Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-20 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1049 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 20, 2005 One Hundred First Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:17 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Guess was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Spirit of God breathe on us today. You breathed in the past. You breathed and order came into chaos, light came into darkness, creative power was released. You breathed and a lifeless lump of clay became a living soul. You breathed and the waters of the sea were rolled back and a nation's destiny was restored. You breathed and that which was dead lived again. You breathed and a standard was raised up against the flood of evil. You breathed and ordinary people became the carriers of the life-giving message of hope and love. Spirit of God, please breathe on us today. Amen. Senator Seekins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1050 Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundredth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senator Guess was noted. Messages from the Governor A Declaration of Disaster emergency to cover additional fire suppression costs for Fiscal Year 2005, dated April 15, 2005, with an accompanying letter was received. The declaration and letter had been copied to the Finance Committee Cochairs. Messages from the House Messages dated April 19 were read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 9 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am BY REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, Gara, Gruenberg, Thomas, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Elkins, Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1051 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 54 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 54(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to bail review; relating to petitions for review by crime victims where the defendant has received a sentence below the sentencing range for the crime; relating to the qualifications of certain members of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; relating to the introduction of the victim and the defendant or minor to the jury; amending Rule 27, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedures, and Rule 21, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 182 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(FIN)(efd fld) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "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; 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." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1052 HB 183 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 183(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of campaign contributions for shared campaign activity expenses and to reimbursement of those expenses; and amending the definition of 'contribution' in regard to sharing fundraising lists between candidates and political parties without compensation." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 19 was read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: State Commission for Human Rights M. Chris Hayes Barbara J. (Tamie) Miller Randy H. Eledge Lester C. Lunceford There were no stated objections to the confirmation of the named individuals by committee members. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senator Wagoner, Vice Chair; Senators Huggins, Davis. Report dated April 19 was read, stating: 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1053 In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed the following recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Timothy L. Bowser - Soldotna Dr. Cynthia Ann Trout - 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, and 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 This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individuals during any future sessions. Signing the report: Senator Bunde, Chair, Senator Seekins, Vice Chair; Senators Ben Stevens, Ellis, Davis. SB 96 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 96 "An Act granting certain state land to the University of Alaska and establishing the university research forest; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1054 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(RES) "An Act relating to the grant of certain state land to the University of Alaska and establishing the university research forest; and providing for an effective date." and further recommended the adoption of the following Letter of Intent: Letter of Intent th It is the intent of the 24 Alaska State Legislature that the University of Alaska maintain its role in the state as an academically strong and financially secure state university system in order to remain a cornerstone of the long-term development of a stable population and contribute to a healthy, diverse economy in the state. The state of Alaska and the University of Alaska have identified particular lands to be conveyed to the Board of th Regents in trust for the University of Alaska. The 24 Alaska State Legislature intends that the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska receive land in trust for the University of Alaska under the provisions in SB 96 in an expeditious manner; and encourage the development of in- state value-added industries to the extent economically feasible and practicable when it develops the land conveyed. The University has agreed that land conveyed at Cold Foot Node will not be used for the purposes of establishing businesses that would compete with an existing business that has entered into a long-term lease with the Department of Natural Resources. It is the intent of the Legislature to approve that arrangement between those parties and the University. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature that the University of Alaska uses the land for development purposes that contribute to the economic diversification and vitality of Alaska. The University may not convey the land to a not- for-profit corporation or to an entity that intends to set the land aside in trust for conservation purposes or non- economically productive uses. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1055 Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Dyson, Seekins, Ben Stevens. Signing do not pass: Senator Elton. Signing no recommendation: Senators Guess, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 100 Forthcoming Finance Committee Substitute (page 1035) for SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act relating to enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality" was received today: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) "An Act relating to enhanced 911 systems and enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality, public municipal corporation, or village." SB 112 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 112 "An Act imposing a tax on residents of regional educational attendance areas; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act relating to a tax on residents of and individuals employed in regional educational attendance areas and to permanent fund dividend applications; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde Dyson. Signing do not pass: Senators Hoffman, Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman. Fiscal information forthcoming. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1056 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 147 Updated fiscal information from the Senate Rules Committee for the Finance Committee Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act providing for a sport fishing facility surcharge on sport fishing licenses; providing for the construction and renovation of state sport fishing facilities and for other projects beneficial to the sport fish resources of the state as a public enterprise; and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance those projects" was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3 replaces Fiscal Note No. 2 for calendar purposes. The bill is on today's calendar. SB 168 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 168 "An Act relating to insurance rate-making and form filing." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Ben Stevens. 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 Rules Committee. SB 169 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 169 "An Act relating to release of information in individual workers' compensation records for commercial purposes" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 169(L&C) "An Act relating to release of information in individual workers' compensation records for commercial purposes; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Ellis, Ben Stevens. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1057 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 172 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot." Signing do pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Huggins, Davis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 174 The Transportation Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 174 "An Act excluding certain trucks from the definition of 'passenger vehicle' for purposes of the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Huggins, Chair; Senators Kookesh, Therriault, Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 81 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(L&C) "An Act establishing an administrative fine and procedure for construction contractors in certain circumstances; increasing the amount of a civil penalty for persons acting in the capacity of contractors or home inspectors; modifying the elements of a crime involving contractor registration and residential contractors; modifying the exemptions from regulation under AS 08.18 for contractors; and exempting the administrative hearings for imposing 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1058 an administrative fine on construction contractors from the hearings conducted by the office of administrative hearings in the Department of Administration" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(L&C) Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis, Seekins. Signing do pass: Senators Ellis, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 9 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY SENATORS BEN STEVENS, Elton, Supporting the development of the Kensington Gold Mine. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 183 SENATE BILL NO. 183 BY SENATOR HUGGINS, entitled: "An Act relating to encroachments in the right-of- way of a highway." 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1059 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 139 SENATE BILL NO. 139 "An Act relating to termination and oversight of boards, commissions, and agency programs; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bunde, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 845. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(L&C) 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(L&C) "An Act relating to termination and oversight of boards, commissions, and agency programs; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 139(L&C) 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, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1060 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(L&C) 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. SB 142 SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act relating to ownership of land, buildings, and other structures by regional school boards; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Bunde, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 807. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(L&C) "An Act relating to ownership of land by regional school boards; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 142(L&C) will be on the April 21 calendar. SB 144 SENATE BILL NO. 144 "An Act relating to regulations, definitions, and permits under the emission control permit program; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Wagoner, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 656. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 144(RES) was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 144(RES) will be on the April 21 calendar. SB 147 SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act providing for a sport fishing facility surcharge on sport fishing licenses; providing for the construction and renovation of state sport fishing facilities and for other projects beneficial to the sport fish resources of the state as a public enterprise; and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance those projects" was read the second time. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1061 Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 1036. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 147(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 147(FIN) will be on the April 21 calendar. SB 154 SENATE BILL NO. 154 "An Act relating to the jurisdiction for proceedings relating to delinquent minors and to telephonic and televised participation in those proceedings; amending Rules 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24.1, and 25, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1016. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(JUD) 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(JUD) "An Act relating to the jurisdiction for proceedings relating to delinquent minors and to telephonic and televised participation in those proceedings; amending Rules 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24.1, and 25, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 154(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date Court Rules YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1062 and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(JUD) 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 Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 103 SENATE BILL NO. 103 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act relating to regulation of underground injection under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 103 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, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, SENATE BILL NO. 103 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. Senator Ellis gave notice of reconsideration. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1063 SB 132 SENATE BILL NO. 132 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to complaints filed with, investigations, hearings, and orders of, and the interest rate on awards of the State Commission for Human Rights; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 132 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Kookesh, Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 132 passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clauses. The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 132 Effective Date Clauses YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson and so, the effective date clauses failed. Senator Guess gave notice of reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 132(efd fld) "An Act relating to complaints filed with, investigations, hearings, and orders of, and the interest rate on awards of the State Commission for Human Rights; and making conforming amendments." 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1064 SB 158 SENATE BILL NO. 158 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 158 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 158 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. Senator Olson gave notice of reconsideration. Citations Honoring - Nikiski Bulldogs Girls Basketball Team, 2004-2005 Southcentral Conference Championship Senator(s) Wagoner, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wilken Representative(s) Olson, Chenault Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1065 Unfinished Business Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, April 22 to evening plane time, April 24. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. HJR 9 Senators Elton, Ellis, Kookesh, Wagoner, Dyson, Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 am Urging the United States Congress to honor the process and judgment of the federal courts in the case of the Exxon Valdez disaster and to refrain from enacting legislation that would affect the outcome of the courts' resolution of the case. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 147 Senators Wilken, Ben Stevens, Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 147 "An Act providing for a sport fishing facility surcharge on sport fishing licenses; providing for the construction and renovation of state sport fishing facilities and for other projects beneficial to the sport fish resources of the state as a public enterprise; and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance those projects." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 20 President Stevens made the following committee referral change to SENATE BILL NO. 20 "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children": The bill was returned to the Judiciary Committee. SB 16 The reconsideration on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 16(TRA) "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 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1066 Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SJR 14 The reconsideration on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to permanently repeal the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax, was not taken up this legislative day and the resolution was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 16 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 16(TRA) "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 providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 139 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(L&C) "An Act relating to termination and oversight of boards, commissions, and agency programs; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1067 SB 154 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(JUD) "An Act relating to the jurisdiction for proceedings relating to delinquent minors and to telephonic and televised participation in those proceedings; amending Rules 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24.1, and 25, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SJR 14 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to permanently repeal the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer tax, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 21, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1068 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 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 ---------------------------------------- FINANCE 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 ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES 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 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1069 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) 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 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 ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1070 LABOR & COMMERCE 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: += SB 149 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION += SB 175 DISPENSING OPTICIANS += SB 138 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER SALES += SB 165 CARD ROOMS & OPERATIONS ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES 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 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 ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-20 Senate Journal Page 1071 JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 20 Wednesday Fahrenkamp 203 1:00 PM Hearing on DEC Proposed Changes to the Alaska Food Codes ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 20 Wednesday House Finance 519 3:30 PM Joint/(S) Resources Presentation by Spencer Hosie regarding the obligation of oil/gas lessees to develop & market their gas according to state terms -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 21 Thursday House Finance 519 8:30 AM Ratification of Charitable Event: HealthWorks IT Subcommittee Work Group Report Approvals: Lease Renewal Homeland Security Additional Funding Meeting Place Replacement Server Legislative Council Policy Print Shop Collator/Finisher PERS Update by Joseph Esuchanko ---------------------------------------- VICTIMS' ADVOCATE SELECTION COMMITTEE Apr 21 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM Joint Victims' Advocate Selection Committee Meeting