Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-06-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-06-02 Senate Journal Page 3549 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday June 2, 2006 Twenty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 2:13 p.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Guess, Huggins were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Amanda Green. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 2006-06-02 Senate Journal Page 3550 Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Senator Elton led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the twenty-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SB 2002 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2002 "An Act conferring original jurisdiction on the Alaska Supreme Court for the purpose of providing judicial review of a contract executed under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, and setting the time in which a contract developed under that Act, or a statute of limitations regarding that contract, must be legally challenged; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2002(JUD) "An Act conferring original jurisdiction on the Alaska Supreme Court for the purpose of providing judicial review of a contract executed under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, and setting the time in which a final agency decision of the commissioner of revenue made under that Act, the constitutionality of a law authorizing a contract enacted under that Act, or the enforceability of a contract executed under a law authorizing a contract enacted under that Act must be legally challenged and by whom; and providing for an effective date." 2006-06-02 Senate Journal Page 3551 Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Therriault, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 2002 SENATE BILL NO. 2002 "An Act conferring original jurisdiction on the Alaska Supreme Court for the purpose of providing judicial review of a contract executed under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, and setting the time in which a contract developed under that Act, or a statute of limitations regarding that contract, must be legally challenged; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 3550. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2002(JUD) "An Act conferring original jurisdiction on the Alaska Supreme Court for the purpose of providing judicial review of a contract executed under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, and setting the time in which a final agency decision of the commissioner of revenue made under that Act, the constitutionality of a law authorizing a contract enacted under that Act, or the enforceability of a contract executed under a law authorizing a contract enacted under that Act must be legally challenged and by whom; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Stevens stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 2002(JUD) will be on the June 3 calendar. 2006-06-02 Senate Journal Page 3552 Unfinished Business Senator Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from June 19 to 24. Without objection, Senator Dyson was excused. Senator Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on June 9. Without objection, Senator Therriault was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., June 3, 2006. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:19 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate June 2006 2006-06-02 Senate Journal Page 3553 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 JUDICIARY Jun 02 Friday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM + SB2002 GAS PIPELINE CONTRACT: COURT JURISDICTION ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NATURAL GAS DEV Jun 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 11:15 AM -- Time Change -- += SB2003 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CORPORATION += SB2004 STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS Jun 03 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB2003 NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CORPORATION += SB2004 STRANDED GAS DEVELOPMENT ACT AMENDMENTS -- Public Testimony --