Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-01-31 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0181 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 31, 1997 Nineteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:01 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Rokeberg and Therriault had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Grussendorf and Nicholia were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Wayne Coggins of the Cornerstone Ministry. Representative Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Heavenly Father: We thank You, Lord, for the access that we have to You through prayer. Thank You also that You gave us the inside track to getting our prayers answered by instructing us that the prayers You honor are the ones that are from a sincere and expectant heart of faith. We also appreciate the Biblical example of a young leader in ancient Israel named Solomon who found favor with You because, rather than praying for wealth or fame, he simply asked for wisdom and an understanding heart. Therefore, Lord, we ask for wisdom to know what is right on the issues we face. And, once that is clear, we ask for courage to do what is right. Amen 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0182 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Hodgins. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 17th and 18th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated January 29, 1997, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and AS 18.85.030, the Governor submits the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee: Alaska Public Defender Barbara Brink - Anchorage Appointed: 01/24/97 The resume for the appointment is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 29, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 7 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 by Senators Phillips, Pearce, Leman, Mackie, Green, Kelly, Parnell, Ellis, Hoffman, Ward, Sharp, Wilken, Miller, Duncan, Lincoln, Halford and Torgerson: Supporting continued funding of the Alaska National Guard Youth Corps Challenge Program. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0183 SJR 7 was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. **The presence of Representatives Grussendorf and Nicholia was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HCR 4 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Relating to records generated and maintained by the Department of Health and Social Services. The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Dyson, Green, Bunde, Kemplen, Brice, Porter, Vezey The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/31/97 HCR 4 was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 12 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Urging the Secretary of the Interior to conduct competitive oil and gas lease sales within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The report was signed by Representative Hudson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Dyson, Williams, Green, Barnes, Ogan, Hudson, Joule 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0184 HJR 12 No recommendation (1): Nicholia The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 1/24/97 HJR 12 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 2 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 2 An Act allowing, for the purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility, an individual to accompany, as the spouse or minor or disabled dependent, another eligible resident who is absent for any of the following reasons: vocational, professional, or other specific education for which a comparable program is not reasonably available in the state; secondary or postsecondary education; military service; medical treatment; service in the Congress or in the peace corps; to care for the individual's terminally ill parent, spouse, sibling, child, or stepchild; for up to 220 days to settle the estate of the individual's deceased parent, spouse, sibling, child, or stepchild; to care for a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or stepchild with a critical life-threatening illness whose treatment plan, as recommended by the attending physician, requires travel outside of the state for treatment at a medical speciality complex; or other reasons that the commissioner of revenue may establish by regulation; requiring, for the purposes of permanent fund dividend eligibility, a state resident to have the intent to remain indefinitely; relating to the eligibility for 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 permanent fund dividends of certain spouses and dependents of eligible applicants; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(FIN) (same title) 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0185 HB 2 The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Therriault, Martin, Kohring, Davies, Grussendorf, Davis, Kelly, Foster, Hanley, Mulder No recommendation (1): Moses The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 2(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/31/97 HB 2 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 6 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 An Act amending laws relating to the disclosure of information relating to certain minors. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(HES) An Act relating to minors and amending laws relating to the disclosure of information relating to certain minors. The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Dyson, Green, Bunde, Porter No recommendation (2): Brice, Kemplen Amend (1): Vezey The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 6(HES): 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0186 HB 6 Fiscal notes (8), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/31/97 The committee recommends a referral to the Finance Committee. HB 6 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 17 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 17 An Act establishing the Department of Natural Resources as the platting authority in certain areas of the state; relating to subdivisions and dedications; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 17(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Ogan and Hudson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Dyson, Williams, Green, Barnes, Ogan, Hudson, Joule No recommendation (1): Nicholia The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 17(RES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 1/31/97 HB 17 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 26 The Resources Committee has considered: 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0187 HB 26 HOUSE BILL NO. 26 An Act relating to big game tags for wolves; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Dyson, Williams, Green, Ogan, Nicholia, Joule No recommendation (2): Barnes, Hudson The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 1/31/97 HB 26 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 30 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 30 An Act relating to civil liability for skateboarding; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 30(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Cowdery, Ryan No recommendation (2): Brice, Rokeberg The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 30(L&C): Zero fiscal note, By Sponsor, 1/31/97 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0188 HB 30 Zero fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 1/31/97 HB 30 was referred to the Judiciary Committee HB 46 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 46 An Act relating to mining; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Dyson, Williams, Green, Ogan, Hudson, Barnes, Nicholia, Joule The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 46(RES): Zero fiscal note, House Resources Committee/Dept. of Natural Resources, 1/31/97 HB 46 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 51 The House Special Committee on Oil & Gas has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation. and recommends it be replaced with: 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0189 HB 51 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(O&G) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hodgins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Bunde, Hodgins, Rokeberg Do not pass (1): Kemplen No recommendation (2): Ogan, Ryan The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 51(O&G): Fiscal note, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 1/31/97 Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 1/31/97 HB 51 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Raymond Waska, Sr. and Eulalia Andrews By Representative Foster Honoring - Judy Kuhn, 1997 Alaska Teacher of the Year and 1996 Milken Family Foundation Educator Award By Representative Nicholia Honoring - Jim Whisenhant By Senators Sharp, Wilken, Miller Honoring - Donald F. Armstrong By Senators Donley, Duncan, Green, Leman, Lincoln, Torgerson, Kelly, Phillips, Pearce, Wilken, Parnell; Representatives Hudson, Elton, Foster, Mulder, Brice, Berkowitz, Hanley, Sanders, Kott 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0190 Honoring - Lieutenant General Lawrence E. Boese By Senator Leman; Representative Mulder In Memoriam - Michael A. Carson, Jr. By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Dyson; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Roselie A. Chanar By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Jim McLaughlin By Representative Foster In Memoriam - David Otton, Sr. By Representative Foster In Memoriam - John Charles Ortberg By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Everett E. Bachelder By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Patricia S. Munn By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Inez Nayokpuk By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Louise A. Niksik By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Michael F. Payenna By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Nancy Betty Teayoumeak Sherman By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Richard Kozevenikoff By Representative Foster 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0191 In Memoriam - Lillian Clara Komakhuk By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Major General Conrad F. Nick Necrason By Senators Leman, Kelly In Memoriam - Michael Ray McSwain By Senator Lincoln; Representative Kubina INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 97 HOUSE BILL NO. 97 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to juvenile delinquency proceedings and to the disclosure and confidentiality of juvenile records and information; providing for the dual sentencing of minors who commit certain felony offenses; relating to violations of municipal ordinances by minors and to civil penalties for violation of municipal ordinances by minors; relating to an amendment to the Interstate Compact on Juveniles; amending Delinquency Rules 3, 21, and 27; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal notes (8), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/31/97 Fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 1/31/97 Indeterminate fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Administration, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/31/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 30, 1997, appears below: 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0192 HB 97 Dear Speaker Phillips: Alaskans deserve safe, healthy communities where our children and families can live, work and learn without fear of violence. Yet there is a growing concern in our communities that violence among our youth is on a steady increase. We must do all we can to curb this trend and to turn our youngsters away from a life of crime. To that end, last year I appointed a group of more than 80 people of wide expertise to a Conference on Youth and Justice. Today I am pleased to introduce to the legislature four measures that stem from the recommendations of that Conference. This action package was prepared by my Childrens Cabinet after carefully studying the 500-page report of the Conference and its more than 100 recommendations. The package includes legislation in the following areas: Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings: to address how juveniles are treated within the justice system, including confidentiality rules and sentencing options. Healthy Families: a program providing education and support services to pregnant women and the families of newborn infants. The aim is to prevent child abuse and neglect because many young victims grow up to become offenders. Alcohol Offenses: a program to ensure minors who have lost their drivers licenses for alcohol-related offenses are complying with education and treatment programs before getting their licenses reinstated. Foster Care: a restructure of the states foster care review panels to expand them statewide. The attached bill relates to the juvenile delinquency proceedings and is described in further detail below. The other three bills introduced today are described in separate transmittal letters. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0193 HB 97 Section 5 of this juvenile delinquency proceedings bill sets out a new philosophy for the state in responding to juvenile offenders. The Conference members urged us to rewrite this section of our statutes, to promote a balanced juvenile justice system in the state to protect the community, impose accountability for violations of law, and equip juvenile offenders with the skills needed to live responsibly and productively. The bill lists 14 purposes for the chapter, which may be useful in guiding the court and parties to legal actions in the proper interpretation of the delinquency chapter. I urge the legislature to keep in mind this overall purpose when deliberating changes to our juvenile justice system. Among the provisions of this bill is one allowing communities to handle minor juvenile offenses through programs such as youth courts. This is perhaps the single most important step the state can take to get the message out that there will be consequences for all juvenile offenses. The state does not have the resources for swift and consistent action on all juvenile offenses. Communities want the tools to respond to minor offenses and this bill will help create them. This bill also opens up the confidentiality laws for certain, more serious juvenile offenders who are 16 or older. This provision is crafted with an effort to balance the traditional and well-founded need to protect a juveniles privacy so that bad youthful decisions wont haunt the child for life, with the publics right to know about serious juvenile offenders. Also included in this bill is the establishment of a dual sentencing system for the state whereby certain juveniles can be given both a juvenile and an adult sentence. This is aimed at preventing juvenile offenders from becoming serious, chronic offenders and would affect only the small percentage of juveniles in this risk category. Imposing a juvenile disposition for the offense and, at the same time, pronouncing an adult sentence, places responsibility for the juveniles future in the youths own hands. If the juvenile offender stays out of trouble and obeys all court-ordered conditions, the adult dual sentence is never imposed. If, however, the offender commits a new crime or violates any court orders, he or she faces the adult sentence, including incarceration in state prison. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0194 HB 97 Finally, the bill makes some minor changes clarifying that courts may order juvenile delinquents to perform community work service and authorizing municipalities to impose civil penalties against juveniles who violate municipal ordinances. This bill also enacts an amendment to the Interstate Compact on Juveniles to clarify Alaska will cooperate with the Compact in the area of returning delinquent or runaway juveniles to other states. Alaska adopted the Interstate Compact on Juveniles in 1960 but, through an apparent oversight, did not adopt this subsequent amendment to the Compact. While the Conference did not discuss this provision, it is consistent with the Conference recommendations to improve our juvenile justice system. My youth justice package of initiatives, taken as a whole, reflects a balance between dealing with current juvenile offenders and preventing future offenders. Funding for the package must also reflect this balance. In addition to helping our communities handle current offenders, we must invest money in prevention efforts. To that end, the legislative package includes fiscal notes listing about $1.8 million in expenses and more than $1 million in revenues to properly implement some of these proposals. In addition, funding for this legislative package, including other needed programs which the Conference recommended, is included in my proposed operating budget. Specifically: $300,000 in additional funds for Head Start $614,000 for the Healthy Families Program $107,000 for Partnership 2000 (community involvement in education) $250,000 for the National Guard Youth Corps program $50,000 for inhalant abuse prevention $398,000 for additional juvenile probation officers $410,000 for community grants for diversion programs I will also be addressing items related to youth crime and the juvenile justice system in my capital budget which I will present in the near future. It will include funding to expand the Johnson Youth Center in Juneau to relieve serious overcrowding in our youth facilities in Anchorage and Bethel as well as Juneau. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0195 HB 97 The Conference on Youth and Justice has done Alaskans a great service in its year-long effort to produce a comprehensive plan for increasing public safety and decreasing juvenile crime. As stated in the Conference report, These are important public goals . . . They will require the involvement, commitment, and cooperation of the Alaska Legislature to ensure that required statutory changes are enacted. I am asking you now for that involvement, commitment, and cooperation. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor HB 98 HOUSE BILL NO. 98 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to the issuance, suspension, limitation, revocation, and reinstatement of drivers' licenses, permits, or privileges to drive concerning alcohol-related offenses; relating to the fees charged for the reinstatement of drivers' licenses, to alcohol information courses for drivers, and to youth assessment and referral programs for minor drivers. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/31/97 Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/31/97 Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/31/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 30, 1997, appears below: 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0196 HB 98 Dear Speaker Phillips: Alcohol abuse among minors is one of the most serious and disturbing problems facing this state. It is crucial that we discourage young Alaskans from making the wrong choices about alcohol. This bill helps achieve that goal by enhancing our current laws regarding treatment for underage drinkers . It is part of my package of legislation based on recommendations of the Governors Conference on Youth and Justice. This bill ensures that minors whose driver's licenses have been revoked for alcohol-related offenses are properly screened and monitored for compliance with education and treatment programs before their licenses are reinstated. It does so by extending toward minors a treatment program which has proved successful for adult offenders -- the alcohol safety action program, or ASAP. The state oversees the ASAP which screens offenders, determines what education or treatment is appropriate for them and then monitors their compliance with the recommendations. If the offender fails to comply, further court proceedings are initiated. My proposal for zero tolerance for underage drinking and driving was passed last year and is now in effect in addition to our use it, lose it law. Under the zero tolerance law, a minors drivers license is revoked if the minor drives a vehicle after consuming any quantity of alcohol. The use it, lose it law revokes a minors drivers license if the minor possesses or consumes unlawful drugs or alcohol, regardless of whether the minor was driving a vehicle at the time. Both laws require the minor complete an education or treatment program before the license may be reinstated. However, there is currently no program for minors similar to the ASAP. To fill this gap, this legislation proposes a program for minors that would be housed in the Department of Health and Social Services. The program would be funded with the fees charged for reinstating any 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0197 HB 98 drivers license that has been revoked. This bill increases that fee for first-time offenders from $100 to $250 -- creating another deterrent to underage drinking and drinking and driving for anyone, at any age. The increased fee is expected to generate more than $1 million which will easily cover the $605,000 cost of the youth treatment program. This bill to address the problem of underage drinking is an integral component of my package on the youth justice system and an attempt to take an aggressive approach toward ending a growing crisis in our state. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor HB 99 HOUSE BILL NO. 99 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act establishing the Healthy Families Alaska program; relating to Medicaid coverage for targeted case management services for pregnant women and for eligible children under the age of five; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/31/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 30, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: Its easy to say lets just get tough when faced with the dilemma of how to put an end to our growing problem with juvenile crime. But 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0198 HB 99 getting tough is just one part of a much bigger formula. We must promote and fund prevention services for kids who are at risk of becoming juvenile offenders so that we never allow the cycle of a life of violence and crime to begin. This bill is part of my package of legislation based on recommendations of the Governors Conference on Youth and Justice. It establishes the Healthy Families Alaska program to provide education and support services to pregnant women and the families of newborn infants. The Healthy Families program offers home visits to eligible families on a voluntary basis. The visits are designed to meet the needs of parents for information, emotional support, stress management, and assistance with other negative factors that undermine parents health habits and the care of their children. In addition to preventing child abuse and neglect, the service providers work with families to ensure their children receive medical care, such as immunizations, and that mothers receive prenatal care. These home visits teach parents to develop realistic expectations about child development and positive discipline techniques. They also educate parents about other available services, such as job training programs, drug and alcohol abuse programs, and day care assistance. The Healthy Families Alaska program is administered by the Department of Health and Social Services with services provided by community-based private, nonprofit corporations, municipal governments, and regional Native health corporations. I also anticipate this program will be eligible for future Medicaid coverage; the bill is written to accommodate that possibility. It is crucial this program be fully funded if it is to achieve its goals. I have included in my proposed operating budget $614,000 for the Healthy Families program. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0199 HB 99 Because research shows that abused children are more likely to become violent or be victims of violence as adults, prenatal and infancy home visitation programs may be an effective long-term strategy for preventing youth violence. Programs similar to this proposal have proven effective in other states in preventing poor childhood outcomes, including abuse and neglect. I urge you to allow Alaska to join those states in establishing an effective Healthy Families program. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor HB 100 HOUSE BILL NO. 100 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to the citizen review board and panels for permanency planning for children in state foster care; extending the termination date of the Citizens' Foster Care Review Board; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/31/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 1/31/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated January 30, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: One of the services provided for abused, neglected or delinquent youths in the states custody is placement in foster care. It is essential these placements receive periodic review to ensure the childrens needs 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0200 HB 100 are being met. However, the statutory mandate to conduct regular citizen reviews statewide is not currently carried out, primarily because of lack of funding and a burdensome and duplicative review structure. This bill, as part of my package of bills introduced today based on the recommendations of the Governors Conference on Youth and Justice, restructures the foster care review system to improve the foster care program for our children. Existing law specifies that local foster care review panels be established statewide, each composed of five volunteer citizen members. The costs of recruiting and training the volunteers and then conducting the reviews far exceed the level of funding appropriated to date. The result is that review panels have only existed in the Anchorage area and, even then, cover only a fraction of the total number of children in foster care. At the same time, to comply with federal law, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reviews foster care cases using panels consisting of at least two department members and one citizen volunteer member. Under this bill, the newly named Citizens Foster Care Review Board housed within the Department of Administration is reduced from ten members to nine, with five being public members. The statewide board will appoint and train citizens for the local review panels, each consisting of three public members and two members from the DHSS. The panel will be chaired by one of the public members, but the department will schedule the reviews, provide notification to necessary participants, and draft the panel reports. This new structure will meet both the federal and state requirements within one foster care review system, thereby avoiding the current wasteful duplication of services. The cost of operating the review panels will also be greatly reduced by relying on the staff support from the DHSS. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0201 HB 100 Most importantly, this new system will enable the establishment of citizen review panels statewide. This means the state can follow through on its responsibility to oversee the foster care program and provide the quality of services our children in need deserve. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor HB 101 HOUSE BILL NO. 101 by Representatives Vezey and Bunde, entitled: An Act relating to certain irrevocable transfers in trust, to the jurisdiction governing a trust, to challenges to trusts or property transfers in trust, to the validity of trust interests, and to transfers of certain trust interests; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 43 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 43 An Act relating to registration of rental motor vehicles, to municipal taxation of rental motor vehicles, and to emission control inspection fees for rental motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 4NR 161 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DPS) 162 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0202 HB 43 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 43(FIN) An Act relating to registration of vehicles, to municipal taxation of vehicles, and to emission control inspection fees for vehicles; and providing for an effective date. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 43(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Kubina objected. The question being: Shall CSHB 43(FIN) be advanced to third reading on the same day? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 43(FIN) Second Reading Advance to Third Reading YEAS: 25 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia Excused: Rokeberg, Therriault Absent: Kelly, Ogan And so, lacking the necessary 30 votes, CSHB 43(FIN) failed to advance. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0203 HB 43 The Speaker stated that CSHB 43(FIN) will be in third reading on the February 3, 1997, calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Porter 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 - Chad McMullen and Craig McMullen By Representatives Elton, Hudson, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault; Senator Duncan Honoring - Walter and Vivian Teeland By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senators Green, Halford Honoring - Bob & Mary Lambe, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1996 Devoted Service to Young People Award By Representatives Davis, Phillips, Hodgins, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Torgerson Honoring - Charlie Weimer, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1996 Business Person of the Year By Representatives Davis, Phillips, Hodgins, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Torgerson Honoring - Holly Marie Fraser, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1996 Outstanding Student of the Year By Representatives Davis, Phillips, Hodgins, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Green, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Torgerson 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0204 Honoring - Janette Rogers, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, 1996 Outstanding Student of the Year By Representatives Davis, Phillips, Hodgins, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Torgerson Honoring - Chugiak High School Men's Track Team, 1996 ASAA State Champions By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representatives Dyson, Kohring, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Elton, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Chugiak Mustangs Post 33 Baseball Team By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representatives Dyson, Kohring, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Elton, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Daniel L. Hill By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey; Senators Green, Halford In Memoriam - Mary Magdalena Backford By Representatives Ivan, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Robert John Modrell By Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Jessie Dalton By Representatives Kookesh, Kubina, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Mackie 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0205 In Memoriam - Robert E. Sanden By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representatives Dyson, Kohring, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Porter 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 Masek - from 1:45 p.m., plane time, February 13 to 9:34 a.m., plane time, February 17, 1997 Representative Porter - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, March 27 to 10:11 p.m., plane time, March 31, 1997 Representative Bunde - from 6:45 p.m., plane time, February 27 to 9:53 p.m., plane time, March 4, 1997; and, from 6:42 p.m., plane time, March 27 to 9:53 p.m., plane time, March 31, 1997 Representative Mulder - from 6:50 p.m., plane time, January 31 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, February 1, 1997 Representative Davis - from 5:00 p.m., plane time, February 28 to 10:40 p.m., plane time, March 4, 1997 Representative Foster - from 6:30 p.m., plane time, February 12 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, February 17, 1997 (amended from page 113) HB 51 Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be referred to the Resources Committee: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation. Objection was heard. 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0206 HB 51 The question being: Shall HB 51 be referred to the Resources Committee? The roll was taken with the following result: HB 51 Refer to Resources YEAS: 12 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Excused: Rokeberg, Therriault Absent: Austerman And so, the motion failed. HB 51 is in the Finance Committee. HCR 1 Representative Ogan added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(WTR) Relating to a new Alaska liquefied natural gas project. HJR 3 Representative Nicholia added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to subsistence uses of fish and wildlife by residents, and establishing an effective date for the amendment. HB 54 Representative Kemplen added his name as cosponsor to: 1997-01-31 House Journal Page 0207 HB 54 HOUSE BILL NO. 54 An Act establishing the Alaska education technology program; and providing for an effective date. SJR 7 Representatives Rokeberg, Grussendorf, Brice, Bunde, Ryan and Kubina added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Supporting continued funding of the Alaska National Guard Youth Corps Challenge Program. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Minority Caucus upon adj., 1/31 Rules Committee 6:00 p.m., 1/30 meeting RECONVENES: to a call of the Chair or 6:00 p.m., 1/31 Joint Session The Honorable Frank Murkowski 11:00 a.m., 2/3 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 3, 1997. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:38 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk