Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-16 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0987 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 16, 2009 Eighty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:50 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Hoffman, Stedman were absent. The seat from District B was vacant. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Olson. Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord Jesus, This is the day that the Lord has made. Lord, as we look at today and at the happenings that are going on and the happenings that have happened already and are going to be happening, I thank you for this privilege that we have to be servants of the people. Lord, may the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight. Lord, as we deliberate today and make decisions that are going to affect people's lives, families' lives, relationships, I pray that wisdom and your guidance will prevail. I rejoice today that we are citizens of your kingdom. May we be committed to continue being citizens of that kingdom. I thank you through all of this in Jesus' name. Amen. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0988 Senator Menard led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-sixth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor SCR 1 Message dated April 15 was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to establishing March 2009 as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Legislative Resolve No. 2 Messages from the House HJR 17 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to reject H.R. 45, the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009. SJR 17 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and returned: 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0989 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army. The resolution was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. SB 45 Message dated April 15 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) "An Act relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 15 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 16 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 am BY REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, Stoltze, Foster, Chenault, Joule, Fairclough, Thomas, Munoz, Millett, Olson, Neuman, Edgmon, Wilson, Seaton, Dahlstrom, Lynn, Coghill, Johansen, Kelly, Keller, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Ramras, Gatto, Austerman, Kerttula, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Salmon, Gara, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doogan, Gardner, Holmes, Kawasaki, Petersen, Tuck, 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0990 Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 44 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) am BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to investments applicable to energy; clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to definitions of certain terms that relate to a project that may be developed by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and authorizing certain public corporations to issue bonds for energy projects." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 105 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 114 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 114(TRA) am BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid." 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0991 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act establishing the Southeast State Forest and relating to the Southeast State Forest; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 175 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance, including treating as confidential certain information submitted to the director of insurance by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; clarifying conditions for the release of insurer deposits; defining travel insurance that may be sold under a travel insurance limited producer license; establishing criteria for licensing of nonresident independent adjusters as resident adjusters; exempting rewards under a wellness program from treatment as insurance discrimination or rebating; making certain insurance required of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association permissive rather than mandatory; making certain provisions relating to statements on applications and guaranteed renewability for individual health insurance applicable to hospital and medical service corporations; making public certain forms and related documents filed for approval by a hospital or medical service corporation after the filing becomes effective; relating to deposits of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements; repealing reasons that the director of insurance may use to deny or revoke a license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0992 HB 222 HOUSE BILL NO. 222(title am) BY REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, Tuck, Gardner, Lynn, Kerttula, Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act prohibiting discrimination by health care insurers based on genetic information; providing special enrollment requirements related to Medicaid and state child health plan coverage; requiring a health care insurer to offer coverage for the treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse; providing continuity of coverage for college students during medically necessary leaves of absence from college; requiring health care insurers in the group market to provide parity in the application of mental health and substance abuse benefits that comply with federal requirements; amending the definition of 'dentist' to include out-of-state dentists for purposes of certain dental insurance requirements; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 15 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Senate Resources Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Game Teresa Sager-Albaugh - Mentasta Pass 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: Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, French, Wagoner. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0993 SB 10 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 10 "An Act requiring health care insurers to provide insurance coverage for medical care received by a patient during certain approved clinical trials designed to test and improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or palliation of cancer; directing the Department of Health and Social Services to provide Medicaid services to persons who participate in those clinical trials; relating to experimental procedures under a state plan offered by the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; and providing for an effective date" and recommended the adoption of the Health and Social Services Committee Substitute offered on page 326. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Olson. Signing do pass: Senators Thomas, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Health and Social Services Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 68 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 68 "An Act relating to the voting rights of felons." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 19 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(L&C) "An Act exempting the state and its political subdivisions from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Meyer, Paskvan. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0994 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Office of the Governor The bill was referred to the Community and Regional Affairs Committee. HB 26 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 52, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Olson, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Huggins. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 49 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(JUD) am "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project." Signing no recommendation: Senator French, Chair; Senator Wielechowski. Signing do pass: Senator 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. HB 106 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) "An Act relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the village public 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0995 safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program." Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators French, Meyer, Paskvan. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 109 The Finance Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 109 "An Act relating to eligibility for the Alaska supplemental education loan program and to the interest rate for a loan made under the Alaska family education loan program; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Olson, Ellis. Signing do pass: Senators Huggins, Thomas. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 134 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0996 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Environmental Conservation The bill is on today's calendar. HB 152 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill is on today's calendar. HB 170 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act repealing the authority for day fines." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senator McGuire. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Court System The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 172 The Finance Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(FIN) "An Act relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0997 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(FIN) "An Act relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; relating to a proposal for a program under which the state repays loans to students for costs of postsecondary education; and providing for an effective date." (Title Change SCR forthcoming) Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman; Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas. Signing no recommendation: Senators Olson, Ellis. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 3, indeterminate, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 4, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. SJR 22 The Resources Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Opposing litigation that seeks to eliminate the Kenai, Kasilof, and Chitina sockeye salmon personal use dip net fisheries; and requesting the governor to re-examine the disproportional influence of the commercial fisheries industries on fisheries management in the state, and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RES) Opposing litigation that seeks to eliminate the Kenai, Kasilof, and Chitina sockeye salmon personal use dip net fisheries. Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senator Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senators Stevens, Wagoner. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0998 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 25 The Resources Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(ENE) am Urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable and alternative energy source. Signing do pass: Senators Wielechowski, McGuire; Cochairs; Senator French. Signing amend: Senator Wagoner. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Energy The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. The presence of Senator Stedman was noted. Recess Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to the Joint Session. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:03 a.m. The consideration of the Governor's appointments in Joint Session will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 2:41 p.m. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 7 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 BY THE SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 0999 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 35, relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors. was read the first time and held on the Secretary's desk. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools" was read the second time. 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. 101 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 101 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde, Dyson, Huggins, Therriault, Wagoner and so, SENATE BILL NO. 101 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1000 Second Reading of House Bills HB 93 HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to unwanted telephone solicitations on a cellular or mobile telephone and making those calls to cellular or mobile telephones registered with the national do not call registry violations of the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act" was read the second time. 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. HOUSE BILL NO. 93 was read the third time. Senators Dyson, French, Thomas, Wagoner, Bunde, Ellis, Paskvan, Wielechowski, Menard, Meyer, McGuire, Stedman, Huggins, 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. 93 "An Act relating to unwanted telephone solicitations on a cellular or mobile telephone and making those calls to cellular or mobile telephones registered with the national do not call registry violations of the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 93 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 93 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1001 HB 134 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; 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 995. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(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. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 134(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) passed the Senate. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1002 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. HB 152 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 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. 152(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 152(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Absent: Bunde and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) 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 clauses. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1003 Second Reading of House Resolutions HJR 22 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), was read the second time. 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. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 was read the third time. Senators Wielechowski, Ellis, Paskvan, McGuire, Meyer, Hoffman, French, Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on the resolution. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall 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), pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 22 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 15 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Davis, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Huggins, Therriault Absent: Bunde, Dyson and so, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. Citations Honoring - Nunaka Valley Major Girls All-Star Softball Team Senator(s) Wielechowski, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner Representative(s) Petersen 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1004 Honoring - Rebecca Bowlen Representative(s) Johansen Senator(s) Stedman, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Jim and Evelyn Moss Representative(s) Holmes Senator(s) French, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Donald W. "Tex" Burrows Senator(s) Wielechowski, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner Representative(s) Gruenberg In Memoriam - Dannie Wesley Garroutte Senator(s) Wagoner, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Bill Tobin Representative(s) Holmes, Doogan Senator(s) French, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Therriault, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Genevieve Lorraine Thompson Representative(s) Coghill Senator(s) Therriault, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, 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. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1005 Unfinished Business HB 141 President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; relating to the State Council for Interstate Adult and Juvenile Offender Supervision; amending Rules 4 and 24(b), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee referral be waived on HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; relating to the State Council for Interstate Adult and Juvenile Offender Supervision; amending Rules 4 and 24(b), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 105 Senator Paskvan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Labor and Commerce Committee referral be waived on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 22 Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee referral be waived on CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RES) Opposing litigation that seeks to eliminate the Kenai, Kasilof, and Chitina sockeye salmon personal use dip net fisheries. Without objection, the resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. SR 8 Senator McGuire, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Resources Committee referral be waived on SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8 Reaffirming support for the environmentally responsible development of the Kensington Gold Mine; and urging the governor to encourage and facilitate the prompt continuation or 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1006 reinstatement, reactivation, and period extension of permits authorizing the construction and operation of the Kensington Gold Mine upon a decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of the Kensington Gold Mine. Without objection, the resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from July 1 through September 1. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. 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 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 134 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1007 Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 17, 2009. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1008 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 16 Thursday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + HB 98 ALCOHOL: MINOR CONSUMING/LOCAL OPTION ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 16 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 10 MEDICAID/INS FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS += HB 134 CRUISE SHIP WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS += HB 26 MEDICAID FOR ADULT DENTAL SERVICES + HB 121 MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT += HB 221 MORTGAGE LENDING REGULATION += HB 109 EDUC. LOANS: SUPPLEMENTAL & FAMILY += HB 172 STATE INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 113 SUPPLEMENTAL/CAPITAL/OTHER APPROPRIATIONS += HB 121 MUNICIPAL AIR QUALITY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT += HB 221 MORTGAGE LENDING REGULATION + HB 63 COUNCIL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MEMBERS, STAFF + HB 123 SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL + HB 78 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1009 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += HB 35 NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION + SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 17 Friday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 101 EXEMPTIONS: LIFE INSURANCE; ANNUITIES + HB 102 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE + HB 129 POWER TO REVOKE REAL ESTATE LICENSES + HB 201 CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 16 Thursday Beltz 211 3:45 PM -- Time Change -- += SB 60 UNIFORM PROBATE CODE; TRUSTS, WILLS + HB 108 PROP. FORECLOSURE/EXECUTION/TRUST DEEDS + HB 177 MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS + HB 175 INSURANCE HB 222 MED. INS. ELIGIBILITY/NONDISCRIMINATION Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 17 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 16 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Location Change -- + SB 189 CONCEALED WEAPON: PARDONS/SIS + HB 19 ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME + HB 106 VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS ---------------------------------------- 2009-04-16 Senate Journal Page 1010 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