Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1995-02-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0349 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 15, 1995 Thirty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:12 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representative Kott had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Brown was excused due to illness. Representative B.Davis was absent. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Mary Ann Warden, Associate Pastor of the Northern Light United Church. Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Almighty God, in the midst of the mildly cold season we forget that You, O Lord, flower the gardens for and make green the wastelands. You make the mountains burst forth with streams of water and the fields are filled with Your bounty. Thank You, God, for all good gifts, and make our hearts Your home that we might serve You all of our days, live in the hope of Your peace and know that spring is coming. Amen." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kelly. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 29th and 30th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0350 ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber Upon Recess, 2/15 Minority Caucus Upon Recess, 2/15 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House recess to a call of the chair. There being no objection, the House recessed at 10:21 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:06 a.m. **The presence of Representative B.Davis was noted. RECONSIDERATION HB 121 Representative Vezey brought up reconsideration of the vote on HB 121 (page 340). Representative Vezey placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated that the call was satisfied. The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to the timber resources within the state." A Title Amendment was offered by Representatives Navarre and Williams: Page 1, line 1: Delete "the timber resources within the state" 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0351 HB 121 Insert "salvage sales of state timber and to negotiated sales of state timber in areas where there exists, or will exist in two years, a high level of unemployment, underutilized manufacturing capacity, and an underutilized cut of timber, timber that will lose substantial economic value due to insects, disease, or fire, or timber to be cleared for nonforest uses" Representative Williams moved and asked unanimous consent that the title amendment be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall the title amendment be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 121--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Title Amendment YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Brice Excused: Brown, Kott And so, the title amendment was adopted and the new title appears below: HOUSE BILL NO. 121 (title am) "An Act relating to salvage sales of state timber and to negotiated sales of state timber in areas where there exists, or will exist in two years, a high level of unemployment, underutilized manufacturing capacity, and an underutilized cut of timber, timber that will lose substantial economic value due to insects, disease, or fire, or timber to be cleared for nonforest uses." 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0352 HB 121 The question being: "Shall HB 121 (title am) pass the House on reconsideration?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 121(title am)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, B.Davis, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Davies, Elton, Finkelstein, Kubina Excused: Brown, Kott And so, HB 121 (title am) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SJR 7 A message dated February 14, 1995, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to SJR 7, thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) Relating to mandates imposed on the states by the federal government. HCR 1 A message dated February 14, 1995, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHCR 1(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(STA) am S Creating the Long Range Financial Planning Commission. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0353 HCR 1 SCS CSHCR 1(STA) am S is under Unfinished Business. COMMUNICATIONS Letters of disclosure were received in accordance with AS 24.60 and will appear in a house journal supplement and a joint journal supplement during the following week. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Mike Irwin as Commissioner of the Department of Community & Regional Affairs. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representatives Austerman and Ivan, Co- chairs, and Representatives Elton, Mackie and Nicholia. The Finance Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Wilson Condon as Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Foster, Co- chairs, and Representatives Mulder, Parnell, Kelly, Therriault, Martin, Kohring, Brown, Grussendorf and Navarre. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0354 The Judiciary Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Joseph Faulhaber as a member of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, and Representatives Green, Bunde, Toohey, Vezey, B.Davis and Finkelstein. 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: Karen Perdue as Commissioner of the Department of Health, Education & Social Services; and, Mary Lou Madden William A. McCain Christine Anne Niemi as members of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. The reports were signed by Representatives Toohey and Bunde, Co- chairs, and Representatives Vezey, Rokeberg, Brice and Robinson. The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0355 Brian L. Carter as a member of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission. The report stated that it did 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. The report was signed by Representatives Toohey and Bunde, Co- chairs, and Representatives Vezey and Rokeberg. The Labor & Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Robert A. Doyle James W. Elliott Karen J. Mahurin as members of the Alaska Labor Relations Agency; Tim Cook as a member of the Alaska Public Utilities Commission; Clifford D. Koivisto C. Russell Lewis Darrell F. Smith Marc D. Stemp Richard B. Stout Patricia A. Vollendorf Paula J. Wilson as members of the Alaska Worker's Compensation Board; Kenneth P. Asplund as a member of the Athletic Commission; Julie A. Flint as a member of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0356 Sydney Flint as a member of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; Susan K. Crosson Richard L. Shideler as members of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; Patricia G. Conners Virginia C. Phillips as members of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; James W. Henkelman, L.C.S.W. Colleen C. Patrick-Riley as members of the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners; Lt. Commander Benjamin T. Selle, D.M.D. James C. Singleton, D.D.S. as members of the Board of Dental Examiners; Pamela L. Doerr Patricia Hedges-Gajdos as members of the Board of Dispensing Opticians; Randall W. Christiansen, O.D. Marilyn S. Porter as members of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; Robert M. Berto as a member of the Board of Marine Pilots; Maureen P. Christensen, M.Ed., L.M.F.T. as a member of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0357 Louise M. Dean as a member of the Board of Nursing; Bruno M. Kappas, Ph.D. Timothy M. Lynch as members of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; D. Lance Mearig, P.E. Mary Ann Pease as members of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors; and, Bonnie W. Tisler, P.T. as a member of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Board. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. The reports were signed by Representative Rokeberg, Vice-chair, and Representatives Porter, Sanders and Masek. The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Gene Burden as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation; and, John Shively as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0358 The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. The reports were signed by Representatives Green and Williams, Co- chairs, and Representatives Ogan, Barnes, Austerman and Nicholia. The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Robert A. Hinman as a member of the Big Game Commercial Services Board. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representatives Green and Williams, Co- chairs, and Representatives Ogan, Barnes and Austerman. The State Affairs Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Mark Boyer as Commissioner of the Department of Administration; Ron Otte as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety; and, Margaret Pugh as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0359 The reports were signed by Representative James, Chair, and Representatives Ogan, Green, Ivan, Porter, Robinson and Willis. The State Affairs Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Peter S. Hallgren as a member of the Personnel Board. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, and Representatives Ogan, Green, Ivan and Porter. The Transportation Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Joe Perkins as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representative G.Davis, Chair, and Representatives Masek, Williams, and Sanders. HJR 5 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to terms of legislators. and recommends it be replaced with: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0360 HJR 5 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Vezey, Porter, Green, Bunde No recommendation (2): Finkelstein, B.Davis The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 5(JUD): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/3/95 HJR 5 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 18 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Relating to medical savings account legislation. The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Rokeberg, Bunde, Toohey, Vezey, Robinson No recommendation (1): Brice The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 2/15/95 HJR 18 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 20 The State Affairs Committee has considered: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0361 HJR 20 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Relating to unfunded federal mandates and the Conference of the States. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Willis No recommendation (6): James, Porter, Green, Ivan, Robinson, Ogan The committee recommends a referral to the Finance Committee. The following fiscal notes apply to CSHJR 20(STA): Fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 2/1/95 Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/1/95 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral, and so, HJR 20 was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 29 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to the federal balanced budget amendment. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0362 HJR 29 Do pass (8): Hanley, Mulder, Martin, Parnell, Kohring, Navarre, Kelly, Therriault No recommendation (3): Foster, Grussendorf, Brown The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 29(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/15/95 HJR 29 is on today's calendar. HB 19 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to the definition of 'fault' as that term is used for the purposes of determining the liabilities of parties in civil actions, setting limitations on civil liability, and authorizing the award, in conformance with applicable court rule, of attorney fees in civil actions." The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Foster, Hanley, Martin, Parnell, Kohring, Grussendorf, Kelly, Therriault, Mulder No recommendation (2): Navarre, Brown The Finance Committee recommends adoption of the House Judiciary Letter of Intent (page 266). The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/8/95 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/8/95 HB 19 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0363 HB 70 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 70 "An Act relating to treatment of permanent fund dividends for purposes of determining eligibility for certain benefits; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70 (JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Porter, Vezey Do not pass (2): Finkelstein, B.Davis No recommendation (1): Green Amend (1): Bunde The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 70(JUD): Fiscal notes (8), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/1/95 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/1/95 HB 70 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 102 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 102 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board." The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0364 HB 102 Do pass (9): Foster, Hanley, Martin, Kohring, Grussendorf, Navarre, Kelly, Therriault, Mulder No recommendation (2): Parnell, Brown The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 2/8/95 HB 102 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 132 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act repealing the ability of persons seeking an elective state executive office or a state or national legislative office to petition for inclusion of their names on the state general election ballot; requiring candidates of all political groups for a state or national legislative office to compete at the state primary election for the placement on the general election ballot of the name of the one candidate from each political group that receives the greatest number of votes cast; and requiring candidates of all political groups for state executive office to compete at the state primary election for the placement on the general election ballot of the name of the one candidate for governor from each political group that receives the greatest number of votes cast and the name of the one candidate for lieutenant governor from the same political group that receives the greatest number of votes cast." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Porter, Green, Ivan, Robinson Do not pass (1): Ogan No recommendation (1): Willis The following fiscal note applies: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0365 HB 132 Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/15/95 HB 132 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 135 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act relating to student loans; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 135(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education to adopt regulations necessary to determine and set an interest rate applicable to a student loan for which money is disbursed on or after July 1, 1995, and regulations necessary to implement certain loan default sanctions and consolidation of loan provisions beginning July 1, 1995; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Hanley, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Hanley, Kelly, Parnell, Kohring, Therriault, Navarre, Mulder, Grussendorf, Brown Amend (1): Martin The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 135(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Education, 2/8/95 HB 135 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 146 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0366 HB 146 HOUSE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to sled dog race classics." The report was signed by Representatives Ivan and Austerman, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Mackie, Elton, Ivan, Nicholia No recommendation (1): Austerman The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/15/95 HB 146 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Jake Lestenkof as Commissioner of the Department of Military & Veteran's Affairs. The report stated that it 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. The report was signed by Representative Ivan, Co-chair, and Representatives Mulder, Foster and Willis. HJR 12 The House Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Supporting line item veto power for the President of the United States. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0367 HJR 12 The report was signed by Representative Barnes, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Williams, Mulder, Phillips, G.Davis, Kubina, Barnes The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/15/95 HJR 12 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 116 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act exempting the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute from the State Procurement Code." The report was signed by Representative Austerman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Moses, Elton No recommendation (3): G.Davis, Ogan, Austerman The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/15/95 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 2/15/95 HB 116 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Lee Ann Haecker, Alaska State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Outstanding Junior Member By Representatives Willis, Sanders; Senators Halford, Donley 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0368 Honoring - Representative Bill Hudson By Representative Vezey Honoring - 1994 Red Ribbon Poster Contest Winners By Representative Mulder Honoring - Wrangell High School Boys Basketball Team, Division 3A State Champions By Representative Grussendorf; Senator Taylor Honoring - Angoon "Eagles" Boys High School Basketball Team, 1995 Southeast Region V "AA" Tournament Champs By Representative Mackie Honoring - Haines "Glacier Bears" Boys High School Basketball Team, 1995 Southeast Region V "AAA" Tournament Champs By Representative Mackie Honoring - Jerry Davis By Senator Green; Representative Kohring Honoring - Mapco Express By Senator Ellis; Representative Finkelstein In Memoriam - Father Peter Kreta By Senator Zharoff; Representative Austerman In Memoriam - Mary Louise Sherman Geist By Representatives Ogan, Kohring, Masek; Senators Green, Halford, Phillips In Memoriam - Sarah Mae Rodriguez By Representative Ivan; Senator Hoffman INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 11 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 by Representatives Nicholia, Grussendorf, Robinson and Navarre: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0369 HCR 11 Designating March 1995 as Sobriety Awareness Month, commonly referred to as "SAM." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HJR 31 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 by Representative James: Urging the United States Congress to consider and enact legislation to revise the Internal Revenue Code to levy a flat tax. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 180 HOUSE BILL NO. 180 by Representative James, entitled: "An Act relating to liquor licenses issued to a hotel, motel, resort, or similar establishment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Special Committee on International Trade & Tourism, and the Community & Regional Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 181 HOUSE BILL NO. 181 by Representative Navarre, entitled: "An Act relating to the public school foundation program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 182 HOUSE BILL NO. 182 by Representatives Toohey and Nicholia, entitled: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0370 HB 182 "An Act allowing a dentist to delegate certain duties to a dental assistant." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. HB 183 HOUSE BILL NO. 183 by Representatives Hanley and Toohey, entitled: "An Act extending the requirements of preliminary evaluation, notice, and prior legislative approval of certain lease-purchase agreements to include proposed improvements to real property; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 184 HOUSE BILL NO. 184 by Representative Brown, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, State Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 18 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 18 "An Act amending the statute of limitations applicable to civil actions brought against peace officers and coroners." 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0371 HB 18 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 7DP 264 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, ADMIN) 2/8/95 265 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 18 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Mackie objected. Representative Vezey placed a call of the House. Representative Mackie withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, HB 18 was read the third time. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HB 18 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 18 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0372 HB 18 Excused: Brown, Kott And so, HB 18 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 58 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act establishing the Chickaloon Flats Critical Habitat Area." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 3DP 1DNP 2NR 228 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (F&G) 2/3/95 229 FIN RPT CS(RES) 5DP 1DNP 4NR 296 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (F&G) 2/3/95 297 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 58(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey placed a call of the House. CSHB 58(RES) was read the third time. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CSHB 58(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0373 HB 58 CSHB 58(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 26 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Navarre, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Toohey, Williams, Willis Nays: Barnes, Foster, Hanley, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Brown, Kott And so, CSHB 58(RES) passed the House. Representative Kubina gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 58(RES). SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 29 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Relating to the federal balanced budget amendment. with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) TODAY 361 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (GOV) 2/15/95 362 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0374 HJR 29 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Parnell: Page 1, after line 6: Insert "WHEREAS the United States moves more deeply into debt as its expenditures exceed its available revenues and the national debt now exceeds four trillion dollars; and WHEREAS annually the federal budget reflects the unwillingness or inability of the federal government to spend in conformity with available revenues; and" Representative Parnell moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Brice: Page 1, line 12, after "federal budget": Insert "without shifting costs or unfunded mandates to the states" Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 29(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey placed a call of the House. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0375 HJR 29 CSHJR 29(FIN) am was read the third time. The call was satisfied. The Speaker ordered the House at ease at 12:32 p.m., to allow members of the Senate to enter the Chamber for a joint session. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Speaker Phillips called the House to order and, in accordance with Uniform Rule 51, turned the gavel over to President Pearce who called the joint session to order at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the joint session was to consider the confirmation of the Governor's appointments to boards and commissions. Roll call of the House showed 38 members present. Representatives Brown and Kott were excused from a call today. Roll call of the Senate showed 19 members present. Senator Adams was excused from a call today. Appointments to boards and commissions are as follows: 1995 CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS MADE POST SESSION 1994 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors Mary Ann Pease - Anchorage Appointed: 08/10/94; Expires: 07/01/98 D. Lance Mearig, P.E. - Juneau Appointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/98 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0376 Athletic Commission Kenneth P. Asplund - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 05/14/96 Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Joseph N. Faulhaber - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/10/94; Expires: 06/30/97 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Julie A. Flint - Juneau Appointed: 10/28/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Big Game Commercial Services Board Robert A. Hinman - Juneau Appointed: 02/18/92; Reappointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/98 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Patricia G. Conners-Allen, D.C. - Juneau Appointed: 09/02/92; Reappointed: 07/29/94; Expires: 7/15/98 Virginia C. Phillips - Sitka Appointed: 03/07/94; Reappointed: 07/29/94; Expires: 07/15/98 Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners James W. Henkelman, L.C.S.W. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/93; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/98 Colleen C. Patrick-Riley - Anchorage Appointed: 02/27/92; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/98 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0377 Board of Dental Examiners Lt. Commander Benjamin T. Selle, D.M.D. - Dillingham Appointed: 10/28/94; Expires: 02/01/95 James C. Singleton, D.D.S. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 02/01/98 Board of Dispensing Opticians Patricia Hedges-Gajdos - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/17/92; Reappointed: 06/14/94; Expires: 06/14/98 Pamela L. Doerr - Anchorage Appointed: 05/27/92; Reappointed: 06/14/94; Expires: 06/14/98 Board of Fisheries Virgil Umphenour - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/22/94; Expires: 01/31/96 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Robert A. Doyle - Palmer Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 06/30/96 James W. Elliott - Anchorage Appointed: 01/22/92; Reappointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/97 Karen J. Mahurin - Kenai Appointed: 08/11/93; Reappointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/97 Board of Marine Pilots Robert M. Berto - Ketchikan Appointed: 09/30/94; Expires: 06/01/98 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Maureen P. Christensen, M.Ed. L.M.F.T. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 12/14/97 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0378 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Sydney Flint - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/17/92; Reappointed: 07/21/94; Expires: 07/21/98 Board of Nursing Louise M. Dean - Anchorage Appointed: 04/10/90; Reappointed: 06/06/94; Expires: 03/31/98 Board of Examiners in Optometry Randall W. Christiansen, O.D. - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/12/92; Reappointed: 06/15/94; Expires: 06/15/98 Marilyn S. Porter - Anchorage Appointed: 12/14/92; Reappointed: 06/15/94; Expires: 06/15/98 Personnel Board Peter S. Hallgren, Esq. - Sitka Appointed: 06/07/94; Expires: 06/20/00 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Bonnie W. Tisler, P.T. - Anchorage Appointed: 04/14/92; Reappointed: 09/01/94; Expires: 09/01/98 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Mary Lou Madden, Ph.D. - Sitka Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Christine A. Niemi - Juneau Appointed: 12/06/93; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Brian L. Carter - North Pole Appointed: 09/21/92; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/97 William A. McCain - Wasilla Appointed: 09/30/92; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/97 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0379 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Timothy M. Lynch, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Bruno M. Kappes, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 03/22/93; Reappointed: 07/01/94; Expires: 07/01/98 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Richard L. Shideler - Juneau Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 06/30/98 Susan K. Crosson - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/94; Expires: 06/30/98 Alaska Public Utilities Commission Tim Cook, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/94; Expires: 10/31/00 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Richard B. Stout - Palmer Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Clifford D. Koivisto - Nikiski Appointed: 10/07/94; Expires: 07/01/96 Paula J. Wilson - Juneau Appointed: 07/06/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Darrell F. Smith - Anchorage Appointed: 08/19/88; Reappointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Marc D. Stemp - Juneau Appointed: 08/14/91; Reappointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/97 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0380 C. Russell Lewis - Anchorage Appointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/95 Patricia A. Vollendorf - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/93; Reappointed: 07/05/94; Expires: 07/01/97 Senator Halford placed a call of the joint session. Senator Halford moved that the joint session confirm the appointees made post-session, 1994, as listed above. Senator Duncan objected. Senator Duncan moved that the joint session adjourn. The question being: "Shall the joint session adjourn?" The roll was called with the following result: SENATE Adjourn Joint Session YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff, Donley Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Pearce Excused: Adams The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Adjourn Joint Session YEAS: 13 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Davies, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Navarre, Nicholia, Robinson, Willis 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0381 Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Excused: Brown, Kott TOTAL: YEAS: 20 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 And so, the motion failed. Representative Davies moved that the joint session postpone action on confirmations until February 20, 1995. Representative Toohey objected. The question being: "Shall the joint session postpone action on confirmations until February 20, 1995?" The roll was taken with the following result: HOUSE Postpone to 2/20 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Davies, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Navarre, Nicholia, Robinson, Willis Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Excused: Brown, Kott 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0382 The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Postpone to 2/20 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff, Donley, Duncan Nays: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Pearce Excused: Adams TOTAL: YEAS: 20 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 And so, the motion failed. Senator Kelly moved that the following documents be spread: Document No. 1: "February 3, 1995 SUBJECT:When the Governor Sends to the Chief Clerk and the Senate Secretary a Copy of a Letter of Appointment, does this Constitute Gubernatorial Presentment of the Appointee's Name for Purposes of Legislative Confirmation? (Work Order No. 9-LS0643) TO: Senator Tim Kelly FROM: Terri Lauterbach Legislative Counsel" 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0383 Document No. 2: "February 3, 1993 SUBJECT:Status of Appointees Whose Names Have Not Been Presented to the Legislature (Work Order No. 9-LS0638) TO: Senator Tim Kelly FROM: Terri Lauterbach Legislative Counsel" and requested the Chief Clerk to read the list of 1994 post-session appointments (page 375). Representative Finkelstein objected. Senator Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kelly moved that the Chief Clerk read the appointees made post-session, 1994 (page 375). There being no objection, the Chief Clerk read the appointees. Senator Miller rose to a point of order. President Pearce stated the point was well taken. Senator Duncan rose to a point of order, questioning whether the appointees were properly before the joint session. President Pearce stated the point was not well taken. Senator Duncan appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question being: "Shall the joint session uphold the ruling of the Chair?" The roll was called with the following result: 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0384 SENATE Uphold Ruling of the Chair YEAS: 12 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Frank, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Pearce Nays: Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff, Donley, Duncan, Ellis Excused: Adams The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE Uphold Ruling of the Chair YEAS: 25 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Nays: Brice, Davies, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Navarre, Nicholia, Robinson, Willis Excused: Brown, Kott TOTAL: YEAS: 37 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 And so, the ruling of the Chair was upheld. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0385 Senator Kelly moved that the following three documents be spread in a joint journal supplement: Document No. 1: "February 3, 1995 SUBJECT:When the Governor Sends to the Chief Clerk and the Senate Secretary a Copy of a Letter of Appointment, does this Constitute Gubernatorial Presentment of the Appointee's Name for Purposes of Legislative Confirmation? (Work Order No. 9-LS0643) TO: Senator Tim Kelly FROM: Terri Lauterbach Legislative Counsel" Document No. 2: "February 3, 1993 SUBJECT:Status of Appointees Whose Names Have Not Been Presented to the Legislature (Work Order No. 9-LS0638) TO: Senator Tim Kelly FROM: Terri Lauterbach Legislative Counsel" Document No. 3: "February 14, 1995 SUBJECT: Appointments and Legislative Confirmation (Work Order No. 9-LS0686) 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0386 TO: Senator Drue Pearce FROM: Terri Lauterbach Legislative Counsel" Representative Finkelstein objected. Representative Finkelstein moved to amend the motion to keep the record open until the end of the week for possible inclusion of other documents. Senator Halford objected. Representative Finkelstein moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan moved to amend the motion to include the following documents in the record: Document No. 4: "March 26, 1993 FROM: Attorney General Charles E. Cole and Assistant Attorney General Barbara J. Blasco TO: The Honorable William K. Williams, House Resource Committee, State Capitol, Room 128, Juneau, AK 99801-1182 RE: Governor's Appointment Authority" Document No. 5: "February 15, 1991 FROM: Attorney General Charles E. Cole and Assistant Attorney General James L. Baldwin 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0387 TO: The Honorable Dave Donley, Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives, P.O. Box V, Juneau, Alaska 99811 RE: Second follow-up on committee testimony regarding governor's power of appointment" Document No. 6: "April 30, 1991 FROM: Assistant Attorney General James L. Baldwin, Governmental Affairs - Juneau TO: Don Tanner, Director, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor -Juneau SUBJECT:APUC appointment of Donald Schorer" Document No. 7: "February 3, 1983 FROM: Norman C. Gorsuch, Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General James L. Baldwin TO: Kevin Bruce, Special Assistant, Office of the Governor SUBJECT:Withdrawal of appointment" Document No. 8: "December 10, 1979 FROM: Avrum M. Gross, Attorney General By Rodger W. Pegues, Assistant Attorney General 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0388 TO: Vicki A. Clayman, Office of the Governor SUBJECT:Reappointments to Boards or Commissions" There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the motion as amended be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The above referenced documents appear in House & Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. Senator Halford rose to a point of order regarding debate. President Pearce stated the point was well taken. Senator Taylor formally called for the question. Representative Finkelstein rose to a point of order regarding adequate notification of the joint session. President Pearce stated the point was not well taken. Senator Taylor moved to limit debate not to exceed 15 minutes. Objection was heard. Representative Navarre rose to a point of order. President Pearce cited Chapter 36 of Mason's Manual. Senator Duncan moved to amend the motion to allow debate not to exceed 10:00 p.m. Objection was heard. Senator Duncan moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0389 The question being: "Shall the joint session adopt the 1994 post- session appointments (page 375)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HOUSE Adopt the post-session appointments YEAS: 23 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 NOT VOTING: 13 Yeas: Barnes, Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Nays: Austerman, Moses Excused: Brown, Kott Not Voting: Brice, Davies, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Navarre, Nicholia, Robinson, Willis The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: SENATE Adopt the post-session appointments YEAS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 NOT VOTING: 7 Yeas: Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Miller, Phillips, Rieger, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Frank, Pearce Excused: Adams Not voting: Hoffman, Lincoln, Salo, Zharoff, Donley, Duncan, Ellis TOTAL: YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 NOT VOTING: 20 And so, the post-session appointments were confirmed. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0390 Senator Halford moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Pearce adjourned the joint session at 4:45 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:53 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 29 CSHJR 29(FIN) was again before the House (page 362). The question being: "Shall CSHJR 29(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 29(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Nays: Brice, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, MacLean, Robinson, Willis Excused: Brown, Kott And so, CSHJR 29(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Willis gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHJR 29(FIN) am. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0391 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 8 The following was read the second time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Designating the month of March as "Women's History Month." The question being: "Shall HCR 8 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 8 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Kelly, Ogan Excused: Brown, Kott And so, HCR 8 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Matthew D. Adamson, Eagle Scout By Representatives Vezey, Bunde, B. Davis, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kubina, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Willis 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0392 Honoring - Hydaburg "Warriors" Boys High School Basketball Team, 1995 Region V Class "A" Basketball Champions By Representatives Mackie, B. Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kubina, MacLean, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis Honoring - Yakutat "Eagles" Girls High School Basketball Team, 1995 Southeast Region V "AA" Tournament Champs By Representatives Mackie, B. Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kubina, MacLean, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Edwin Kasko By Representatives Mackie, B. Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kubina, Nicholia, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Arthur Almquist By Senator Taylor; Representatives Williams, B. Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kubina, Nicholia, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Willis UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 5 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to terms of legislators. HJR 5 was referred to the Finance Committee. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House as noted: Representative Phillips - from 2:20 p.m., plane time, February 17 to 10:06 p.m., plane time, February 18, 1995 Representative Ivan - from 6:55 p.m., plane time, February 22 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0393 Representative Ogan - from 2:20 p.m., plane time, February 16 to 6:16 p.m., plane time, February 18, 1995; and, from 6:55 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 9:29 a.m., plane time, February 27, 1995 Representative Mackie - from 9:00 a.m., plane time, February 17 to 8:00 a.m., plane time, February 20, 1995 Representative Green - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Vezey - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Kubina - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Sanders - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Masek - from 9:05 a.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Willis - from 5:30 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 9:00 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Bunde - from 5:30 a.m., plane time, February 17 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, February 21, 1995 (amended from page 283); and, from 5:30 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 9:00 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Toohey - from 6:55 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Rokeberg - from 6:55 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 8:48 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Brown - from 6:30 a.m., plane time, February 24 to 8:48 a.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Parnell - from 6:30 a.m., plane time, February 24 to 9:29 a.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0394 Representative James - from 6:30 a.m., plane time, February 24 to 7:15 p.m., plane time, February 26, 1995 Representative Kohring - from 6:55 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 9:29 a.m., plane time, February 27, 1995 Representative Porter - from 6:55 p.m., plane time, February 23 to 9:29 p.m., plane time, February 27, 1995 Representative Therriault - from 6:00 p.m., plane time, February 19 to 9:00 a.m., plane time, February 20, 1995 There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 178 The following letter, dated February 13, 1995, is a corrected transmittal letter for the following bill, which was introduced on February 13, 1995 (page 336): HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act making supplemental and special appropriations for the expenses of state government; making and amending capital and operating appropriations; and providing for an effective date." "Dear Speaker Phillips: I am submitting the remaining FY 95 supplemental appropriation requests before the statutory deadline of February 14. While the numbers are as precise as we can make them now, a few final adjustments will be sent to you as soon as they are available. For instance, we will not have the final entitlement figures for the education foundation formula until early March. These supplementals include appropriations for fighting fires in the interior this past summer, increased enrollments in our schools, treatment and containment of the tuberculosis epidemic, extraordinary snow and ice removal, increased security at our juvenile correctional facilities, and the statewide elections recount. Most of these supplementals were identified by the prior administration or flagged by us in earlier presentations. I am pleased to report that our 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0395 HB 178 commissioners have been able to reduce a number of the initial departmental requests. Detailed information relating to all of the supplemental requests will be provided to the Legislature by the Office of Management and Budget. I appreciate your understanding that our very abbreviated transition between administrations shortened the time for preparing supplementals and FY 96 budget proposals. While not expecting future budgets to be any easier, I certainly look forward to having a more reasonable amount of time to put them together. I look forward to working with the Legislature to complete funding for fiscal year 1995. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HJR 18 Representative Toohey added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Relating to medical savings account legislation. HJR 22 Representative James added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. HB 42 Representative Mulder added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 42 "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, and enacting a definition of the term 'state election' for purposes of absentee voting." 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0396 HB 130 Representative James added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 130 "An Act relating to agency review of public comment on the adoption, amendment, and repeal of regulations; relating to the examination of proposed regulations, amendments of regulations, and orders repealing regulations by the Administrative Regulation Review Committee and the Department of Law; relating to the submission to, and acceptance by, the lieutenant governor of proposed regulations, amendments of regulations, and orders repealing regulations; and requiring agencies to make certain determinations before adopting regulations, amendments of regulations, or orders repealing regulations." HB 173 Representative James added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to reports by state agencies." ENGROSSMENT HCR 8 HCR 8 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 18 HB 18 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 121 HB 121 (title am) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1995-02-15 House Journal Page 0397 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Judiciary Committee Mtg. Capitol 120 1:00 p.m., 2/15 Canceled Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 4:30 p.m., 2/15 Canceled Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 3:00 p.m., 2/20 ADJOURNMENT Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 16, 1995 for a technical session. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk