Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-07 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0805 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 7, 2009 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:37 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. The seat from District B was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Spirit of blessing, give us grateful hearts so we may learn to give thanks always. We thank you for the gift of this day: For the breath that sustains us, For the rain that refreshes us For the love of family and friends that gives us joy. We thank you for the mystery of this creation: For the beauty that we see, And for the vastness that we sometimes fear. We thank you for setting us in communities: For those who are easy to love and bring us companionship, For those who drive us crazy that they may teach us to love, For those who've gone before to pave the way, For those of generations to come to remind us to live gently. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0806 Give these leaders grateful hearts for the responsibilities and worries placed upon them. Guide us as citizens so we may be grateful for their leadership and encourage them in all decisions and tasks. In you I pray. Amen. Senator Bunde led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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. Messages from the Governor The following letter dated April 6 was received in the Office of the Secretary of Senate on April 7: Dear Senator Stevens: I was notified by written communication today that my nomination of Mr. Tim Grussendorf for Senate seat B was not confirmed by the Senate Democrats. I am disappointed that Mr. Grussendorf's nomination was not addressed in an open and public manner. I have been advised by the Department of Law that addressing this nomination in an open and public manner is legally required as noted in the 1963 and 1987 legal opinions of the department. I have grave concerns that the Senate Democrats have chosen to ignore the obligation for open meetings. However, the problem is for the Senate to resolve. I do not wish this seat to remain vacant and the citizens of Senate District B to be without representation in the Alaska Senate. Therefore, I encourage you to move ahead to fill this seat without delay. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0807 Many names were put forward to fill this seat. The Juneau Democrat Party submitted only one name on March 5, 2009, although many candidates applied for the vacant seat as a result of my March 9, 2009 request for citizens of the district to apply. I was pleased to see so many people from Senate District B express interest. Alaska statute AS 15.40.320 provides that I select the candidate. It is my duty to choose a candidate to represent the people of District B and although I appreciate the input, I am not limited by law to the recommendations of one interest group. In accordance with AS 15.40.320, I appoint Joe Nelson to the vacant seat for District B. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor The following enclosure dated April 6 was received with the Governor's letter: Dear Governor Palin, On April 1, 2009 the Senate Democrats did not confirm your appointment to Senate Seat B. We are writing to respectfully urge you to follow the required procedure of AS 15.40.350 and appoint another qualified person for our consideration by April 10, 2009. Moreover, we request you follow the longstanding Alaskan tradition of choosing a name from the list submitted to you by the same political party as that which nominated the predecessor in office, which in this particular case is the Juneau Democrats. In closing, we hope this assists you by making our position clear. Sincerely yours, /s/ Senator Bettye Davis Senator Johnny Ellis Senator Hollis French Senator Albert Kookesh Senator Joe Paskvan Senator Joe Thomas Senator Bill Wielechowski 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0808 Messages from the House Message dated April 6 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 27 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, Relating to sovereign powers of the state. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. Recede Messages HB 81 Message dated April 6 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) am(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; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendments, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0809 In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Hawker, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Crawford President Stevens stated the message would be held on the Secretary's desk. HB 83 Message dated April 6 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(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." In the event the Senate fails to recede, the Speaker has appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: Representative Hawker, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Crawford President Stevens stated the message would be held on the Secretary's desk. Communications Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated March 31 was received correcting the collective bargaining agreement dated February 17 reached between the State and the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) in accordance with AS 23.40.215. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0810 President Stevens referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 1 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 1 "An Act increasing the minimum hourly wage, and creating an annual adjustment to the minimum hourly wage based on the rate of inflation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(FIN) "An Act increasing the minimum hourly wage; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senators Thomas, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 2 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 2 "An Act relating to the establishment and maintenance of an Internet website providing public finance information, and identifying the information to be available on the Internet website." Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators Kookesh, Paskvan, French, Meyer. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0811 SB 27 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 27 "An Act relating to tuition waivers for a child who was in foster care; relating to eligibility for foster care and subsidy payments for a hard-to-place child; and amending the definition of 'child' in certain statutes" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(HSS) "An Act relating to tuition waivers for a child who was in out- of-home care; relating to out-of-home care for a child; amending the definition of 'child' in certain statutes; and relating to out-of-home care transition to independent living." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Ellis, Thomas, Paskvan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, 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 The bill was referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. SB 85 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 85 "An Act relating to limitations on possessing, sending, shipping, transporting, or bringing alcoholic beverages to a local option area and to penalties for violations of those limitations; relating to probation for minor consuming or in possession or control of alcoholic beverages; relating to civil fines for liquor licensees whose agents or employees furnish alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(JUD) "An Act relating to penalties for violations of limitations on possessing, sending, shipping, transporting, or bringing alcoholic beverages to, soliciting or receiving orders for delivery of alcoholic beverages to, and the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, barter, 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0812 traffic, or possession of alcoholic beverages in, a local option area; relating to minor consuming or in possession or control of alcoholic beverages; relating to civil penalties for liquor licensees whose agents or employees furnish alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senators Therriault, Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 5, indeterminate, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 110 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 110 "An Act relating to the preservation of evidence" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 110(JUD) "An Act relating to the preservation of evidence and to the DNA identification system." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Wielechowski, McGuire. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0813 SB 139 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 139 "An Act establishing a loan repayment program and employment incentive program for certain health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139(HSS) Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Ellis, Thomas, Paskvan. Signing amend: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 148 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 148 "An Act relating to limitation of state liability on certain federal highway programs; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 148(JUD) Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Therriault, Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 171 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act relating to the permanent fund dividend of an otherwise qualified individual who dies during the qualifying year; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0814 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators Meyer, Kookesh, Paskvan. Signing no recommendation: 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 2 The Health and Social Services Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(HSS) "An Act relating to the issuance of a certificate of birth resulting in a stillbirth." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Thomas, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Paskvan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 17 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army. Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators French, Meyer, Kookesh, Paskvan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 18 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act, and recommended it be replaced with 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0815 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators French, Meyer, Kookesh. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Senate State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SJR 19 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY SENATOR DAVIS, Urging the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Defense to order the withdrawal of members of the Alaska National Guard from Iraq and to order the members to return to Alaska; urging that the service of the Alaska National Guard be limited to service within Alaska unless lawfully called into federal service; and urging the attorney general to defend any decision to consent or not to consent to the deployment of the Alaska National Guard to Iraq. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SJR 20 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 BY SENATORS HUGGINS, Therriault, Dyson, Wagoner, Relating to sovereign powers of the state. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0816 Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 184 SENATE BILL NO. 184 BY SENATOR FRENCH, entitled: "An Act relating to public access to legislative committee meetings during regular legislative sessions by Internet broadcast." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. Recess Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 10:47 a.m. After Recess Joint Session in the House Speaker Chenault called the House to order and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51 turned the gavel over to President Stevens, who called the Joint Session to order at 11:01 a.m. The purpose of the Joint Session was to hear an address by the Honorable Mark Begich, United States Senator. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0817 President Stevens appointed Representative Holmes and Senator Ellis to escort U.S. Senator Begich to the Joint Session. The Senate Sergeant at Arms, Edra Morledge, announced Senator Begich's entrance to the House Chamber. The Honorable Mark Begich was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens. Senator Begich delivered his address. This address appears in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 5. Following his address, there was a question and answer period. The Honorable Mark Begich received a standing ovation and was escorted from the chamber by Senator Ellis and Representative Holmes. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the Joint Session stand in adjournment. Without objection, President Stevens adjourned the Joint Session at 11:50 a.m. After Recess In the Senate The Senate reconvened at 1:12 p.m. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 88 SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act repealing certain provisions relating to modifying the factors that apply to calculate the amount of power cost equalization; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0818 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without objection, it was so ordered. SENATE BILL NO. 88 was read the third time. Senator Hoffman called the Senate. The call was satisfied. President Stevens invoked Sec. 102 of Mason's Manual. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act repealing certain provisions relating to modifying the factors that apply to calculate the amount of power cost equalization; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 88 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Therriault, Wagoner and so, SENATE BILL NO. 88 passed the Senate. Senator Ellis 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. Senator Hoffman lifted the call. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0819 Citations Honoring - Sara Peterson Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Farthest North Girl Scouts Council, 2009 Fairbanks Women of Distinction Representative(s) Kawasaki, Guttenberg Senator(s) Thomas, Paskvan, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Professor Katey Walter, National Geographic's Emerging Explorers for 2009 Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Irene Widmark Tansy Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Salmon In Memoriam - Ellen Demit Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Salmon In Memoriam - John Albert Hinchman Sr. Representative(s) Thomas Senator(s) Kookesh, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0820 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. Unfinished Business Senator Menard moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from afternoon plane time, April 10 through evening plane time, April 12. Without objection, Senator Menard was excused. HJR 27 Senators Therriault, Dyson, Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state. Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 32 The reconsideration on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) "An Act relating to medical assistance payments for home and community- based services and provision of personal care services in a recipient's home; and providing for an effective date" was not taken up this legislative day and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 32 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) "An Act relating to medical assistance payments for home and community-based services and provision of personal care services in a recipient's home; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0821 SB 88 SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act repealing certain provisions relating to modifying the factors that apply to calculate the amount of power cost equalization; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 8, 2009. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:51 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0822 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 07 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 10 MUNICIPAL TAXES: COSTS/EXEMPTIONS Apr 09 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 08 Wednesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + SB 174 PROF STUDENT EXCHANGE LOAN FORGIVENESS Apr 10 Friday Beltz 211 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 07 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 1 ALASKA MINIMUM WAGE + SB 170 UNEMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS: FED STIMULUS + SB 133 ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE SYSTEM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0823 FINANCE (continued) Apr 08 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 172 STATE INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION FUND + SB 10 MEDICAID/INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 96 CHILD SUPPORT/ CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT + SB 183 GRANT AUTHORITY FOR AIR QUALITY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 35 EXTEND SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL + SB 80 EXTENDING VETERINARY BOARD + SB 114 EXT BD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGRS, & SURVEYORS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 11 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 08 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + SB 168 TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND + SB 169 APPROP: TRAUMA CARE FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HJR 10 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Confirmation: Attorney General Wayne Anthony Ross Invited Testimony Only Meeting will Recess at 3:00 p.m. 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0824 JUDICIARY (continued) Apr 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 5:30 PM -- 1:30 p.m. Meeting Continued -- + Confirmation: Attorney General Wayne Anthony Ross Public Testimony Apr 10 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 54 PRICE GOUGING INVOLVING ENERGY RESOURCES + SB 68 FELONS' RIGHT TO VOTE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 07 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + SB 178 UNEMPLOYMENT AMENDMENTS:TRIBES/NPO + SB 12 LIMIT OVERTIME FOR REGISTERED NURSES + SB 61 MANDATORY UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE + SB 126 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES; EXEMPT SERVICE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Beltz 211 1:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + SB 175 INTERNET ACCESS AUTHORITY/TASK FORCE + SB 153 MOBILE HOMES AS REAL PROPERTY += SB 149 MORTGAGE LENDING + HB 129 POWER TO REVOKE REAL ESTATE LICENSES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 07 Tuesday Capitol 106 1:00 PM -- Immediately Following Session -- -- Time and Location Change -- Overview: Pipeline Update Presenters: Tony Palmer w/TransCanada Bud Fackrell w/ Denali 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0825 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 08 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Joint w/(H) Resources Overview: Shale Gas Development in the U.S. Presenters: Porter Bennett w/ Bentek Energy LLC Dr. Mark Myers Apr 10 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Overview: Alaska Fischer-Tropsch + Synthetic Fuels Pilot Program Mark K. Iden, Deputy Director, Operations Defense Energy Support Center += SB 108 STAMPEDE STATE RECREATION AREA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 07 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + SB 2 PUBLIC FINANCE WEBSITE + SB 171 PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FOR DECEASED + SJR 17 DESIGNATING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF ARMY NCO + SJR 18 SUPPORT SOLDIERS' BURIAL DESIGNATIONS + HJR 10 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Thursday Beltz 211 9:00 AM + SB 37 DIVEST INVESTMENTS IN SUDAN <Pending Uniform Rule 23(d) being in effect> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 07 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + SB 14 EXTEND MOTOR FUEL TAX SUSPENSION + HJR 9 CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION + SB 34 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FOR STATE VEHICLES 2009-04-07 Senate Journal Page 0826 TRANSPORTATION (continued) Apr 09 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL COMMITTEES ENERGY Apr 09 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 2:30 PM -- Continued from 04/06/09 -- += SB 143 RAILBELT ENERGY & TRANSMISSION CORP. += SJR 7 OPPOSE UN DESIGNATION OF ARCTIC OCEAN + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Agenda to be Announced ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 13 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 12:30 PM Week of the Uninsured ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 07 Tuesday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator Apr 16 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees