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2005-04-25 Senate Journal

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                                SENATE JOURNAL                                                   
                                                                                                    
                           ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                                              
                                                                                                    
                          TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE                                              
                                                                                                    
                                FIRST SESSION                                                    
                                                                                                    
Juneau, Alaska                     Monday                     April 25, 2005                      
                                                                                                    
                            One Hundred Sixth Day                                                
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President                                 
Stevens at 11:10 a.m.                                                                               
                                                                                                    
The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Bunde, Guess                                     
were absent.                                                                                        
                                                                                                    
Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that                                         
Senator Bunde be excused from a call of the Senate from today to                                    
evening plane time, April 30. Without objection, Senator Bunde was                                  
excused.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Andrea Doll of the Juneau                                   
Friends Meeting. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous                                          
consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered.                            
                                                                                                    
             In the deepest respect for religious beliefs of each                                  
             person here, I invite you into a time of prayer and                                   
          reflection. Let us pray:                                                                  
                                                                                                    
          We thank You, Creator, for Your presence here today                                       
          and we thank You for providing us with the path that                                      
          has brought each of us here. May we listen to Your                                        
          guidance, that we may be of service to You and to all                                     
          of Your children.                                                                         
                                                                                                    
          In humility and in gratitude we say, "Thank You."                                         
                                                                                                    
Senator Huggins led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                                         
                                                                                                    

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                                Certification                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Gary 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.                                                                                     
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                           Messages from the House                                               
                                                                                                    
SB 90                                                                                             
Message dated April 22 was read, stating the House passed and                                       
returned:                                                                                           
                                                                                                    
                    CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 90(STA) "An Act                                         
          relating to Alaska Territorial Guard Day."                                                
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment.                                              
                                                                                                    
Message dated April 22 was read, stating the House passed and                                       
transmitted for consideration:                                                                      
                                                                                                    
                        First Reading and Reference of                                           
                              House Resolutions                                                  
                                                                                                    
HCR 7                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) BY                                                    
THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE,                                                                      
                                                                                                    
          Urging the governor to direct the division of oil and                                     
          gas, Department of Natural Resources, to undertake a                                      
          comprehensive review of the subject of Cook Inlet oil                                     
          and gas platform abandonment for the purpose of                                           
          developing new oil and gas platform abandonment                                           
          regulations and their adoption and implementation.                                        
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee.                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                  First Reading and Reference of House Bills                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 33                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE                                                  
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                                
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to required notification of the                                          
          Department of Commerce, Community, and                                                    
          Economic Development, economic effect statements,                                         
          and regulatory flexibility analyses regarding the                                         
          adoption of regulations that may govern the conduct                                       
          of small businesses; relating to a private cause of                                       
          action, regulation invalidation, and judicial review                                      
          related to required notification, economic effect                                         
          statements, and regulatory flexibility analyses for the                                   
          adoption of regulations that may govern the conduct                                       
          of small businesses; and providing for an effective                                       
          date."                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance                                   
Committees.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
HB 121                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(2d RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES                                                
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                                
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to consolidating or abolishing                                           
          certain road service areas in certain second class                                        
          boroughs; and providing for an effective date."                                           
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional                                  
Affairs Committee.                                                                                  
                                                                                                    
HB 130                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 130(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE                                                      
FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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          "An Act relating to the grant of certain state land to                                    
          the University of Alaska; relating to the duties of the                                   
          Board of Regents; establishing the university                                             
          research forest; and providing for an effective date."                                    
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                          Standing Committee Reports                                             
                                                                                                    
SB 101                                                                                            
The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An                                          
Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as                                          
recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective                              
date" and recommended it be replaced with                                                           
                                                                                                    
          CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(JUD)                                                           
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault, Huggins.                              
Signing no recommendation: Senator French.                                                          
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor                                                    
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
SB 102                                                                                            
The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 102 "An                                          
Act relating to district coastal management programs; and providing                                 
for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with                                          
                                                                                                    
          CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 102(RES) "An Act                                                   
          relating to an extension for review and approval of                                       
          revisions to the Alaska coastal management program;                                       
          providing for an effective date by amending the                                           
          effective date of sec. 45, ch. 24, SLA 2003; and                                          
          providing for an effective date."                                                         
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Seekins, Stedman,                                 
Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senators Elton, Dyson.                                      

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The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Natural Resources                                                 
 Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community                                         
       and Economic Development                                                                     
     Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Fish and Game                                           
 Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Environmental                                               
       Conservation                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 110                                                                                            
Forthcoming fiscal note (page 1015) for the Finance Committee                                       
Substitute for SENATE BILL NO. 110 "An Act relating to regulation                                   
of the discharge of pollutants under the National Pollutant Discharge                               
Elimination System; and providing for an effective date" was                                        
published today:                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
 Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Environmental Conservation                                        
                                                                                                    
SB 133                                                                                            
The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 133 "An Act                                        
establishing the Aviation Advisory Board; and providing for an                                      
effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs;                                 
Senators Olson, Dyson, Stedman. Signing no recommendation:                                          
Senator Hoffman.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
The following fiscal information was published today:                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Transportation and Public                                         
       Facilities                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public                                   
       Facilities                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
SB 150                                                                                            
The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 150 "An Act                                        
repealing the limits on grants awarded from the Alaska children's trust                             
fund" and recommended the adoption of the Health, Education and                                     

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Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 1016. Signing                                  
do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Dyson, Stedman.                                 
Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson.                                                 
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services                                  
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
SB 151                                                                                            
The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 151 "An Act                                        
excepting from the Alaska Net Income Tax Act the federal deduction                                  
regarding income attributable to certain domestic production activities;                            
and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators                                     
Wilken, Green, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators                                        
Hoffman, Olson, Dyson, Stedman.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
The following fiscal information was published today:                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue                                                           
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
SB 171                                                                                            
The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered                                             
SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act amending the National Petroleum                                         
Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund; and establishing the Special                                 
Legislative Oil and Gas NPR-A Development Impact Review                                             
Committee and defining its powers and duties." Signing do pass:                                     
Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Stedman.                                             
                                                                                                    
The following fiscal information was published today:                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 1, Legislative Agency                                                              
 Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community                                         
       and Economic Development                                                                     
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                     
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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HB 35                                                                                             
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO.                                          
35 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of                                     
Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and                                     
providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with                                
                                                                                                    
          SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(L&C) "An                                                  
          Act extending the termination date of the State Board                                     
          of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land                                       
          Surveyors; extending the term of a temporary                                              
          member of the State Board of Registration for                                             
          Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and                                            
          providing for an effective date."                                                         
          (Title change authorized by SCR 10)                                                       
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Davis,                                              
Seekins, Ben Stevens.                                                                               
                                                                                                    
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.                                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 85                                                                                             
The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                                            
85(JUD) "An Act relating to self-administration and documentation of                                
certain types of medication prescribed to a child attending school" and                             
recommended it be replaced with                                                                     
                                                                                                    
          SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                                                       
          85(JUD)                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French,                                           
Therriault, Huggins.                                                                                
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and                                               
       Early Development                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       

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HB 88                                                                                             
The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                                
NO. 88(RLS) "An Act relating to certain weapons offenses                                            
involving minors; relating to the definition of 'recreation or                                      
youth center' for purposes of misconduct involving a                                                
controlled substance; to aggravating factors in sentencing for                                      
certain offenses committed on school grounds, on a school                                           
bus, at a school-sponsored event, or in administrative offices                                      
of a school district; to mitigating factors in sentencing for a                                     
defendant's assistance to authorities to detect, apprehend, or                                      
prosecute other persons who committed an offense; and                                               
providing for an effective date" and recommended it be                                              
replaced with                                                                                       
                                                                                                    
                     SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                                           
          88(JUD)                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Therriault,                                       
Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senators French,                                                
Guess.                                                                                              
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, House Finance                                                    
       Committee                                                                                    
     Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, House Finance                                                
       Committee                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 184                                                                                            
The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered                                             
HOUSE BILL NO. 184 am "An Act relating to firearms."                                                
Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators                                              
Wagoner, Stedman.                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
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 Law                                                     
                                                                                                    

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The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee.                                                   
                                                                                                    
HB 219                                                                                            
The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                                
NO. 219(FIN) "An Act relating to the definition of 'dangerous                                       
instrument' as applied within the criminal code." Signing do                                        
pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Guess,                                               
Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault.                                             
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Alaska Court System                                                       
 Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law                                                         
 Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Public Safety                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, House Finance Committee                                                   
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
HB 229                                                                                            
The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered                                             
HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act relating to the reinstatement                                            
of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date."                                       
Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators                                              
Wagoner, Stedman.                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
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 State Affairs Committee.                                               
                                                                                                    
HJR 5                                                                                             
The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT                                               
RESOLUTION NO. 5(RES) Opposing imposition of a milk tax on                                          
Alaskans. Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Dyson,                                  
Seekins, Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senator Elton.                                         
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Resources Committee                                                 
                                                                                                    
The resolution was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee.                                    

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HJR 16                                                                                            
The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT                                               
RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) am Opposing the designation of any                                           
area in the state as a world heritage site, biosphere reserve, or any                               
other type of international designation without the consent of the                                  
Alaska State Legislature and affected local governments. Signing do                                 
pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Dyson, Stedman. Signing no                                   
recommendation: Senator Elton.                                                                      
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency                                                        
                                                                                                    
The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                 
                                                                                                    
The presence of Senator Guess was noted.                                                            
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                        Introduction and Reference of                                            
                              Senate Resolutions                                                 
                                                                                                    
SCR 10                                                                                            
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY THE                                                          
SENATE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE,                                                                
                                                                                                    
          Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e),                                             
          Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature,                                            
          concerning House Bill No. 35, extending the                                               
          termination date of the State Board of Registration                                       
          for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.                                            
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk.                                           
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                        Consideration of the Calendar                                            
                                                                                                    
                        Third Reading of Senate Bills                                            
                                                                                                    
SB 172                                                                                            
SENATE BILL NO. 172 was read the third time.                                                        
                                                                                                    

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The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating                                     
to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot" pass the                            
Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                              
                                                                                                    
SB 172                                                                                              
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
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, SENATE BILL NO. 172 passed the Senate and was referred to                                   
the Secretary for engrossment.                                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                     Second Reading of Senate Resolutions                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
SJR 11                                                                                            
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Urging the United States                                             
Congress to amend the tax code to repeal the federal excise tax on                                  
communications, was read the second time.                                                           
                                                                                                    
Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                     
resolution be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and                                   
placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                      
                                                                                                    
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 was read the third time.                                             
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11                                           
Urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to repeal the                               
federal excise tax on communications, pass the Senate?" The roll was                                
taken with the following result:                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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SJR 11                                                                                              
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
                                                                                                    
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, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 passed the Senate                                            
and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                                  
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                  Citations                                                      
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Dawn Brettrager, Colony High Swim Coach                                                  
Senator(s) Green, Ben Stevens, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton,                                 
Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary                                     
Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                
                                                                                                    
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.                                                          
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                             Unfinished Business                                                 
                                                                                                    
HB 122                                                                                            
Senator Elton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a                                    
cross sponsor on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 122(FIN) "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." Without objection, it was so ordered.                                              
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                                Announcements                                                    
                                                                                                    
Announcements are at the end of the journal.                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                 Engrossment                                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 172                                                                                            
SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the presentation of                                         
initiatives and referenda on the ballot" was engrossed, signed by the                               
President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for                                            
consideration.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
SJR 11                                                                                            
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Urging the United States                                             
Congress to amend the tax code to repeal the federal excise tax on                                  
communications 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 26, 2005. Without                               
objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:38 a.m.                                                       
                                                                                                    
                                                                Kirsten Waid                        
                                                     Secretary of the Senate                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                   April 2005                       

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                                Announcements                                                    
                                                                                                    
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                             STANDING COMMITTEES                                                 
+ indicates teleconference                                                                          
= indicates bill previously heard/scheduled                                                         
                                                                                                    
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 25        Monday                                Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
              -- Meeting Canceled --                                                                
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 27        Wednesday                             Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
+ HB  27 MUNI PROP TAX EXEMPTION FOR POLICE HOMES                                                   
+ HB 121 SERVICE AREAS IN SECOND CLASS BOROUGHS                                                     
+ SB 188 BULK FUEL REVOLVING LOAN FUND CAP                                                          
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 29        Friday                                Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                   ----------------------------------------                                        
                                                                                                    
                                   FINANCE                                                       
                                                                                                    
Apr 25        Monday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
+ SB 133 AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD                                                                    
+ SB 150 ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND GRANTS                                                        
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
+= SB 151 DECOUPLING FROM FED TAX DEDUCTION                                                         
+= SB  71 NONUNION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFIT                                                 
                                                                                                    
Apr 26        Tuesday                   Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
+ SB 171 NPR-A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM                                                              
+ SB 174 EXEMPT UHAULS FROM VEHICLE RENTAL TAX                                                      
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
+= SB  97 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS/CBR                                                           

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                             FINANCE (continued)                                                 
                                                                                                    
Apr 27        Wednesday                 Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
+ HB 102 MEDICAL LICENSE: APPLICATION/FOREIGN GRAD                                                  
+ HB  76 BIG GAME SERVICES & COMM. SERVICES BD                                                      
+ SB 113 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY                                                          
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 28        Thursday                  Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
+ HB  19 PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS                                                            
+ HB  15 LIQUOR LICENSES: OUTDOOR REC. LODGE/BARS                                                   
+ HB  97 OATHS; NOTARIES PUBLIC; STATE SEAL                                                         
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 29        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            9:00 AM                     
+ HB 182 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP                                                  
+ HB 119 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                                                    
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                   ----------------------------------------                                        
                                                                                                    
                     HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES                                         
                                                                                                    
Apr 25        Monday                          Butrovich 205           2:00 PM                     
              -- Time Change from 1:30 to 2:00 pm --                                                
+ HB  16 SCHOOL FUNDS RELATED TO BOARDING SCHOOLS                                                   
+ HB 156 COMMISSION ON AGING                                                                        
+ HB 120 HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEE PROTECTION                                                            
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 27        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
+ HB 225 MEDICAL EXAMINERS & AUTOPSIES                                                              
+             Confirmation Hearings:                                                                
              Board of Dental Examiners                                                             
              Board of Pharmacy                                                                     
              State Physical Therapy and Occupational                                               
              Therapy Board                                                                         
              Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority                                                  
              Board of Trustees                                                                     
              Professional Counselors                                                               
              University of Alaska Board of Regents                                                 
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    

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               HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued)                                   
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 29        Friday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                   ----------------------------------------                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                  JUDICIARY                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 25        Monday                          Butrovich 205           8:30 AM                     
+ SB 101 REVISOR'S BILL                                                                             
+ HB  54 BAIL REVIEW                                                                                
+ HB 219 STRANGULATION CRIMES                                                                       
+ HB 116 LIABILITY FOR ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATIONS                                                       
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 26        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           8:30 AM                     
+ HB  95 PUBLIC HEALTH DISASTERS/EMERGENCIES                                                        
+ HB  81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT                                                             
+ SB  12 LIMIT RELATIONS WITH CERTAIN NATIONS                                                       
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 27        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           8:30 AM                     
+ SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS                                                   
+ SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS                                                                    
+ SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS                                                                
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 28        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           8:30 AM                     
+ SB 106 SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND PRECURSORS                                                     
+ HB 149 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES                                                                      
+ SB 149 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION                                                         
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 29        Friday                          Butrovich 205           8:30 AM                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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2005-04-25                     Senate Journal                      Page 1135
                               LABOR & COMMERCE                                                  
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 26        Tuesday                               Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
              -- Meeting Canceled --                                                                
              Confirmation Hearings                                                                 
              -- Rescheduled to 04/28/05 --                                                         
              Alcohol Beverage Control Board                                                        
              Michael Gordon - Anchorage                                                            
              William Tull - Palmer                                                                 
              Board of Marine Pilots                                                                
              Dale Collins - Ketchikan                                                              
              Real Estate Commission                                                                
              Gene DuVal - Fairbanks                                                                
              Roger Stone - Ketchikan                                                               
              <Bill Hearing Postponed to the Call                                                   
              of the Chair>                                                                         
+ HB 122 NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF                                                    
+ SB 173 NEWSPAPER PROPERTY SALES NOTICES                                                           
+ HB 211 DENTISTS; HYGIENISTS; BD OF DENTAL EXAM.                                                   
+ HB 169 REAL ESTATE LICENSEE EDUC                                                                  
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 28        Thursday                              Beltz 211         1:30 PM                     
+             Confirmation Hearing                                                                  
              Alcohol Beverage Control Board                                                        
              Michael Gordon - Anchorage                                                            
              William Tull - Palmer                                                                 
              Board of Marine Pilots                                                                
              Dale Collins - Ketchikan                                                              
              Real Estate Commission                                                                
              Gene DuVal - Fairbanks                                                                
              Roger Stone - Ketchikan                                                               
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
              Including But Not Limited to:                                                         
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2005-04-25                     Senate Journal                      Page 1136
                                  RESOURCES                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 25        Monday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+             Confirmation Hearing:                                                                 
              Commissioner Select:                                                                  
              ADEC - Kurt Fredriksson                                                               
              ADF&G - McKie Campbell                                                                
+             ANGDA Presentation - Mr Harold Heinz                                                  
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                     
+= SB 113 GULF OF ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERY                                                         
              -- Testimony <Invitation Only> --                                                     
+ HB 256 RUTH BURNETT SPORT FISH HATCHERY                                                           
+ HJR  9 URGE CONGRESS HONOR EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT                                                  
                                                                                                    
Apr 27        Wednesday                       Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+             Confirmation Hearing:                                                                 
              Board of Fisheries: Rupert Andrews,                                                   
              John Jensen, Melvan Morris                                                            
              Board of Game: Carl Morgan,                                                           
              Ron Somerville, Ted Spraker                                                           
              ACFEC: Peter Froehlich                                                                
+ HB  71 AK PENINSULA OIL & GAS LEASE SALE; TAXES                                                   
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
+ HCR  7 COOK INLET OIL & GAS PLATFORM ABANDONMENT                                                  
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 29        Friday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+ SCR  8 COOK INLET GAS GATHERING SYSTEM COMPLAINT                                                  
+ SCR  9 SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE                                                            
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                STATE AFFAIRS                                                    
                                                                                                    
Apr 26        Tuesday                               Beltz 211         3:30 PM                     
+ SB 182 STATE VETERANS' CEMETARY & FUND                                                            
+ HB 183 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: SHARED EXPENSES/LISTS                                                    
+ HB 210 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING                                                                
+ HB 215 PERM FUND CORP. INVESTMENTS/REGULATIONS                                                    
     SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS                                                                 
     SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS                                                             
+ SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS                                                   
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      

2005-04-25                     Senate Journal                      Page 1137
                          STATE AFFAIRS (continued)                                              
                                                                                                    
Apr 28        Thursday                              Beltz 211         3:30 PM                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                TRANSPORTATION                                                   
                                                                                                    
Apr 26        Tuesday                         Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
Apr 28        Thursday                        Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
+ SB 183 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING; ENCROACHMENTS                                                         
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                               JOINT COMMITTEES                                                  
                                                                                                    
                         CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 1                                            
                                                                                                    
Apr 25        Monday                     House Finance 519            5:00 PM                     
              -- Location Change --                                                                 
     HB   1 INCREASE AMT OF BASE STUDENT ALLOCATION                                                 
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                                OTHER MEETINGS                                                   
                                                                                                    
                           COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES                                               
                                                                                                    
Apr 26        Tuesday                      Fahrenkamp 203           10:30 AM                      
              Committee on Committees Meeting                                                       
              10:30 - 10:45 a.m.                                                                    
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                                JOINT SESSION                                                    
                                                                                                    
May 05        Thursday                     House Chamber            11:00 AM                      
              Governor's Appointees