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2013-04-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0957 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 4, 2013 Eightieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Huggins at 11:11 a.m. The roll showed twenty members present. The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Giessel. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be spread. Without objection, it was so ordered. Our Father, Lord in Heaven, may your holy name be honored today. May your perfect plan become real on earth just as it exists in heaven. I ask that you fill us today with our daily need for your wisdom. Forgive us, Lord, for the many ways we have wronged you, just as we are learning to give up resentments and forgive those who have wronged us. Preserve us when we are faced with the heart- rending challenges and testings of life, and when we are tested, Lord, help us resist wrong choices. For to you is the honor as the true sovereign ruler, with all the power and all the glory forever. Amen. Senator Dunleavy led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0958 Certification Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventy-ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Secretary. Without objection, it was so ordered. Messages from the House HJR 6 Message dated April 3 was read stating the House concurred in the Senate amendment to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6, thus adopting: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) 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. Message dated April 3 was read stating the House passed and transmitted for consideration: First Reading and Reference of House Bills HB 59 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(STA) am BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to missing vulnerable adult prompt response and notification plans." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0959 HB 146 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(TRA) BY THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act relating to proof of motor vehicle liability insurance; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 175 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, entitled: "An Act allowing, under certain conditions, a property or casualty insurer to provide policies and endorsements to an insured by posting the policies and endorsements on the insurer's Internet website." was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Communications The following reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate: Alaska Court System Annual Report FY2012 from Christine Johnson, Administrative Director, Alaska Court System in accordance with AS 22.20.310 Alaska Court System 2012 Time-to-Disposition Reports; Trial Courts and Appellate Courts from Christine Johnson, Administrative Director, Alaska Court System in accordance with AS 22.20.310(3) Alaska Court System Travel for Justices, Judges, and Magistrates and Affidavit Information 2012 in accordance with AS 22.20.310(4) and (6) 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0960 Standing Committee Reports Report dated April 4 was read stating: In accordance with AS 39.05.080, the State Affairs Committee reviewed the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Alaska Police Standards Council Thomas "Bob" Kean - Eagle River Alaska Public Offices Commission Ron King - Kasilof This does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the confirmation of the individuals during any further sessions. Signing the report: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. SB 18 The Finance Committee considered SENATE BILL NO. 18 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date" and recommended it be replaced with CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 18(FIN) "An Act making, amending, and repealing appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senators Kelly, Meyer, Cochairs; Senators Fairclough, Bishop, Dunleavy, Hoffman, Olson. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0961 HB 1 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1(STA) am "An Act relating to issuance of drivers' licenses." Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. Signing amend: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 33 The Judiciary Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO. 33 "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" and recommended it be replaced with SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) "An Act amending certain provisions of criminal law prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of switchblades and gravity knives; adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and reserving to the state, with limited exceptions for municipalities, the authority to regulate knives." (Title change SCR 4) Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senators Wielechowski, McGuire, Dyson. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 6, zero, Department of Corrections The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Administration Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0962 HB 83 The Judiciary Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(JUD) "An Act relating to certain federal statutes, regulations, presidential executive orders and actions, and secretarial orders and actions; relating to the duties of the attorney general; and providing for an effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Coghill, Chair; Senator Dyson. Signing no recommendation: Senator Wielechowski. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 84 The Labor and Commerce Committee considered 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." Signing do pass: Senator Dunleavy, Chair; Senator Micciche. Signing no recommendation: Senator Olson. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Education and Early Development Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, University of Alaska Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development The bill was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 12 The State Affairs Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(EDT) Encouraging the manufacture of firearms and firearms accessories in the state. Signing do pass: Senator Dyson, Chair; Senators Coghill, Giessel. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0963 The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and Reference of Senate Resolutions SCR 3 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 BY SENATOR MCGUIRE, Establishing the Joint Committee on Access and Federal Overreach; and recommending that the Governor establish a working group to consider establishing a permanent office or authority to preserve state sovereignty was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. SCR 4 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 33, 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 held on the Secretary's desk. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0964 Consideration of the Calendar Second Reading of Senate Bills SB 47 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to boarding schools operated by school districts; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 938. Without objection, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) was adopted. Senator Coghill 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 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) "An Act relating to boarding schools operated by school districts; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSSB 47(FIN) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 20 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski and so, CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) passed the Senate. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0965 Senator Coghill 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. SB 57 SENATE BILL NO. 57 "An Act relating to parental involvement in education; adjusting pupil transportation funding; amending the time required for employers to give tenured teachers notification of their nonretention; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time. Senator Meyer, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Finance Committee Substitute offered on page 938. Without objection, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) was adopted. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 5 calendar. Third Reading of Senate Bills SB 56 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(JUD) "An Act relating to certain crimes involving controlled substances; 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. Senator Dyson objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, the bill was returned to second reading. Senator French offered Amendment No. 1 : Page 2, line 2: Delete "two" Insert "one" Senator French moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 1. Senator Dyson objected. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0966 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 56(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: French, Kelly, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 1 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(JUD) 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. Senator French offered Amendment No. 2 : Page 2, lines 1 - 9: Delete all material and insert: "(A) any amount of a (i) schedule IA controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.140(d)(11) or a schedule IIA controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(e)(2); or (ii) schedule IA or IIA controlled substance other than [EXCEPT] a controlled substance listed in (i) of this subparagraph, and, two or more times within the preceding five years, the person was convicted under AS 11.71.010 - 11.71.050 or a law or ordinance of this or another jurisdiction with elements similar to those of an offense under AS 11.71.010 - 11.71.050 [AS 11.71.150(e)(11) - (15)];" 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0967 Page 3, lines 1 - 11: Delete all material and insert: "(H) 15 or more tablets, ampules, or syrettes containing a (i) schedule IA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.140(d)(11); or (ii) schedule IIA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(e)(2); or (I) one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances of an aggregate weight of (i) three grams or more containing a schedule IA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.140(d)(11) or a schedule IIA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(e)(2) or AS 11.71.150(b)(12); or (ii) 300 milligrams or more of a schedule IIA controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(b)(12);" Page 5, lines 3 - 13: Delete all material and insert: "(F) less than 15 tablets, ampules, or syrettes containing a (i) schedule IA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.140(d)(11); or (ii) schedule IIA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(e)(2); or (G) one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances of an aggregate weight of less than (i) three grams containing a schedule IA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.140(d)(11) or a schedule IIA controlled substance other than a controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(e)(2) or AS 11.71.150(b)(12); or (ii) 300 milligrams of a schedule IIA controlled substance listed in AS 11.71.150(b)(12); or" 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0968 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: CSSB 56(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Egan, French, Kelly, Olson, Wielechowski Nays: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens and so, Amendment No. 2 failed. CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(JUD) was automatically in third reading. Recess Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess to a call of the Chair. Without objection, the Senate recessed at 11:59 a.m. After Recess The Senate reconvened at 1:20 p.m. SB 56 Senator Wielechowski called the Senate. The call was lifted. The question being: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(JUD) "An Act relating to certain crimes involving controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0969 CSSB 56(JUD) Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens Nays: French, Wielechowski Absent: Olson and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(JUD) 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 clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Olson be excused from a call of the Senate today. Without objection, Senator Olson was excused. SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 86 Third Reading - Final Passage Effective Date YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Huggins, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Excused: Olson and so, SENATE BILL NO. 86 passed the Senate. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0970 Senator Coghill 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. Citations Honoring - Bob Reupke Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Honoring - Aaron Pascar Senator(s) Wielechowski, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens Representative(s) Gruenberg Honoring - Dave Donaldson Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Benjamin Michael Williams Eagle Scout Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - The Peer Educators of Akphat Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0971 Honoring - George and Jeanne Jackinsky A Lifetime of Community Involvement in the Kasilof Region Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Children's Meal Mission Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Anchorage Community Land Trust Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, French, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Mountain View Lions Club Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Service High School Football Team 2012 Cook Inlet Conference Champions Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Honoring - Coach William Fomai Representative(s) Millett Senator(s) Meyer, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0972 In Memoriam - Donald Bruce Venes, Sr. Senator(s) Hoffman, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski Representative(s) Herron In Memoriam - Eva Girard Representative(s) Tarr Senator(s) Ellis, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Daniel Lee Mershon Representative(s) Seaton Senator(s) Micciche, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Egan, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski In Memoriam - Kevin Monagle Representative(s) Kerttula, Munoz Senator(s) Egan, Huggins, Bishop, Coghill, Dunleavy, Dyson, Ellis, Fairclough, Gardner, Giessel, Hoffman, Kelly, McGuire, Meyer, Micciche, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Wielechowski 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 Senator Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be excused from a call of the Senate from morning plane time, April 17 through afternoon plane time, April 19. Without objection, Senator Stevens was excused. SB 47 Senators Gardner, Meyer, Dyson, Micciche, Stevens, Egan moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown as cosponsors on CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) "An Act relating to boarding schools operated by school districts; and providing for an effective date." Without objection, it was so ordered. 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0973 Announcements Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Announcements are at the end of the journal. Engrossment SB 47 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 47(FIN) "An Act relating to boarding schools operated by school districts; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 56 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(JUD) "An Act relating to certain crimes involving controlled substances; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. SB 86 SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC; and providing for an effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration. Adjournment Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 11:00 a.m., April 5, 2013. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 2:11 p.m. Liz Clark Secretary of the Senate 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0974 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 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- EDUCATION Apr 05 Friday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 8:00 AM + Discussion: Vouchers #4, Continuation of a Discussion on Voucher Systems <Above Item Removed from Agenda> += SB 82 BROADBAND DISCOUNTS FOR SCHOOLS += SB 6 FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS + SB 91 HAZING + HB 180 MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- FINANCE Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM += SB 18 BUDGET: CAPITAL += HB 77 LAND USE/DISP/EXCHANGES; WATER RIGHTS + SB 74 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BUILDING FUND + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0975 FINANCE (continued) Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 2:30 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + HB 22 BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS + HB 26 EXTEND BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY += SB 88 ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER HOUSING += 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 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA <Pending Referral> HB 52 PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE HB 24 SELF DEFENSE + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 05 Friday Senate Finance 532 1:30 PM = HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA <Pending Referral> + 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 Apr 05 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 2:30 PM += SB 65 RETIREMENT PLANS; ROTH IRAS; PROBATE 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0976 JUDICIARY (continued) 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 + SCR 2 ACQUIRE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST LAND Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE Apr 04 Thursday Beltz 105 (tsbldg) 5:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Confirmation Hearings: Board of Marine Pilots - Hans Antonsen Board of Pharmacy - Taryl Giessel AK Workers' Compensation Board - Ronald Nalikak -- Public Testimony -- + SB 93 TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- += SB 25 UNEMPLOYMENT; ELEC. FILING OF LABOR INFO -- Public Testimony -- HB 71 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -- Public Testimony -- + SB 58 CANCEL INS. ON CERTAIN ABANDONED PROPERTY -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- + SB 61 COMMERCIAL FISHING & AGRICULTURE BANK <Bill Hearing Canceled> Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 79 SPORT FISHING GUIDING SERVICES <Bill Hearing Canceled> ---------------------------------------- RESOURCES Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM = HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0977 RESOURCES (continued) Apr 05 Friday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM + Governor's Appointments to Board of Game Peter M. Probasco - Palmer Nathan Turner - Nenana + HB 99 EXTEND ALASKA MINERALS COMMISSION + SB 96 OIL AND GAS AND GAS ONLY LEASES += HB 4 ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Apr 06 Saturday Butrovich 205 12:00 PM -- Please Note Time Change -- + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> -- Confirmation Hearing: Governor's Appointments + HB 1 DURATION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE + HB 113 ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL + HCR 6 EST. LEG. TASK FORCE ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT + HJR 12 SUPPORT IN-STATE FIREARMS MANUFACTURING Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled + SB 64 OMNIBUS CRIME/CORRECTIONS BILL <Bill Hearing Postponed> ---------------------------------------- TRANSPORTATION Apr 04 Thursday Fahrenkamp 203 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled += SB 85 EXPERIMENTAL VEHICLE PLATES += HB 153 NAMING WALTER J. HICKEL PARKWAY = HB 94 CON AND NELLIE MILLER BRIDGES ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0978 SPECIAL COMMITTEES SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON IN-STATE ENERGY Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 7:30 AM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- SENATE SPECIAL COMM ON TAPS THROUGHPUT Apr 04 Thursday Butrovich 205 3:30 PM No Meeting Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET & AUDIT 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 ---------------------------------------- 2013-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0979 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 65 AND HB 66 Apr 04 Thursday Senate Finance 532 4:00 PM HB 65 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET Organizational Meeting Only ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT SESSION Apr 08 Monday House Chamber 11:00 AM Confirmation of Governor's Appointees