Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-14 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0935 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 14, 2009 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:05 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator McGuire was excused from a call of the Senate. The seat from District B was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Davis. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Most Generous Heavenly Father, Help us as elected officials to choose wisely for the common good of all. Help us in every situation to know and do the things that are right and just with soundness of judgment in making vital decisions. Pray that we overcome pressures and stress. Pray for unity and understanding. Father, I ask these things with a mind open to your word and a heart that trusts in your eternal care. Help us to be upright men and women of integrity, honest and sincere in all that we do. Keep us forever mindful of our influence, particularly upon our young people. So that future generations will be equipped to become effective, Godly future leaders. I ask these things with a sincere and grateful heart, Amen. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0936 Senator Kookesh led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fourth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HB 137 Message dated April 14 was read stating: On April 11, 2009, the House passed HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am. An engrossing error failed to remove the effective date in the title of the amended bill. The corrected title follows: HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." Messages dated April 13 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 25 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(ENE) am BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, Urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable and alternative energy source. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0937 HJR 31 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(MLV) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 98 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 98(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to minor consuming and repeat minor consuming; 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, traffic, or possession of alcoholic beverages in, a local option area; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community and Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 177 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0938 HB 201 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 215 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act repealing school experience for salary scales provisions." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 13 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed the following name with regard to confirmation: Attorney General Wayne Anthony Ross There were no stated objections to the named individual. This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Therriault. Report dated April 13 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0939 Board of Game Stanley "Stosh" Hoffman Jr. Cliff Judkins - Wasilla Board of Fisheries Brent G. Johnson - Clam Gulch 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 Wielechowski, Chair; Senators French, Wagoner, Stevens, Huggins. Report dated April 14 was read stating: In accordance with AS 44.19.040, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Lieutenant Governor Designee Joseph D. Schmidt This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators Paskvan, Kookesh, French. SB 54 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 54 "An Act making sales of and offers to sell certain energy resources by a refiner at prices that are exorbitant or excessive an unlawful act or practice under the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(JUD) "An Act making sales of and offers to sell certain energy resources at prices that are unconscionable an unlawful act or practice under the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senator Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senator Therriault. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0940 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, indeterminate, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 105 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; relating to foster care transition to independent living; and relating to juvenile programs and institutions" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(HSS) "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; and relating to out-of-home care transition to independent living." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senators Thomas, Ellis, Paskvan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 7, Department of Health and Social Services The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 4, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 6, Department of Education and Early Development 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0941 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 171 The Finance 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 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Olson, Ellis. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue The bill is on today's calendar. SB 177 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 177 "An Act repealing the termination of licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(FIN) "An Act relating to an exception for professional fishing guide services in the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Fish and Game 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0942 The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 14 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act designating the Alaskan Malamute as the official state dog." Signing no recommendation: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators French, Paskvan, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Resources Committee. HB 156 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to municipal fees charged for disposal of waste material from the substantial rehabilitation, renovation, demolition, removal, or replacement of a structure on deteriorated property." Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators Meyer, French, Kookesh, Paskvan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 10 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to improve health care for veterans. Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators French, Paskvan. Signing no recommendation: Senator Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0943 HJR 22 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (the Law of the Sea Treaty). Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Cochair; Senators Stevens, French. Signing no recommendation: Senators Wagoner, Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House State Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 28 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) am Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress not to adopt any policy, rule, or administrative action or enact legislation that would restrict energy exploration, development, and production in federal and state waters around Alaska, the outer continental shelf within 200 miles of shore, and elsewhere in the continental United States; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage and promote continued exploration, development, and production of domestic oil and gas resources, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Wagoner. Signing do pass: Senators French, Stevens. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Resources Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 2 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(RES) am Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans first by pursuing 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0944 development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region; and requesting the governor to identify and negotiate where appropriate with one or more persons capable of producing natural gas from the Gubik area, and other areas on the North Slope if necessary, in sufficient quantities to support the energy needs of Alaskans and a bullet pipeline project, and recommended the adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 698. Signing do pass: Senator Stedman, Cochair; Senators Huggins, Thomas. Signing no recommendation: Senator Hoffman, Cochair; Senator Olson. Signing amend: Senator Ellis. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 48 SENATE BILL NO. 48 "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when meeting about road conditions affected by harsh weather" was read the second time. Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 894. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(JUD) "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings" was adopted. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(JUD) was read the third time. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0945 The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(JUD) "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 48(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 171 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" was read the second time. Senator Stedman, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 941. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) was adopted. 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0946 CSSB 171(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) 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 Senator Bunde gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of House Bills HB 137 HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24; Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure " was read the second time. Senator Huggins offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 1, line 2, following "Procedure" (title amendment): Insert "; and providing for an effective date" Page 25, following line 16: Insert a new bill section to read: *Sec. 4. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c). Senator Huggins moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0947 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. HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am(efd add S) "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senators Ellis, Paskvan, Wielechowski, Menard, Meyer, Stedman, Hoffman, Thomas, French, Wagoner, Bunde, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am(efd add S) "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 137 am(efd add S) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date Court Rules YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am(efd add S) 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 Court Rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. 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. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0948 Citations Honoring - Rebecca Apel Representative(s) Gatto Senator(s) Menard, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Rachel Kenley Representative(s) Gatto Senator(s) Menard, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 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 Reconsideration of Senate Bills SB 183 Senator Dyson requested that the reconsideration on SENATE BILL NO. 183 be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to award grants for the control of air emissions or the development and administration of air quality control programs; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0949 SB 183 Third Reading - On Reconsideration YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire Absent: Stedman and so, SENATE BILL NO. 183 passed the Senate. Senator Dyson offered the following Senate Letter of Intent: LETTER OF INTENT Senate Bill 183 PURCHASE OF VEHICLES It is the intent of the Legislature that entities purchasing vehicles with funds from grants issued in accordance with AS 46.14.535 conduct a cost-benefit analysis of using propane and a cost-benefit analysis of using compressed natural gas in lieu of gasoline or diesel fuel to power such vehicles. Such analysis shall consider the lifecycle costs of the vehicles including, but not limited to: cost of fuel and infrastructure to deliver such fuel; engine maintenance, overhaul costs, and longevity; and costs of purchase or conversion. It is the further intent of the Legislature that vehicles purchased with funds from grants issued in accordance with AS 46.14.535 be capable of being fueled by either propane or compressed natural gas unless analysis clearly proves that use of propane or compressed natural gas is not economically or technologically effective. Senator Dyson moved for the adoption of the Senate Letter of Intent. Senator Ellis objected. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0950 The question being: "Shall the Senate Letter of Intent be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 183 Adopt Letter of Intent? YEAS: 7 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Dyson, Menard, Olson, Therriault, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Meyer, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas Excused: McGuire and so, the Senate Letter of Intent failed. Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 183 Effective Date Clause YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: McGuire and so, the effective date clause was adopted and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from April 20 through April 26. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. SB 171 Senators Thomas, Dyson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Bunde, Wagoner, Stevens, Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0951 "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." Without objection, it was so ordered. HJR 31 Senator Menard, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the State Affairs Committee referral be waived on CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(MLV) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act. Without objection, the resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 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 48 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(JUD) "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 183 SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to award grants for the control of air emissions or the development and administration of air quality control programs; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0952 HB 137 HB 137 am(efd add S) "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., April 15 2009. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:58 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0953 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 EDUCATION Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 211 8:00 AM + HB 215 TEACHERS' SALARIES: SCHOOL EXPERIENCE ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 171 PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND FOR DECEASED += SB 177 NO REPEAL OF SPORT FISH GUIDE LICENSING + HCR 2 IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE + HB 199 APPROPS: NON-TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 113 SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL/OTHER APPROPRIATIONS += HB 199 APPROPS: NON-TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS + HB 134 CRUISE SHIP WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS + HB 26 MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 179 PARENTAL NOTICE OF MINOR'S ABORTION + HB 35 NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0954 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 15 Wednesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM += SB 68 FELONS' RIGHT TO VOTE + HB 152 2009 REVISOR'S BILL += HB 49 EMINENT DOMAIN: RECREATIONAL STRUCTURES + HB 170 REPEAL AUTHORITY FOR DAY FINES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:00 PM -- Time Change -- + HB 93 DO NOT CALL REGISTRY--MOBILE/CELL PHONES + HB 101 EXEMPTIONS: LIFE INSURANCE; ANNUITIES + HB 102 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 211 1:00 PM -- Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 15 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: Teresa Sager-Albaugh - Board of Game + SJR 22 FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF SALMON MANAGEMENT + HB 14 ALASKAN MALAMUTE AS STATE DOG + HCR 10 OPPOSE FED. CONTROL OF STATE LAND & WATER + HJR 27 STATE SOVEREIGNTY + HJR 25 HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0955 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Tuesday Beltz 211 9:00 AM += HJR 10 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE + HB 14 ALASKAN MALAMUTE AS STATE DOG + HB 156 ALLOWING CERTAIN LANDFILL FEE WAIVERS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Roll Call Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2009 Legislative Coin Policy Approval Fairbanks Telephone Upgrade Approval Legis. Legal Representation Approval Amendment to Moving & Travel Policy - Waiver Fees Anchorage Office Space Proposal Bethel Lease (Executive Session) Other Business ---------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 81 & HB 83 Apr 14 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:15 AM -- Time Change -- = HB 81 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 83 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Open Items 2009-04-14 Senate Journal Page 0956 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES (continued) CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 81 & HB 83 (continued) Apr 15 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- = HB 81 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS = HB 83 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Open Items ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 13 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 12:30 PM Week of the Uninsured ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Apr 16 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees