Legislature(1993 - 1994)
1993-03-05 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0531 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 5, 1993 Fifty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Barnes at 10:22 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Green, Menard and Williams had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Navarre be excused from a call of the House today from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., plane time, March 7, 1993. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Larry Rorem of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Dear Lord, the world is Your arena of concern. You have created us to use our abilities for the benefit of your creation. Help us to use our skills and energy in ways that are a blessing. We are gathered today as leaders who embody a concern for this state and its people. Our priorities vary. Our abilities differ. Help us in our diversities to seek to create a wholeness whereby all people can experience the dignity they deserve. 1 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0532 Bless this legislative body that its actions reflect Your wisdom. In Your Holy Name, Amen." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative MacLean. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 52nd and 53rd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus upon recess, 3/5 Minority Caucus upon recess, 3/5 The Speaker announced a recess, and so, the House recessed at 10:27 a.m. AFTER RECESS The House was called back to order at 11:08 a.m. Representative Phillips moved that, in accordance with AS 24.60.130, the House confirm the appointment of Edith Vorderstrasse to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall the House confirm the appointment of Edith Vorderstrasse to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0533 The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm - Edith Vorderstrasse YEAS: 33 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Carney, Davidson, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Hudson, James, Larson, Mackie, MacLean, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Nordlund, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sitton, Therriault, Toohey, Ulmer, Vezey, Willis Nays: Kott, Sanders Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams Absent: Martin And so, the appointment of Edith Vorderstrasse was confirmed. Representative Phillips moved that, in accordance with AS 24.60.130, the House confirm the appointment of Shirley A. McCoy to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall the House confirm the appointment of Shirley A. McCoy to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm - Shirley A. McCoy YEAS: 28 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, B.Davis, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Hudson, James, Kott, Larson, Mackie, MacLean, Moses, Mulder, Nordlund, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Therriault, Toohey, Ulmer, Willis Nays: Carney, Davidson, Davies, Nicholia, Sanders, Sitton, Vezey 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0534 Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams Absent: Martin And so, the appointment of Shirley A. McCoy was confirmed. Representative Brown gave notice of reconsideration of her vote on the confirmation of Shirley A. McCoy. Representative Phillips moved that, in accordance with AS 24.60.130, the House confirm the appointment of Annie Laurie Howard to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall the House confirm the appointment of Annie Laurie Howard to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm - Annie Laurie Howard YEAS: 22 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, G.Davis, Hanley, Hudson, Kott, Larson, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Nordlund, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Willis Nays: Carney, Davidson, Davies, B.Davis, Finkelstein, Foster, Grussendorf, Hoffman, James, Mackie, MacLean, Nicholia, Sitton, Ulmer Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams And so, the appointment of Annie Laurie Howard was not confirmed. Representative Therriault gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on the confirmation of Annie Laurie Howard. Representative Phillips moved that, in accordance with AS 24.60.130, the House confirm the appointment of Virginia M. Johnson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0535 The Speaker invoked Section 102 of Mason's Manual. The Speaker placed a call of the House. Representative Carney moved that the confirmation of the appointment of Virginia Johnson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics be tabled. Representative Phillips objected. The question being: "Shall the confirmation of the appointment of Virginia Johnson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics be tabled?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm - Virginia M. Johnson Table YEAS: 16 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Brown, Carney, Davidson, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Mackie, Nicholia, Nordlund, Toohey, Ulmer, Willis Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Foster, Hanley, Hudson, James, Kott, Larson, MacLean, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Sitton, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams And so, the House failed to table the motion. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0536 Representative Davies moved that the confirmation of appointment of Virginia M. Johnson be postponed until March 8, 1993. Representative Phillips objected. The question being: "Shall the confirmation of appointment of Virginia M. Johnson be postponed until March 8, 1993?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm - Virginia M. Johnson Postpone until March 8, 1993 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Brown, Carney, Davidson, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Hoffman, Mackie, Nicholia, Nordlund, Sitton, Toohey, Ulmer, Willis Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Foster, Hanley, Hudson, James, Kott, Larson, MacLean, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams And so, the House failed to postpone the confirmation. Representative B.Davis moved and asked unanimous consent that the House be given an opportunity to listen to the tape recording from the Judiciary Committee hearing on the consideration of the appointment of Virginia M. Johnson, and moved that she be allowed to withdraw the motion. Representative Davidson objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, the motion was withdrawn. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0537 The question being: "Shall the House confirm the appointment of Virginia M. Johnson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm - Virginia M. Johnson YEAS: 21 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Brown, Carney, Davidson, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Hudson, Larson, Mackie, Nicholia, Nordlund, Parnell, Sitton, Toohey, Ulmer, Willis Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Foster, James, Kott, MacLean, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Olberg, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams And so, the appointment of Virginia M. Johnson was not confirmed. Representative Ulmer gave notice of reconsideration of her vote on the confirmation of Virginia M. Johnson. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Messages dated March 3, 1993, were read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 19 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(RLS) by the Senate Rules Committee: Requesting the United States Air Force to rename Shemya Air Force Base to Eareckson Air Force Base. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0538 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 54 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 54(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to violations of laws by juveniles, to the remedies for offenses and activities committed by juveniles and to records of those offenses, and to incarceration of juveniles who have been charged, prosecuted, or convicted as adults; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. A Senate Letter of Intent was adopted (page 571 of the Senate journal). REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Noel W. DeVries Eileen L. Becker Gary L. Johnson Joan Jelinek Robert J. Rowen as members of the State Medical Board. The reports were signed by Representatives Toohey and Bunde, Co- chairs; and Representatives G.Davis, Kott, B.Davis, Brice, Vezey, Olberg and Nicholia. The reports stated that the committee review does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against this individual during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0539 The Judiciary Committee has reviewed the following with regard to confirmation of the appointments by the Governor: Sara Pearson as a member of the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Will E. Dam, Sr. as a member of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association. Carol B. Eastaugh as a member of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. John Salemi as a Public Defender. The reports were signed by Representative Porter, Chair; Representative James, Vice Chair; and Representatives Kott, Green, Nordlund and Phillips. The reports stated that though there were no stated objections by committee members to the confirmation of the named individuals, this does not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against these individuals during any further proceedings. HB 28 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the penalty for providing alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Toohey, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Bunde, Toohey, Nicholia 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0540 HB 28 No recommendation (3): Kott, Vezey, Brice The following fiscal notes apply to HB 28: Fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 3/5/93 Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 3/5/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/5/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/5/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 3/5/93 HB 28 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 47 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 47 "An Act relating to the delivery of the primary ballots to persons making application for them when, by operation of political party rule, two or more primary ballots must be provided to the public." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 47(STA) "An Act relating to primary elections and to the delivery of the primary ballots to persons making application for them when, by operation of political party rule, two or more primary ballots must be provided to the public." The report was signed by Representative Vezey, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Vezey, Sanders, Kott No recommendation (4): Ulmer, B.Davis, Olberg, G.Davis The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 47(STA): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 3/5/93 HB 47 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0541 HB 49 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 49 "An Act relating to facsimile absentee ballot application and facsimile absentee voting." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(STA) "An Act relating to absentee voting, to electronic transmission of absentee ballot applications, and to delivery of ballots to absentee ballot applicants by electronic transmission." The report was signed by Representative Vezey, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Vezey Do not pass (1): Ulmer No recommendation (5): B.Davis, Olberg, G.Davis, Sanders, Kott The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 49(STA): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 3/5/93 HB 49 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 67 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 67 "An Act relating to eligibility for and payments of public assistance; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(HES) (same title) 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0542 HB 67 The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Vezey, Bunde, Olberg Do not pass (3): B.Davis, Brice, Nicholia No recommendation (3): Kott, G.Davis, Toohey The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 67(HES): Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 3/5/93 Fiscal notes (4), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/15/93 HB 67 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 113 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 113 "An Act regulating the solicitation of contributions by charitable organizations and paid solicitors and the solicitation of sales by telephonic means; and amending Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure 79 and 82." The report was signed by Representative Hudson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Porter, Sitton, Mulder, Green, Hudson The following fiscal note applies to HB 113: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/5/93 HB 113 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0543 HB 136 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 136 "An Act relating to the offenses of driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a breath test; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(HES) "An Act relating to limited driver's licenses and to the offenses of driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a breath test; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): B.Davis, Nicholia, Brice No recommendation (6): Kott, Vezey, G.Davis, Bunde, Olberg, Toohey The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 136(HES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 3/5/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/5/93 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/5/93 HB 136 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 138 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 138 "An Act relating to limitations on a drivers' license; imposing a limited license fee; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Vezey, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Kott, B.Davis, Olberg, Vezey, G.Davis 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0544 HB 138 The following fiscal note applies to HB 138: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/5/93 HB 138 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 158 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 158 "An Act making appropriations for contract settlement costs and cost-of-living adjustments for public employees who are members of certain collective bargaining units; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hudson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Sitton, Hudson, Mulder No recommendation (1): Green HB 158 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 172 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the wildlife conservation tag and to entry onto state game and wildlife sanctuaries, state game refuges, state range areas, and fish and game critical habitat areas; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0545 HB 172 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(RES) "An Act relating to the wildlife conservation tag and to entry onto state game and wildlife sanctuaries, state game refuges, state range areas, and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the issuance of citations for violations under the Fish and Game Code; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Representatives Finkelstein, Davies, Mulder, Bunde, Williams No recommendation (3): Hudson, Carney, Green The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 172(RES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/5/93 HB 172 was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 75 The House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to qualifications for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Mulder, Foster No recommendation (3): Willis, Navarre, Kott The following fiscal note applies to HB 75: Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/5/93 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0546 HB 75 HB 75 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 98 The House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 98 "An Act naming the Black Veterans Recognition Bridge on the Alaska Highway over the Gerstle River." The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Willis, Kott, Foster, Mulder, Navarre The following fiscal note applies to HB 98: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 3/5/93 HB 98 was referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 123 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to loans for the purchase of individual fishery quota shares." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FSH) "An Act relating to loans for the purchase of quota shares for fisheries in or off Alaska." The report was signed by Representative Moses, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Olberg, Moses, Nicholia No recommendation (1): Davidson 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0547 HB 123 A letter of intent signed by Representative Moses, Chair, appears below: House Special Committee on Fisheries Letter of Intent for HB 123 "It is the intent of the Alaska State Legislature that the Commercial Fisheries and Agricultural Bank (C-FAB), within its existing authority under AS 44.81.210, make financing available for the purchase of quota shares for fisheries in or off Alaska." The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 123(FSH): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 3/5/93 HB 123 was referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - International Women's Day Celebration By Representatives Ulmer, Hudson; Senator Duncan Honoring - Brigadier General Mitch Abood By Senators Kelly, Kerttula In Memoriam - Edward Aubrey Bellringer, Sr. By Representatives Willis, Carney, Kott; Senators Halford, Phillips In Memoriam - Reverend Neale Dean Sheneman By Senator Leman 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0548 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 34 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 by Representatives Moses and Ulmer: Requesting the Department of Commerce to give a high priority to fisheries development project grants for the Alaska salmon industry. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 27 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27 by Representatives B.Davis and Ulmer, entitled: "An Act relating to state aid for education; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 164 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 164 by Representative Phillips, entitled: "An Act relating to motor vehicle dealers and to agents for motor vehicle buyers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 198 HOUSE BILL NO. 198 by Representative Foster, entitled: 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0549 HB 198 "An Act relating to the Alaska regional economic assistance program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 199 HOUSE BILL NO. 199 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act providing for oil and gas exploration licenses, and oil and gas leases, in certain areas of the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Oil and Gas, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies to HB 199: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/5/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated March 5, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill authorizing oil and gas exploration licenses for tracts of state land up to 500,000 acres in size and providing for subsequent leasing of some or all of the acreage subject to the license. The bill is designed to encourage the exploration and development of areas within the state with undetermined oil and gas potential. In contrast to the provisions of the state's existing competitive oil and gas leasing program, the bill would allow the state to issue licenses covering relatively large tracts to licensees based upon their commitment to perform certain exploration programs, the monetary value of which has been predetermined. The bill is not intended to replace the states competitive leasing program; rather, it is intended to provide an effective alternative to encourage exploration in those areas that traditionally have not attracted the interest of explorationists under the states current leasing regime. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0550 HB 199 Under the bill, either the state or a prospective licensee could nominate an area of unidentified oil and gas potential, consisting of reasonably compact and contiguous acreage that should be subject to a license. The commissioner of natural resources would be authorized to impose reasonable work commitments on the licensee with respect to the license area. Subsequent to the successful completion of the predetermined work commitment, the licensee could convert portions or all of the acreage to one or more leases, each not to exceed 30,000 acres in size. The imposition of the required work commitment and the requirement to pay an annual rental on acreage subject to lease are together intended to discourage warehousing of acreage that the licensee does not intend to explore or develop. The commissioner is authorized to include reasonable conditions and obligations in the leases arising from conversion of licenses. A license proposal would require public notice and the opportunity for competing proposals by other prospective licensees as well as the opportunity for public comment. The commissioner of natural resources would be required to make a finding that issuing a license is in the best interest of the state. The exploration and potential development of Alaskas remote and underexplored basins will be further encouraged by the adoption of the licensing and leasing methodology contained in this bill. I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" HB 200 HOUSE BILL NO. 200 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act providing for oil and gas exploration incentive credits for certain activities on certain land in the state; and providing for an effective date." 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0551 HB 200 was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Oil and Gas, Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies to HB 200: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/5/93 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated March 5, 1993, appears below: "Dear Speaker Barnes: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill providing for monetary incentives in the form of certain credits to be applied against taxes and other obligations to the state for oil- and gas-related geophysical and exploratory activities performed by a qualified applicant. This bill should provide a valuable tool for the state to encourage oil and gas exploration in Alaska. The bill amends AS41 by adding a new chapter, 09. The bill would permit a qualified applicant to receive certain credits that could be used to offset taxes, royalties, or bonuses due the state, if the applicant performed certain defined exploratory work. The bill does not require that the exploratory work be done exclusively on state land, since development on other land also benefits the state in the form of additional jobs, increased economic activity, and development of infrastructure. The bill, though, allows a credit not to exceed 50 percent of the eligible direct costs of activities performed on state- owned land as opposed to 25 percent of those costs on other land, to encourage development on state land. The applicant would be able to assign the credit to any other entity, including banks and security holders. The commissioner of natural resources is authorized to grant up to a total of $50 million for all incentive credits to applicants under this program, with no single project receiving more than $5,000,000 in credits. The applicant also must submit to the commissioner copies of all data derived from the exploratory activity. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0552 HB 200 The commissioner may display, but not distribute or transfer, certain geophysical data to others to generate interest in development of state oil and gas reserves. The bill provides protection for confidential data submitted similar to that already existing in other state laws for oil and gas exploration information submitted to the state. I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Walter J. Hickel Governor" HB 201 HOUSE BILL NO. 201 by the House Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act amending provisions of ch. 66, SLA 1991, that relate to reconstitution of the corpus of the mental health trust, the management of trust assets, and to the manner of enforcement of the obligation to compensate the trust; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 202 HOUSE BILL NO. 202 by Representative James, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska Railroad Corporation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 203 HOUSE BILL NO. 203 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee by request, entitled: "An Act imposing a fee for the administration of the workers' compensation program; and providing for an effective date." 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0553 HB 203 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 204 HOUSE BILL NO. 204 by Representatives Finkelstein and Brown, entitled: "An Act relating to the financing authority of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority and giving approval of the issuance of bonds for an Anchorage airport seafood facility; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 205 HOUSE BILL NO. 205 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Council, entitled: "An Act relating to alternate members of the Alaska Legislative Council; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. HB 206 HOUSE BILL NO. 206 by Representative Mulder, entitled: "An Act relating to the regulation of election campaigns, and providing for regulation by the Alaska Public Offices Commission of elections by electrical cooperatives." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and State Affairs Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 102 The following was read the second time: 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0554 HB 102 HOUSE BILL NO. 102 "An Act relating to the Alaska Labor Relations Agency; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 3DP 2NR 388 -FISCAL NOTE (LABOR) 2/19/93 388 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 8DP 504 -ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.FIN/LABOR) 3/2/93 504 Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 102(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 102(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 102(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 102(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Carney, Davidson, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Hudson, James, Kott, Larson, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Nordlund, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Sitton, Therriault, Toohey, Ulmer, Vezey, Willis 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0555 HB 102 Excused: Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams Absent: Finkelstein And so, CSHB 102(FIN) passed the House. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 102(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Earl and Mimi Mayo on the 20th Anniversary of the How How Restaurant By Representatives Mulder, Kott, B.Davis, Hanley, Martin, Menard, Navarre, Nicholia, Sanders, Willis; Senators Kelly, Phillips UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House as noted: Representative Bunde - from 3:00 p.m., March 19 to 9:00 p.m., plane time, March 21, 1993; and from 3:00 p.m., April 8 to 9:00 p.m., plane time, April 11 1993 Representative Mackie - from 6:00 a.m., March 18 to 5:00 p.m., March 21, 1993 Representative Sanders - from 6:05 p.m., March 19 to 8:45 p.m., plane time, March 21, 1993 Representative Ulmer - from 10:20 a.m. to 5:25 p.m., March 13, 1993 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0556 Representative Carney - from 6:05 p.m., March 10 to 8:45 p.m., March 14, 1993 Representative Menard - from 7:45 a.m., March 4 to 9:45 a.m., March 9, 1993 Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House revert to Messages from the Senate. There being no objection, the House reverted to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Representative Phillips placed a call of the House. HB 94 A message dated March 5, 1993, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 94(FIN) with the following amendment: Section 1, Page 1, line 4: Delete "$312,263" Insert "$284,663" And so, the following is transmitted for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 94(FIN) am S "An Act making a supplemental appropriation for costs of elections operations; and providing for an effective date." The following Senate Letter of Intent was attached: "It is the intent of the Legislature that the monies appropriated by this Act be expended only for the purposes and amounts expressed in the February 25, 1993, letter from the Office of the Governor, Division of Administrative Services to the Senate Finance Committee, and reflecting reductions adopted in Amendment #1." Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message on CSHB 94(FIN) and CSHB 94(FIN)amS at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0557 HB 94 Representative Phillips moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 94(FIN), thus adopting CSHB 94(FIN)amS, and recommended that the members vote yes. Representative Finkelstein was excused from a call of the House due to illness. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 94(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 94(FIN)amS Concur YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Carney, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hoffman, Hudson, James, Kott, Larson, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Nordlund, Olberg, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Sitton, Therriault, Toohey, Ulmer, Vezey, Willis Nays: Davidson Excused: Finkelstein, Green, Menard, Navarre, Williams And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting CSHB 94(FIN)amS. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the Senate Letter of Intent. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0558 HB 94 The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. CSHB 94(FIN)amS was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 193 A corrected version of the following bill, which was introduced on March 3, 1993 (page 519), was printed March 4, 1993: HOUSE BILL NO. 193 "An Act establishing the Alaska Health Care Authority; relating to the delivery, quality, access, and financing of health care; requiring the establishment of health care expenditure limits; relating to approval of disability insurance rates; relating to the issuance of certificates of need; relating to health insurance for small employers; and providing for an effective date." HB 193 is currently in the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. HJR 33 Representatives Mackie, Sanders and Hudson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Relating to United States Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel safety regulations. HB 98 Representative Willis added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 98 "An Act naming the Black Veterans Recognition Bridge on the Alaska Highway over the Gerstle River." 1993-03-05 House Journal Page 0559 HB 172 Representative Mulder added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the wildlife conservation tag and to entry onto state game and wildlife sanctuaries, state game refuges, state range areas, and fish and game critical habitat areas; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 102 CSHB 102(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Judiciary Committee Capitol 120 1:45 p.m., 3/5 Letter of Intent for HB 2 Finance Committee Capitol 519 15 min. after adj 3/5 ADJOURNMENT Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 8, 1993. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:36 p.m. J.C. Shine Chief Clerk