Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-15 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0981 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 15, 2005 Ninety-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 12:47 p.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senator Bunde was excused from a call of the Senate. Senators Dyson, Kookesh were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Heather Strange of the Fairbanks First Assembly of God. Senator Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Lord Jesus, We come before You and thank You for this beautiful day You have given us. I ask that You bless our legislators and give them wisdom as they make the decisions that govern our state. We pray for Your continued guidance and protection, today and everyday. I ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninety-fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Dyson was noted. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0982 Messages from the House Messages dated April 14 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 41 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed against an employee of an elementary, junior high, or secondary school or certain contractors of school districts who were engaged in the performance of school duties at the time of the assault." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 122 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 122(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to certain relief concerning motor vehicle leases, telephone services, education, utilities, state loans, and hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for members of the Alaska National Guard deployed to a combat zone; relating to reimbursement of premiums for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance paid by members of the Alaska National Guard deployed to a combat zone; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0983 HB 156 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 156(RLS) am BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership and duties of and quorum requirements for the Alaska Commission on Aging; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 219 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument' as applied within the criminal code." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 256 HOUSE BILL NO. 256 BY REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, Elkins, Holm, Kelly, entitled: "An Act naming the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery in Fairbanks." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 12 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 12 "An Act relating to the prohibition or elimination of financial relationships with persons that conduct business in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons" and recommended it be replaced with 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0984 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Huggins, Davis, Elton. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 16 The Finance Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; repealing the requirement for a long-range program for highway construction and maintenance; and repealing a requirement that public facilities comply with energy standards adopted by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities" and recommended the adoption of the Transportation Committee Substitute offered on page 753. Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 24 The State Affairs Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to reemployment of and benefits for retired teachers and public employees and to teachers or employees who participated in retirement incentive programs and are subsequently reemployed as a commissioner; repealing secs. 5, 7, and 9, ch. 58, SLA 2001; providing for an effective date by amending the 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0985 delayed effective date for secs. 3, 5, 9, and 12, ch. 57, SLA 2001, and repealing sec. 13, ch. 58, SLA 2001, which is the delayed effective date for secs. 5, 7, and 9, ch. 58, SLA 2001; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(STA) (forthcoming) Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Huggins, Davis. Signing amend: Senator Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 88 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act relating to the policy of the state regarding the source of funding used to cover a shortfall in general fund revenue." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs. Signing do not pass: Senator Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 108 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act relating to the regulation of insurance, insurance licensing, surplus lines, insurer deposits, motor vehicle service contracts, guaranteed automobile protection products, health discount plans, third-party administrators, self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements, and self-funded governmental plans; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0986 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 108(L&C) "An Act relating to the regulation of insurance, insurance licensing, surplus lines, insurer deposits, owner- controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs, health discount plans, third-party administrators, and self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements and self-funded governmental plans; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Davis, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 131 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 131 "An Act amending the Alaska Wage and Hour Act as it relates to the employment of a person acting in a supervisory capacity; providing definitions for persons employed in administrative, executive, and professional capacities, for persons working in the capacity of an outside salesman, and for persons working in the capacity of a salesman employed on a straight commission basis" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 131(FIN) "An Act amending the Alaska Wage and Hour Act as it relates to the employment of a person acting in a supervisory capacity or in an administrative, executive, or professional capacity; relating to definitions under the Alaska Wage and Hour Act and providing definitions for persons employed in administrative, executive, and professional capacities, for persons working in the capacity of an outside salesman, for persons working in the capacity of a salesman employed on a straight commission basis, and for persons that perform computer-related occupations; 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0987 directing retrospective application of the provisions of this Act to work performed before the effective date of this Act for purposes of claims filed on or after the effective date of this Act, and disallowing retrospective application for purposes of claims for that work that are filed before the effective date of this Act; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 157 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 157 "An Act relating to the maximum annual regulatory cost charge collected from certain regulated public utilities and pipeline carriers; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 158 The Finance 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: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Stedman. Signing do not pass: Senator Olson. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0988 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 66 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(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 recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Green, Wilken, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Dyson. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 67 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "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 recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; 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." (technical title change) 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0989 Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Dyson. The bill is on today's calendar. HB 91 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 91 am "An Act relating to indecent exposure." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Guess, Therriault, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 95 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(RLS) am "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services as those duties pertain to public health and public health emergencies and disasters; relating to medical treatment, information, isolation and quarantine for the prevention and management of conditions of public health importance; relating to duties of the public defender and office of public advocacy regarding public health emergencies and disasters; relating to liability for actions arising from public health procedures; making conforming amendments; relating to the treatment and transportation of dead bodies; amending Rules 4, 7, 8, 38, 40, 65, 72, and 77, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(STA) (forthcoming) Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senator Huggins. Signing do pass: Senators Elton, Davis. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0990 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 116 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(JUD) "An Act relating to the liability of certain persons for certain violations of alcoholic beverages laws." Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Elton, Huggins, Davis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 155 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(JUD) "An Act relating to funding for youth courts; and relating to separately accounting for fines imposed on and collected from defendants." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Guess, Therriault, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 176 SENATE BILL NO. 176 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: "An Act naming the Charles Gamble Jr. - Donald Sperl Joint Use Facility in Juneau." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0991 SB 177 SENATE BILL NO. 177 BY THE SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, entitled: "An Act eliminating the requirement that persons using titles or descriptions of services that incorporate the terms 'psychotherapy,' 'psychotherapeutic,' or 'psychotherapist' be licensed by the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social Services and Labor and Commerce Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 66 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(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" was read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 988. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) was adopted. Senator Gary 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) was read the third time. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0992 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 66(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde Absent: Kookesh and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Gary 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. The presence of Senator Kookesh was noted. HB 67 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "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 read the second time. Senator Wilken, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 988. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; 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 adopted. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0993 Senator Gary 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 CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; 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: SCS CSHB 67(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: French Excused: Bunde and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the constitutional budget reserve fund section. 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: 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0994 SCS CSHB 67(FIN) Adopt Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund Section? YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section was adopted, and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 66 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 67 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; 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 engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0995 Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 18, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:49 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0996 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 15 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += 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 18 Monday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Senate Bill: TAXATION OF MINING PROPERTY; CONTRACTS APPROVED BY MUNICIPALITIES FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES <Pending Introduction & Referral> Apr 20 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 171 NPR-A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM + HB 229 REINSTATEMENT OF NATIVE CORPORATIONS Apr 22 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 184 MUNICIPAL FIREARM ORDINANCES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0997 FINANCE Apr 15 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET += HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/BRF += SB 130 WORKERS' COMPENSATION/ INSURANCE <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + SB 131 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 16 POWERS/DUTIES DOTPF/TRANSPORTATION PLAN += SB 88 POLICY ON GENERAL FUND REVENUE SHORTFALL += SB 112 TAX ON REAA RESIDENTS += SB 158 MUNI TAX ON STATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS += SB 147 SPORT FISHING FACILITY REVENUE BONDS Apr 18 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 139 EXTENSIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL BDS/AGENCIES + SJR 11 REPEAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX + SB 69 APPROP: GRANT TO ARCTIC POWER FOR ANWR Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 151 DECOUPLING FROM FED TAX DEDUCTION += SB 70 CRIMES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES += SB 110 POLLUTION DISCHARGE & WASTE TRMT/DISPOSAL Apr 19 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 142 REGIONAL SCHOOL BD LAND/BLDG OWNERSHIP + SB 160 STATE PROCUREMENT ELECTRONIC TOOLS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 131 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES Apr 20 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 21 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 22 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0998 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Immediately Following Session -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled If Necessary Apr 18 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 156 LAYOFF/NONRETENTION OF TEACHERS + SB 167 EDU MATERIALS FROM RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION += SB 150 ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND GRANTS <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + HB 128 SCHOOLS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TASK FORCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 185 POSTSECONDARY STUDENT IMMUNIZATION + SB 162 REPORT STUDENT HEALTH/DISCIPLINE/SAFETY + SB 177 PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 2:30 PM -- Time Change -- + Confirmation Hearings: University of Alaska Board of Regents Board of Martial & Family Therapy Board of Nursing Professional Teaching Practices Commission Board of Education & Early Development Board of Psychologists & Psychological Associate Examiners + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + SB 86 STATE/MUNI LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY FEES + SB 159 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS + HB 91 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS + HB 155 YOUTH COURTS AND CRIMINAL FINES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 0999 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 18 Monday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + Confirmations: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joseph N. Faulhaber Chief Administrative Law Judge Terry L. Thurbon + SB 134 POLICE INVESTIGATION STANDARDS/ARRESTS + SB 154 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM += SB 20 OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN += SB 106 SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND PRECURSORS += SB 74 CRIMES INVOLVING MARIJUANA/OTHER DRUGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 20 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + SB 125 LICENSING MEDICAL OR CARE FACILITIES + HB 136 DRUNK DRIVING TREATMENT PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + HB 131 ACCESS DEVICE & I.D. DOCUMENT CRIMES + HB 132 CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + HB 85 PRESCRIBED MEDICATION FOR STUDENTS + HB 88 CRIM LAW:MINORS, SCHOOLS, DRUGS,SENTENCES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1000 LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 19 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 168 PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE REGULATION + SB 169 WORKERS' COMPENSATION RECORDS + SB 165 CARD ROOMS & OPERATIONS Confirmation Hearings: Board of Veterinary Examiners Timothy L. Bowser, D.V.M. - Soldotna Cynthia Ann Trout, D.V.M. - Anchorage Alfred Agree - Trapper Creek Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Carla J. Bassler - Anchorage Kenneth L. Mayer - Kenai Christy Morse - Anchorage State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors Richard C. Heieren - Fairbanks Harley H. Hightower - Anchorage Mark G. Morris - Juneau Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Alice B. Massie - Wasilla Labor Relations Agency Gary A. Atwood - Fairbanks Aaron T. Isaacs, Jr. - Klawock Colleen E. Scanlon - Ketchikan Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: Apr 21 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 168 PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE REGULATION <Above Bill Hearing Canceled> + HB 35 EXTEND BD ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/SURVEYORS + SJR 15 BAN LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARMS INDUSTRY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 19 PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS + SB 164 SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1001 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 18 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearing: AOCGG Member - Cathy Forester += SB 96 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 113 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 170 BD/DEPT OF FISH & GAME POWERS & DUTIES + HB 197 OIL SPILL EXEMPTIONS FOR GAS WELLS Apr 20 Wednesday Tba 3:30 PM Joint w/Legislative Budget & Audit Presentation by Spencer Hosie Apr 22 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HJR 5 NO MILK TAX + HJR 16 OPPOSE UN LAND DESIGNATIONS IN ALASKA + HB 75 HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 19 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: State Commission for Human Rights M. Chris Hayes Barbara J.(Tamie) Miller Randy H. Eledge Lester C. Lunceford + SB 172 INITIATIVE/REFERENDUM BALLOT SUMMARY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 21 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 127 PFD:PEACE CORPS/OLYMPIAN/SANCTIONS + HB 214 ANATOMICAL GIFTS & REGISTRY + HB 178 SPECIAL REQUEST LICENSE PLATES Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-15 Senate Journal Page 1002 TRANSPORTATION Apr 19 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 174 EXEMPT UHAULS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM Hearing on DEC Proposed Changes to the Alaska Food Codes ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 21 Thursday House Finance 519 8:30 AM Agenda To Be Announced ---------------------------------------- VICTIMS' ADVOCATE SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM Joint Victims' Advocate Selection Committee Meeting