Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-03-06 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2985 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 6, 1996 Fifty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 11:19 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representatives Barnes and Willis had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Hanley and Kott were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative B.Davis - from March 6, 1996 to 10:00 p.m., March 11, 1996 The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Richard Green of the Glacier Valley Church of God. Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: `Be exalted, Oh God above the heavens; let Your glory be above all the earth.' (Psalms 57:5) Be exalted today, O God, in who we are, in what we do, and what we say. We exalt You by seeking Your wisdom, guidance and strength so Your will can be done on earth through us as it is in heaven. We exalt You by confessing our need of Your help to be faithful stewards of the trust committed to us. We exalt You by acknowledging You as the source of every good and perfect gift. To You be glory and honor now and forever. Amen. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2986 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Finkelstein. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 53rd, 54th, 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 224 A message dated March 1, 1996, was read stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 224(L&C) An Act relating to the state plumbing code. Chapter No. 2, SLA 1996 Effective Date: May 30, 1996 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 141 A message dated February 29, 1996, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 141(FSH) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 141(RES) An Act relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Fisheries. CSHB 141(FSH) is under Unfinished Business. HB 32 A message dated February 29, 1996, was read stating the Senate has failed to recede from its amendment to: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2987 HB 32 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) An Act relating to administrative proceedings involving a determination of eligibility for a permanent fund dividend or authority to claim a dividend on behalf of another; and providing for an effective date. namely: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Kelly, Chair Senator Halford Senator Donley The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Green, Chair; and Representatives Porter and Finkelstein (page 2938). **The presence of Representative Kott was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 295 The Judiciary Committee has again considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 295 An Act relating to the custody and disposition of property in the custody of municipal law enforcement agencies. and recommends it be replaced with: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2988 HB 295 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 295(2d JUD) An Act relating to forfeitures of property; and relating to the custody and disposition of property in the custody of municipal law enforcement agencies. The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Vezey, Bunde, Toohey No recommendation (1): Finkelstein The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 295(2d JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/6/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/6/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/6/96 HB 295 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 329 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 329 An Act providing for restitution to the state for the unlawful taking of game. The report was signed by Representative Green, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Ogan Do not pass (1): Davies No recommendation (3): Nicholia, Kott, Green 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2989 HB 329 The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/6/96 HB 329 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 354 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 354 An Act relating to a retirement incentive program for certain employees of school districts under the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 354(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): James, Porter, Robinson, Ogan The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 354(STA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/16/96 HB 354 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 365 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 365 An Act relating to the offense of possession of tobacco by a minor. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2990 HB 365 The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): James, Porter, Ogan, Robinson The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/6/96 HB 365 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 434 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 434 An Act relating to unclaimed property; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 434(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Porter, Green, Robinson, Willis The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 434(STA): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/19/96 HB 434 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2991 HB 450 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 450 An Act relating to trademarks; amending Alaska Rule of Appellate Procedure 609; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 450(L&C) An Act relating to trademarks; amending Rule 609, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Porter, Toohey No recommendation (2): Bunde, Finkelstein Amend (1): Vezey The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 450(L&C): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 2/21/96 HB 450 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 520 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 520 An Act relating to death investigations and inquests, coroners, public administrators, and medical examiners, including the state medical examiner; relating to the jurisdiction of district court judges and magistrates in certain cases involving death. The report was signed by Representative Porter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2992 HB 520 Do pass (5): Porter, Bunde, Toohey, Vezey, Finkelstein The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 3/6/96 Fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 3/6/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/6/96 HB 520 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 523 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 523 An Act expressing the state's policy with respect to sobriety. The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): G.Davis, Rokeberg, Bunde, Robinson, Brice The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 3/6/96 HB 523 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 525 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 525 An Act designating certain permissible investments by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in taxable municipal or state debt securities and corporate debt securities; changing the allocation limits on domestic and nondomestic government and corporate securities, nondomestic corporate promissory notes, domestic and nondomestic corporate stocks, and taxable government debt securities; and providing for an effective date. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2993 HB 525 The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Hanley, Brown, Mulder, Martin, Parnell, Kohring, Grussendorf, Foster The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/6/96 HB 525 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 6 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 6 am An Act relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine; relating to court and collection costs for traffic offenses; and relating to citations and court procedures for municipal traffic and parking offenses. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 6(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hanley, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Hanley, Mulder, Parnell, Kohring Do not pass (1): Therriault No recommendation (1): Brown 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2994 SB 6 The following fiscal notes apply to HCS SB 6(CRA): Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Public Safety, 3/6/96 Fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 3/6/96 Fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 3/6/96 SB 6 am was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Arwen Bunce, VISTA Volunteer By Representative Grussendorf; Senator Taylor Honoring - The Tanner Family, 1995 Alaska Family Business Award By Representative Kohring Honoring - Colony High School Boys Basketball Team, 1995-96 Regional Champions By Representative Kohring Honoring - Colony High School Girls Basketball Team, 1995-96 Regional Champions By Representative Kohring Honoring - The Forest Products Industry By Senator Taylor; Representative Williams In Memoriam - Oscar Dyson By Representative Austerman; Senator Zharoff In Memoriam - Roy Randall By Senators Leman, Miller 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2995 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 538 HOUSE BILL NO. 538 by the House Community & Regional Affairs Committee, entitled: An Act relating to the establishment of a moratorium for vessels participating in the Bering Sea Korean hair crab fishery; relating to a vessel permit limited entry system; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 437 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 437 An Act establishing the Judicial Officers Compensation Commission; relating to the compensation of supreme court justices, judges of the court of appeals, judges of the superior court, and district court judges; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 1DP 2NR 1AM 2568 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (COURT) 2568 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 3DP 6NR 2881 FISCAL NOTE (GOV) 2882 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (COURT) 1/30/96 2882 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2996 HB 437 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 437(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB437(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 437(FIN) was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Hanley was noted. The question being: Shall CSHB 437(FIN) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 437(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Williams Nays: Ogan, Vezey Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, CSHB 437(FIN) passed the House. Representative Vezey 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. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2997 HB 437 CSHB 437(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 397 The following was read the second time: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 397 An Act relating to the fisheries resource landing tax and to the seafood marketing assessment; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page FSH RPT 3DP 1NR 2482 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2483 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (REV) 2483 RES RPT 5DP 3NR 2601 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2602 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (REV) 1/19/96 2602 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 2DP 7NR 2828 FISCAL NOTE (REV) 2829 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2/2/96 2829 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.397(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSHB397(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSSHB 397(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSSSHB 397(FIN) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2998 HB 397 CSSSHB 397(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Moses, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Nays: Masek, Mulder Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, CSSSHB 397(FIN) passed the House. Representative Vezey 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. CSSSHB 397(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 357 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 357 An Act relating to the issuance of hunting, trapping, and noncommercial fishing licenses, tags, and permits and to residency for fish and game purposes; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 5DP 2NR 2747 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (F&G) 2748 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 2811 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 2999 HB 357 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 357(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB357(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 357(RES) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSHB 357(RES) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 357(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, CSHB 357(RES) passed the House. Representative Vezey 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 357(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 75 The following was read the second time: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3000 HB 75 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. with the: Journal Page STA RPT 5DP 2NR 2564 9 FNS (ADM, 2-COR, 3-DHSS, LAW, 2-DPS) 2565 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, DPS) 2565 JUD RPT 7DP 2642 FISCAL NOTE (COURT) 2642 8 FNS (2-DPS, ADM, 2-DOC, 3-HES) 1/30/96 2642 FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 1/30/96 2642 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, DPS) 1/30/96 2643 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 9DP 2866 3 FISCAL NOTES (HFC/COR, ADM, DPS) 2867 3 FNS (3-DHSS) 1/30/96 2867 FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 1/30/96 2867 FISCAL NOTE (DPS #10) 1/30/96 2867 FISCAL NOTE (COURT) 1/30/96 2867 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.75(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSHB 75(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSSHB 75(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSSSHB 75(FIN) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3001 HB 75 CSSSHB 75(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, CSSSHB 75(FIN) passed the House. Representative Vezey 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 Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule change. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSSHB 75(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 446 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 446 An Act requiring home rule municipalities to bring actions for certain injunctive relief relating to nuisances. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 1NR 2683 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 2683 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3002 HB 446 Page 1, line 1 (title amendment): Delete "requiring" Insert "allowing" Page 1, lines 6 - 7: Delete ", or a home rule municipality if the nuisance is located in the home rule municipality," Page 1, line 8, following "citizen": Insert ", or a home rule municipality if the nuisance is located in the home rule municipality," Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered and the new title appears below: HOUSE BILL NO. 446 am An Act allowing home rule municipalities to bring actions for certain injunctive relief relating to nuisances. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HB446 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 446 am was read the third time. The question being: Shall HB 446 am pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 446 am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3003 HB 446 Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, HB 446 am 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 - Charles W. Lamica By Representatives Robinson, Elton, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Nicholia, Rokeberg, Sanders, Willis; Senator Duncan In Memoriam - James L. Diamond Jim Fisk By Representatives Austerman, Phillips, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis; Senator Zharoff In Memoriam - Bojer Wikan By Senator Taylor; Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Elton, Foster, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Steve Seley, Sr. By Senator Taylor; Representatives Williams, Phillips, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Charlene Parent By Senator Zharoff; Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Chester H. Wilhelm By Senator Torgerson; Representatives G.Davis, Phillips, Elton, Foster, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3004 In Memoriam - George Olson By Senator Phillips; Representatives Willis, Phillips, Elton, Foster, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Sanders - from 6:00 p.m., March 14 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, March 18, 1996 Representative Austerman - from 3:15 p.m., March 14 to 9:50 p.m., plane time, March 17, 1996 Representative Nicholia - from 1:00 p.m., March 7 to 9:21 p.m., plane time, March 10, 1996 HB 450 The Speaker added a referral to the Finance Committee for: HOUSE BILL NO. 450 An Act relating to trademarks; amending Alaska Rule of Appellate Procedure 609; and providing for an effective date. HB 450 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 6 Representative Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent to change his recommendation on the Finance Committee report (page 2993) from do not pass to no recommendation on the following: SENATE BILL NO. 6 am An Act relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to appear in court or failure to pay a fine; relating to court and collection costs for traffic offenses; and relating to citations and court procedures for municipal traffic and parking offenses. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3005 SB 131 The Speaker waived the Finance Committee referral on the following at the request of Representative Hanley, Co-chair: SENATE BILL NO. 131 An Act relating to investments by fiduciaries. SB 131 was removed from the Finance Committee and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. RECONSIDERATION HB 307 Representative Finkelstein brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB307(FIN) (page 2968). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(FIN) An Act relating to accounting for charitable gaming proceeds; providing that a political use is not an authorized use of charitable gaming proceeds; prohibiting the contribution of charitable gaming proceeds to candidates for certain public offices, their campaign organizations, or to political groups; providing that a political group is not a qualified organization for purposes of charitable gaming; and providing for an effective date. Representative Toohey placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. Representative Vezey rose to a point of order regarding confining debate to the bill before the House. The Speaker cautioned the member to proceed in order. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CSHB 307(FIN) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3006 HB 307 CSHB 307(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Ogan, Parnell, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey Nays: Brice, Brown, Davies, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Phillips, Robinson, Sanders, Williams Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, CSHB 307(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Vezey moved the effective date clause. The question being: Shall the effective date clause be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 307(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, the effective date clause was adopted. CSHB 307(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3007 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 523 The Speaker waived the Judiciary Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Porter, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 523 An Act expressing the states policy with respect to sobriety. HB 523 was removed from the Judiciary Committee and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. RECONSIDERATION HB 226 Representative Brown brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB226(FIN) am (page 2969). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(FIN) am An Act permitting the provision of different retirement and health benefits to certain employees by differentiating between benefits provided to employees with spouses or children and to other employees. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CSHB 226(FIN) am pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 226(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, G.Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Davies, Elton, Finkelstein, Grussendorf, Kubina, Mackie, Navarre, Nicholia, Robinson, Toohey 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3008 HB 226 Excused: Barnes, B.Davis, Willis And so, CSHB 226(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 15 Representatives Elton, Robinson and James added their names as cosponsors to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week. HB 30 Representative James added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 30 An Act relating to a dress code for public schools. HB 75 Representative Rokeberg added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) 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. HB 329 Representative Ogan added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 329 An Act providing for restitution to the state for the unlawful taking of game. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3009 HB 352 Representative Kohring added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 352 An Act giving notice of and approving a lease-purchase agreement with the City of Palmer for a fire management facility at the Palmer Airport. HB 513 Representative Vezey added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 513 An Act abolishing the Department of Administration; relating to the duties of the Department of Administration; relating to additional legislation to carry out the purposes of this Act; and providing for an effective date. SB 77 Representative Kelly added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 77(FIN) am An Act relating to management of game populations, to the powers and duties of the commissioner of fish and game, and to the division of game. ENGROSSMENT HB 75 CSSSHB 75(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 226 CSHB 226(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 241 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3010 HB 241 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(STA) An Act relating to the use of a state candidate's campaign account and to assets owned by a state campaign; and providing for an effective date. HB 307 CSHB 307(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 357 CSHB 357(RES) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 361 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: HOUSE BILL NO. 361 An Act relating to municipal capital project matching grants for a municipality organized under federal law as an Indian reserve; and providing for an effective date. HB 397 CSSSHB 397(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 437 CSHB 437(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 446 HB 446 am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1996-03-06 House Journal Page 3011 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus - Joint Speaker's Chamber 11:00 a.m., 3/7 Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 8:00 p.m., 3/7 Minority Caucus 11:00 a.m., 3/7 ADJOURNMENT Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 8, 1996. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:58 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk