Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2012-02-17 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1529 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 17, 2012 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 11:00 a.m. The roll showed seventeen members present. Senators Dyson, Huggins, Menard were excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was sung by the Chaplain, Reverend Bobby Lewis of Central Baptist Church, Harlem, New York. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. "God Bless America" God Bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her Thru the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home. (Irving Berlin) Senator Olson led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the journals for the thirtieth and thirty-first legislative days be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1530 Messages from the House HB 311 Message dated February 15 was read stating the Speaker granted limited powers of free conference to the House conferees considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(RLS) "An Act relating to the filing of information with the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date" and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(STA) am on the following specific points: Page 3, lines 8 - 13 (both House and Senate; including retroactivity). The Senate granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate conferees on February 15 (page 1513). HB 311 Message dated February 15 was read stating the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(RLS) and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(STA) am, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311 "An Act relating to the filing of information with, and to information filed with, the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) The Senate adopted CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311 on February 15 (page 1513). Communications Disclosure letters received in accordance with AS 24.60 will be published in Senate Journal Supplement No. 5 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 11. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1531 Standing Committee Reports SB 121 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(STA) "An Act relating to new defined benefit tiers in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senators Meyer, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Revenue Fiscal information forthcoming. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 125 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to certain vehicles, including trailers; and relating to motor vehicle dealer advertising, motor vehicle dealer sales of used motor vehicles, motor vehicle sales contracts, motor vehicle service contracts, and motor vehicle sales financing." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Giessel, Paskvan, Davis. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1532 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 134 The Health and Social Services Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to child support awards; and repealing Rule 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(HSS) "An Act relating to child support awards; repealing Rule 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Davis, Chair; Senator Egan. Signing no recommendation: Senators Meyer, Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Revenue Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 3, Alaska Court System President Stevens added a Finance Committee referral to the bill. The bill was referred to the Judiciary, then Finance Committees. SB 149 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 149 "An Act providing a tax credit for certain contributions to a qualified dog mushing corporation." Signing do pass: Senator Egan, Chair; Senators Giessel, Davis, Paskvan. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 3, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1533 SB 179 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 179 "An Act relating to missing vulnerable adult prompt response and notification plans." Signing do pass: Senator Wielechowski, Chair; Senators Meyer, Giessel. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 194 The Education Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 194 "An Act providing for a school improvement and revitalization procedure in the Department of Education and Early Development; establishing advisory councils for school improvement; and requiring reports to the legislature" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 194(EDC) Signing do pass: Senator Thomas, Cochair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Stevens, Davis, French. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Education and Early Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. Special Committee Reports HB 19 Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent to bring up the Conference Committee Report on HOUSE BILL NO. 19, which had been held on the Secretary's desk (p. 1218). Without objection, it was so ordered. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1534 The following report was received and distributed at 6:40 p.m., April 17, 2011 April 17, 2011 Mr. President: Mr. Speaker: The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considered SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(STA) and HOUSE BILL NO. 19 and recommends CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to special request registration plates; and providing for an effective date." be adopted. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Signing the report: Senator Meyer, Chair, Senators Wielechowski, Menard; Representative Lynn, Chair, Representatives Seaton, Holmes. Senator Meyer moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19. The question being: "Shall the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to special request registration plates; and providing for an effective date"?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1535 CCS HB 19 Adopt Conference Committee Report? Effective Date YEAS: 16 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Nays: Ellis Excused: Dyson, Huggins, Menard and so, the report was adopted, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to special request registration plates; and providing for an effective date." Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the vote on the adoption of the Conference Committee Report be considered the vote on the effective date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered. The Secretary was requested to notify the House. Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills SB 198 SENATE BILL NO. 198 BY THE SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act establishing procedures relating to issuance, suspension, or revocation of certification of police officers by the police standards council; making certain court service officers subject to certification by the police standards council; making confidential certain information that personally identifies a police officer; relating to requesting or requiring police officers to submit to lie detector tests; repealing a provision exempting certain police officers from a 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1536 prohibition against requiring certain employees to submit to lie detector tests; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 199 SENATE BILL NO. 199 BY SENATOR MEYER, entitled: "An Act relating to the vocational and technical instruction funding factor for public school funding." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Labor and Commerce Committees. SB 200 SENATE BILL NO. 200 BY SENATOR FRENCH, entitled: "An Act establishing certain procedures related to the identification of suspects by eyewitnesses to criminal offenses." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 201 SENATE BILL NO. 201 BY SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI, entitled: "An Act relating to the oil and gas corporate income tax; relating to the credits against the oil and gas corporate income tax; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1537 SB 202 SENATE BILL NO. 202 BY SENATORS EGAN, Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to resuscitation protocol documents that may be adopted by reference in regulations." was read the first time and referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. SB 203 SENATE BILL NO. 203 BY SENATORS THOMAS, Paskvan, Hoffman, Wagoner, Ellis, Olson, entitled: "An Act establishing an energy assistance program in the Department of Revenue to issue an energy voucher to Alaska permanent fund dividend recipients; and relating to the analysis and recommendation of an energy assistance program by the governor." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act relating to the protection of property of persons under disability and minors; relating to the crime of violating a protective order concerning certain vulnerable persons; relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for offenses concerning a victim 65 years or older; relating to the protection of vulnerable adults; amending Rule 12(h), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 45(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; amending Rule 17, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure; amending Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1538 Senator French, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Judiciary Committee Substitute offered on page 858. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(JUD) "An Act relating to the protection of property of persons under disability and minors; relating to the crime of violating a protective order concerning certain vulnerable persons; relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for offenses concerning a victim 65 years or older; relating to the protection of vulnerable adults; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 12(h) and 45(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 77, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 17, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date" was adopted. Senator McGuire offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 24, line 2: Delete "2011" Insert "2012" Page 24, line 3: Delete "2011" Insert "2012" Senator McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Without objection, Amendment No. 1 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. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd am) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd am) "An Act relating to the protection of property of persons under disability and minors; relating to the crime of violating a protective order concerning certain vulnerable persons; relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for offenses concerning a victim 65 years or older; relating to the protection of vulnerable adults; making 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1539 conforming amendments; amending Rules 12(h) and 45(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 77, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 17, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 86(JUD)(efd am) Third Reading - Final Passage Court Rules Effective Dates YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Dyson, Huggins, Menard and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd am) 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 court rule changes. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Meyer 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 Senate Resolutions SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and proclaiming 2012 as the Year of the Girl, was read the second time. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1540 Senator Wielechowski, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 1389. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) was adopted and was before the Senate on final passage. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and proclaiming 2012 as the Year of the Girl, pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 17(STA) Second Reading - Final Passage YEAS: 17 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Davis, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Stevens, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Excused: Dyson, Huggins, Menard and so, CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) passed the Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Citations Honoring - Peggy Shumaker, Alaska State Writer Laureate 2010-2012 Representative(s) Kawasaki Senator(s) Paskvan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Honoring - Craige and Kathy Baker, 2011 Farm Family of the Year Representative(s) Feige Senator(s) Coghill, Stevens, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1541 In Memoriam - Father Joseph P. Kreta Senator(s) Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Paskvan, Stedman, Thomas, Wagoner, Wielechowski Representative(s) Austerman In Memoriam - Nelson Bryan Miles Representative(s) Thompson Senator(s) Thomas, Paskvan, Stevens, Coghill, Davis, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kookesh, McGuire, Menard, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, 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 Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 21, to afternoon plane time. Without objection, Senator Ellis was excused. Senator Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from noon plane time, February 17 through evening plane time, February 20. Without objection, Senator Thomas was excused. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate on February 24. Without objection, Senator Hoffman was excused. Senator Wagoner moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, February 18 through morning plane time, February 21. Without objection, Senator Wagoner was excused. 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1542 SB 202 Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 202 "An Act relating to resuscitation protocol documents that may be adopted by reference in regulations." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 74 Senator Kookesh moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as a cosponsor on SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders, describing the method for establishing a covered treatment plan for those disorders, and defining the covered treatment for those disorders; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 203 Senators French, Kookesh, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 203 "An Act establishing an energy assistance program in the Department of Revenue to issue an energy voucher to Alaska permanent fund dividend recipients; and relating to the analysis and recommendation of an energy assistance program by the governor." Without objection, it was so ordered. SB 6 Senators Olson, Kookesh, Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on SENATE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to providing a prekindergarten program within a school district; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 86 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd am) "An Act relating to the protection of property of persons under disability and minors; relating to the crime of violating a protective order concerning certain 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1543 vulnerable persons; relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for offenses concerning a victim 65 years or older; relating to the protection of vulnerable adults; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 12(h) and 45(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 77, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 17, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SCR 17 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17(STA) Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and proclaiming 2012 as the Year of the Girl, 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 2:00 p.m., February 21, 2012. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 11:47 a.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1544 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 Feb 21 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 147 WATER AND SEWER TASK FORCE Feb 23 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + SB 183 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Feb 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 182 PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 194 PROCEDURES FOR LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS Feb 20 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 170 VOCATIONAL ED. COUNSELING IN SCHOOLS + SB 199 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDING FACTOR + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM += SB 182 PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1545 FINANCE Feb 17 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Department of Transportation Overview: Roads to + Resources + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 21 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Capital Markets Outlook and Permanent Fund Performance Review - Michael O'Leary, Callan Associates Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + Financial Update on the Public Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System by the Dept. of Administration and the Alaska Retirement Management Board += SB 187 PENSION RESERVE FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 23 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 203 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & VOUCHERS + SB 135 CONTINUANCES IN CRIMINAL TRIALS; VICTIMS + SB 140 CATHINONE BATH SALTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 27 FLAME RETARDANTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS += SB 136 INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYING A VETERAN += SB 68 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK += SB 144 STATE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1546 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 17 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 23 Thursday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM Joint w/ House Health & Social Services Presentation - Key Campaign Feb 24 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Feb 17 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 110 HUMAN TRAFFICKING/SEX OFFENSES + SB 195 PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS' CASELOADS + SJR 13 AMEND U.S. CONST RE CAMPAIGN MONEY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 20 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 22 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 24 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1547 LABOR & COMMERCE Feb 21 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 175 PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY += SB 25 AIDEA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROGRAM += SB 174 OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY JOB NOTIFICATIONS += SB 116 WORKERS' COMP.: COLL BARGAINING/MEDIATION += SB 122 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES/TITLE PLANTS Feb 23 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 25 AIDEA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROGRAM += SB 175 PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY += SB 122 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES/TITLE PLANTS += SB 174 OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY JOB NOTIFICATIONS += SB 116 WORKERS' COMP.: COLL BARGAINING/MEDIATION + SB 190 BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD <Bill Hearing Postponed> + HB 168 INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION <Bill Hearing Postponed> += SB 138 THIRD-PARTY CHARGES ON TELEPHONE BILLS <Bill Hearing Postponed> += SB 157 CANCEL INSUR. ON CERTAIN VACANT PROPERTY <Bill Hearing Postponed> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Feb 17 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES -Analysis of Oil Industry Investment Strategies Presentation by PFC Energy + HB 144 REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS += HB 185 EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS = SB 176 EXEMPTIONS FROM MINING TAX <Bill Hearing Continued from 2/15/12> -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 20 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1548 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 21 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Analysis of Royalty Modification (Focus on Economic Analysis) Presentation by Department of Natural Resources <Invited Testimony Only on DNR Presentation> += HB 144 REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS += HB 185 EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS <Public Testimony on HB 144 and HB 185> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM Joint w/ House Resources Annual Mining Overview Presentation by Alaska Miners Association and Council of Alaska Producers -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 22 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Alaska North Slope Plans of Development Presentation by Department of Natural Resources <Invited Testimony Only on DNR Presentation> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 22 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES BP Exploration (Alaska) Overview Presentation by Claire Fitzpatrick, Chief Financial Officer, BP Alaska -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 23 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Access to Information, Fiscal Note Analysis and Discussion of Committee Questions Presentation by Bryan Butcher, Commissioner, Department of Revenue -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1549 RESOURCES (continued) Feb 24 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Access to Information, Fiscal Note Analysis and Discussion of Committee Questions (continued) Presentation by Bryan Butcher, Commissioner, Department of Revenue -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 24 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM += SB 192 OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX RATES Amendments and Discussion -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Feb 25 Saturday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Feb 21 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 23 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 9:00 AM + SB 178 ALASKA OPERATING ENDOWMENT FUND + SCR 22 ALASKA ARCTIC POLICY COMMISSION + SCR 19 PROCLAIMING UNITED STATES MARSHALS DAY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Feb 21 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM No Meeting Scheduled Feb 23 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:00 PM + SB 180 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS IN GRAVEL ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1550 FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION Feb 21 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM Review Office of Public Advocacy Staffing and Funding Review Public Defender Staffing and Funding Feb 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM Review Select Personnel and Retiree Issues ---------------------------------------- COMMERCE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV Feb 21 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Department Overview Mar 20 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 3:00 PM Closeout ---------------------------------------- CORRECTIONS Mar 06 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM Overview of Budget Requests Review Select Staffing Issues - Compliance w/ 2010 Legislative Audit - Adjustment to Shift Scheduling Methodology Mar 13 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM Review Select Facility Issues - Update on Goose Creek Correctional Complex Progress - Update on Fairbanks & Bethel Facility Expansion Projects - Review Community Jails Funding and Funding Allocation Review Inmate Health Care Cost Management Strategies 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1551 CORRECTIONS (continued) Mar 20 Tuesday Butrovich 205 5:00 PM Review Rehabilitation and Reentry Program Funding ---------------------------------------- COURT SYSTEM Mar 01 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM + FY 13 Budget Request Mar 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT Feb 21 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + FY 13 Request Early Learning Programs Feb 28 Tuesday Sen Conf Rm 103 Tsb 3:30 PM + FY 13 Request Mar 06 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + FY 13 Budget Request Mar 13 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 3:30 PM + Closeout ---------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Feb 21 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Overview: Dept. of Environmental Conservation FY 2013 Governor Request -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 28 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Overview: Dept. of Environmental Conservation FY 2013 Governor Request -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1552 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (continued) Mar 13 Tuesday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- FISH & GAME Feb 21 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Department Budget Overview and FY 13 Increments -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 28 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Open Discussion / Q & A -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + FY 13 Budget Pre-Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + FY 13 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Feb 22 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY 13 Budget Overview, Including Amendments; and FY 12 Supplemental Request -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 27 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Medicaid and the Medicaid Task Force Recommendations and Implementation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Feb 29 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + Open Discussion Question and Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1553 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Mar 16 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY13 Budget Pre-Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 20 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 3:30 PM + FY13 Budget Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM DOLWD Budget Overview Continued (if necessary) Mar 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM DOLWD Budget - Department Addresses Additional Questions and Overview of House Budget Actions ---------------------------------------- MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS Mar 01 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Overview: Alaska Aerospace Corporation -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 15 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM + Closeout -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- NATURAL RESOURCES Feb 23 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 5:00 PM DNR Budget Overview by Commissioner Dan Sullivan; Department Overview Mar 01 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:15 PM DNR Budget & Department Overview Continued ( if necessary) 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1554 NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Mar 22 Thursday Butrovich 205 11:00 AM DNR Budget - Department Addresses Committee Questions; Overview of House Budget Actions ---------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY Feb 23 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + FY2013 Department Increment Review -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 01 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + VPSO Program and Related Issues -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 15 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Pre-Close-Out and Question/Answer Session -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Mar 22 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Budget Close-Out -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Feb 27 Monday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audits - Executive Session Other Committee Business Mar 28 Wednesday House Finance 519 8:00 AM Audits - Executive Session Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1555 SELECT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE ETHICS Feb 23 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM FULL COMMITTEE: Open Session + Public Comment Chair/Staff Report Budget Advisory Opinion 11-04 - Time Certain: 9:30 a.m. - Participation in a Sanctioned Charity Event Use of State Resources - Define Parameters - Advisory Opinion 04-01 Use of Constituent Info. Gathered by a Legislator - Redistricting - Use of State Resources to Complete Candidate Reports 2012 Legislation Update Advisory Opinion 11-05 - Executive Session Public Session Other Business Feb 24 Friday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE: Executive Session Public Comment Executive Session Public Session ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS FISH CAUCUS Feb 21 Tuesday Capitol 106 12:00 PM Headwaters to Ocean - Science Education Applications Presenters: Katrina Hoffman, Executive Director, Prince William Sound Science Center R.J. Kopchak, Development Director ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION Feb 23 Thursday House Chamber 10:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator 2012-02-17 Senate Journal Page 1556 JOINT SESSION (continued) Feb 29 Wednesday House Chamber 11:00 AM State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Walter Carpeneti Mar 05 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Annual Address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETING Feb 17 Friday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: "How Much Funding Should the State Provide for Capital Projects - the New Reality" Moderator: Dennis McMillian, The Foraker Group Panel Participants: Diane Kaplan, Rasmuson Foundation Joel Neimeyer, Denali Commission Elizabeth Ripley, Mat-Su Health Foundation Miles Baker, Legislative Liaison, Sen. Murkowski Shawna Thoma, Deputy State Director, Sen. Begich Lunch will be provided Sponsored by Rep. Austerman ---------------------------------------- UNIVERSITY BOOSTERS CAUCUS Feb 28 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:00 PM Special Legislative Briefing: Chancellor Brian Rogers, Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks Chancellor Tom Case, Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage Chancellor John Pugh, Univ. of Alaska-Southeast Special Guest Dr. Herb Schroeder of ANSEP