Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-04-02 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2087 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 2, 2010 Seventy-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 10:00 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Wagoner was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Dyson was absent. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Mike Rose of Juneau Christian Center. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful day and for the opportunity to give thanks and praise to your worthy name. On this Good Friday we pause to thank you for the ultimate sacrifice of your son in the marvelous display of your love for all mankind. Thank you for your loving kindness and the tender mercies which you have lavished upon us. Lord, we pray for the prosperity of Alaska. Help us to reach our full potential in every area. We ask that you would continue to inspire, guide and direct the leaders of our state. We pray for your presence, your wisdom and your blessing upon the Senate, their families and their staff today. In your name I pray. Amen. Senator Bunde led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2088 Certification Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-third legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House Message dated April 1 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 47 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 47 BY REPRESENTATIVES JOHANSEN, P.Wilson, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Johnson, Thomas, Ramras, Urging the United States Coast Guard to amend its regulations relating to small vessels transporting fuel and supplies to remote communities and businesses in the state. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 7 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 7(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act naming the bridge over the Kasilof River on the Sterling Highway the Robert E. Bush, Jr., Memorial Bridge." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2089 HB 251 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 251(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to liens on vehicles and to towing, transporting, and storage of vehicles; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Communications The following Budget and Audit Report was received from Pat Davidson, Legislative Auditor, in accordance with AS 24.20.311 and is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: State of Alaska Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 2 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Education Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Professional Teaching Practices Commission Eric V. Fry - Juneau Jeffrey A. Hebard - Fairbanks Michael D. Husa - Bethel 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: Senators Thomas, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Davis, Olson. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2090 SB 117 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 117 "An Act requiring the Department of Revenue to set the minimum price for cigarettes for sale by wholesalers and retailers; and prohibiting a wholesaler or retailer from selling at wholesale or retail cigarettes at a lower price than the price set by the Department of Revenue" and recommended the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1719. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 143 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 143 "An Act establishing the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation and relating to the corporation; relating to transition, financial plan, and reporting requirements regarding planning for the initial business operations of the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; relating to a report on legislation regarding the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to convey the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and the Alaska Intertie to the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 143(RES) "An Act authorizing the organization of the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; relating to energy and transmission corporations, and to the Alaska Energy Authority's contracting with energy and transmission corporations to operate a power project; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs. Signing no recommendation: Senators Huggins, Stevens, French. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2091 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 239 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 239 "An Act relating to ignition interlock devices, to refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to driving while under the influence" and recommended the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1926. Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 243 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 243 "An Act removing the royalty obligation for geothermal resources" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 243(FIN) "An Act relating to geothermal resources; relating to the royalty obligation for geothermal resources; transferring from the Department of Natural Resources to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission authority over permitting and inspection of geothermal wells; providing for a regulatory cost charge for geothermal wells; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2092 The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Natural Resources Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Administration The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 264 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 264 "An Act relating to the board, investigations, and examinations of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Ellis, Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 303 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 303 "An Act relating to a subcontractor's, contractor's, and project owner's liability for workers' compensation, to sole proprietors and partnerships without employees, and to managers or managing members of limited liability companies, and excluding certain persons from liability for securing the payment of workers' compensation benefits to employees; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Paskvan, Chair; Senators Davis, Thomas. Signing no recommendation: Senator Meyer. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2093 SB 308 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 308 "An Act relating to the determination of population for purposes of per capita payment increases under the community revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Kookesh, Menard, Thomas. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 162 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 162 "An Act establishing the Southeast State Forest and relating to the Southeast State Forest; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Cochair; Senators Wagoner, Stedman, Stevens, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Natural Resources The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 262 The Transportation Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 262(TRA) "An Act establishing the month of May as Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Awareness Month." Signing do pass: Senator Kookesh, Chair; Senators Menard, Davis, Meyer, Paskvan. 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. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2094 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 279 SENATE BILL NO. 279 "An Act relating to regulation of residential mortgage lending, including the licensing of mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, and compliance with certain federal laws relating to residential mortgage lending; 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 2003. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(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. 279(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) "An Act relating to regulation of residential mortgage lending, including the licensing of mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, and compliance with certain federal laws relating to residential mortgage lending; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 279(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Excused: Wagoner Absent: Dyson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) passed the Senate. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2095 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. Second Reading of House Bills HB 377 HOUSE BILL NO. 377 "An Act exempting certain volunteer work by amateur sports officials from certain requirements of the Alaska Employment Security 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. 377 was read the third time. The presence of Senator Dyson was noted. HB 377 The question being: "Shall HOUSE BILL NO. 377 "An Act exempting certain volunteer work by amateur sports officials from certain requirements of the Alaska Employment Security Act" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 377 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Excused: Wagoner and so, HOUSE BILL NO. 377 passed the Senate, was signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2096 Senate Bills in Third Reading SB 277 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 277(RES) "An Act exempting from regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and by municipalities certain generators of electricity from renewable energy resources that sell electricity to regulated utilities" which was held in third reading (page 2005) was before the Senate. Senator Bunde moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 1. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senators Bunde, McGuire, Dyson offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 13: Delete "public" Insert "electric" Page 2, line 14: Delete "owns" Insert "constructs, owns, acquires, or operates" Senator Bunde moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 277(RES) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 277(RES) am "An Act exempting from regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and by municipalities certain generators of electricity from renewable energy resources that sell electricity to regulated utilities" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2097 CSSB 277(RES) am Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Bunde Excused: Wagoner and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 277(RES) am passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Team Hot Tropic 2009 Winner of the Tsunami Bowl Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Honoring - Chief Ryan O'Meara and Petty Officer Robert Canepa Red Cross "Real Heroes of Alaska" Representative(s) Munoz, Kerttula Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Kirk McMeen Red Cross "Real Heroes of Alaska" Representative(s) Munoz, Kerttula Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - University of Alaska Fairbanks Journalism Program Representative(s) Kelly Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2098 Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Drama, Debate & Forensics Team Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Diane Nedra Rixie Senator(s) Coghill, Stevens, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) T. Wilson In Memoriam - Mark J. Kelliher Representative(s) Fairclough Senator(s) Dyson, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Gerald R. Bancroft Representative(s) Fairclough Senator(s) Dyson, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Captain Phillip Charles Harris Representative(s) Chenault Senator(s) Wagoner, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, 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 Senators French, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on April 5, to morning plane time. Without objection, Senators French, Ellis were excused. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2099 Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on April 9. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. Senator Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from plane time, April 19 through December 31. Without objection, Senator Bunde was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. on April 6. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Announcements Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the time for convening be changed from 1:30 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the April 5 Judiciary Committee meeting. Without objection, Uniform Rule 23 was waived. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 279 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 279(FIN) "An Act relating to regulation of residential mortgage lending, including the licensing of mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, and compliance with certain federal laws relating to residential mortgage lending; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 277 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 277(RES) am "An Act exempting from regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and by municipalities certain generators of electricity from renewable energy resources that sell electricity to regulated utilities" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2100 Adjournment Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 2:00 p.m., April 5, 2010. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2101 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. 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STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS Apr 06 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + HB 273 MUNICIPAL GENERAL GRANT LAND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 07 Wednesday Capitol 106 8:00 AM Joint w/ House Education Committee Presentation on Moore Case Following Joint Hearing: Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2102 FINANCE Apr 02 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 117 PRICE OF CIGARETTES += SB 234 EXTEND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD += SB 239 IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES/DUI/CHEM. TEST + SB 243 NO ROYALTY ON GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE += SB 264 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK + Dept of Natural Resources- Presentation On AGIA Regulations -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Saturday Senate Finance 532 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Monday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM -- Time Change -- + SB 312 VESSEL PASSENGER TAX + SB 301 POWER PROJECT FUND += SB 220 ENERGY EFFICIENCY/ ALTERNATIVE ENERGY + SB 287 IN-STATE GAS PIPELINE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS HB 162 SOUTHEAST STATE FOREST + SB 203 COOK INLET GAS STORAGE FACILITIES + SB 208 DNR STUDY ON NATURAL GAS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 63 TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ON TRUSTS + SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION + SB 184 INTERNET ACCESS TO LEG COMMITTEE MTGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2103 FINANCE (continued) Apr 07 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 294 SPORT FISH GUIDE LICENSES + SB 300 AIDEA LOANS + SB 213 FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 10 MUNICIPAL TAXES: COSTS/EXEMPTIONS += HB 98 ALCOHOL: MINOR CONSUMING/LOCAL OPTION + HB 292 GRANTS TO DISASTER VICTIMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 10 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 02 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 05 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 250 INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Apr 09 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2104 JUDICIARY Apr 02 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 241 POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING; EVIDENCE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Monday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM -- Please Note Time Change -- Uniform Rule 23 Waived + SB 222 SEX OFFENSES; OFFENDER REGIS.; SENTENCING + SB 303 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND CONTRACTORS + HB 386 CITATIONS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + HB 52 POST-TRIAL JUROR COUNSELING + HJR 48 CRIME VICTIMS FUND PRESERVATION ACT + SB 304 ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 06 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 253 MECHANIC/MATERIALMEN LIENS + HB 287 UNIFORM ACT: PROPERTY INTEREST DISCLAIMER + HB 354 AK CAPSTONE AVIONICS REVOLVING LOAN FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 314 WORKERS' COMPENSATION + HB 245 LICENSING FOR OPTOMETRY + HB 110 PSYCHOLOGISTS' LICENSING & PRACTICE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2105 RESOURCES Apr 02 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Continuation of any Overviews or Bills Not Completed in Previous Hearings + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Saturday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Continuation of Overviews or Bills Not Completed in Previous Hearings Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 309 GAS EXPLORATION\DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT += SB 290 TAX CREDIT TO DRILL WELLS IN COOK INLET += HB 280 NATURAL GAS: STORAGE/ TAX CREDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 271 OIL AND GAS PROD. TAX: CREDITS/INTEREST Apr 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + HB 306 STATE ENERGY POLICY Apr 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Big Game Commercial Services Board Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Board of Fisheries Board of Game + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 210 IZEMBEK STATE GAME REFUGE LAND EXCHANGE += HCR 10 OPPOSE FED. CONTROL OF STATE LAND & WATER + HJR 26 STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING + HJR 40 COOK INLET/KACHEMAK BELUGA POPULATION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 09 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Continuation of any overviews or bills not completed in previous hearings. + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2106 STATE AFFAIRS Apr 06 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM += HB 73 FIREFIGHTER/EMT LICENSE PLATES += HB 225 STATE PROCUREMENT CODE + HJR 53 HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 08 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM += SB 152 TRANSPORTATION; TRANSIT AUTHORITIES + HB 366 MOTOR CARRIER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE Apr 08 Thursday Senate Finance 532 5:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Briefing on Alaska Military Force Advocacy and Structure Team by General Katkus -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 09 Friday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- 2010-04-02 Senate Journal Page 2107 MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Apr 06 Tuesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn Session Sponsored by the Senate Energy Committee and Senator Joe Thomas 'The Susitna Dam from Delta to Donlin to Dillingham' Presented by Bryan Carey, AEA Project Engineer & Jim Strandberg, AEA Project Manager