 POLLUTION DISCHARGE & WASTE TRMT/DISPOSAL += SB 155 APPROP: SCHOOLS/UNIV/VIROLOGY LAB/MUSEUM Apr 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> + Sub-Committee Reports to Full Committee Apr 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Time Change -- + HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> + HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> + Sub-Committee Reports to Full Committee Continued + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> Statewide Public Testimony - (Public Testimony May Be Limited to No More Than 3 Minutes) 9:00 am Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue 9:30 am Barrow, Tok, Delta Junction 10:00 am Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg 10:30 - 11:00 Sitka, Cordova, Valdez 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0828 FINANCE (continued) Apr 12 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> Statewide Public Testimony - (Public Testimony May Be Limited to No More Than 3 Minutes) 5:00 pm Glennallen, Seward, Homer 5:30 pm Kenai, Kodiak, Dillingham 6:00 pm Anchorage 6:30 - 7:30 pm Fairbanks, Mat-Su + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 16 POWERS/DUTIES DOTPF/TRANSPORTATION PLAN + SJR 14 REPEAL FEDERAL ESTATE TAX + SB 158 MUNI TAX ON STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS + SB 147 SPORT FISHING FACILITY REVENUE BONDS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> Continuation of Statewide Public Testimony (Public Testimony May Be Limited to No More Than 3 Minutes) 5:00 pm Statewide Teleconference - Offnet Sites 5:30 - 6:30 pm Juneau + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> Consideration of Amendments 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0829 FINANCE (continued) Apr 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM -- Time Change -- += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> Consideration of Amendments (If Needed) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET <Pending Referral> += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/CBR <Pending Referral> += SB 130 WORKERS' COMPENSATION <Pending Referral> + SB 131 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 11 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 10 PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR CHILD'S DAMAGE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 125 LICENSING MEDICAL OR CARE FACILITIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled If Necessary ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0830 JUDICIARY Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Recessed to 8:00 am April 8 -- + SB 140 BAN INTERNET SPYWARE + SB 132 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 130 WORKERS' COMPENSATION += SB 128 BOROUGH INCORPORATION Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Recessed from April 7 -- + SB 140 BAN INTERNET SPYWARE <Bill Hearing Postponed> + SB 132 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION <Bill Hearing Postponed> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 130 WORKERS' COMPENSATION += SB 128 BOROUGH INCORPORATION Apr 11 Monday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- + SB 74 CRIMES INVOLVING MARIJUANA/OTHER DRUGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- += SB 20 OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Joint w/(H) Judiciary Attorney General Confirmation Hearing: David Marquez += SB 140 BAN INTERNET SPYWARE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- += SB 135 ASSAULT & CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE += SB 132 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0831 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Time Change -- + SB 86 STATE/MUNI LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY FEES + SB 159 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS + HB 155 YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 145 LOANS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING TENDERS + HB 81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: += SB 108 INSURANCE += SB 131 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES Apr 12 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 157 REG. COST CHARGES: UTILITIES/PIPELINES + Senate Bill: OPTICIANS <Pending Introduction & Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: += SB 160 STATE PROCUREMENT ELECTRONIC TOOLS Apr 14 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 61 GAMING: CALCUTTA POOLS & CRANE CLASSICS + SB 149 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION + SB 148 INFORMATION SECURITY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 08 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 85 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY + SB 96 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0832 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 11 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 85 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE ON DALTON HIGHWAY += SB 96 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST + HB 198 AQUATIC PLANT& SHELLFISH FARMING Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 53 AK PENINSULA OIL & GAS LEASE SALE; TAXES + SB 163 COOK INLET OIL & GAS TAX CREDIT + SCR 6 COOK INLET OIL & GAS PLATFORM ABANDONMENT + SCR 7 OIL AND GAS REG REVISIONS Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 19 PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS + SB 164 SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 154 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SCR 8 COOK INLET GAS GATHERING SYSTEM COMPLAINT HB 95 PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTERS/EMERGENCIES <Pending Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM SB 94 STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE HB 116 LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0833 TRANSPORTATION Apr 07 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 153 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS REVENUE BONDS + DOT/PF - Briefing of Projects: Wasilla Bypass McCarthy Road Mid Region (SE) Access aka Bradfield/ Gravina Island Bridge North Pole Rich Hwy/Dawson Interchange Fairbanks University Ave/Giest Road Intersection Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 12 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Senate Bill: AN ACT RELATING TO OFFENSES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF A VIOLATION OF A VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ACTIONS; AMENDING RULE 43.6, ALASKA RULES OF ADMINISTRATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE <Pending Introduction & Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Continuation of DOT/PF Project Discussion if Needed Apr 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Senate Bill: AN ACT RELATING TO OFFENSES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; PROHIBITING THE USE OF A VIOLATION OF A VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE ACTIONS; AMENDING RULE 43.6, ALASKA RULES OF ADMINISTRATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE <Pending Introduction & Referral> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Continuation of DOT/PF Project Discussion if Needed ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0834 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES CORRECTIONS Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Budget Close Out: Corrections ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:20 PM Budget Close Out: Court System ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Budget Close Out: Environmental Conservation ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:15 PM Budget Close Out: Health & Social Services ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Apr 07 Thursday Beltz 211 8:15 AM Budget Close Out: Labor & Workforce Development ---------------------------------------- LAW Apr 07 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 4:00 PM Budget Close Out: Law 2005-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0835 REVENUE Apr 07 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM Budget Close Out: Revenue ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES Apr 07 Thursday Senate Finance 532 3:45 PM Budget Close Out: Transportation & Public Facilities ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA Apr 11 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Time Change -- Budget Close Out University of Alaska ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM Hearing on DEC Proposed Changes to the Alaska Food Codes