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2011-04-13 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0837 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 13, 2011 Eighty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:01 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Wielechowski. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Mr. President. As we enter the final days of our legislative session and we will be making momentous decisions that will impact the lives of all Alaskans, let us be guided by the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." Amen. Senator Ellis led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the eighty-fifth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0838 Messages from the House SB 61 Message dated April 12 was read stating the House passed and returned: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 61(STA) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment. Messages dated April 12 were read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Resolutions HJR 20 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(ENE) BY THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, Urging the President of the United States, the United States Congress, and the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture not to implement protection of inventoried roadless areas under the "roadless rule" or otherwise restrict the development of necessary hydroelectric projects in the Tongass National Forest and the Chugach National Forest. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 15 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(JUD) BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0839 "An Act relating to prevention and evaluation of and liability for concussions in student athletes." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. HB 121 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(RLS) BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing the commercial charter fisheries revolving loan fund, the mariculture revolving loan fund, and the Alaska microloan revolving loan fund and relating to those funds and loans from those funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 144 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(RES) BY THE HOUSE RESOURCES COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Natural Resources annually to deliver to the legislature and the governor a report on fishing stream access." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 171 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to arrests without warrants by peace officers for assault in the fourth degree or an ordinance with elements similar to assault in the fourth degree under certain circumstances." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0840 Standing Committee Reports SB 95 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act naming the ferry terminal located at Auke Bay in Juneau the Frank Palmer Ferry Terminal." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, McGuire, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Senate Finance Committee The bill is on today's calendar. SB 108 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act naming the Dowling Road overpass at milepost 123.7 on the New Seward Highway the Spc. Stephen "Max" Cavanaugh, Jr., Memorial Overpass." Signing do pass: Senators Hoffman, Stedman, Cochairs; Senators Thomas, Egan, McGuire, Ellis. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill is on today's calendar. SB 115 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 115 "An Act defining portable electronics insurance and authorizing the director of insurance to issue a limited producer license to a person that sells portable electronics insurance." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Davis, Paskvan, Menard. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0841 The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 24 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Giessel, Davis, Paskvan, Menard. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, House Finance Committee The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 130 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 130(L&C) "An Act relating to municipal building code requirements for fire sprinkler systems in certain residential buildings." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Giessel, Davis, Paskvan, Menard. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 197 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 197(FIN) "An Act recognizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation as the authorizing agency to approve home energy rating systems for the state; and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson, Chair. Signing do pass: Senators Wagoner, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0842 HB 213 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act naming the pathway parallel to the section of Eagle River Loop Road connecting Old Glenn Highway with North Parkview Terrace Loop the Mark Hufford Trail." Signing do pass: Senator Kookesh, Chair; Senators Huggins, Menard, Thomas, Egan. 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 214 The Transportation Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 214 am "An Act naming the Ketchikan ferry terminal the Walter L. Kubley Ketchikan Ferry Terminal." Signing do pass: Senator Kookesh, Chair; Senators Huggins, Thomas, Egan, Menard. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 17 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(CRA) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation concerning regulation of drinking water and wastewater treatment by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Menard, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Community and Regional Affairs Committee The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0843 HJR 27 The Community and Regional Affairs Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Supporting the relocation of the home port of the Coastal Villages Region Fund fishing fleet from Seattle to Alaska. Signing do pass: Senator Olson, Chair; Senators Wagoner, Menard, Kookesh. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 95 SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act naming the ferry terminal located at Auke Bay in Juneau the Frank Palmer Ferry Terminal" was read the second time. Senator Meyer 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. 95 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act naming the ferry terminal located at Auke Bay in Juneau the Frank Palmer Ferry Terminal" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 95 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0844 and so, SENATE BILL NO. 95 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. SB 108 SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act naming the Dowling Road overpass at milepost 123.7 on the New Seward Highway the Spc. Stephen "Max" Cavanaugh, Jr., Memorial Overpass" was read the second time. Senator Meyer 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. 108 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act naming the Dowling Road overpass at milepost 123.7 on the New Seward Highway the Spc. Stephen "Max" Cavanaugh, Jr., Memorial Overpass" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 108 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE BILL NO. 108 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of House Bills HB 19 HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to special request registration plates; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0845 Senator Wielechowski, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Senate Committee Substitute offered on page 826. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(STA) was adopted. Senator Meyer 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 HOUSE BILL NO. 19(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(STA) "An Act relating to special request registration plates; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 19(STA) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 18 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Huggins and so, SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(STA) passed the Senate. Senator Meyer 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. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 5 SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0846 The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 5 Third Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 10 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Paskvan, Thomas, Wielechowski Nays: Coghill, Dyson, Giessel, Huggins, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wagoner and so, SENATE BILL NO. 5 failed. Senator Davis gave notice of reconsideration. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 was read the second time and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Designating August 18, 2011, as Walter J. Hickel Day of the Arctic, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 11 Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0847 Citations Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Softball Team Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Ray Mala, The Eskimo Clark Gable Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Guy Thibodeau Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Patty Ware Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Judge Patricia Collins Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Frank Zmuda Representative(s) Munoz, Kerttula Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0848 Honoring - Douglas Niels Larsen Representative(s) Munoz, Kerttula Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - 2011 UAF Steel Bridge Team, First Place, ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Conference Representative(s) Guttenberg Senator(s) Thomas, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Don Harris Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Constance Paddock Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Warren Everett Wild Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Earl Steven Way Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Technical Sergeant Leslie D. Williams Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0849 In Memoriam - John Caouette Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Ed Ferrell Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Wray E. "Brad" Bradley Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Wielechowski, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner In Memoriam - Max Rothman Representative(s) Gruenberg Senator(s) Wielechowski, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and referred to the Secretary for transmittal. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be made a special order of business. Without objection, it was so ordered. Special Order of Business Honoring - Susan Bramstedt Representative(s) Johnson, Stoltze Senator(s) McGuire, Huggins, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0850 Honoring - William "Bill" Mackay Representative(s) Johnson, Stoltze Senator(s) McGuire, Huggins, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kookesh, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Senator Meyer 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 SB 121 Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 95 Senators McGuire, Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act naming the ferry terminal located at Auke Bay in Juneau the Frank Palmer Ferry Terminal." Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, June 7 through morning plane time, June 15. Without objection, Senator Giessel 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. 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0851 Engrossment SB 95 SENATE BILL NO. 95 "An Act naming the ferry terminal located at Auke Bay in Juneau the Frank Palmer Ferry Terminal" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 108 SENATE BILL NO. 108 "An Act naming the Dowling Road overpass at milepost 123.7 on the New Seward Highway the Spc. Stephen "Max" Cavanaugh, Jr., Memorial Overpass" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. HB 19 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(STA) "An Act relating to special request registration plates; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Designating August 18, 2011, as Walter J. Hickel Day of the Arctic, was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 14, 2011. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 12:08 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0852 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 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM + HJR 24 SUPPORT FED. FOREST LAND REVENUE SHARING ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 13 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 95 FRANK PALMER FERRY TERMINAL + SB 108 SPC. STEPHEN "MAX" CAVANAUGH OVERPASS + HB 105 SOUTHEAST STATE FOREST + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 14 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += HB 105 SOUTHEAST STATE FOREST + HB 24 EXTEND REGULATORY COMM. OF ALASKA SUNSET + HB 126 BOARD EXTENSIONS: NURSE/DENTIST/BARBERS + HB 119 AIDEA: PROCUREMENT; PROJECTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HCR 5 VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS + HB 15 STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSIONS Apr 15 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0853 JUDICIARY Apr 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 86 PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS/MINORS += HB 127 OMNIBUS CRIME BILL += SB 89 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS ACT ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 13 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM += HB 155 PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS += HB 87 ANTITRUST VIOLATION PENALTIES Apr 14 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 2:00 PM += SB 74 INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER + SB 119 ATHLETIC TRAINER LICENSING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += HB 164 INSURANCE: HEALTH CARE & OTHER += HB 188 INTEREST RATES ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 13 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 185 EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS + HJR 21 OPPOSING FEDERAL WILD LAND DESIGNATION + HJR 23 HYDROELECTRIC POWER; RENEWABLE ENERGY + HCR 9 STATE ENERGY PRODUCTION WORKING GROUP -- Invited Testimony and Public Testimony -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 14 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 121 TEACHERS & PUB EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2011-04-13 Senate Journal Page 0854 JOINT COMMITTEES ALASKA NORTHERN WATERS TASK FORCE May 17 Tuesday Location Tba 9:00 AM Hearings in Bethel: + Coastal Erosion and Flooding May 18 Wednesday Anch Lio Conf Rm 9:00 AM Hearings in Anchorage: + Current Research on the Arctic Ocean