Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-04-30 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1099 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 30, 1999 One Hundred Second Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representative Masek had been previously excused from a call of the House today and her presence was noted later. Representatives Barnes, Kookesh, Mulder and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Envoy Craig Fanning of the Salvation Army. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Most Wondrous God, From the beginning, You have found delight in all Your creation. You have declared Your work to be good. As we seek Your presence today, open our hearts to receive what You have for us. Help us to delight in Your creation. Let us see Your handiwork all around us declaring it to be good, as You do. Send us forth to uphold and affirm Your creation in all we say and do this day. Amen The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Harris. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1100 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 101st legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 50 A message dated April 29, 1999, was read stating the President has granted additional limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN)(brf sup maj 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." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) The Speaker had previously granted the addendum to limited powers of free conference as requested (page 1073) on the following specific points: CATEGORY III Front Section Mental Health - Capital HB 51 A message dated April 29, 1999, was read stating the President has granted additional limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1101 HB 51 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51(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. 51(FIN) am S (same title) The Speaker had previously granted the addendum to limited powers of free conference as requested (page 1074) on the following specific points: CATEGORY III Front Section Mental Health - Capital FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS A message dated April 29, 1999, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: SB 4 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to victims' rights; relating to establishing an office of victims' rights; relating to compensation of victims of violent crimes; relating to eligibility for a permanent fund dividend for persons convicted of and incarcerated for certain offenses; relating to notice of appropriations concerning victims' rights; and amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 9, Alaska Delinquency Rules, and Rule 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1102 SB 4 A Senate letter of intent was attached (Senate journal page 1131). SB 134 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(RLS) by the Senate Rules Committee, entitled: "An Act authorizing the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to determine the amount of and to collect a charge for operating wells subject to the commission's jurisdiction, and to allocate expenses of investigation and hearing; authorizing the commission to employ additional professional staff; repealing the oil and gas conservation tax; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 146 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 146(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the amount and disposition of the commercial fishing license fee and to the fishermen's fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received: Dept. of Education Report Card to the Public A Summary of Statistics from Alaska's Public Schools (as required by AS 14.03.120) Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs Alaska Air National Guard 1998-1999 Long Range Plan 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1103 Alaska Bar Association 1998 Annual Report REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 33 The Judiciary Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to arrests." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Kott, James, Green No recommendation (1): Croft The following fiscal note applies to CSSSHB 33(JUD): Zero fiscal note, House Judiciary Committee, 4/30/99 SSHB 33 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 157 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 157 "An Act relating to absences from the state while serving on oceangoing vessels of the United States merchant marine for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1104 HB 157 The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Kohring, Davies, Davis, Foster No recommendation (3): Therriault, Austerman, Moses The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 4/16/99 HB 157 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Kookesh was noted. HB 177 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to foster parents; relating to the right of foster parents to have notice of, and testify at, delinquency hearings and to the disclosure of minors' records to foster parents; and amending Rules 3, 7, 10, 12, 21, 23, and 25, Alaska Delinquency Rules." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Croft, Murkowski, Kott, James, Rokeberg The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 177(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 4/19/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 4/19/99 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1105 HB 177 HB 177 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 192 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 192 "An Act relating to reciting the pledge of allegiance by public school students." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Coghill, Hudson, Whitaker, Ogan Amend (2): Smalley, Kerttula The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Education, 4/30/99 HB 192 was referred to the Judiciary Committee HB 209 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 209 "An Act amending the size of grants for which the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation must allocate at least 50 percent of endowment income and amending the maximum amount of the grant that the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation may award for development of the Kodiak launch complex and Fairbanks satellite ground station space park; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1106 HB 209 Do pass (3): Austerman, Davies, Foster No recommendation (5): Therriault, Bunde, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis Amend (1): Kohring The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 4/30/99 HB 209 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 27 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to school records and driver license records of certain children." The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Therriault, Kohring, Davis, Williams, Foster No recommendation (5): Bunde, Austerman, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses The following fiscal notes apply: Senate indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Education, 2/25/99 Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/25/99 CSSB 27(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1107 SB 104 The State Affairs Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to the Kuskokwim Ice Classic." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Smalley, Kerttula, Coghill, Whitaker No recommendation (2): Hudson, Ogan The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 4/9/99 SB 104 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 - Dr. Roy A. Box By Representatives Hudson, Kerttula; Senator Elton Honoring - United Way of the Tanana Valley By Representative Brice Honoring - Charlie Johanson-Adams By Senators Halford, Phillips Honoring - Alaska's Filipino Pioneers By Senator Ellis 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1108 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 218 HOUSE BILL NO. 218 by Representative Halcro, entitled: "An Act relating to property loaned to or held by museums." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Barnes was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 155 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to municipal assembly forms of representation and apportionment." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 6DP 686 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCRA) 686 JUD RPT 7DP 910 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCRA) 4/8/99 911 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB155 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 155 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 155 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1109 HB 155 HB 155 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Masek Absent: Mulder, Therriault And so, HB 155 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **The presence of Representative Masek was noted. HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 70 The following, which had been held in second reading to today's calendar (page 1090), was again before the House with Amendment No.1 moved and pending: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(RLS) "An Act relating to tests, treatments, surveys, analyses, or evaluations administered in public schools." Representative Kapsner moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Dyson and Kapsner: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete all material. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1110 HB 70 Insert ""An Act relating to questionnaires or surveys administered in public schools."" Page 1, line 4, through Page 3, line 19: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS14.03.110 is amended to read: Sec. 14.03.110. Questionnaires and surveys administered in public schools. A school district, principal or other person in charge of a public school, or teacher in a public school may not administer or permit to be administered in a school a questionnaire or survey, whether anonymous or not, that inquires into personal or private family affairs of the student not a matter of public record or subject to public observation unless written permission is obtained from the student's parent or legal guardian. * Sec. 2. AS14.03.110 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (b) For an anonymous questionnaire or survey, written permission required under (a) of this section may be obtained annually and is valid until the commencement of the subsequent school year or until the parent or legal guardian who gave permission submits a written withdrawal of permission to the school principal. (c) If a school administers to a student a questionnaire or survey that is not anonymous, the school shall obtain the written permission required under (a) of this section from the students parent or legal guardian at least two weeks before the questionnaire or survey is administered. The school shall give a parent or guardian an opportunity to review the questionnaire or survey administered in the school and shall give the parent or guardian written notice regarding (1) how the questionnaire or survey will be administered to the student; (2) how the results of the survey or questionnaire will be used; and (3) who will have access to the questionnaire or survey. (d) A student may refuse to participate in a questionnaire or survey administered in a public school. A students parent or legal guardian may refuse to allow the student to participate in a specified questionnaire or survey." 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1111 HB 70 Representative Dyson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered and the new title appears below: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(RLS) am "An Act relating to questionnaires or surveys administered in public schools." Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 70(RLS) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 70(RLS) am was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 70(RLS) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 70(RLS) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Therriault And so, CSHB 70(RLS) am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 9 The following was read the second time: 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1112 SB 9 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 9(HES) "An Act relating to the calculation of employee contributions and credited service in the public employees' retirement system for noncertificated employees of school districts, regional educational attendance areas, the special education service agency, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, and the state boarding schools; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 10DP 1048 SENATE FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 3/10/99 1049 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 9(HES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 9(HES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 9(HES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 9(HES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Therriault And so, CSSB 9(HES) passed the House. Representative Green 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. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1113 SB 9 CSSB 9(HES) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 33 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 29, 1999, calendar (page 1085), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am H "An Act relating to contracts for the performance of certain state functions previously performed by state employees and to the Commission on Privatization and Delivery of Government Services; and providing for an effective date." Representative Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 8. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Cowdery: Page 2, line 20: Delete "11" Insert "13" Page 3, line 1: Delete "." Insert ";" Page 3, following line 1: Insert new paragraphs to read: "(9) one public member appointed by the president of the senate; (10) one public member appointed by the speaker of the house." 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1114 SB 33 Representative Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 8 be adopted. Representative Brice objected. Amendment to Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Brice: Under Page 2, line 20: Delete "13" Insert "15" Under Page 3, following line 1, after "house": Delete "." Insert ";" Under Page 3, following line 1, after "house.": Insert new paragraphs to read: "(11) one member from the minority caucus of the house appointed by the governor;" (12) one member from the minority caucus of the senate appointed by the governor." Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment to Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Grussendorf, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, Moses, Murkowski, Phillips, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, James, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1115 SB 33 Bunde changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Whitaker changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Williams changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Phillips changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, Amendment to Amendment No. 8 was adopted. Representative Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 8 as amended. Representative Davies objected. Representative Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion to withdraw Amendment No. 8 as amended. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 8 as amended YEAS: 31 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Moses, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Coghill, Foster, Harris, James, Morgan, Mulder, Ogan, Rokeberg, Therriault And so, Amendment No. 8 as amended was adopted. Representative Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 9. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1116 SB 33 Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Cowdery: Page 3, line 5, following "Act": Delete "are not eligible for compensation and only the public members appointed under sec. 2(a)(6) and (a)(7)" Representative Cowdery moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 9 be adopted. Representative Bunde objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker Nays: Bunde, Coghill, Halcro, James, Kemplen, Masek, Murkowski, Ogan, Sanders, Williams Absent: Rokeberg And so, Amendment No. 9 was adopted. Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 10. Representative Berkowitz objected. Representative Barnes placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1117 SB 33 Representative Berkowitz withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 10 was offered by Representative Ogan: Page 4, line 1: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) By January 1, 2000, the Commission on Privatization and Delivery of Government Services shall submit a written preliminary report of its findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 10 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 23 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Halcro, Harris, Kohring, Kookesh, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Davies, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Moses, Sanders Kapsner changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H passed the House. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1118 SB 33 Representative Green moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, James, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Moses And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Green gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H. RECONSIDERATION SB 33 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H be taken up on the same day. Representative Berkowitz objected. The question being: "Shall the reconsideration of HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H be taken up on the same day?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Take up Reconsideration YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1119 SB 33 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Moses, Smalley And so, the motion passed. The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) am H "An Act relating to contracts for the performance of certain state functions previously performed by state employees and to the Commission on Privatization and Delivery of Government Services; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Halcro, Harris, Kohring, Kookesh, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Moses, Sanders And so, HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Green moved the effective date clause. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1120 SB 33 HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Moses And so, the effective date clause was adopted on reconsideration. HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (Continued) SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 11 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Urging the Congress of the United States to provide federal education funds as a block grant to the state. with the: Journal Page HES RPT 4DP 600 SENATE ZERO FN (S.FIN/ALL DEPTS) 3/12/99 600 FIN RPT 8DP 1048 SENATE ZERO FN (S.FIN/ALL DEPTS) 3/12/99 1048 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1121 SJR 11 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSJR 11(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSJR 11(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSJR 11(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 11(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Dyson, Foster, Moses, Sanders And so, CSSJR 11(FIN) passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Famous People Players By Senators Tim Kelly, Miller; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Harris, Hudson, James, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Smalley, Williams 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1122 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 141 The Speaker added a Judiciary Committee referral for the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(L&C) "An Act relating to construction contracts and subcontractors; relating to design-build construction contracts; and providing for an effective date." CSSB 141(L&C) was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Judiciary Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) Representative Green 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 Kapsner - from 7:24 p.m., May 3 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, May 5, 1999 Representative Davies - from 7:24 p.m., April 30 to 9:23 p.m., plane time, May 3, 1999 Representative Williams - from 2:20 p.m., April 30 to 9:50 p.m., plane time, May 2, 1999 HJR 39 Representative Morgan added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Urging the United States government to purchase surplus pink salmon for aid packages to the Balkans. HB 70 Representatives Kapsner and Croft added their names as cosponsors to: 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1123 HB 70 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 70(RLS) am "An Act relating to questionnaires or surveys administered in public schools." HB 155 Representatives Kemplen and Croft added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to municipal assembly forms of representation and apportionment." HB 157 Representative Foster added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 157 "An Act relating to absences from the state while serving on oceangoing vessels of the United States merchant marine for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." SB 9 Representatives Smalley, Harris, Masek, Kemplen, Mulder, Rokeberg and Cissna added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 9(HES) "An Act relating to the calculation of employee contributions and credited service in the public employees' retirement system for noncertificated employees of school districts, regional educational attendance areas, the special education service agency, the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, and the state boarding schools; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 70 CSHB 70(RLS) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1999-04-30 House Journal Page 1124 HB 155 HB 155 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 33 HCS CSSB 33(FIN) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 27 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:25 a.m., April 30, 1999: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to financial aid received for medical education and financial aid received by students participating in the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education Professional Student Exchange Program; relating to the Western Regional Higher Education Compact; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 3, 1999. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:37 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk