Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-02-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2055 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 2, 2000 Twenty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:04 a.m. Roll call showed 34 members present. Representatives Berkowitz, Morgan, and Phillips had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Mulder, Therriault, and Whitaker were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by Pastor Paul D. Beran of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Dear Lord and Heavenly Father, This is the day which You have made, help us to rejoice and be glad in it. You give to us the pulse of life and the challenge of our responsibilities. Help us to be leaders with integrity and long-lasting vision: free from ever-present self- centeredness, free from the enslaving chains of popularity and re-election, free to be transparently open, free to be Your beloved children and servants. Indwell and lead us by Your Spirit. May Your Spirit and everlasting strong arms comfort and sustain the families and friends of all those lost in the Alaska Airlines crash. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2056 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Davis. * * * * * Representative Kookesh requested that the House stand for a moment of silence to honor the lives of those lost on Alaska Airlines Flight261, especially Alaskans Morris, Thelma, and Sheryl Thompson, Malcolm Branson, and Janice Stokes. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 22nd and 23rd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received: Alaska Court System Travel and Compensation Report Calendar Year 1999 January 26, 2000 (as required by AS 22.20.037) Dept. of Administration Division of Finance 1999 Compensation and Travel Report of Executive Positions January 31, 2000 (as required by AS 37.05.210) Dept. of Community & Economic Development Alaska Energy Authority Notification of Intent to Issue Bonds (Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project) January 26, 2000 (as required by AS 44.83.910) 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2057 Dept. of Education & Early Development Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Alaska Student Loan Corporation Annual Report 1998-1999 Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land and Water Legislative Report, January 2000 Report on Identified RS 2477 Rights-of-Way (as required by AS 19.30.400) Notification of Annual Mining Report (as required by AS 27.05.060) Notification of Land Disposal Income Account Report (as required by AS 38.04.022) Notification of Interim Mineral Closing Order (as required by AS 38.05.300) Notification of Annual Report on Water Removals and Exports (as required by AS 46.15.020) Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Actions taken that prohibit or restrict traditional means of access to the state park system January 26, 2000 (as required by AS 41.21.020) Dept. of Public Safety Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Annual Report, FY 99 (as required by AS 18.66.050) Dept. of Revenue Treasury Division Alaska Public Debt, 1999-2000 January 2000 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2058 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 243 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 243 "An Act relating to taxes on motor fuel used in or on boats and watercraft; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Halcro, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Hudson No recommendation (4): Cowdery, Masek, Kookesh, Halcro Amend (2): Kohring, Kemplen The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 243(TRA): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/2/00 HB 243 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 272 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the tax assessment by a home rule or general law municipality of housing that qualifies for the low-income housing credit under the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Harris, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2059 HB 272 Do pass (5): Murkowski, Halcro, Joule, Kookesh, Harris Amend (1): Dyson The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, House Community & Regional Affairs Committee, 2/2/00 HB 272 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced: Honoring - Vicki Otte and Lynne Ballew By Representative Mulder Honoring - James Fisher By Representative Smalley and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar; and Honoring - Bishop Ronald D. Martinson By Senator Tim Kelly which was taken up later as a Special Order of Business. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 52 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 52 by Representative James: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to certain public corporations. 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2060 HJR 52 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 324 HOUSE BILL NO. 324 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act requiring written consent by the person who is the subject of the information before releasing personal information contained in motor vehicle records, to comply with 18 U.S.C. 2721; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: I am transmitting a bill relating to consent before releasing personal information contained in motor vehicle records to comply with recent changes to the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994. Provisions in this bill must be in effect by June 1, 2000, to avoid any possible federal fines. Alaska law currently restricts the release of personal information by the division of motor vehicles (DMV) in the Department of Administration to government agencies, including law enforcement and the courts, to businesses to verify information submitted to them by individuals, and to other persons for purposes prescribed by law. It also allows the release for commercial purposes or any other purpose if the person 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2061 HB 324 who is the subject of the information is given an opportunity to request that the information not be released for these purposes. This bill provides that information may be released for commercial or other purposes only if the person who is the subject of the information has provided written consent to the release. Thus, rather than giving a person an opportunity to object to the release of personal information, the DMV cannot release the information unless the person has affirmatively consented in writing to the release. These amendments will protect the privacy of Alaskans. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 325 HOUSE BILL NO. 325 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to priorities, claims, and liens for payment for certain medical services provided to medical assistance recipients; 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 note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: In the interest of recovering medical assistance payments due to the state, I am transmitting this bill that grants the Department of Health and Social Services an express right to a lien against any money recovered from a third party for assistance payments. The bill also 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2062 HB 325 strengthens the department's existing right of third party subrogation and extends the time period from six months to one year for medical providers to file claims with the department for medical services provided. Under the bill, when a state medical assistance recipient recovers money from a third party who is found liable for the recipient's medical expenses, the department would have a lien against that recovery. The department's lien would be reduced by a pro rata share of the recipient's attorney fees and litigation costs incurred in the recovery. If the department incurs attorney fees and costs to enforce the lien, the amount of the lien would be increased to cover those fees and costs. The department's lien would take priority over a lien filed by a hospital, nurse, or physician. Under existing law, when a state medical assistance recipient has a claim against a third party for the recipient's medical expenses, the department has a right of subrogation. This law allows the department to stand in the place of the recipient to enforce the recipient's claim for medical assistance payments against an insurer or other third party. This bill adds a requirement that the recipient give the department notice if the recipient has an action or claim against a third party so that the department may enforce its subrogation rights. The bill also expressly grants the department the right to bring an action to recover on a subrogated medical assistance claim regardless of whether the recipient acts or fails to act to enforce the claim. I urge your support of this important legislation. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 326 HOUSE BILL NO. 326 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2063 HB 326 "An Act relating to the inspection of boilers and pressure vessels and to fees for services under the boilers and pressure vessels program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: This bill I transmit today will bring greater efficiency to the state's boiler and pressure vessel inspection program while allowing the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to generate a predictable amount of revenue, prioritize routine inspections, and better address the needs of the public. Under current law, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (department) is to inspect boiler and pressure vessels every one to five years, depending on the type of machinery. At the time of inspection, the department charges an inspection fee in addition to a fee for a certificate of operation. This bill simplifies the system by allowing the department to annually issue certificates of operation to all boilers or pressure vessels, while selectively determining which of them need an inspection. A fee structure will be established for the certificates, but routine inspections would be free. A fee would be charged for any special inspections. The State of Oregon has adopted a similar program and found it to be quite successful. This program will ensure safe operation of boilers 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2064 HB 326 and pressure vessels in the state while removing unnecessary steps in the inspection and certification process. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 327 HOUSE BILL NO. 327 by Representative Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to retirement incentive programs." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. HB 328 HOUSE BILL NO. 328 by Representative Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to child-in-need-of-aid proceedings; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. **The presence of Representative Whitaker was noted. HB 329 HOUSE BILL NO. 329 by Representative Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to unborn children and abortion." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2065 HB 330 HOUSE BILL NO. 330 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act establishing Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Days and Women Veterans Day; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: American members of the military forces, men and women, have stood proudly against the forces of tyranny and oppression throughout the world. Many tragically suffered as prisoners of war or remain missing in action. Alaska should honor these brave men and women and it is fitting they be recognized in state law. This bill I transmit today formally establishes days to honor prisoners of war, persons missing in action, and women in the military. This bill establishes three days in law. To honor all former prisoners of war (POWs) who have returned home from our nation's wars, April 9 will be known as Former POW Recognition Day. The third Friday in September will be known as POW and MIA Recognition Day to commemorate all prisoners of war and persons missing in action (MIAs) unaccounted for or who died in captivity. November 9 of each year will be recognized as Women Veterans Day. Veterans groups have for some time observed a former POW recognition day to primarily honor all POWs who have returned home. More recently, those groups have observed a POW/MIA recognition day as a day to honor Vietnam War POWs and especially MIAs. Over 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2066 HB 330 time this day has become a day to honor all POWs, including those who died in captivity, and a day to make a special effort to remember all persons who remain missing in action. Countless courageous servicemen and women have sacrificed their lives for our nation, and many others have lost their own freedom as prisoners of war. Exhibiting patience and determination, prisoners of war are a powerful reminder that the spirit of the American soldier cannot easily be broken, even by brutal treatment in violation of international law and the laws of common decency. These brave soldiers, some of who died in captivity, and who, in many cases, spent years captive under the most reprehensible conditions, deserve our gratitude and commendation. The search for unaccounted for and missing soldiers from our nation's wars continues. Their unknown fate causes considerable uncertainty for their families, friends, and fellow veterans. By establishing these recognition days in their honor, Alaska will not forget the lives of these extraordinary heroes and the stories of their dedication to the people of America. Because the number of women in the military -- and their roles in it -- is growing, it is important to publicly recognize women as they leave the armed forces and serve the communities to which they return. Women currently constitute four percent of all veterans. By the end of the next decade, women will comprise 17 percent of veterans, and the percent of women in the active military is projected to grow from its current 14 percent. Although the history of women in the military is relatively recent, and they were not recruited to join the armed forces until World War I, some disguised themselves as men to join the Continental Army. The first female officers were appointed during World War II. During the Vietnam era, over a quarter of a million women served as military nurses or physicians, or in intelligence, supply, administration, and air support. 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2067 HB 330 There is a need to identify and revise policies and practices in the military and veterans-related agencies that were developed at a time when women in the service were a rarity, and to assure that women veterans' issues are incorporated into future planning efforts. Designating a specific day to conduct programs and celebrations to honor and remember women veterans will hasten these efforts. In honor to our veterans, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 331 HOUSE BILL NO. 331 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to payment, allowances, and benefits of members of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia in active service; relating to computation of certain benefits for members of the Alaska State Militia; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: When members of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia are called to active service for the state, it's important they be 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2068 HB 331 adequately compensated for their valuable work in a timely manner. To that end, this bill simplifies the pay scale and system for the Alaska National Guard (ANG) and Alaska Naval Militia (NM). Currently, when called to state active duty, members of the ANG and NM receive pay and allowances equal to those provided by federal law for members of equivalent grades of the United States armed forces. Daily minimum pay is determined by grade and years of service with a statutory minimum. Allowances include food, housing, cost-of-living increase, and quarters and are determined based on the circumstances of each individual. Calculating pay and allowances under the current law requires obtaining information from the federal government regarding current pay scales and allowance amounts. This can cause significant delays in payment of ANG and NM members. It is also a labor-intensive system involving numerous manual calculations with an unreasonable chance for errors. This bill simplifies the pay system for state active duty by retaining statutory minimum pay, disregarding years of service, and eliminating allowances. Members will simply receive 200 percent of the minimum basic pay for a member of an equivalent grade in the active military -- or the statutory minimum, if greater. Simplifying the calculation will save administrative time and will result in members of the ANG and NM receiving their checks in a more timely fashion. The bill also provides that this proposed new pay scale will be used to calculate workers' compensation and death benefits for the organized militia, which includes the Alaska State Militia as well as the ANG and NM. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2069 HB 332 HOUSE BILL NO. 332 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to payment, benefits, and work status of members in the active service of the Alaska State Militia; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: This bill I transmit today clarifies and simplifies the method for paying members of the Alaska State Militia when called to active service. Payment would be based on the state employee rate for the actual type of work performed. Members of the Alaska State Militia, more commonly known as the Alaska State Defense Force, receive compensation for non-training activities, such as assisting in search and rescue operations and responding to disasters. In the past, members were paid at levels equal to those of the United States armed forces, based on rank plus allowances. After recognizing the lack of statutory authority to pay the Defense Force in this manner, the state began to pay the members as state emergency, nonpermanent employees at a level equal to what an employee would receive for an equivalent assignment. In addressing the question of compensation, the current system created some confusion in the chain of command for the Defense Force, which operates as a military organization under military command. Calling the members to active duty and then hiring them as state employees puts two disciplinary structures in place one for state employees and 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2070 HB 332 one for Defense Force members. This bill clarifies that when called to active service, Defense Force members will be paid at a level equal to a state employee, but remain under the command of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The bill also specifically provides that Defense Force members are not compensated when called to active service for training or other volunteer activities. Finally, the bill makes corresponding amendments to the level of earnings for payment of workers' compensation or a death benefit in the event an ASM member is injured or killed while in active service. The Alaska State Defense Force provides a valuable service to our state. In the interest of ensuring its members are clearly under military command and receiving equitable pay, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 333 HOUSE BILL NO. 333 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the accounting for and appropriations of the dive fishery management assessment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 2/2/00 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2071 HB 333 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: I signed into law in 1997 a bill allowing fishermen to establish regional dive fishery associations with the ability to assess themselves to support management and development of their fisheries. By 1999, one association had organized and begun paying its self-assessed tax to the state. This bill I transmit today fulfills the bargain made with dive fishermen in the 1997 law -- that the state ensure the association's self-assessments are used to support the dive fisheries. This bill requires dive fishery assessments be accounted for separately and classified as non-general fund revenues. The assessment is levied on the value of fishery resources taken by dive gear within specified areas. Current law states the assessment receipts may be appropriated to the Department of Fish and Game and qualified development associations to fund research, stock assessment and management activities. By accounting for these funds separately and allowing them to be appropriated back to the program, the state will honor the commitment made by the dive fishermen who voted to tax themselves to pay for more research and management in their fishery. This is an excellent example of the fishing industry being willing to contribute to paying the cost of commercial fisheries management and research and worthy of your support. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 334 HOUSE BILL NO. 334 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2072 HB 334 "An Act relating to the establishment of and accounting for an administrative cost charge for the state's role in the community development quota program and to the appropriation of receipts from the charge; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Labor & Commerce, and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/2/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 1, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: The community development quota (CDQ) program has created jobs and expanded economic opportunity in western Alaska. It is essential to this region of the state that we ensure the continuance of this federal fisheries resource program. This bill I transmit today meets that challenge by partnering with the CDQ participants to cover the state's administrative cost of the program. Under this bill, community development groups that participate in the CDQ program will pay assessment fees to the state. The proposed fee structure has two components. First, each group will pay a standard, flat amount that will total half the state's administrative costs. Second, each group will pay a variable share of the remaining administrative costs based upon the value of that group's fisheries quota allocation. The Department of Community and Economic Development would administer the cost charge, which is added to the statutory list of program receipts subject to separate accounting procedures. Participants of the CDQ program recognize their future success hinges on the ability of the state to continue to administer the program. To that end, the groups proposed the funding plan forwarded in this bill 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2073 HB 334 and are ready to give it their full support. To protect this vital program and improve the efficiency and operation of the state's role in it, I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 220 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 220 "An Act relating to the amendment and revocation of spouses' community property agreements and community property trusts; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 1NR 1950 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 1951 Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 220 be returned to the Rules Committee. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 222 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 222 "An Act relating to the remedies available to judgment creditors against limited liability company members and their assignees and against limited partnership general and limited partners and their assignees; and providing for an effective date." 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2074 HB 222 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 1NR 1951 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 1951 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB222 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Joule objected. The Speaker stated that HB 222 will be in third reading on the February 4, 2000, calendar. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 Murkowski - from 7:15 a.m., February 4 to 9:32 p.m., plane time, February 6, 2000 Representative Halcro - from 5:00 p.m., February 4 to 9:36 a.m., plane time, February 7, 2000 Representative Joule - from 1:35 p.m., February 4 to 9:22 a.m., plane time, February 7, 2000 Representative Sanders - from noon, February 4 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, February 7, 2000 Representative Mulder - from 7:00 a.m., February 8 to 2:00 p.m., plane time, February 13, 2000 Representative Whitaker - from 7:00 p.m., February 10 to 9:32 p.m., plane time, February 15, 2000 (amended from page 1996) 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2075 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Bishop Ronald D. Martinson, be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Bishop Ronald D. Martinson By Senator Tim Kelly; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Smalley, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 49 Representative Dyson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 49 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to guarantee the permanent fund dividend, to provide for inflation proofing, and to require a vote of the people before changing the statutory formula for distribution that existed on January 1, 2000. HJR 51 Representatives Whitaker, Foster, and Masek added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51 Expressing support for a cooperative United States-Canada feasibility study on extending the North American rail system through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory to Alaska. HB 272 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2076 HB 272 HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the tax assessment by a home rule or general law municipality of housing that qualifies for the low-income housing credit under the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date." HB 278 Representative Dyson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 278 "An Act relating to privacy, to private genetic information, to the rights of employees related to electronic monitoring by employers, and to certain consumer information; and amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." HB 288 Representatives Dyson and Green added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 288 "An Act relating to the creation of an aggravating factor for the commission of domestic violence in the physical presence of a child." HB 297 Representative Kott added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 297 "An Act relating to the certificate of need program; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Republican Minority Caucus upon adj., 2/2 The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 2/2 meeting CHANGED TO 1:30 p.m., 2/2 2000-02-02 House Journal Page 2077 ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 4, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk