Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-04-19 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3871 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 19, 1996 One Hundred Third Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:21 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Grussendorf and Navarre had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Finkelstein, Hanley, Kott, Moses and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Kim Poole of the Douglas United Methodist Community Church. Representative Williams moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Lord, listen to Your children praying. We want to be strong, but we are weak. We want to be wise, but we are foolish. We want to be right, but we are wrong. You created us to be incomplete when we stand on our own and our completeness is only seen in our lives together in community. Accept us as we are, and help us to accept each other as You have accepted us. Then let us work together to be strong, to be wise and to take our stand on the right side of the choices we make. And God, let us be patient with ourselves and with others until we are complete persons together in Your sight. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Long. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3872 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 102nd legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker led the House and guests in a silent prayer in memory of the victims of the federal building bombing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 412 A message dated April 18, 1996, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am(brf pfld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SCS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am S(brf fld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date. The message further stated that under Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, engrossment had been waived and certified amendments were attached. The message was received at 2:15 p.m., April 18, 1996. CSHB 412(FIN) am(brf pfld) is under Unfinished Business. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3873 A message dated April 18, 1996, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 296 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 296(JUD) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: An Act requiring criminal background checks before certain persons may be employed in a nursing home or assisted living facility; and prohibiting the hiring or retention of certain nursing home and assisted living facility employees convicted of specified offenses. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. **The presence of Representative Kott was noted. SB 320 SENATE BILL NO. 320 by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: An Act increasing the number of superior court judges designated for the Third Judicial District to provide an additional superior court judge at Dillingham. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports are on file in the Chief Clerk's office: Division of Legislative Audit Legislative Budget and Audit Committee Special Audit Reports (as required by AS 24.20.311) 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3874 Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs Koyukuk Flood Response & Recovery January 2, 1996 State of Alaska Review of FY 95 Year-End Operating Encumbrances March 5, 1996 Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Financial Analysis March 28, 1996 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Greg Roczicka Victor Van Ballenberghe Anne K. Ruggles as members of the Board of Game. The reports were signed by Representatives Green and Williams, Co- chairs, and Representatives Ogan, Kott, Davies, Nicholia, Austerman and Long. 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. HB 342 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 342 An Act relating to water quality. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3875 HB 342 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 342(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Green, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Green, Kott No recommendation (5): Nicholia, Davies, Austerman, Williams, Barnes The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 342(RES): Zero fiscal note, House Resources Committee/Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 4/19/96 HB 342 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 522 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 522 An Act relating to employer drug and alcohol testing programs. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 522(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: No recommendation (5): G.Davis, Rokeberg, Bunde, Toohey, Brice 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3876 HB 522 The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 522(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health, Education & Social Services, 4/19/96 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor, 4/19/96 HB 522 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. SB 89 The State Affairs Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(FIN) am An Act relating to the members of the board and staff of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Porter, Green, Ivan, Ogan No recommendation (2): Robinson, Willis The following fiscal note applies to HCS CSSB 89(STA): Senate fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/8/96 CSSB 89(FIN) am was referred to the Finance Committee. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3877 SB 193 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(L&C) An Act requiring insurance coverage for certain costs of birth; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Elton, Kubina No recommendation (5): Sanders, Masek, Porter, Rokeberg, Kott The following fiscal notes apply: Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 3/12/96 Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/21/96 Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration/All Departments, 2/21/96 CSSB 193(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Hanley was noted. ANNOUNCEMENTS Minority Caucus upon recess, 4/19 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess for 15 minutes. There being no objection, the House recessed at 10:34 a.m. AFTER RECESS The House was called back to order at 11:13 a.m. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3878 ND ß**The presence of Representatives Finkelstein and Moses was not REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Fisheries has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Dan K. Coffey Grant J. Miller Virgil L. Umphenour as members of the Board of Fisheries. The reports were signed by Representative Austerman, Chair, Representative Moses, Vice-chair, and Representatives Ogan, Elton and G.Davis 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. HB 538 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 538 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. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 538(2d FSH) An Act relating to vessels participating in the Bering Sea Korean hair crab fishery; relating to a vessel permit limited entry system; and providing for an effective date. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3879 HB 538 The report was signed by Representative Austerman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Elton, Austerman No recommendation (3): G.Davis, Moses, Ogan The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 538(2d FSH): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/13/96 HB 538 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 - J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award Winners By Representative Brice Honoring - Damon Chuck Thorsrud, Alaska Department of Public Safety, Trooper of the Year By Representative Phillips Honoring - 1995 Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Pioneer Award, George and Rose Navarre By Representatives Navarre, Phillips, G.Davis; Senators Salo, Torgerson Honoring - C.H.A.O.S. and S.W.E.A.T. By Senator Kelly In Memoriam - Dora Aga By Representative Austerman; Senator Zharoff 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3880 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 66 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 66 by the House Rules Committee: Relating to opposing the American Heritage Areas Program. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 528 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 528 An Act relating to applications for certificates of need and licensing of nursing homes; amending the standard of review for certificates of need for health care facilities in the state; establishing a moratorium with respect to new applications by prohibiting the issuance of a certificate of need or a license for additional nursing home capacity in the state until July 1, 1998; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) NT 2DP 3NR 1AM 3178 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DHSS) 3179 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 10DP 1AM 3742 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DHSS) 3/18/96 3742 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3881 HB 528 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 528(FIN) An Act relating to applications for certificates of need and licensing of nursing homes; establishing a moratorium with respect to acceptance of new applications for a certificate of need or for a license for additional nursing home capacity in the state until May 1, 1998; establishing a working group to study and issue a report about long-term care; and providing for an effective date. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB528(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 528(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSHB 528(FIN) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 528(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Excused: Grussendorf, Navarre Absent: James, Kubina And so, CSHB 528(FIN) passed the House. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3882 HB 528 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 528(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 384 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 384 An Act relating to payment requirements for retention in the Pioneers' Home; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) 3DP 1NR 3AM 2827 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2828 HES RPT CS(HES) 3DP 1DNP 3NR 3508 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2/21/96 3509 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 3781 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. 384(HES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Page 1, line 13, following "AS 47.55.030(b)": Insert "and the person is otherwise in compliance with requirements under this chapter" Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3883 HB 384 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB384(HES) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 384(HES) am was read the third time. **Representative Sanders who had been previously excused, left the Chamber. 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 Kubina - from 12:15 p.m., today The following members declared a possible conflict of interest: Representative Phillips Representative Rokeberg Representative Ogan The question being: Shall CSHB 384(HES) am pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 384(HES) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 26 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Davies, B.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Mackie, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Barnes, Bunde, G.Davis, Green, Long, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Porter, Toohey Excused: Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3884 HB 384 And so, CSHB 384(HES) am passed the House. 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 384(HES) am Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 34 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey, Williams, Willis Nays: Barnes, Toohey Excused: Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Green gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 384(HES) am. HB 2 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act allowing courts to require certain offenders as a special condition of probation to complete a boot camp program provided by the Department of Corrections; making prisoners who complete the boot camp program eligible for discretionary parole; providing for incarceration of certain nonviolent offenders in boot camps operated by the Department of Corrections; allowing the Department of Corrections to contract with a person for an alternative boot camp program; creating the Boot Camp Advisory Board in the Department of Corrections; and providing for an effective date. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3885 HB 2 with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) NT 2DP 5NR 886 FISCAL NOTE (CORR) 887 4 ZERO FNS (LAW, ADM, COURT, DPS) 887 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 6DP 1341 FISCAL NOTE (CORR) 1342 4 ZERO FNS (DPS, COURT, ADM, LAW)3/24/95 1342 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 1NR 3735 FISCAL NOTE (COR) 3735 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. 2(FIN) An Act providing for incarceration of certain nonviolent offenders in boot camps operated by the Department of Corrections; making prisoners who complete the boot camp program eligible for furloughs and discretionary parole; allowing the Department of Corrections to contract with a person for a boot camp program; creating the Boot Camp Program Advisory Board in the Department of Corrections. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB2(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 2(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSHB 2(FIN) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 2(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3886 HB 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Excused: Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders Absent: Green CSHB 2(FIN) passed the House. Representative Ogan gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 2(FIN). SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 163 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 163(FIN)(title am) An Act approving the University of Alaska's plans to enter into long-term obligations with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to borrow money from the corporation for the construction of new student housing facilities on the Anchorage campus, and authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to issue its debt obligations and to make loans to the University of Alaska to finance construction of those student housing facilities; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 7DP 2NR 3814 SENATE FISCAL NOTE (UA) 3/27/96 3814 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (REV) 2/14/96 3814 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB163(FIN)(title am) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3887 SB 163 CSSB 163(FIN)(title am) was read the third time. Representative Vezey placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the House would stand at ease until 1:30 p.m.; and so the House stood at ease at 12:59 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:50 p.m. **Representative Green was previously excused from a call of the House. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 163 The call was satisfied. The question being: Shall CSSB 163(FIN)(title am) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 163(FIN)(title am) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, Kelly, Kott, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Willis Nays: Bunde, James, Kohring, Long, Moses, Ogan, Vezey, Williams Excused: Green, Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders And so, CSSB 163(FIN)(title am) passed the House. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3888 SB 163 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 B.Davis gave notice of reconsideration of her vote onon CSSB 163(FIN)(title am). SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 305 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 305(L&C) An Act relating to the regulation of accountants; and amending the effective date for sec. 6, ch. 62, SLA 1991. with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 3641 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 3/26/96 3641 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB305(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 305(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSSB 305(L&C) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 305(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3889 SB 305 Excused: Green, Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders And so, CSSB 305(L&C) 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. CSSB 305(L&C) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 211 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 211(RLS) am An Act relating to sexual assault and sexual abuse; and relating to endangering the welfare of vulnerable adults. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 5DP 3700 3 SEN ZERO FNS (LAW, COR, ADM) 3/11/96 3700 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DPS) 3/22/96 3700 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 211(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 211(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 211(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: Shall HCS CSSB 211(JUD) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3890 SB 211 HCS CSSB 211(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Excused: Green, Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders And so, HCS CSSB 211(JUD) passed the House. Representative Bunde gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HCS CSSB 211(JUD). SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 61 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 61 Opposing the proposed changes in the functions of the federal Office of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage. with the: Journal Page MLV RPT 4DP 3308 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.MLV/GOV) 3309 STA RPT 6DP 3795 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.MLV/GOV) 3/25/96 3795 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR61 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 61 was read the third time. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3891 HJR 61 The following members declared a conflict of interest: Representative Parnell Representative Kott The question being: Shall HJR 61 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 61 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Excused: Green, Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders And so, HJR 61 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 - Nikiski High School Mens Basketball Team, 1996 State Basketball Champions By Representatives Navarre, Green, Phillips, B.Davis, G.Davis, Brice, Brown, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senators Salo, Torgerson 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3892 Honoring - Nikiski High School Womens Basketball Team, 1996 State Basketball Champions By Representatives Navarre, Green, Phillips, G.Davis, Brice, Brown, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senators Salo, Torgerson Honoring - Julie Seaman, Girl Scout Gold Award By Representatives Navarre, G.Davis, Phillips, Brice, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senator Salo Honoring - Peter O. Hansen, M.D., 1995 Kenai Chamber of Commerce Log Cabin Award By Representatives Navarre, Phillips, G.Davis, Brown, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senator Salo Honoring - Leslie and Dorothy Fetrow on their 50th Wedding Anniversary By Senators Halford, Phillips; Representatives Willis, Brice, Brown, Bunde, Davies, Elton, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Masek, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis Honoring - Henrietta M. Nugen on her Retirement By Senators Halford, Green; Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Barnes, Brown, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Masek, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Willis Honoring - Trajan Shaka Langdon Senator Donley; Representatives Brown, Davies, Elton, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Mackie, Mulder, Navarre, Nicholia, Parnell, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Willis 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3893 In Memoriam - Eileen Elsie Ewan Senator Lincoln; Representatives Nicholia, Phillips, Brice, Brown, Foster, Davies, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Masek, Mulder, Navarre, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Ronald E. Sam By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Nicholia, Phillips, Brice, Brown, Foster, Davies, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Long, Mackie, Masek, Navarre, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 413 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3808) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 413(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 413(FIN), and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 413(FIN)? The roll was taken with the following result: 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3894 HB 413 SCS CSHB 413(FIN) Concur YEAS: 2 NAYS: 32 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Brice, Davies Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Brown, Bunde, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Excused: Green, Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders Absent: Moses And so, the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment, thus failing to adopt SCS CSHB 413(FIN). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate and respectfully request it to recede. In the event the Senate fails to recede from its amendment, the Speaker appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the above bills: Representative Hanley, Chair Representative Foster Representative Grussendorf HB 412 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3872) on the following at this time: 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3895 HB 412 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am(brf pfld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date. and SCS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 412(FIN) am S(brf fld) An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 412(FIN) am(brf pfld), thus adopting SCSCSHB412(FIN) am S (brf fld), and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 412(FIN) am(brf pfld)? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S(brf fld) Concur YEAS: 2 NAYS: 32 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Brice, Davies Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Brown, Bunde, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Finkelstein, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Long, Mackie, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Parnell, Phillips, Porter, Robinson, Rokeberg, Therriault, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis Excused: Green, Grussendorf, Kubina, Navarre, Sanders Absent: Moses 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3896 HB 412 And so, the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment, thus failing to adopt SCS CSHB 412(FIN) am S(brf fld). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate and respectfully request it to recede. In the event the Senate fails to recede from its amendment, the Speaker appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the above bills: Representative Hanley, Chair Representative Foster Representative Grussendorf HB 335 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3792) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(RES)(title am) An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; eliminating the requirement for a commercial use permit and for payment of commercial use permit fees; amending the membership of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to the qualifications for an assistant guide- outfitter license; eliminating the requirement for testing of assistant guide-outfitters; providing for additional licensing requirements for transporters; eliminating the requirement for prior approval to enter or remain on state and federal land; eliminating the requirement to register base camps; amending the definition of `big game commercial services'; and providing for an effective date. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 335(FIN) An Act relating to big game guides and transporters; and providing for an effective date. Objection was heard. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3897 HB 335 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Kubina - from 12:15 p.m., April 19 (page 3883) to 9:16 p.m., plane time, April 21, 1996 HB 198 The Speaker waived the Finance Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Hanley, Co-chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 198 An Act relating to absences from the state and eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date. HB 198 was removed from the Finance Committee and was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 403 The Speaker waived the Labor & Commerce Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Kott, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 403 An Act relating to consumer protection involving contracts for the sale, transfer, or assignment of used motor vehicles and involving telephonic solicitations. HB 403 was removed from the Labor & Commerce Committee and was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 2 Representatives Kubina, Parnell, Davies and Therriault added their names as cosponsors to: 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3898 HB 2 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(FIN) An Act providing for incarceration of certain nonviolent offenders in boot camps operated by the Department of Corrections; making prisoners who complete the boot camp program eligible for furloughs and discretionary parole; allowing the Department of Corrections to contract with a person for a boot camp program; creating the Boot Camp Program Advisory Board in the Department of Corrections. HB 384 Representatives Robinson, Brice and Therriault added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 384(HES) am An Act relating to payment requirements for retention in the Pioneers' Home; and providing for an effective date. SB 163 Representatives Robinson and B.Davis added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 163(FIN)(title am) An Act approving the University of Alaska's plans to enter into long-term obligations with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to borrow money from the corporation for the construction of new student housing facilities on the Anchorage campus, and authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to issue its debt obligations and to make loans to the University of Alaska to finance construction of those student housing facilities; and providing for an effective date. SB 211 Representatives Kelly, Parnell, B.Davis. Ogan, James and Nicholia added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 211(JUD) An Act relating to sexual assault and sexual abuse; and relating to endangering the welfare of vulnerable adults. 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3899 ENGROSSMENT HJR 61 HJR 61 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 393 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(FIN) An Act relating to managed care for recipients of medical assistance; and providing for an effective date. HB 456 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 456(L&C) An Act relating to the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; and providing for an effective date. HB 493 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 493(JUD) am An Act relating to treatment for alcoholism or drug abuse. HB 528 CSHB 528(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 226 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: 1996-04-19 House Journal Page 3900 SB 226 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 226(FIN) am H An Act relating to biennial registration of motor vehicles; imposing biennial registration fees on motor vehicles and setting the statutory amounts of a scheduled biennial municipal tax on motor vehicles; relating to motor vehicle emissions control programs; amending the effective date in sec. 7, Chair. 56, SLA 1995; and providing for an effective date. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 11:00 a.m., 4/20 Minority Caucus 10:00 a.m., 4/22 The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 4/19 meeting CANCELED Finance Committee 1:30 p.m., 4/19 meeting CANCELED ADJOURNMENT Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., April 22, 1996. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:28 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk