Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-05-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3051 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 2, 2006 One Hundred Fourteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:42 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Wagoner. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Heavenly Father, Please watch over this esteemed body as they legislate and debate issues that will affect the lives of the citizens of our great state for the foreseeable future. Help guide us in the right direction and please be with us and our loved ones as we strive to be worthy of Your love. Please look after our fighting men and women the world over and bring them safely home, we pray in Your name. Amen. Senator Hoffman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the one hundred thirteenth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3052 Messages from the Governor HB 269 Message dated April 26 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(JUD) "An Act relating to contribution actions relating to the release of a hazardous substance; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 15, SLA 2006 Effective Date: 04/27/2006 HB 274 Message dated April 28 was read, stating the Governor signed the following bill and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 274(FIN) "An Act relating to the practice of accounting; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 16, SLA 2006 Effective Date: See Chapter Letter dated May 1 was received, stating in accordance with AS 39.05.080, I submit the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the boards and commissions set out below: State Assessment Review Board Mary (Mickey) Keller - Anchorage Appointed: 4/25/2006 The appointment was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Big Game Commercial Services Board Ray Stoney - Kiana Appointed: 5/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3053 Board of Fisheries Jeremiah Campbell - Seward Reappointed: 7/1/2006 Term Expires: 6/30/2009 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. Professional Teaching Practices Commission Jeff Hebard - Fairbanks Appointed: 5/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 The appointment was referred to the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. The resumes for these appointments have been submitted to the Offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Messages from the House Message dated May 1 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 375 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the teachers' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue; establishing the public employees' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3054 Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 2005 Annual Report from Grace E. Merkes, Chairperson in accordance with AS 18.80.150 Alaska Board of Forestry 2005 Annual Report to the Governor A Review of the Alaska Forest Resources and Practices Act: Its Implementation and Effectiveness dated March 2006 from Chris Maisch, Presiding Officer, Board of Forestry Department of Natural Resources in accordance with AS 41.17.047(d) Standing Committee Reports SB 231 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and appropriations 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." Signing do pass: Senators Wilken, Green, Cochairs; Senators Bunde, Hoffman, Olson, Dyson, Stedman. The bill is on today's calendar. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3055 HB 133 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(JUD) am "An Act relating to incorporation of boroughs, to annexation by local action, and to regulations of the Local Boundary Commission to provide standards and procedures for municipal incorporation, reclassification, dissolution, and certain municipal boundary changes; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senator Ellis. Signing do pass: Senators Wagoner, Gary Stevens, Kookesh. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 258 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 258(JUD) "An Act relating to sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and to aggravating factors at sentencing for sexual assault and sexual abuse." (Title change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators Guess, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3056 HB 278 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(RLS) "An Act relating to prepayments of accrued actuarial liabilities of government retirement systems; relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; permitting the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority or a subsidiary of the authority to assist state and municipal governmental employers by issuing bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations to enable the governmental employers to prepay all or a portion of the governmental employers' shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems; authorizing a governmental employer to issue obligations to prepay all or a portion of the governmental employer's shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems and to enter into a lease or other contractual agreement with a trustee or the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority or a subsidiary of the authority in connection with the issuance of obligations for that purpose, and relating to those obligations; and providing for an effective date." Signing amend: Senator Stedman, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Wagoner, Gary Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 304 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am "An Act relating to the commercial fishing loan program; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Wagoner, Chair; Senators Elton, Dyson, Stedman. Signing do pass: Senator Ben Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 318 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 318(FIN) am "An Act limiting the exercise of eminent domain" and recommended it be replaced with 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3057 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 318(FIN) Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Bunde, Dyson, Stedman, Hoffman. 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 Environmental Conservation Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 5, indeterminate, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 378 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(RES) "An Act providing for selection of a member of the Haines Borough Assembly to serve as an ex officio member of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council and removing the mayor of the City of Haines as an ex officio member of the council." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Gary Stevens, Kookesh. Signing no recommendation: Senator Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. HB 380 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 380(FIN)(title am) "An Act relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of environmental conservation regarding animals, animal products, agricultural products, and the transportation of animals and animal products; relating to the employment, 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3058 appointment, and duties of a state veterinarian by the commissioner of environmental conservation; relating to the powers of the commissioner of natural resources regarding agricultural products; relating to animal rabies prevention and control; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2707. Signing do pass: Senator Green, Cochair; Senators Bunde, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 414 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(RLS) am "An Act relating to the interception of the private communications of a minor" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) "An Act relating to allowing a parent or guardian of a minor to intercept the private communications of the minor and to consent to an order authorizing law enforcement to intercept the private communications of the minor." (Title change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senator Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Guess. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Alaska Court System Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Public Safety 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3059 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 426 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(FIN)(title am) "An Act relating to cooperation of insurers with the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to subrogation, assignment, and lien rights and notices for medical assistance claims; relating to recovery of medical assistance overpayments; relating to asset transfers and income diversion by medical assistance applicants; relating to assets and Medicare enrollment as they affect medical assistance coverage; relating to home and community-based services; relating to medical assistance applications for persons under 21 years of age; requiring a report by the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 426(HES) Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senator Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Elton, Wilken, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Special Committee Reports SB 172 May 1, 2006 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3060 The Conference Committee considering SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot" and HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(FIN) am H "An Act relating to election pamphlets and to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot; relating to review of applications for certification of initiatives; relating to the circulation and subscription of recall petitions; and providing for an effective date" respectfully requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Section 3 of the House Version AS 15.45.180(a), which was amended by both bodies, requires an additional definition of 'subsection' not contained in either version of the bill Signing the report: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Bunde, Elton; Representative Seaton, Chair, Representatives Meyer, Gara. President Stevens granted the Senate members limited powers of free conference as requested. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. SB 172 The following report was received and distributed at 8:50 a.m., May 2, 2006: May 1, 2006 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot" and HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(FIN) am H and recommends 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3061 CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to election pamphlets and to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot; relating to review of applications for certification of initiatives; relating to the circulation and subscription of recall petitions; and providing for an effective date." be adopted. Signing the report: Senator Therriault, Chair, Senators Bunde, Elton; Representative Seaton, Chair, Representatives Meyer, Gara. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, Department of Law The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, Office of the Governor Fiscal Note No. 4, House Finance Committee Senator Gary Stevens moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to election pamphlets and to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot; relating to review of applications for certification of initiatives; relating to the circulation and subscription of recall petitions; and providing for an effective date"?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS SB 172 Adopt the Conference Committee Report? Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3062 and so, the report was adopted. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the adoption of the Conference Committee Report be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. The bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment and enrollment. HJR 14 The Special Committee on University Oversight considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to convey land to the University of Alaska and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(UOV) Signing do pass: Senator Gary Stevens, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Ben Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Education The resolution was referred to the Resources Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 160 SENATE BILL NO. 160 "An Act relating to a procurement and electronic commerce tools program for state departments and instrumentalities of the state; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3063 Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3036. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(FIN) was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 160(FIN) will be on the May 3 calendar. SB 231 SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 3054. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) will be on the May 3 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 272 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(FIN) "An Act relating to mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, state agents who collect program administration fees, and other persons who engage in activities relating to mortgage lending; relating to mortgage loan activities; relating to fees for recorded mortgage loan instruments; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3064 CSSB 272(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Nays: Guess and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Third Reading of House Bills HB 357 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 357(FIN) "An Act updating the terminology in statutes for persons with disabilities; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senators Wilken, Guess, Gary Stevens, Bunde, Ellis, Elton, Seekins, Wagoner, French, Davis, Dyson 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. 357(FIN) "An Act updating the terminology in statutes for persons with disabilities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 357(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3065 and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 357(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House with a Legislative Letter of Intent. HB 395 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 395(FIN) "An Act relating to the period of the fire season; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 395(FIN) "An Act relating to the period of the fire season; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 395(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 395(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3066 HB 439 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(L&C) am "An Act relating to authorizing the state to join with other states in entering into the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact" was read the third time. Senators Green, Stedman moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objections were heard and Senators Green, Stedman were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(L&C) am "An Act relating to authorizing the state to join with other states in entering into the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 439(L&C) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 439(L&C) am passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 28 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Relating to the innovative application of education technology tools to provide improved distance education programs in the state was read the second time. Senator Dyson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 2967. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3067 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) Relating to the innovative application of education technology tools to provide improved distance education programs in the state pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 28(HES) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 27 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(MLV) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation amending the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Act to allow deserving veterans to obtain allotments of vacant land within the State of Alaska; and to reopen and legislatively approve allotments in the Tongass National Forest was read the second time. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the resolution be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(MLV) was read the third time. Senators Huggins, Dyson, Wagoner, French, Ellis, Elton, Kookesh, Gary Stevens, Olson, Hoffman, Therriault, Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Guess, Stedman, Seekins moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3068 The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(MLV) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation amending the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Act to allow deserving veterans to obtain allotments of vacant land within the State of Alaska; and to reopen and legislatively approve allotments in the Tongass National Forest pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 27(MLV) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(MLV) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HCR 6 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Relating to the continuation of the Alaska Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force until the first day of the First Regular Session of the Twenty- Fifth Alaska State Legislature in January 2007 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. Senator Huggins offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, lines 1 - 3: Delete all material and insert: "Relating to reestablishing the Alaska Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force." Page 1, line 5: Delete "the termination date of" Page 1, lines 6 - 7: Delete "extended until the first day of the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature" Insert "reestablished" 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3069 Page 1, line 10: Delete "continue to" Following "serve on the": Insert "reestablished" Page 2, line 4: Delete "First Regular Session" Insert "Second Regular Session" Page 2, line 5, following "Legislature": Insert "; and That the Alaska Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force is terminated not later than the first day of the Second Regular Session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature" Senator Huggins moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 am S Relating to reestablishing the Alaska Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 6 am S Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Stedman, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 am S passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Sitka High School Boys' Baseball Team, 2005 ASAA State Baseball Champions Senator(s) Stedman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Wilson 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3070 Honoring - Sitka High School Boys' Swimming and Diving Team, 2005 ASAA State Swimming and Diving Champions Senator(s) Stedman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Wilson Honoring - Sitka High School Girls' Softball Team, 2005 ASAA State Small School Softball Champions Senator(s) Stedman, Ben Stevens, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Olson, Seekins, Gary Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken Representative(s) Wilson Honoring - Gladys Dart 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 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. Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 272 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 272(FIN) "An Act relating to mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, state agents who collect program administration fees, and other persons who engage in activities relating to mortgage lending; relating to mortgage loan activities; relating to fees for recorded mortgage loan instruments; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3071 SCR 28 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28(HES) Relating to the innovative application of education technology tools to provide improved distance education programs in the state was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HCR 6 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 am S Relating to reestablishing the Alaska Information Infrastructure Policy Task Force was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned 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., May 3, 2006. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:20 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate May 2006 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3072 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 May 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Joint w/(S) Health, Education & Social Services Overview Presentation: U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Pamela J. Slutz "A Broader Partnership with Mongolia" (Education, Tourism, Trade, Mining, Government) ---------------------------------------- FINANCE May 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 318 LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN + HB 380 ANIMALS & ANIMAL OR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS + HB 105 MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES + HB 16 SCHOOL FUNDS RELATED TO BOARDING SCHOOLS += HB 218 PRIVATE HATCHERY COST RECOVERY FISHERIES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 441 THERAPEUTIC COURT FOR DUI + HB 307 KNIK RIVER PUBLIC USE AREA + HB 420 FOREST RESOURCES & PRACTICES STANDARDS = HB 218 PRIVATE HATCHERY COST RECOVERY FISHERIES + HB 484 FISHERY ASSOCIATION REIMBURSEMENT + HCR 30 AK CLIMATE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3073 FINANCE (continued) May 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 29 HEALTH CARE INSUR./COMP HEALTH INS. ASSN + HB 446 PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE + HB 326 USE OF LEWD MATERIAL AS HARASSMENT + HB 41 ASSAULT ON SCHOOL EMPLOYEES/BUS DRIVERS + HB 57 SALE OF STATE LAND TO ADJACENT LANDOWNERS + HB 419 REPEAL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LAWS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- Meeting Canceled -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Joint w/(S) Community & Regional Affairs Overview Presentation: U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, Pamela J. Slutz "A Broader Partnership with Mongolia" (Education, Tourism, Trade, Mining, Government) + HJR 36 TAIWAN: WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY May 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM += HB 414 INTERCEPTION OF MINOR'S COMMUNICATIONS += HB 190 REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL + HB 258 SEXUAL ASSAULT BY PERSON WITH HIV/AIDS += HB 442 HEALTH CARE DECISIONS May 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM += HB 442 HEALTH CARE DECISIONS += HB 190 REQUIRED ID FOR PURCHASING ALCOHOL + HB 322 SAFE SURRENDER OF BABIES += HJR 9 URGE CONGRESS HONOR EXXON VALDEZ JUDGMENT + SJR 17 COLLECT MORE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL DAMAGES 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3074 LABOR & COMMERCE May 02 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 392 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES + HB 382 RECORKING WINE SERVED WITH A MEAL + HCR 34 ALASKA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR TOURISTS HCR 4 METH WATCH PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: += HB 150 LICENSING RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIANS += HB 31 WORKERS' COMP: DISEASE PRESUMPTION += SB 241 JOINT INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS May 04 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES May 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearing: + Ray Stoney - Big Game Commercial Services Board ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 288 SEPTEMBER AS EDUCATION SAVINGS MONTH += HB 347 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE/LICENSE/ NOTICES += HB 399 ELDER FRAUD AND ASSISTANCE/OPA += HJR 25 SUPPORTING VETERANS HOME OWNERSHIP ACT + HB 133 MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGES/ COMMISSION + Confirmation Hearing: Claire Hall, Commissioner -- APOC + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2006-05-02 Senate Journal Page 3075 JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 365 & HB 366 May 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM = HB 365 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 366 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Military and Veteran Affairs Natural Resources ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION May 04 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees