Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-03-12 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0623 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 12, 1997 Fifty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:08 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Barnes, Hanley and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend David K. Horn of the Faith Lutheran Church. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: The writer of the book of Judges described the chaos and anarchy of ancient Israel and the near social collapse with these words, everyone did as he saw fit. Judges 17:6. Let us pray, Lord God, we must confess that these words are all too true for us today. If we prayed this morning a prayer that would be truly representative of our culture, or at least our popular culture, as it has developed to this point, we should have to spend some time saying to You, Lord, in all honesty, that You are dismissed. We no longer have need of You. We have progressed morally and intellectually and even in matters of the heart so much, in our own eyes, that we are beyond the reach of Your primitive and burdensome restrictions. We will do as we see fit. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0624 But we can not and dare not pray that prayer. We are already reaping the whirlwind we have sown so well. We have glorified violence, and now we are more violent. We have rewarded scandalous behavior, and now we are numbed by it. The safest place in the world has become a killing ground, and we are proud of it. We have done this, O God, not You. We have lived without regard to Your way and so we have lost ours. Save us from ourselves and from our choices that have been made without Your consultation. Help us to see that there is no freedom apart from You. May these things be more than just words for us. Forgive us and renew us. Heal our land. Strengthen the leaders of our nation, especially those gathered in this House, and give them wisdom, that they might discern the right thing and do it. Protect us, not from scandal, or from the fear of it, but from those who cause it. Help us all to seek Your good ends, through Your just means. And, since apart from You we can do nothing, be with us always, and give us hope that will not fail, as You have promised. In Your own Name, strong and true, we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kohring. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 57th and 58th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Public Decisions Issued by the Committee Volume IV, June 2, 1996 - February 12, 1997 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0625 Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs Alaska Taxable 1996 Municipal Taxation - Rates and Policies Full Value Determination Population and G.O. Bonded Debt Volume XXXVI, January 1997 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Linda Thomas as a member of the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy, Sheryl L. Sutton as a member of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers, LeRoy (Lee) D. Nordstrom, D.C. as a member of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Diane DiSanto as a member of the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners, Mary C. Seutter as a member of the Board of Dispensing Opticians, Daphne E. Brown Patrick H. Kalen Robert E. Miller, Ph.D., P.E. Marcia Davis as members of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors, 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0626 Bernie Smith Barbara Huff Tuckness David Stewart as members of the Board of Marine Pilots, Robert A. Doyle Blair Schad as members of the Alaska Labor Relations Agency, Beverly Fletcher Donald G. Hudson, D.O. Sarah A. Isto, M.D. Suzanne H. Lombardi Donald C. Olson, M.D. as members of the State Medical Board, Kaye Kanne Pam Weaver Mark Richey as members of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives, Josephine Malemute as a member of the Board of Nursing, Bonnie R. Stewart Stanley P. Thompson, R.Ph. as members of the Board of Pharmacy, William D. Faulkner, O.D. Aharon Sternberg, O.D. as members of the Board of Examiners in Optometry, 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0627 Dee Berline Cary S. Keller, M.D. Lawrence W. Seethaler, L.P.T. as members of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board, Susan L. Baxter, M.S. E. Ben Crawford, Ph.D. Gail C. Shortell, Esq. David J. Sperbeck, Ph.D. as members of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners, Eileen R. Bechtol Susan K. Crosson Jon B. Wolfe as members of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, William G. Lewis James L. Morris, D.V.M. Connie J. Sanders, D.V.M. as members of the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Valerie K. Baffone John Giuchici Steve Hagedorn Harriet M. Lawlor Shawn Pierre as members of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board, Dr. James Arneson Dr. James Clark as members of the Board of Dental Examiners; and, 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0628 Ruth Blackwell as a member of the Real Estate Commission. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. The reports were signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair; and, Representatives Cowdery, Hudson, Sanders, Ryan, Brice and Kubina. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. HJR 27 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Requesting the Federal Aviation Administration to grant exemptions from the commuter rule in order to maintain a high level of air safety and air transportation service in rural Alaska. The report was signed by Representative Williams, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hudson, Elton, Kookesh, Sanders, Cowdery, Masek, Williams The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, House Transportation Committee/Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 3/12/97 HJR 27 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 65 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 65 An Act relating to partial-birth abortions. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0629 HB 65 The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Green, James Do not pass (1): Berkowitz No recommendation (3): Croft, Rokeberg, Porter The following fiscal notes apply: Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/21/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/21/97 HB 65 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 73 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 73 An Act extending the termination dates of the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and the salmon marketing assessment; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Hudson, Rokeberg, Kubina No recommendation (3): Cowdery, Ryan, Sanders The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/21/97 Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 2/21/97 HB 73 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0630 HB 85 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 85 An Act giving notice of and approving a lease-purchase agreement with the City of Soldotna for a maintenance facility of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(TRA) An Act giving notice of and approving the financing and entry into a lease-purchase agreement for a Soldotna maintenance facility of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The report was signed by Representative Williams, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Cowdery No recommendation (5): Hudson, Elton, Kookesh, Masek, Williams The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 85(TRA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/12/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 3/12/97 HB 85 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Barnes was noted. HB 112 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 112 An Act amending the definition of 'political party' except as the definition of the term applies to the regulation of contributions and expenditures in state and municipal election campaigns, an amendment that also has the effect of changing the definition of 'political organization' as applied to the regulation of games of chance and contests of skill. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0631 HB 112 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Therriault, Martin, Kohring, Kelly, Foster No recommendation (1): Davis Amend (3): Davies, Grussendorf, Moses The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 112(FIN): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/26/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/26/97 HB 112 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 124 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 124 An Act relating to items not subject to collective bargaining and to application of the Public Employment Relations Act to municipalities and other political subdivisions. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Hodgins, Vezey Do not pass (2): Elton, Berkowitz No recommendation (3): James, Dyson, Ivan 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0632 HB 124 The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor, 3/12/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 3/12/97 HB 124 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 145 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 145 An Act relating to certification of teachers. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Therriault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Hanley, Therriault, Mulder, Kohring, Foster, Davis No recommendation (3): Davies, Moses, Kelly Amend (1): Martin The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 145(HES): Fiscal note, House Finance Committee, 3/12/97 HB 145 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 147 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0633 HB 147 HOUSE BILL NO. 147 An Act relating to charter schools and to the establishment of state boarding schools. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(HES) An Act relating to the expenses of housing nonresident charter school students; authorizing charter school programs to provide domiciliary and other services to nonresident charter school students; relating to the establishment of state boarding schools. The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Dyson, Green, Bunde, Porter No recommendation (1): Kemplen The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 147(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Education, 3/12/97 HB 147 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 167 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 167 An Act repealing certain requirements relating to posting and reporting of prices paid for salmon. The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Cowdery, Sanders, Ryan, Rokeberg, Hudson, Kubina No recommendation (1): Brice 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0634 HB 167 The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/12/97 HB 167 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 84 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 84 am An Act relating to fiscal management of endowment assets of the University of Alaska; amending the definition of 'university receipts' to include distribution from university endowments and the total return from the University of Alaska's endowment trust fund for land obtained under the Act of Congress of January 21, 1929, as amended, and transferring responsibility for management and investment of those assets; making technical amendments to provisions relating to federal grants and appropriations from federal land grant college fund sources that must be paid to the state; and affirming that the Board of Regents and officers of the University of Alaska may not expend 'university receipts' without legislative appropriation. The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Therriault, Mulder, Martin, Kohring, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis, Kelly, Foster The following fiscal notes apply: Senate fiscal note, University of Alaska, 2/19/97 Senate fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/19/97 SB 84 am was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0635 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Rich Owens By Representative Rokeberg Honoring - William L. Dill, 1997 BP Teacher of Excellence By Representative Dyson Commending the Crew of the HH-60J USCG Helicopter CG6024, Lieutenant Jeffery R. McCullars, Lieutenant Frederick C. Riedlin, Aviation Survivalman First Class Michael C. Mille, Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class Mark T. Clark By Representative Austerman; Senator Mackie Honoring - Kevin O'Leary By Senators Pearce, Leman Honoring - Thomas McGrath By Senator Pearce Honoring - Gordon Pospisil, 1997 Engineer of the Year By Senator Leman In Memoriam - Jay Massey By Representative Bunde In Memoriam - Jean Fredson Frank By Senator Lincoln; Representative Nicholia INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 184 HOUSE BILL NO. 184 by Representative James, entitled: An Act relating to land used for agricultural purposes and to state land classified for agricultural purposes or subject to the restriction 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0636 HB 184 of use for agricultural purposes only; and annulling certain program regulations of the Department of Natural Resources that are inconsistent with the amendments made by this Act. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 185 HOUSE BILL NO. 185 by the House Resources Committee, entitled: An Act relating to taking of game on the same day airborne and to permits to take wolves. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 186 HOUSE BILL NO. 186 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to registration of sex offenders and central registry of sex offenders; relating to access to, release of, and use of criminal justice information and systems; relating to notices concerning sex offender registrants; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary, State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Public Safety, 3/12/97 Indeterminate fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Administration, 3/12/97 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated March 10, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: Reducing the number of people, especially children, who are victimized by violent and repeat sex offenders is an important part of my goal of ensuring safe, healthy communities for Alaskans. This bill 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0637 HB 186 strengthens the sex offender registration statutes and broadens access to criminal records in an effort to better protect the public from these criminals. The bill is prompted, in part, to comply with the requirements of the federal Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act which requires registration of sex offenders whose victims were under 18 years old. Compliance with the Act will maintain the states eligibility for $200,000 in grant funds. The state already complies with much of the Wetterling Act by requiring registration of most sex offenders who victimize children. For full compliance with the act, this bill adds to the list of offenses that require registration to include kidnaping when the victim is under 18; sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if the victim is 16 or 17 years old; and promoting prostitution in the third degree, if the offender induces a person 16 or 17 years of age to engage in prostitution. The bill also enlarges the category of sex offenders who must register for life. Under present law, only repeat sex offenders must register for life while other sex offenders register for 15 years. This bill requires life registration for first-time offenders convicted of the most serious sex offenses, the unclassified felonies of sexual assault in the first degree and sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree. The state must verify the addresses of life registrants every 90 days. By requiring those most serious first-time offenders to register for life, the state is expecting to avoid the costly and time-consuming procedure recommended by the Wetterling Act. That is to require a sentencing court, with the advice of a statewide board of experts in the treatment and behavior of sex offenders, to determine whether each sex offender is a sexually violent predator. The expense of establishing such a board of experts and the costs of open-ended litigation concerning whether a sex offender continues to be a predator would be very high. Registration for life and address verification is not only less expensive, but will better protect the public. Separate from the Wetterling Act requirements, the bill also changes when the time begins on the 15-year requirement for sex offender 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0638 HB 186 registration. Currently the clock starts at the time of unconditional discharge, which is an elusive date determined by a complex formula based on Department of Corrections information which is not available in the record system of the Department of Public Safety. The bill would start the clock at the time the offender registers, which will actually create an incentive for the offender to register as quickly as possible. It is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with the sex offender registration law; thus it is important the period of registration be absolutely clear. Finally, the bill expands public access to information on all convictions by opening state criminal history records beyond the current 10-year limit. Broader information to the public will enable people to better protect themselves and their families. This bill is one more step the state can take to keep our communities safe. I urge your favorable action. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor **The presence of Representative Hanley was noted. HB 187 HOUSE BILL NO. 187 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: An Act relating to a small business development tax credit under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/12/97 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0639 HB 187 The Governor's transmittal letter, dated March 11, 1997, appears below: Dear Speaker Phillips: The vast majority of Alaskas businesses can be defined as small but they play an enormous role in our states economy by providing more than 70 percent of private sector jobs and being the largest employers of minorities, women and youth. Any effort to give a boost to business in Alaska must consider small businesses. This bill, which is part of my Alaska Business Investment Incentive Plan, will encourage growth in small businesses by offering them tax credits for improving and expanding their operations. The intent is to help level the competitive playing field between small businesses and larger corporations which enjoy economies of scale and management, and ready access to investment capital at favorable interest rates. Through this program, the state can assist small businesses in covering start-up costs, the purchase of new equipment, and the expansion of facilities--leading to jobs for Alaskans. The Small Business Investment Tax Credit will benefit non-affiliated corporations, those with no brothers, sisters, parents or subsidiaries, with fewer than 50 employees. The tax credit will be 10% of capital investment up to $100,000, with a maximum annual credit of $10,000 and 50% of the businesss corporate income tax liability. To qualify, the investment must be for new property and the corporation must be in good standing on unemployment insurance and other state taxes. This proposal will help small businesses--the lifeblood of Alaskas economy--to expand and thrive, thereby ensuring more Alaska private sector jobs and a healthy economy as we enter the next century. This is one goal we all can agree on and support. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0640 HB 188 HOUSE BILL NO. 188 by Representative Cowdery, entitled: An Act relating to calculation of compensation for the public employees' retirement system. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 189 HOUSE BILL NO. 189 by Representative Cowdery, entitled: An Act relating to sale, gift, and possession of tobacco and tobacco products; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 190 HOUSE BILL NO. 190 by Representative Joule, entitled: An Act relating to the participating share for school construction grants; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 191 HOUSE BILL NO. 191 by Representative Rokeberg by request, entitled: An Act regulating auctions and auctioneers; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0641 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 22 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. with the: Journal Page WTR RPT 5DP 1NR 506 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.WTR) 507 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR22 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 22 was read the third time. The question being: Shall HJR 22 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 22 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Grussendorf Absent: Kubina 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0642 HJR 22 And so, HJR 22 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HJR 23 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Relating to the seizure and sale of Alaska commercial fishing entry permits by the United States Internal Revenue Service. with the: Journal Page FSH RPT 4DP 463 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.FSH/F&G) 463 RES RPT 6DP 1NR 580 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.FSH/F&G) 580 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR23 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 23 was read the third time. The following members moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest: Representative Vezey Representative Hanley Representative Dyson Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. The question being: Shall HJR 23 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 23 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0643 HJR 23 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Mulder, Rokeberg Absent: Kubina, Martin And so, HJR 23 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 12 The following was read the second time: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 am Relating to reconstruction and paving of the Alaska Highway. with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 6DP 1NR 555 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (S.TRA) 2/21/97 556 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that SJR12am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SJR 12 am was read the third time. The question being: Shall SJR 12 am pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 12 am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0644 SJR 12 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Joule, Kubina And so, SJR 12 am passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SCR 3 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RES) Urging the Attorney General of the State of Alaska to use every appropriate resource and due diligence to defend the state's interests in the civil action filed against the state challenging the 1996 revisions of the Northstar unit leases, and respectfully requesting the Superior Court of the State of Alaska to give expeditious consideration to the matter. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 2, line 19, following field: Insert and the potential effect this challenge may establish on Alaska's future resource development policy Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Green: Delete establish Insert have 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0645 SCR 3 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 as amended be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 3(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 as amended YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Porter, Ryan, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Cowdery, Foster, Hodgins, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Vezey Absent: Kubina And so, Amendment No. 1 as amended was adopted. The question being: Shall CSSCR 3(RES) am H pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 3(RES) am H Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Kubina 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0646 SCR 3 And so, CSSCR 3(RES) am H passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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: In Appreciation of Bill Glude for His Role in Rescuing Four Boaters By Representatives Elton, Hudson, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Duncan Honoring - The Iron Dog Gold Rush Classic By Representatives Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Joshua Jerone Palacios By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Ivan, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, 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 Vezey - from 1:30 p.m., plane time, March 16 to 6:30p.m., plane time, March 18, 1997 Representative Hodgins - from 1:22 p.m., plane time, March 14 to 9:33a.m., plane time, March 17, 1997; from 2:41 p.m., plane time, March 21 to 9:59 a.m., plane time, March 24, 1997; and, from 1:22p.m., plane time, March 27 to 9:33 a.m., plane time, April 1, 1997 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0647 Representative James - from 1:30 p.m., plane time, March 16 to 6:30p.m., plane time, March 18, 1997 Representative Williams - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, March 14 to 10:03 p.m., plane time, March 16, 1997 Representative Kookesh - from noon, plane time, March 14 to 8:00a.m., plane time, March 16, 1997 Representative Kubina - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, March 27 to 1:52p.m., plane time, April 1, 1997 Representative Moses - from 6:30 a.m., plane time, March 28 to 9:40p.m., plane time, April 1, 1997 HB 51 The Speaker stated that the following bill which is in the Rules Committee for calendaring will be considered by the committee: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation. HCR 13 Representative Bunde added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Relating to management of Alaska's wildlife resources. HJR 22 Representatives Barnes, Hodgins, Davies and Kemplen added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Relating to the maritime boundary between Alaska and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0648 HJR 23 Representatives Croft, Davies, James and Kemplen added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Relating to the seizure and sale of Alaska commercial fishing entry permits by the United States Internal Revenue Service. SCR 3 Representative Barnes added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RES)am H Urging the Attorney General of the State of Alaska to use every appropriate resource and due diligence to defend the state's interests in the civil action filed against the state challenging the 1996 revisions of the Northstar unit leases, and respectfully requesting the Superior Court of the State of Alaska to give expeditious consideration to the matter. ENGROSSMENT HJR 22 HJR 22 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 23 HJR 23 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 25 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. 25(RES) 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. 1997-03-12 House Journal Page 0649 SCR 3 CSSCR 3(RES) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Minority Caucus 10:00 a.m., 3/13 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 14, 1997. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk