Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-01-21 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2097 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 21, 1998 Tenth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Ryan had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Kubina was absent. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Larry Rorem of the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Dear Lord, Be with our state and its leaders so that we never take ourselves so seriously that we cannot be open to learning from one another. May learning not be top down but horizontal with respect for every person and every issue. May shared voices result in decisions that honor all the people of our state. We thank You for the gift of laughter and humor that is shared in this room. May good humor be a gift that sensitizes, conciliates, and brings dialogue into the flow of decision making. As this House steps forward into the challenges of this session, may the pressure points of differing priorities, the exposure to diverse opinions and the time expectations of all 1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2098 that will transpire not take away the need and desire to be in good relationship. Good relationships benefit us all and promote caring leaders. May this session be a blessing to all. May dialogue, respect, humor and good relationships between individuals, branches of government, and the people of our state be cultivated and celebrated through the dedicated efforts of all who are gathered in this room. In Your Holy Name we pray, Amen." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Green. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 20, 1998, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 11:00 a.m., February 25 to hear the State of the Judiciary message. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - C-Shift, Fairbanks Fire Department, Fire Fighters of the Year By Representative Brice In Memoriam - David P. Hutchens By Representative Brice 1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2099 In Memoriam - Andrew Chalmers Kirk By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representatives Dyson, Kohring, Kott INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 50 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50 by Representatives James and Vezey: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a public corporation established to manage the permanent fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 338 HOUSE BILL NO. 338 by Representative Vezey, entitled: "An Act relating to the repeal of provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, prohibiting the adoption of regulations by an agency of the executive branch of state government, annulling all regulations adopted by an agency of the executive branch, and relating to additional legislation to carry out the purposes of this Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 339 HOUSE BILL NO. 339 by Representatives Hodgins, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, James, Kott, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey and Austerman, entitled: "An Act relating to the child support enforcement agency; and providing for an effective date." 1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2100 HB 339 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 340 HOUSE BILL NO. 340 by Representative Hodgins, entitled: "An Act relating to child abuse and neglect, child-in-need-of-aid proceedings, and review of cases involving certain children who are in the custody of the state; amending Rules 3, 7, 10, 15, 17, and 19, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY 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 - Charles Sandberg, 1997 Realtor of the Year By Representatives Rokeberg, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Hodgins, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Betty and Gerald Gugel on Their 50th Wedding Anniversary By Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2101 Honoring - Alaskan Educator Sharon Meacham, 1997 Distinguished Principal By Senator Ellis; Representatives Kemplen, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Maria Elena Ball on the Twenty-Sixth Anniversary of Mexico in Alaska By Senator Ellis; Representatives Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Honoring - USCG Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) By Senator Ellis; Representatives Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Bertha K. Kvasnikoff By Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Ordeen "Jolly" Jallen By Representatives Rokeberg, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Green In Memoriam - Donna L. Kowalski By Senator Torgerson; Representatives Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hodgins, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2102 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 Kubina - from 1:40 p.m., plane time, January 23 to 9:26 p.m., plane time, January 26, 1998 Representative Grussendorf - from 10:25 a.m., plane time, February6 to 1:05 p.m., plane time, February 9, 1998 Representative Nicholia - from 6:00 p.m., plane time, January 23 to 9:30p.m., plane time, January 25, 1998; and, from 6:39 p.m., plane time, January28 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, February 1, 1998 Representative Masek - from 1:40 p.m., plane time, January 23 to 9:30a.m., plane time, January 26, 1998 Representative Therriault - from 1:40 p.m., plane time, January 22 to 9:39a.m., plane time, January 26, 1998; and, from 1:40 p.m., plane time, January 30 to 9:39a.m., plane time, February 2, 1998 Representative Porter - from 1:40 p.m., plane time, February 12 to 9:39a.m., plane time, February 16, 1998 (amended from page 2073) ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Joint Session U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski's address 11:00 a.m., 1/22 1998-01-21 House Journal Page 2103 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:45 a.m., January 22, 1998. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:26 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk