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2010-04-06 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2137 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 6, 2010 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:02 a.m. The roll showed eighteen members present. Senator Hoffman was excused from a call of the Senate. Senator Davis was absent. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Davis was excused. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Meyer. Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the privilege of serving this great state in the Senate. We pray that you will give us the strength and the wisdom to make the right decisions for the people of Alaska, who have placed their trust in us to represent them. Lord, let us not forget the children, the elderly, the poor, and those with special needs who are not able to communicate their needs to us. Thank you for the freedom that we enjoy in this country. Please be with those who protect our freedom. Please be with the men and women serving our country inside and outside of our borders. Keep them safe and bring them home soon. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2138 Let us each be an example of how you want the world to be. In your name, Amen. Senator French 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 House Message dated April 5 was read stating pursuant to AS 24.60.130 the House has confirmed Antoinette Mallott as a public member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Message dated April 5 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HCR 19 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY REPRESENTATIVES RAMRAS, Johnson, Hawker, Kelly, Lynn, Urging the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to present a business case to the Alaska State Legislature that includes a method for financing, a plan to solicit proposals for a public and private venture, and an analysis of the economic feasibility of a state-built and privately operated fuel storage facility that would serve the public interest by providing Alaskans with a reliable source of jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline at competitive prices. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2139 was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 277 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 277(HSS) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to adopt standards for the approval of and to approve certain training programs relating to the possession of epinephrine and the administration of epinephrine in emergency situations; and authorizing certain individuals to obtain a prescription for epinephrine, purchase epinephrine, and administer epinephrine in emergency situations." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. Recede Messages HB 300 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendments to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 300(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendments, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 300(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." In the event the Senate does not recede, the Speaker appointed the following members to a conference committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate: 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2140 Representative Hawker, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara President Stevens stated the message would be held on the Secretary's desk. HB 302 Message dated April 5 was read stating the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(FIN) and respectfully requests the Senate to recede from its amendment, namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 302(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 does not recede, the Speaker appointed the following members to a conference committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate: Representative Hawker, Chair Representative Stoltze Representative Gara President Stevens stated the message would be held on the Secretary's desk. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Labor Relations Agency 2009 Annual Report from Mark Torgerson, Administrator in accordance with AS 23.05.370(a)(4) 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2141 Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated April 2 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska Public Employees Association, representing the Supervisory Bargaining Unit in accordance with AS 23.40.215. The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. Report from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration dated April 2 was received stating the monetary terms for the collective bargaining agreement reached with the Alaska State Employees Association, representing the General Government Bargaining Unit in accordance with AS 23.40.215. The President referred the report to the Finance Committee. Standing Committee Reports SB 245 The Resources Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 245 "An Act relating to the salmon product development tax credit; and providing for an effective date by amending an effective date in sec. 7, ch. 57, SLA 2003, as amended by sec. 4, ch. 3, SLA 2006, and by sec. 4, ch. 8, SLA 2008." Signing do pass: Senators McGuire, Wielechowski, Cochairs; Senators Wagoner, French, Stevens. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 292 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 292 "An Act relating to the registration and operation of pawnbrokers and to the exemption for pawnbrokers under the Alaska Small Loans Act; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2142 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 292(JUD) "An Act relating to the registration and operation of pawnbrokers, to the exemption for pawnbrokers under the Alaska Small Loans Act, and to the exclusion of pawnbrokers under certain definitions in the Uniform Commercial Code; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator French, Chair; Senator Wielechowski. Signing no recommendation: Senator Coghill. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 73 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act relating to special fire fighter and emergency medical service provider license plates; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senators French, Meyer, Paskvan, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 53 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 Urging the United States Congress to pass H.R. 1034, designating the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the armed forces of the United States who died in the line of duty. Signing do pass: Senator Menard, Chair; Senator Meyer. Signing no recommendation: Senators French, Paskvan, Kookesh. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2143 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST, Relating to a Joint Legislative Higher Education Scholarship Funding Task Force. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 117 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" was read the second time. Senator Paskvan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Labor and Commerce Committee Substitute offered on page 1719. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(L&C) 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. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2144 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(L&C) "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" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 117(L&C) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 16 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Egan, Ellis, French, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Dyson, Wagoner Excused: Davis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(L&C) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 239 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" was read the second time. Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 1926. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(JUD) 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. 239(JUD) was read the third time. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2145 Senators Wielechowski, Thomas, French, McGuire, Menard, Ellis, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(JUD) "An Act relating to ignition interlock devices, to refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to driving while under the influence" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 239(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 18 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Davis, Hoffman and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. The presence of Senator Hoffman was noted. Second Reading of House Bills HB 101 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(JUD) "An Act exempting the full value of life insurance and annuity contracts from levy to satisfy a debt, and amending the description of earnings, income, cash, and other assets relating to garnishment of life insurance proceeds payable upon the death of an insured" was read the second time. Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2114. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(JUD) "An Act increasing the value of life insurance and annuity contracts that is exempt from levy to satisfy a debt" (Title Change SCR 18) was adopted. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2146 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. 101(JUD) was read the third time. Senator Wielechowski moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cross sponsor on the bill. Without objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(JUD) "An Act increasing the value of life insurance and annuity contracts that is exempt from levy to satisfy a debt" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 101(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Davis and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(JUD) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SCR 18 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 101, exempting the full value of life insurance and annuity contracts from levy to satisfy a debt, and amending the description of earnings, income, cash, and other assets relating to garnishment of life insurance proceeds payable upon the death of an insured, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (page 2115), be taken up. Without objection, the resolution was before the Senate on final passage. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2147 The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 101, exempting the full value of life insurance and annuity contracts from levy to satisfy a debt, and amending the description of earnings, income, cash, and other assets relating to garnishment of life insurance proceeds payable upon the death of an insured, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 18 Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Davis and, so SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. HB 360 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 360(EDC) "An Act relating to the provision of information regarding a student by a school district to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Alaska Challenge Youth Academy" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Education Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 2115. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 360(EDC) 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. 360(EDC) was read the third time. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2148 The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 360(EDC) "An Act relating to the provision of information regarding a student by a school district to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Alaska Challenge Youth Academy" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 360(EDC) Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Davis and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 360(EDC) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Ellen Campbell Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Girls Basketball Team 2010 4A State Champions Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Iyana Gusty Sr. Senator(s) Hoffman, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Herron 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2149 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. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citation be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Alaska School Activities Association Alaska High School Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Senator(s) Davis, Stevens, Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the citation be adopted. Without objection, the citation was adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Unfinished Business SB 308 President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to 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." The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 250 Senator Paskvan, Vice Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that the Health and Social Services Committee referral be waived on SENATE BILL NO. 250 "An Act requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders, describing the method for establishing a treatment plan for those disorders, and defining the treatment required for those disorders; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2150 Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to amend a prior motion (page 2099) in order to be excused from a call of the Senate from 8:00 a.m., April 9 through evening plane time, April 10. Without objection, Senator Kookesh was excused. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 117 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(L&C) "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" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 239 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 239(JUD) "An Act relating to ignition interlock devices, to refusal to submit to a chemical test, and to driving while under the influence" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 101, exempting the full value of life insurance and annuity contracts from levy to satisfy a debt, and amending the description of earnings, income, cash, and other assets relating to garnishment of life insurance proceeds payable upon the death of an insured, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2151 HB 101 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(JUD) "An Act increasing the value of life insurance and annuity contracts that is exempt from levy to satisfy a debt" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. HB 360 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 360(EDC) "An Act relating to the provision of information regarding a student by a school district to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Alaska Challenge Youth Academy" 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 11:00 a.m., April 7, 2010. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:58 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2152 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 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 ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM HB 162 SOUTHEAST STATE FOREST + SB 208 DNR STUDY ON NATURAL GAS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 230 BUDGET: CAPITAL, SUPP. & OTHER APPROPS <Bill Hearing Postponed> + SB 203 COOK INLET GAS STORAGE FACILITIES <Bill Hearing Postponed> 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2153 FINANCE (continued) Apr 06 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 07 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 208 DNR STUDY ON NATURAL GAS += SB 235 CHARTER/ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FUNDING += SB 301 POWER PROJECT FUND += HB 162 SOUTHEAST STATE FOREST + SB 63 TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ON TRUSTS + SB 172 ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION + SB 184 INTERNET ACCESS TO LEG COMMITTEE MTGS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 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 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 250 INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2154 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 09 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 07 Wednesday Butrovich 205 8:30 AM -- Continued from 4/5/10 -- -- 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 ---------------------------------------- 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2155 RESOURCES 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 ---------------------------------------- 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 2010-04-06 Senate Journal Page 2156 TRANSPORTATION (continued) Apr 08 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM += SB 152 TRANSPORTATION; TRANSIT AUTHORITIES + HB 366 MOTOR CARRIER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS + HJR 47 SMALL VESSEL CARGO EXEMPTION <Pending Uniform Rule 23(d) being in effect> ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- 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