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2008-04-01 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2491 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 1, 2008 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Green at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed fifteen members present. Senators French, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault were absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, David Dierdorff of the Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Spirit of life and hope, we turn our minds and hearts again toward thee. Awaken us again to the mysteries that humble us, the realities that orient us, the truths that judge and guide us, the beauty that informs and ravishes us, the love that nurtures us, the fellowship that sustains us, the creativity that heightens and deepens and reorders our living, that we may give ourselves in honesty and openness to the larger life before us. Amen. (This prayer was written by the late Reverend Clarke Dewey Wells) Senator Wielechowski led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2492 Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-seventh legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. The presence of Senators French, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault was noted. Messages from the House SCR 18 Message dated March 31 was read, stating the House passed and returned: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 am Awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to certain members of the military. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Message dated March 31 was read, stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 37 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to correct obsolete references to the office of secretary of state by substituting references to the office of lieutenant governor. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2493 First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 50 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; establishing an interstate commission for the placement of children; amending Rules 4 and 24(b), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 336 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 336(RES) am BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act directing the Alaska Energy Authority to conduct a study of and to prepare a proposal for an appropriately sized Susitna River hydroelectric power project; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 417 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 417(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the compensation for certain public officials, officers, and employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements; relating to pay increments for longevity in state service; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2494 Standing Committee Reports Report received March 31 was 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: Board of Education and Early Development Philip E. Schneider - Anchorage Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Geraldine C. "Geri" Benshoof - North Pole Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Rev. John Downing - Eagle River Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 State Medical Board Michael J. Tauriainen - Soldotna Appointed: 5/28/2003 Reappointed: 1/16/2004 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Dr. Jean Tsigonis - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/15/2006 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Dr. William W. Resinger - Palmer Appointed: 9/21/2007 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Dr. Lawrence W. "Larry" Stinson, Jr. - Anchorage Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Dr. John Cullen - Valdez Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Paula P. Easley - Anchorage Appointed: 3/28/2006 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2495 Larry G. Norene - Anchorage Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Timothy A. Schuerch - Anchorage Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Dr. Peggy A. Downing - Palmer Appointed: 5/31/2007 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Holly M. Steiner - Wasilla Appointed: 6/3/2005 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Cheryl A. Corrick - Fairbanks Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Nursing Agnes M. "Aggie" Jack - Kotzebue Appointed: 6/12/2007 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Denise Ekstrom - Anchorage Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Jill Matheson - Juneau Appointed: 4/30/2004 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Pharmacy Robert Young - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Kathe Boucha - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Julius S. Brecht - Anchorage Appointed: 10/18/2005 Reappointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2496 Gary W. Burleson - Anchorage Appointed: 4/14/2005 Reappointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Joyce Barnett - Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Kathleen Lind - Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Professional Counselors James R. "Randy" Morton - Nome Appointed: 4/14/2005 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Richard Lum - Eagle River Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 George Troxel - Palmer Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Camille O. "Cam" Carlson - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/9/2005 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Lisa C. Turner - Kenai Appointed: 3/8/2006 Reappointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Dr. John R. DeRuyter - Fairbanks Appointed: 6/6/2007 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Thomas, Elton, Cowdery, Dyson. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2497 SB 198 The State Affairs Committee considered SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198 "An Act extending the statute of limitations for the filing of complaints with the Alaska Public Offices Commission involving state election campaigns; and extending the statute of limitations for prosecutions of violations of the Alaska Election Code." Signing no recommendation: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators Stevens, Bunde, Green. Signing do pass: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 227 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 227 "An Act relating to certain investments of the Alaska permanent fund, the state's retirement systems, the State of Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan, and the deferred compensation program for state employees in companies that do business in Sudan, and restricting those investments." Signing no recommendation: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senator Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 92 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 92 "An Act removing the victims' advocate and the staff of the office of victims' rights from the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman in the legislative branch." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senator Bunde. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Stevens, Green. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Legislative Agency The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2498 HB 196 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196(JUD) "An Act relating to the handling of matters after a person's death" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196(STA) "An Act relating to the handling of matters after a person's death, to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, to anatomical gifts, to donations to the anatomical gift awareness fund, to a registry of anatomical gifts, and to organizations that handle the procurement, distribution, or storage of all or a part of an individual's body." (Title change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senator Bunde. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Stevens, Green. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 351 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 351(JUD) "An Act relating to submission of fingerprints by applicants for a concealed handgun permit; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator McGuire, Chair; Senators French, Stevens, Green, Bunde. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Corrections The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 354 The Health, Education and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 354(JUD) "An Act relating to adoptions, to subsidies for a hard-to-place child, to criminal sanctions for unlawful 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2499 disclosure of confidential information pertaining to a child, to child support orders in child-in-need-of-aid and delinquency proceedings, and to civil actions on behalf of children in need of aid who are injured or die while in state custody; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Thomas, Dyson, Cowdery. Signing no recommendation: Senator Elton. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 31 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(RES) Opposing the enactment of the Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2007 that intends to prohibit aerial hunting of wildlife, which is essential for predator control in Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Huggins, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Green. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wielechowski, Stevens, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 28 Senator Davis requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2500 CSSB 28(FIN) Third Reading - On Reconsideration Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Nays: Green, Huggins, Stedman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) passed the Senate on reconsideration. Senator Ellis 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. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 221 Senator Ellis moved that SENATE BILL NO. 221 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" be moved to the bottom of the calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered. Second Reading of House Bills HB 284 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) "An Act relating to participation in certain student fellowships as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2501 Page 1, line 1: Delete "as an allowable absence" Insert "and AmeriCorps programs as allowable absences" Page 2, line 25: Delete "[OR] (16) or (17)" Insert "or (16) - (18) [16]" Page 3, line 2, following "(17)": Insert "serving as a volunteer under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (AmeriCorps); (18)" Page 3, line 6: Delete "(4) - (16)" Insert "(4) - (17)" Page 3, line 9: Delete "(4) - (16)" Insert "(4) - (17)" Page 3, line 12: Delete "(1) - (16)" Insert "(1) - (17)" Page 3, line 13: Delete "(4) - (16)" Insert "(4) - (17)" Page 3, line 15: Delete "(a)(1) - (16)" Insert "(a)(1) - (17)" Page 3, line 22: Delete "amendment" Insert "amendments" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Therriault objected. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2502 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 284(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton, French, Kookesh, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. Senator Ellis 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. 284(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) "An Act relating to participation in certain student fellowships as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 284(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 13 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, McGuire, Olson, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Huggins, Kookesh, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2503 The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 284(FIN) Effective Date Clause YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. HB 338 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) "An Act relating to the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and program, power project fund, and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to borrow money from the power project fund for the bulk fuel revolving loan fund and to repay money borrowed; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2476. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) was adopted. President Green stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 338(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 2 calendar. Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 14 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Urging the United States Congress to enact H.R. 2419, sec. 12801, so that individuals receiving a damage award from the Exxon Valdez oil spill can benefit from the income averaging and retirement contribution provisions of the bill, was read the second time. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2504 Senator Ellis 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. 14(RLS) was read the third time. Senator Wagoner declared a potential conflict of interest. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Urging the United States Congress to enact H.R. 2419, sec. 12801, so that individuals receiving a damage award from the Exxon Valdez oil spill can benefit from the income averaging and retirement contribution provisions of the bill, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 14(RLS) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken and so, CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Captain Cory John Young Senator(s) Wilken, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski th Honoring - Alva and Axel Carlson on their 60 Anniversary Senator(s) Stevens, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) LeDoux 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2505 Honoring - Angoon High School Eagles Basketball Team Senator(s) Kookesh, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Thomas Honoring - Delta Elementary School Senator(s) Kookesh, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Honoring - Galena High School Hawks Basketball Team Senator(s) Kookesh, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Salmon Honoring - William A. Ferguson Senator(s) Hoffman, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Representative(s) Nelson In Memoriam - Sergeant Derek T. Stenroos Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Mary Ann Mullen Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Stevens, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken In Memoriam - Rhoda Talugnaqtuaq Atoruk Representative(s) Joule Senator(s) Olson, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2506 In Memoriam - Thomas Byrd Stewart Representative(s) Kerttula, Coghill, Doll Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Green, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski, Wilken Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Recess Senator Ellis moved that the Senate stand in recess to 2:00 p.m. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:55 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 4:36 p.m. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate return to Standing Committee Reports. Without objection, the Senate returned to: Standing Committee Reports SB 221 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 221 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2507 Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Elton, Thomas, Huggins, Olson. The bill is on today's calendar. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 221 SENATE BILL NO. 221 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2500) was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 2506. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. President Green stated the CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 2 calendar. Unfinished Business HB 45 Senators Elton, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 45(MLV) "An Act authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; and establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2508 HB 267 The reconsideration on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(RES) "An Act relating to authorizing the state to join with other states entering into the Wildlife Violator Compact; excluding commercial fishing and big game commercial hunting services from the provisions of the compact; and directing the initiation of civil actions to revoke appropriate licenses in this state based on a licensee's violation of or failure to comply with the terms of a wildlife resource citation issued in another state that is a party to the compact" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 28 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Enrollment SB 97 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(JUD) "An Act relating to identification seals for certain articles created or crafted in the state by Alaska Native persons; relating to the Alaska State Council on the Arts; and making certain identification seal violations unfair trade practices" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:52 a.m., April 1, 2008. 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2509 SB 253 SENATE BILL NO. 253 "An Act relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Game; and providing for an effective date" was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:52 a.m., April 1, 2008. SCR 15 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(SED) Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to standing committees, was enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary, Speaker and Chief Clerk and the engrossed and enrolled copies transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:52 a.m., April 1, 2008. Legislative Resolve No. 35 Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 2, 2008. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 4:39 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2510 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. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM = SB 221 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS = HB 373 SCHOOL BOND DEBT REIMBURSEMENT + HB 45 STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND + HB 326 MILITIA & NAT'L GUARD FIGHT WILDLAND FIRE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 61 TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO VOC ED + HB 285 MUNI TAX EXEMPTION: COMBAT DEATHS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2511 HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 319 DENTISTS & DENTAL ASSISTANTS Apr 04 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 02 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 307 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES + HB 359 PROBATION AND MINOR CONSUMING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HJR 28 CONST. AM:BUDGET RES.FUND/OIL& GAS TAX + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + HB 305 CAMPAIGN FUND RAISING DURING SESSIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 295 CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS + HB 295 RECORDED OR FILED DOCUMENTS + HB 379 CPA EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 331 MOTOR VEHICLES:LICENSES/INSURANCE/NOTICES + SB 280 MEDICAID/ INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Saturday Beltz 211 10:00 AM -- NOTE: Time Change -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2512 RESOURCES Apr 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Confirmation Hearing: Board of Fisheries <Continued from 03/28/08> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Apr 04 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Alberta's Oil Sands Development: Role of the Province: Operations & Transmission to Market: Dept of Energy & Enbridge, Inc -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Apr 05 Saturday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Apr 06 Sunday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled -- Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 01 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + SB 227 DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN + SB 228 MUNICIPAL LAND USE REGULATION + HB 196 HANDLING MATTERS AFTER A PERSON'S DEATH + SB 198 ELECTION VIOLATIONS: STAT OF LIMITATIONS += HB 92 JURISDICTION OF OMBUDSMAN: VICTIMS RTS + HB 351 CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT: FINGERPRINTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + HJR 19 OPPOSE FEDERAL ID REQUIREMENTS + HB 193 POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP + HJR 32 BROADCASTING INDUSTRY + HJR 38 ISRAEL 60TH ANNIVERSARY + HB 252 LEAVE FOR ORGAN/BONE MARROW DONATIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2513 TRANSPORTATION Apr 01 Tuesday Butrovich 205 2:00 PM = SB 298 MARINE TRANSPORTATION: BOARD & DIVISION Apr 03 Thursday Butrovich 205 2:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Apr 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Friday Butrovich 205 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 05 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION REVIEW Apr 05 Saturday Fahrenkamp 203 10:30 AM Report on HB 33 (CH 91 SLA 05) Regulations Regarding Driver's License Requirement: Social Security Card Regulation's and Statutes: Regarding Wild-Stock Geoduck Implementation of SB 145 (CH 64 SLA 07) ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Apr 08 Tuesday House Finance 519 5:00 PM Audit Requests Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- 2008-04-01 Senate Journal Page 2514 OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS Apr 02 Wednesday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM High Quality, Low Cost ---------------------------------------- SENATE OPEN CAUCUS Apr 01 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Work Session on HJR 28 and Long Term Fiscal Planning Apr 03 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Work Session on HJR 28 and Long Term Fiscal Planning