Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2013-03-28 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0819 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 28, 2013 Seventy-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:17 a.m. The roll showed nineteen members present. Senator Gardner was excused from a call of the Senate. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Stephen Mattson of Valley Church. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places that you may know that I, the Lord, who call you by your name, am the God of Israel. (Isaiah 45:2-3) Lord, thank you that your word does not come back void. Thank you that the promises of God are yes and amen. Thank you that you have a great plan for the people of Alaska. Thank you that you have anointed the men and women in this room to bring that plan about. Father I ask that you would bless each Senator, their families and their staff with long and healthy lives. I pray that you would give them endurance and faithfulness as they enter the final weeks of this session. I ask that you place your peace and love in their hearts and minds today. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0820 Lord I ask that you give them wisdom and discernment as they discuss their legislation today and as they sit in their committee hearings. Lord much has been accomplished this session, and there is still much to do and many hurdles to overcome, but Lord you promise to go before your anointed and make those crooked places straight, and break down the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. You promise to give the treasures of darkness and the hidden riches of secret places. So I ask that you would fulfill your promise today, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Senator Stedman led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-second legislative day and Senate Journal Supplement No. 8 be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the Governor HB 67 Message was read stating the Governor signed the following bill on March 27 and transmitted the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(MLV) "An Act establishing March 29 of each year as Vietnam Veterans Day; and providing for an effective date." Chapter 3, SLA 2013 Effective Date: 3/28/13 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0821 Letter dated March 27 was read, stating in accordance with Article III, Section 26 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 39.05.080, I submit the following appointees for confirmation by a majority of the members of the Legislature in joint session as set out below: Big Game Commercial Services Board Henry Tiffany, IV - Ester Appointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The appointment was referred to the Resources Committee. Board of Education and Early Development James Fields - Glennallen Appointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 The appointment was referred to the Education Committee. Alaska Judicial Council David Parker - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The appointment was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Board of Marine Pilots Hans Antonsen - Ketchikan Appointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Board of Pharmacy Taryl Giessel - Eagle River Appointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Ronald Nalikak - Anchorage Appointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Jace Digel - (appointment withdrawn - appointee resigned) Appointed: 1/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 The appointments were referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0822 State Medical Board Dr. Grant Roderer - Anchorage Appointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 The appointment was referred to the Health and Social Services Committee. Alaska Police Standards Council Thomas "Bob" Kean - Eagle River Appointed: 11/22/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Alaska Public Offices Commission Ron King - Kasilof Appointed: 3/20/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 The appointments were referred to the State Affairs Committee. The resumes for these appointees have been submitted to the Office of the Senate Secretary. Letter dated March 27 was read, stating in accordance with Article III, Section 26 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 16.05.221, I submit the following appointees for confirmation by a majority of the members of the Legislature in joint session as set out below: Board of Fisheries Thomas Kluberton - Talkeetna Appointed: 7/1/2010 Reappointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2016 Claude V. Webster - King Salmon Appointed: 7/1/2007 Reappointed: 7/1/2010 Reappointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2016 The appointments were referred to the Resources Committee. The resumes for these appointees have been submitted to the Office of the Senate Secretary. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0823 Messages from the House Message dated March 27 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 33 HOUSE BILL NO. 33 BY REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, Chenault, Gruenberg, T.Wilson, Millett, Thompson, Olson, Tuck, Johnson, Saddler, LeDoux, entitled: "An Act adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 71 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to file an annual report to the legislature regarding statewide and regional economic development projects and regional development organizations; extending the termination date of the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 84 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE, entitled: 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0824 "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and Finance Committees. Standing Committee Reports Report dated March 13 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar William Gordon - Fairbanks This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Dyson. Report dated March 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Adam Trombley - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0825 Signing the report: Senator McGuire, Vice Chair; Senators Dyson, Olson. Report dated March 13 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commission on Judicial Conduct Robert Groseclose - Fairbanks This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Dyson, McGuire. Report dated March 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Commission on Judicial Conduct Amy Gurton Mead - Juneau This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator McGuire, Vice Chair; Senators Dyson, Olson. Report dated March 22 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0826 Commission on Judicial Conduct James (Chris) Brown - Anchorage This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Dyson, Olson. Report dated February 18 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.60.130 the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Gary J. Turner This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Dyson, Olson. Report dated February 25 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.60.130 the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Antoinette "Toni" Mallott This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators McGuire, Dyson, Olson. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0827 Report dated March 22 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.60.131 the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Janie Leask (alternate) This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Dyson, Olson. Report dated March 25 was read stating: In accordance with AS 24.60.130 the Judiciary Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to the Senate floor for consideration: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics H. Connor Thomas This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individual during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Dyson, McGuire, Wielechowski, Olson. SB 17 Forthcoming fiscal note (page 801) for CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 17(FIN) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date" published today: Fiscal Note No. 2, Department of Education and Early Development 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0828 SB 22 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 22 "An Act relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications for certain sex trafficking or human trafficking offenses; relating to use of evidence of sexual conduct concerning victims of certain crimes; relating to procedures for granting immunity to a witness in a criminal proceeding; relating to consideration at sentencing of the effect of a crime on the victim; relating to the time to make an application for credit for time served in detention in a treatment program or while in other custody; relating to suspending imposition of sentence for sex trafficking; relating to consecutive sentences for convictions of certain crimes involving child pornography or indecent materials to minors; relating to the referral of sexual felonies to a three-judge panel; relating to the definition of 'sexual felony' for sentencing and probation for conviction of certain crimes; relating to the definition of "sex offense" regarding sex offender registration; relating to protective orders for stalking and sexual assault and for a crime involving domestic violence; relating to the definition of 'victim counseling centers' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to violent crimes compensation; relating to certain information in retention election of judges concerning sentencing of persons convicted of felonies; relating to remission of sentences for certain sexual felony offenders; relating to the subpoena power of the attorney general in cases involving the use of an Internet service account; relating to reasonable efforts in child- in-need-of-aid cases involving sexual abuse or sex offender registration; relating to mandatory reporting by athletic coaches of child abuse or neglect; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 16, 32.1(b)(1), and 32.2(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 404(b), Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule 216, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0829 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 22(FIN) "An Act relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release in a prosecution for stalking or a crime involving domestic violence or for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications for certain sex trafficking or human trafficking offenses; relating to use of evidence of sexual conduct concerning victims of certain crimes; relating to consideration at sentencing of the effect of a crime on the victim; relating to the time to make an application for credit for time served in a treatment program or while in other custody; relating to suspending imposition of sentence for sex trafficking; relating to consecutive sentences for convictions of certain crimes involving child pornography or indecent materials to minors; relating to the referral of sexual felonies to a three-judge panel; relating to the definition of 'sexual felony' for sentencing and probation for conviction of certain crimes; relating to the definition of 'sex offense' regarding sex offender registration; relating to the definition of 'victim counseling centers' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to violent crimes compensation; relating to certain information in retention election of judges concerning sentencing of persons convicted of felonies; relating to remission of sentences for certain sexual felony offenders; relating to forms for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence protective orders; relating to the subpoena power of the attorney general in cases involving the use of an Internet service account; relating to reasonable efforts in child-in-need-of-aid cases involving sexual abuse or sex offender registration; relating to mandatory reporting by athletic coaches of child abuse or neglect; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 16, 32.1(b)(1), and 32.2(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rules 404(a) and (b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0830 Signing do pass: Senator Fairclough, Vice Chair; Senators Bishop, Dunleavy. Signing no recommendation: Senators Hoffman, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 8, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 9, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 10, indeterminate, Department of Corrections Fiscal Note No. 11, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 12, indeterminate, Alaska Court System The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Public Safety Fiscal Note No. 5, indeterminate, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 7, zero, Department of Health and Social Services The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 45 The State Affairs Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 45 "An Act setting special registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair. Signing no recommendation: Senator Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 83 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 83 "An Act relating to the corporation income tax; and relating to the computation of interest under the look-back method applicable to long-term contracts in the Internal Revenue Code" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act relating to the corporation income tax; relating to the computation of interest under the look-back method applicable to long-term contracts in the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date." 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0831 Signing do pass: Senator Meyer, Cochair; Senators Bishop, Hoffman, Fairclough. Signing no recommendation: Senators Dunleavy, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, indeterminate, Department of Revenue The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 24 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to self-defense in any place where a person has a right to be." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Law Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Public Safety The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 9 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state aid for education. Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senator Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senators McGuire, Olson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Office of the Governor The resolution was referred to the Finance Committee. Recess President Huggins stated the Senate would stand in recess to a call of the Chair. There being no objection, the Senate recessed at 11:34 a.m. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0832 After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:21 p.m. Standing Committee Reports (continued) HJR 6 The Resources Committee considered HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Relating to legacy wells and legacy well sites; urging the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, to open new areas of the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska for environmentally responsible oil and gas development; and requesting the Office of the Governor to increase nationwide awareness about legacy wells and well sites, and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Signing do pass: Senator Giessel, Chair; Senators Micciche, Bishop, McGuire, Fairclough, Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator French. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 4 The State Affairs Committee considered HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Proclaiming May 15 to be Hmong-American Veterans Memorial Day. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, Giessel. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0833 Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 2 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 BY SENATOR STEDMAN, Urging the governor to acquire land in the Tongass National Forest from the United States government by purchase or negotiation or by seeking amendment to the Alaska Statehood Act was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Consideration of the Calendar Third Reading of House Bills HB 65 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" was read the third time. Senator French 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. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 60, line 5, following "DEVELOPMENT.": Insert "(a)" Page 60, following line 9: Insert new subsections to read: "(b) The sum of $60,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development to be distributed as state aid to districts according to the average daily 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0834 membership for each district adjusted under AS 14.17.410(b)(1)(A) - (D) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2014, June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2016. (c) It is the intent of the legislature that the Alaska State Legislature appropriate $40,000,000, in addition to the appropriation set out in (b) of this section, from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development to be distributed as state aid to districts according to the average daily membership for each district adjusted under AS 14.17.410(b)(1)(A) - (D) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2016, so districts can plan their budgets." Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator McGuire objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator French moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0835 Senator French offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 11, line 9: Delete "241,741,800" Insert "243,221,800" Delete "34,273,400" Insert "35,753,400" Page 11, line 20: Delete "2,000,000" Insert "3,480,000" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 2. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator French moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0836 Senator French offered Amendment No. 3 : Page 11, line 9: Delete "241,741,800" Insert "241,984,300" Delete "34,273,400" Insert "34,515,900" Page 11, line 19: Delete "9,407,200" Insert "9,649,700" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 3. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 3 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0837 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 4 : Page 28, line 11: Delete "740,100" Insert "820,100" Delete "740,100" Insert "820,100" Page 28, following line 11: Insert new material to read: "ALLOCATIONS Education Benefits 80,000" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 4. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 4 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 5. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0838 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 5 : Page 61, line 24, following "AFFAIRS.": Insert "(a)" Page 61, following line 29: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The sum of $75,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for operational costs for the Interior Alaska Veterans Cemetery for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 5 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 6. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0839 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 6 : Page 27, line 26: Delete "52,938,000" Insert "53,088,000" Delete "13,422,400" Insert "13,572,400" Page 28, line 9: Delete "1,781,100" Insert "1,931,100" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 6. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 6 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator French moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 7. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0840 Senator French offered Amendment No. 7 : Page 36, line 16: Delete "116,992,800" Insert "115,197,500" Delete "110,648,400" Insert "108,853,100" Page 37, lines 18 - 19: Delete all material. Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 7. Senator Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 7 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 8. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0841 Senator Ellis offered Amendment No. 8 : Page 36, line 16: Delete "116,992,800" Insert "116,620,800" Delete "6,344,400" Insert "5,972,400" Page 37, line 18: Delete "1,795,300" Insert "1,423,300" Senator Ellis moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 8. Senator Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 8 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 9. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0842 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 9 : Page 34, line 18: Delete "97,037,900" Insert "96,737,900" Delete "97,037,900" Insert "96,737,900" Page 34, line 22: Delete "3,634,300" Insert "3,334,300" Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 9. Objections were heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Hoffman, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 9 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. Senator Wielechowski moved that the bill be returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment, that being Amendment No. 10. Without objection, the bill was returned to second reading. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0843 Senator Wielechowski offered Amendment No. 10 : Page 80, line 26, following "FUND.": Insert "(a)" Page 80, following line 30: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The sum of $2,000,000,000 is appropriated from the budget reserve fund (AS 37.05.540(a)) to the Alaska permanent fund (art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska)." Senator Wielechowski moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 10. Senator Fairclough objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 10 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, French, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Excused: Gardner and so, Amendment No. 10 failed. SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0844 SCS CSHB 65(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Nays: Ellis, French, Wielechowski Excused: Gardner and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 65(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Coghill 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. Senator Coghill gave notice of reconsideration. HB 66 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and making a reappropriation; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 66(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Dates YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Gardner 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0845 and so, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) passed the Senate. Senator Coghill 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. Citations Honoring - Mark Robinson 2012 Alaska Music Educator of the Year Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton Honoring - KNOM Radio 2013 Crystal Heritage Award Recipient Senator(s) Olson, Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Foster Honoring - Michael Bradner Senator(s) Gardner, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Dusty VanMeter and Marc McKenna 2013 Iron Dog Snowmachine Race Winners Senator(s) Micciche, Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Seaton, Gara In Memoriam - Allen Dale Parker Senator(s) Stevens, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Wielechowski Representative(s) Austerman 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0846 In Memoriam - Katherine Parker Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Olson Senator Coghill 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 HB 84 Senators Wielechowski, Micciche, Dyson, Bishop, McGuire, Egan, Meyer, Fairclough, Stedman, Ellis, Dunleavy moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cross sponsors on CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to applying military education, training, and service credit to occupational licensing and certain postsecondary education and employment training requirements; providing for a temporary occupational license for qualified military service members; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment HB 66 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 66(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and making a reappropriation; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and returned to the House for consideration. 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0847 Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 10:00 a.m., March 29, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0848 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 Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Mar 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Discussion: Vouchers #3, Continuation of a Discussion on Voucher Systems -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + SB 84 MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY + SB 6 FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0849 EDUCATION (continued) Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Confirmation Hearing: State Board of Education & Early Development James Fields - Glennallen + SB 15 PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PLANS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Discussion: Vouchers #4, Continuation of a Discussion on Voucher Systems -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Mar 28 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 22 CRIMES; VICTIMS; CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT + SB 83 INTEREST ON CORPORATION INCOME TAX + SB 57 LITERACY, PUPIL TRANSP, TEACHER NOTICES + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 29 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 49 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Mar 30 Saturday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM += SB 49 MEDICAID PAYMENT FOR ABORTIONS; TERMS -- Public Testimony -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Monday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 47 STIPEND FOR STATEWIDE BOARDING SCHOOL + SB 59 OIL & GAS EXPLORATION/DEVELOPMENT AREAS + SB 86 APPROVE FLINT HILLS ROYALTY OIL SALE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0850 FINANCE (continued) Apr 01 Monday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL Statewide Public Testimony <Public Testimony maybe limited to no more than 2 minutes> 1:30 pm Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue, Unalaska 2:00 pm Barrow, Tok, Delta Junction 2:30 pm Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg 3:00 pm Sitka, Cordova, Valdez 3:30 pm Juneau 4:00 pm Kenai, Kodiak, Dillingham 4:30-5:00 pm Statewide Teleconference Offnet Sites + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Monday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL Statewide Public Testimony <Public testimony may be limited to no more than 2 minutes> 6:00 pm Fairbanks, Mat-Su 6:30 pm Anchorage 7:00 pm Glennallen, Seward, Homer 7:30-8:00 pm Statewide Teleconference - Offnet Sites + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 63 CONTRACTS FOR PREPARATION OF BALLOTS + SB 13 KNIK ARM BRIDGE AND TOLL AUTHORITY + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + SB 48 PERS CONTRIBUTIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES <Pending Referral> + SB 88 ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER HOUSING + HB 30 STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0851 FINANCE (continued) Apr 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + HB 77 LAND USE/DISP/EXCHANGES; WATER RIGHTS + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Wednesday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SB 74 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUILDING FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM + SJR 9 CONST. AM: EDUCATION FUNDING + HB 4 IN-STATE GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Saturday Senate Finance 532 10:00 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 01 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 87 NEWBORN SCREENING FOR HEART DEFECTS + Presentation by the Dept. of Health and Social Services Regarding Health Information Technology and Telehealth 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0852 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Apr 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Presentation by the Dept. of Health and Social Services Regarding Obesity Prevention + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Mar 29 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 24 SELF DEFENSE -- Public Hearing -- + HB 81 2013 REVISOR'S BILL + HB 83 FEDERAL LAWS & EXECUTIVE ORDERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 36 MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT RESPONSE PLAN Apr 01 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 69 EXEMPT FIREARMS FROM FEDERAL REGULATION + HB 33 KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIVES, & SWITCHBLADES + SB 65 RETIREMENT PLANS; ROTH IRAS; PROBATE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Wednesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += SB 65 RETIREMENT PLANS; ROTH IRAS; PROBATE + HB 9 SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND FUNDS TRANSFERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearing: David Parker, Alaska Judicial Council += HB 9 SECURED TRANSACTIONS AND FUNDS TRANSFERS + SB 60 BOUNTY ON SEA OTTERS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0853 LABOR & COMMERCE Mar 28 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM -- Meeting Postponed until 4/1/13 4:30 p.m. -- + HB 22 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 8 PHARMACY AUDITS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 01 Monday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 4:30 PM -- Rescheduled from 3/28/13 -- + HB 22 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS -- Public Testimony -- += SB 8 PHARMACY AUDITS -- Public Testimony -- + HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM += HB 22 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS -- Public Testimony -- + SB 25 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO -- Public Testimony -- += HB 50 MULTI-UNIT HOUSING: COMMERCIAL USE -- Public Testimony -- + HB 84 MILITARY TRAINING CREDIT/TEMP. LICENSE Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0854 LABOR & COMMERCE (continued) Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 1:30 PM + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Marine Pilots - Hans Antonsen Board of Pharmacy - Taryl Giessel AK Workers' Compensation Board - Ronald Nalikak -- Public Testimony -- += SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES -- Public Testimony -- + SB 61 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 58 CANCEL INS. ON CERTAIN ABANDONED PROPERTY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Mar 29 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + SR 5 CHINOOK BYCATCH LIMITS Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Informational Hearings - Gasline Projects Uniform Rule 23 Waived Apr 01 Monday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Governor's Appointments: Big Game Commercial Services Board Henry Tiffany IV - Ester Board of Fisheries Thomas Kluberton - Talkeetna Claude V. Webster - King Salmon Board of Game (pending referral) + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 03 Wednesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + NPRA "Travesty Wells," Alaska's Options Michael Geraghty, Attorney General + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0855 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + HB 99 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 10:30 AM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM + SB 73 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION/MILITARY WIDOW(ER) + HCR 4 HMONG-AMERICAN VETERANS DAY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled = SB 45 FEE/TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- + HJR 11 COMMEM. ANNIVERSARY OF REAGAN SDI SPEECH Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Confirmation Hearing: Governor's Appointments + SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM -- MEETING CANCELED -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + SB 85 EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES + HB 94 CON AND NELLIE MILLER BRIDGES + HB 153 NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0856 SPECIAL COMMITTEES SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON TAPS THROUGHPUT Mar 28 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 02 Tuesday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT Mar 28 Thursday House Finance 519 5:30 PM Audits - Executive Session State of AK Single Audit for FY12 - Final Release + Other Committee Business Audit Request - Regional Economic Assistance Fund by Rep. Hughes 2013-03-28 Senate Journal Page 0857 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT (continued) Apr 06 Saturday House Finance 519 9:00 AM + Audits - Executive Session Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority, Select Issues - Final Release Other Committee Business Oil and Gas Production Tax Audits Overview - Dept. of Revenue Consideration of Audit Request ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Apr 09 Tuesday Senate Finance 532 8:00 AM -- Teleconference <Listen Only> -- Ratification of Charity Events Contract Approvals Other Committee Business ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees