Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-02-23 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2865 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 23, 1996 Forty-seventh Day Speaker Phillips called the House to order at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed the following members present for the technical session: Representatives Phillips, Foster, Martin and Vezey. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Ernie Siemoneit Byron Haynes, Jr., P.E. as members of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors, Dean W. Nelson Joanne Stoots as members of the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy, Beverly Haywood as a member of the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners, 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2866 Mary C. Seutter as a member of the Board of Dispensing Opticians, Raymond P. Smith as a member of the Alaska Labor Relations Agency, Dan A. Hensley, Esq. John C. Klepper Bernie Smith Michael C. Spence as members of the Board of Marine Pilots, Sandra M. Samaniego Mercy Dennis Dixie A. Hood as members of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; and, Dorothy Bradshaw Philip E. Ulmer as members of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further session for the purposes of confirmation. The reports were signed by Representative Kott, Chair; and, Representatives Masek, Kubina, Rokeberg and Elton. HB 75 The Finance Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 An Act relating to vehicle theft and the consequences of vehicle theft, including revocation of a driver's license, privilege to drive, or privilege to obtain a license; amending Rule 32.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date. 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2867 HB 75 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hanley, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Hanley, Mulder, Parnell, Kohring, Navarre, Brown, Therriault, Martin, Kelly The following fiscal notes apply to CSSSHB 75(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 2/23/96 Fiscal note, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Corrections, 2/23/96 Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/23/96 Fiscal notes (3), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/30/96 Fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/30/96 Fiscal note (No. 10), Dept. of Public Safety, 1/30/96 Fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 2/7/96 SSHB 75 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 339 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 339 An Act relating to the termination of parental rights of incarcerated parents. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 339(HES) An Act relating to children-in-need-of-aid proceedings, including proceedings to terminate parental rights of incarcerated parents; and providing for an effective date. 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2868 HB 339 The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): James, Porter, Willis No recommendation (1): Ivan The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 339(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/23/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/19/96 HB 339 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 405 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 405 An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 405(STA) An Act relating to the Board of Examiners in Optometry; relating to licensure of dispensing opticians; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): James, Porter, Ivan, Willis The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 405(STA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 1/16/96 HB 405 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2869 HB 457 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 457 An Act relating to the unlicensed practice of certain occupations for which licenses are required. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 457(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Ivan, Willis, Porter, James The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 457(STA): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 2/23/96 HB 457 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 471 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 471 An Act relating to financial assistance for students attending certain graduate education programs; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 471(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2870 HB 471 Do pass (3): Bunde, Toohey, Vezey No recommendation (2): G.Davis, Brice The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 471(HES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/23/96 Zero fiscal note, University of Alaska, 2/23/96 HB 471 was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 175 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 175 An Act relating to sport fish guides; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(FSH) An Act relating to licensing of sport fishing services operators and fishing guides; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative Austerman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Elton, Austerman No recommendation (1): G.Davis Amend (1): Ogan The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 175(FSH): Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 2/23/96 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2871 HB 175 HB 175 was referred to the Resources Committee. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Carolyn Savaria, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1995 Devoted Service to Young People Award By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre; Senators Torgerson, Salo Honoring - Rik Bucy, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1995 Business Person of the Year By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre; Senators Torgerson, Salo Honoring - Alyson Stogsdill, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1995 Person of the Year By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre; Senators Torgerson, Salo Honoring - Rosie Reeder, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1995 Volunteer of the Year By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre; Senators Torgerson, Salo Honoring - Hobo Jim, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1995 Excellence in Profession Award By Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Navarre; Senators Torgerson, Salo Honoring - Mrs. Jack M. (Kay) Linton By Senator Ellis Honoring - Alaska Quarterly Review By Senator Donley 1996-02-23 House Journal Page 2872 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 527 HOUSE BILL NO. 527 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee by request, entitled: An Act relating to insurance for wrap-up construction projects. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., February 26, 1996. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:12 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk