Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1177 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 28, 2005 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:16 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Bunde was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord: I come before You this morning asking for Your spirit to move upon this place, that each senator gathered here may sense Your guidance and direction as they seek to lead this great state in the direction You would have us to go. As "one nation under God," may we never lose sight of what is right in Your eyes. Help us to choose to make decisions that may not be the most popular, but are for the good of the whole. I would ask for Your blessing on all that is said and done this day. Amen. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1178 Senator Green led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred eighth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 66 Message dated April 28 was received, stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" on the requested specific points. HB 67 Message dated April 28 was received, stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" on the requested specific points. Message dated April 27 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1179 First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 9 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 BY REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, Harris, Holm, Kerttula, Dahlstrom, Proclaiming Alaska Agriculture Day for 2005 and 2006. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 216 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(L&C)(title am) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to policy forms and rates that require filing; requiring the filing of certain rates, rating schedules, loss cost adjustments, and rating plans with the director of the division of insurance; establishing a procedure for the director of the division of insurance to obtain additional supporting information from an insurer for a filing; relating to an application for a rate other than that in an applicable rate filing; requiring prior approval for certain rating systems and the procedure for approving a filing; providing for the issuance of orders relating to nonconforming filings after a hearing; relating to the regulation of joint underwriting and joint reinsurance; relating to flex rating; relating to file and use, filing of rates, supplementary rate information, and supporting information; authorizing the director of the division of insurance to require prior approval; relating to form filing subject to prior approval and form filing subject to file and use; and providing for penalties relating to file and use." 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1180 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Concur Messages SB 93 Message dated April 27 was read, stating the House passed and returned for consideration CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to commercial fishing permit and vessel license fees; and providing for an effective date" with the following amendment: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(FIN) Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House amendment. The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 93(FIN) Shall the Senate Concur in the House Amendment to CSSB 93(FIN)? Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Excused: Bunde Absent: Dyson and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to commercial fishing permit and vessel license fees; and providing for an effective date." Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1181 The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Standing Committee Reports Reports dated April 27 were read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Peter Froehlich Board of Fisheries Rupert E. Andrews John E. Jensen Melvan E. Morris, Jr. Board of Game Carl M. Morgan, Jr. Ron Somerville Ted H. Spraker 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 reports: Senator Wagoner, Chair, Senator Seekins, Vice Chair; Senators Dyson, Stedman, Ben Stevens. Reports dated April 27 were read, stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Health, Education and Social Services Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1182 Board of Dental Examiners Dr. William Gerace Greg Gursey Vickie Hauff Dr. Rebecca Neslund Board of Education and Early Development Esther Cox Shirley Holloway Board of Marital and Family Therapy Kerry Rassmussen Martha Swink Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Margaret Lowe Board of Nursing Terri S. Olson Board of Pharmacy Mary Mundell Leona Oberts State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Gary Burleson Alec Kay Jay McDiarmid JoAnne Boehme Professional Counselors James (Randy) Morton Tashawna Olson Dr. Kerry Turnbow Professional Teaching Practices Commission Karen Macklin Bonnie C. Gaborik 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1183 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Camille O. Carlson Destiny Sargeant University of Alaska Board of Regents Carl H. Marrs Robert Martin Jacob Gondek 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 reports: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wilken, Olson, Elton. SB 113 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 113 "An Act relating to entry into and management of Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Substitute offered on page 1142 and further recommended the adoption of the Resources Committee Letter of Intent offered on page 1142. Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senator Stedman. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Fish and Game Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Fish and Game The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 127 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act prohibiting a public officer from taking official action regarding a matter in which the public officer has a significant financial interest; and defining 'official action' for purposes of the chapter generally referred to as the Executive Branch Ethics Act." Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Huggins, Wagoner. Signing do pass: Senator Elton. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1184 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 153 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 153 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senator Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 186 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 186 "An Act relating to the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 186(STA) "An Act relating to the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act; establishing the crime of disclosing confidential ethics information; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Huggins. Signing do not pass: Senator Elton. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1185 SB 187 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 187 "An Act relating to legislative ethics open meetings guidelines, to the public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, to alternate members of the legislative subcommittees, to advisory opinions, and to confidential information and proceedings regarding legislative ethics complaints and investigations" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(STA) Signing amend: Senator Therriault, Chair. Signing do not pass: Senator Elton. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wagoner, Huggins. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 188 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 188 "An Act increasing the maximum amount of loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund to one borrower" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 188(CRA) Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Ellis, Wagoner, Stedman, Kookesh. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1186 HB 54 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 54(FIN) "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." Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senator Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 97 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 97(FIN) "An Act relating to the authority to take oaths, affirmations, and acknowledgments in the state, to notarizations, to verifications, to acknowledgments, to fees for issuing certificates with the seal of the state affixed, and to notaries public; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 97(FIN) (forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Hoffman, Olson, Dyson, Stedman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1 (corrected), Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1187 HB 120 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to safety devices and sharp instruments for the prevention of the spread of bloodborne pathogens in health care employees; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Elton, Wilken. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. HB 121 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(2d RLS) "An Act relating to consolidating or abolishing certain road service areas in certain second class boroughs; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Kookesh. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, 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 Rules Committee. HB 127 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(FIN) am "An Act relating to service in the peace corps and members of the United States Olympic Team as allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1188 those orders; and providing for an effective date." Signing do not pass: Senator Therriault, Chair; Senator Huggins. Signing do pass: Senator Elton. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wagoner. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 225 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to medical examiners and medical death examinations" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Olson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Elton, Wilken. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 7 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) 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. Signing do pass: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Dyson, Stedman, Ben Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1189 Special Committee Reports HB 66 April 27, 2005 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date" requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Allocations with Items Subject to Conference Language Subject to Conference Mental Health Capital Projects Subject to Conference Details listed in attached reports will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. Signing the report: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Green, Hoffman; Representative Chenault, Chair, Representatives Meyer, Croft. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. HB 67 April 27, 2005 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee considering CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1190 and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Allocations with Items Subject to Conference Language Subject to Conference Mental Health Capital Projects Subject to Conference Details listed in attached reports will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. Signing the report: Senator Wilken, Chair, Senators Green, Hoffman; Representative Chenault, Chair, Representatives Meyer, Croft. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 190 SENATE BILL NO. 190 BY SENATOR ELTON, entitled: "An Act relating to hunting in marine park units of the Alaska state park system, amending the area within designated marine park units of the Alaska state park system, and adding marine park units to the Alaska state park system." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1191 SB 191 SENATE BILL NO. 191 BY SENATORS ELLIS, French, entitled: "An Act relating to state aid for local services and establishing the local tax relief and municipal assistance fund." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of House Bills HB 219 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) "An Act relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument' as applied within the criminal code" was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) was read the third time. Senators French, Ellis, Dyson, Wagoner, Seekins, Elton, Cowdery, Stedman, Guess moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) "An Act relating to the definition of 'dangerous instrument' as applied within the criminal code" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 219(FIN) 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 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1192 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 219(FIN) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 174 SENATE BILL NO. 174 was read the third time. Senator Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senator Seekins was required to vote. The question being: "Shall 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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 174 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Elton Excused: Bunde and so, SENATE BILL NO. 174 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. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1193 Citations Honoring - Caroline Kleineick Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Seaton Honoring - Ira Perman, for His Commitment to Bringing Alaska History to Our Schools Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Ray Collins Representative(s) Salmon Senator(s) Kookesh, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Honoring - Manuel Dunham, Winner of Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Representative(s) Holm Senator(s) Wilken, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner In Memoriam - Dolly Spencer Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Seaton In Memoriam - Elizabeth Werner Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1194 In Memoriam - Velma Ruth Edens Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Seaton In Memoriam - George Sharrock Senator(s) Ellis, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Gara In Memoriam - Elvan "Al" Neil Courtney Representative(s) Rokeberg Senator(s) Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken In Memoriam - Verlin L. "Bud" Olson Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Gary Stevens, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 133 Senator Ellis requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 133 be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 133 "An Act establishing the Aviation Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1195 SB 133 Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Date 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. 133 passed the Senate on reconsideration. 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 110 Senator Olson requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(FIN) "An Act relating to regulation of the discharge of pollutants under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 110(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Excused: Bunde Olson changed from "Yea" to "Nay". and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1196 Senator Gary Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 110(FIN) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 11 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Huggins, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Kookesh, Olson Excused: Bunde and so, the effective date clause failed and CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to regulation of the discharge of pollutants under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Unfinished Business (continued) SB 149 Senator Elton moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to breaches of security involving personal information, consumer report security freezes, consumer credit monitoring, protection of social security numbers, disposal of records, factual declarations of innocence after identity theft, furnishing consumer credit header information, and filing police reports regarding identity theft; and amending Rule 60, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1197 Engrossment SB 110 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to regulation of the discharge of pollutants under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 133 SENATE BILL NO. 133 "An Act establishing the Aviation Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 174 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" 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 29, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1198 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 29 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + HB 130 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- += SB 153 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS REVENUE BONDS + HB 15 LIQUOR LICENSES: OUTDOOR REC. LODGE/BARS + HB 19 PESTICIDE & BROADCAST CHEMICALS + HB 97 OATHS; NOTARIES PUBLIC; STATE SEAL + SB 20 OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN + SB 164 SALMON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT + SB 175 DISPENSING OPTICIANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 7:30 AM <Finance Subcommittee Meeting> NPR-A Impact Mitigation Grants Presentation - Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1199 FINANCE (continued) Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 182 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP + HB 91 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS + SB 156 LAYOFF/NONRETENTION OF TEACHERS + HB 119 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + SB 108 INSURANCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM <Finance Subcommittee Meeting> += HB 130 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST Public testimony may be limited to 3 min. if necessary. (The public hearing may end prior to 9:00 pm if all public testimony has been heard) ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 214 ANATOMICAL GIFTS & REGISTRY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 02 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 53 CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID/REVIEW PANELS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1200 JUDICIARY Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Recessed to 6:00 pm -- + SB 106 SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND PRECURSORS + HB 149 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES + HB 184 MUNICIPAL FIREARM ORDINANCES += HB 81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT += HB 54 BAIL REVIEW + SB 149 PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION <SB 149 Bill Hearing Canceled> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS += SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS += SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS += SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS += SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += HB 211 DENTISTS; HYGIENISTS; BD OF DENTAL EXAM. += SB 173 NEWSPAPER PROPERTY SALES NOTICES + HB 216 INSURANCE RATES,FORMS,& FILING + 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: += HB 61 GAMING: CALCUTTA POOLS & CRANE CLASSICS ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1201 RESOURCES Apr 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SCR 8 COOK INLET GAS GATHERING SYSTEM COMPLAINT <SCR 8 Bill Hearing Canceled> + SCR 9 SUPPORTING KENSINGTON GOLD MINE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 71 OIL& GAS EXPLORATION CREDIT & LEASE TERMS <Pending Referral> ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 28 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 181 WAIVE CONTINUING EDUC. REQ FOR MILITARY + HB 201 PERM. FUND DIVIDEND APPS OF MILITARY + HB 229 REINSTATEMENT OF NATIVE CORPORATIONS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 189 REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE/I.D. Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 183 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING; ENCROACHMENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1202 JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 66 & HB 67 Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 12:45 PM = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/BRF The Committee will take up the following departments: Governor Court System Legislature Administration Commerce Education Environmental Conservation Apr 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 3:30 PM = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/BRF The Committee will take up the following departments: Fish & Game Labor Corrections Law Military/Vets Natural Resources Public Safety Previously heard depts w/open items. ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Approvals: Travel/Per Diem Policy Actuarial Service Company, P.C. Contract Amendment Other Business May 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Agenda TBA 2005-04-28 Senate Journal Page 1203 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 02 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM "Cover the Uninsured Week 2005" A healthy lunch will be served. ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION May 05 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Governor's Appointees