Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-03-08 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2439 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 8, 2000 Fifty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:13 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Joule had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Barnes was absent and her presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Claudia Talcott of the Juneau Baha'i Community. Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: O Thou merciful God! O Thou Who art mighty and powerful! O Thou most kind Father! These servants have gathered together, turning to Thee, supplicating Thy threshold, desiring Thine endless bounties from Thy great assurance. They have no purpose save Thy good pleasure. They have no intention save service to the world of humanity. O God! Make this assemblage radiant. Make the hearts merciful! Confer them with a power from heaven. Bless them with heavenly minds. Increase their sincerity, so that with all humility and contrition they may turn to Thy kingdom and be occupied with service to the world of humanity. May each one become a radiant candle. May each one become beautiful in color and redolent of fragrance in the kingdoms of God! 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2440 O kind Father! Confer Thy blessings. Consider not our shortcomings. Shelter us under Thy protection. Remember not our sins. Heal us with Thy mercy. We are weak; Thou art the Mighty. We are poor; Thou art rich. We are sick; Thou art the Physician. We are needy; Thou art most generous. O God! Endow us with Thy providence. Thou art the Powerful. Thou art the Giver. Thou art the Beneficent. 'Abdu'l-Baha' The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kerttula. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green 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. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HCR 9 A message dated March 7, 2000, was read stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) am Relating to Take a Young Person Hunting Week. Legislative Resolve No. 33 HCR 11 A message dated March 7, 2000, was read stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Relating to substance abuse treatment for offenders in the criminal justice system. Legislative Resolve No. 31 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2441 HCR 15 A message dated March 7, 2000, was read stating the Governor is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(title am) Requesting the governor to proclaim March 2000 as Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Legislative Resolve No. 32 HB 222 A message dated March 7, 2000, was read stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 1, SLA 2000 Effective Date: March 8, 2000 SB 166 A message dated March 7, 2000, was read stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 166 "An Act relating to the amendment and revocation of spouses' community property agreements and community property trusts; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 2, SLA 2000 Effective Date: March 8, 2000 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2442 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 7, 2000, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber on March 8 to consider the confirmation of Mr. Leo Keeler to the Board of Game. Messages dated March 6 and 7, 2000, were read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 78 SENATE BILL NO. 78 by the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 236 SENATE BILL NO. 236 by the Senate 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 State Affairs Committee. SB 255 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(RES) by the Senate Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to best interest findings and land use permits, rights-of-way, and easements issued by the Department of Natural Resources; and providing for an effective date." 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2443 SB 255 was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. SB 266 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 266(RES) by the Senate Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of a TBT-based marine antifouling paint or coating on certain vessels; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment not be confirmed: Mr. Leo Keeler as a member of the Board of Game. The report was signed by Representative Masek, Co-chair, and Representatives Cowdery, Harris, Morgan, Whitaker, Joule, and Kapsner. The State Affairs Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Ms. Andrea Jacobson as a member of the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, and Representatives Green, Whitaker, Hudson, Kerttula, Smalley, and Ogan. Mr. Charles T. Borg as a member of the Personnel Board. 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2444 The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, and Representatives Green, Hudson, Kerttula, Smalley, and Ogan. HJR 48 The Rules Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48 Relating to the free flow of people and the fair trade of goods and services across the border between the United States and Canada. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 48(RLS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Cowdery, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Phillips, Kott, Cowdery No recommendation (2): Joule, Berkowitz The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 48(RLS): Zero fiscal note, House Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations, 2/23/00 HJR 48 was returned to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 58 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to certain audits regarding oil and gas royalty and net profits and to audits regarding costs relating to exploration incentive credits and oil and gas exploration licenses; and providing for an effective date." 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2445 HB 58 The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Cowdery, Whitaker, Joule, Masek No recommendation (3): Morgan, Harris, Hudson The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 3/8/00 Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/8/00 HB 58 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. **The presence of Representative Barnes was noted. HB 204 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to elk farming." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Cowdery, Morgan, Harris, Whitaker, Masek, Hudson No recommendation (1): Joule The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 204(RES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/8/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 3/8/00 HB 204 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2446 HB 211 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 211 "An Act relating to liability for providing managed care services, to regulation of managed care insurance plans, and to patient rights and prohibited practices under health insurance; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(L&C) "An Act relating to liability for providing managed care services, to regulation of managed care insurance plans, and to patient rights and prohibited practices under health insurance; amending Rule 602(b), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Rokeberg Do not pass (2): Cissna, Brice No recommendation (3): Murkowski, Harris, Halcro The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 211(L&C): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 3/8/00 HB 211 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 284 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 284 "An Act relating to uninsured and underinsured motor vehicle insurance." 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2447 HB 284 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(JUD) "An Act relating to uninsured and underinsured motor vehicle insurance; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Rokeberg, Kott Amend (3): Croft, Green, Kerttula The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 284(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/23/00 HB 284 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 312 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 312 "An Act making and amending 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Therriault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2448 HB 312 Do pass (6): Mulder, Therriault, Bunde, Foster, Phillips, Williams No recommendation (2): Austerman, Moses Amend (2): Davies, Grussendorf HB 312 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 313 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 313 "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 recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Therriault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Mulder, Therriault, Bunde, Foster, Phillips, Williams No recommendation (4): Austerman, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses HB 313 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 315 The Rules Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 315 "An Act relating to elimination of the Alaska Administrative Journal and instituting public notice requirements on the Alaska Online Public Notice System; amending public notice publication 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2449 HB 315 requirements for certain regulations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Cowdery, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Porter, Kott, Joule, Phillips, Cowdery No recommendation (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 1/24/00 HB 315 was returned to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 337 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act relating to claims against permanent fund dividends to pay certain amounts owed to state agencies and to fees for processing claims against and assignments of permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 337(JUD) "An Act relating to claims against permanent fund dividends to pay amounts owed to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the Alaska Employment Security Act and to fees for processing certain claims against permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Croft, Kerttula, Kott 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2450 HB 337 No recommendation (2): Murkowski, Rokeberg The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 337(JUD): Fiscal note, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, 2/4/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/23/00 HB 337 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 344 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 344 "An Act authorizing a land exchange between the Department of Natural Resources and Alaska Hard Rock, Inc.; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Cowdery, Harris, Whitaker, Masek, Morgan, Hudson No recommendation (1): Joule The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/7/00 HB 344 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 357 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 357 "An Act relating to the redemption of shares of certain Alaska corporations." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2451 HB 357 Do pass (5): Croft, Green, Rokeberg, Kerttula, Kott The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/28/00 HB 357 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 367 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 367 "An Act providing for the revocation of driving privileges by a court for a driver convicted of a violation of traffic laws in connection with a fatal motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle accident; and amending Rules 43 and 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Kerttula, Smalley Do not pass (1): Green No recommendation (3): James, Hudson, Ogan The following fiscal notes apply: Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/11/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 2/11/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/11/00 HB 367 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 378 The Judiciary Committee has considered: 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2452 HB 378 HOUSE BILL NO. 378 "An Act eliminating certain taxes under AS 21.09 on premiums from the sale of workers' compensation insurance; relating to the establishment, assessment, collection, and accounting for service fees for state administration of workers' compensation and worker safety programs; establishing civil penalties and sanctions for late payment or nonpayment of the service fee; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(L&C) "An Act eliminating certain taxes under AS 21.09 on premiums from the sale of workers' compensation insurance; relating to the establishment of, assessment of, collection of, and accounting for service fees for state administration of workers' compensation and workers' safety programs; establishing civil penalties and sanctions for late payment or nonpayment of the service fee; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Croft, Green, Rokeberg, Kerttula, Kott The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 378(L&C): Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/16/00 Fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/16/00 Fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, 2/16/00 HB 378 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 176 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(RLS) "An Act permitting a physical fitness facility to limit public accommodation to only males or only females." 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2453 SB 176 The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Harris, Halcro, Rokeberg No recommendation (3): Brice, Sanders, Cissna The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 1/26/00 CSSB 176(RLS) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 363 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 363 "An Act relating to salmon product reports; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(FSH) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Harris, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Harris No recommendation (4): Morgan, Whitaker, Smalley, Hudson Amend (1): Dyson The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 363(FSH): 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2454 HB 363 Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/8/00 HB 363 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Delta Junction High School, Huskies Hockey 1-2-3A State Champions By Representative Harris; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Alden Ford, 1999 President's Environmental Youth Award By Senator Torgerson; Representative Phillips Honoring - Sylvia Reynolds, Alaska Secondary Principal of the Year 2000 By Senator Torgerson; Representatives Smalley, Phillips Honoring - Chugiak High School Mustangs, Alaska State Hockey Champions By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representative Dyson In Memoriam - Peter C. McCormack III By Representative Murkowski In Memoriam - Charles M. "Sparky" Schulz By Representative Rokeberg In Memoriam - Earl W. Westphal By Senator Torgerson; Representatives Phillips, Davis The following citations were introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Bank Within East By Representative Cissna 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2455 Honoring - Mike Kelly By Senators Pete Kelly, Wilken INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 432 HOUSE BILL NO. 432 by the House Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; expanding the authority of the board to issue recommendations concerning cleanup decisions; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 433 HOUSE BILL NO. 433 by the House Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to state reimbursement for municipal school construction bonds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 275 The following was read the second time: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 275 "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including trusts and governing instruments; relating to trustees; relating to underproductive trust property; and relating to conveyances of real property and interests in real property by or to trusts." 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2456 HB 275 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 5DP 2302 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 2302 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 275(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSHB 275(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSSSHB 275(JUD) will be in third reading on the March 15, 2000, calendar. HB 296 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 296 "An Act relating to partnerships; amending Rule 25(c), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 3DP 2NR 2141 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2142 JUD RPT CS(L&C) 3DP 3NR 2234 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2/9/00 2235 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2457 HB 296 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(L&C) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 296(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 296(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 296(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 296(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Joule Absent: Berkowitz, Masek, Moses And so, CSHB 296(L&C) 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 clauses. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule change. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 296(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2458 The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the House Chamber. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Speaker Porter called the House back to order at 11:06 a.m., and in accordance with Uniform Rule 51, turned the gavel over to President Pearce who called the joint session to order at 11:07 a.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear the State of the Judiciary Address by the Honorable Warren Matthews, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, and to consider confirmation of the Governor's appointment to the Board of Game. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Pearce appointed Representative Kott and Senator Taylor to escort the Chief Justice to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-arms announced the Chief Justice's entrance into the House Chamber. Chief Justice Matthews was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Pearce. Chief Justice Matthews delivered his address and it will be published in House & Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 13. Chief Justice Matthews received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Kott and Senator Taylor. 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2459 President Pearce announced the joint session would consider the Governor's appointment as follows: Board of Game Mr. Leo Keeler of Anchorage Appointed: 02/23/2000 Expires: 01/31/2003 President Pearce placed a call of the joint session. President Pearce stated the call was satisfied. Senator Mackie moved that Mr. Leo Keeler be confirmed to the Board of Game. Objections were heard. Representative Davies rose to a point of order stating the member's debate was straying from the issue before the joint session. The President requested the member to proceed in order. **Representative Smalley had been previously excused from a call today (page 2033). The question being: "Shall Mr. Leo Keeler be confirmed to the Board of Game?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Keeler HOUSE YEAS: 7 NAYS: 31 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Croft, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kerttula Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Coghill, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2460 Excused: Joule, Smalley The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Keeler SENATE YEAS: 2 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Elton Nays: Ward, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly Pete, Kelly Tim, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller, Parnell, Taylor, Torgerson, Pearce Excused: Phillips TOTAL: YEAS: 9 NAYS: 48 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 And so, Mr. Leo Keeler was not confirmed. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Pearce adjourned the joint session at 12:55 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:56 p.m. Representative Green requested that Representative Kott be excused from a call of the House today. Representative Green requested that the House stand at ease for a Majority Caucus, and so the House stood at ease at 12:57 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:30 p.m. A second quorum call showed 29 members present. 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2461 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (Continued) THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 163 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March6, 2000, calendar (page 2426), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 163(JUD) "An Act relating to qualifications of voters; relating to the registration of voters; relating to election districts and officials; relating to election procedures and ballots; relating to special procedures for elections; relating to nomination of candidates; relating to national elections; relating to special elections and appointments; relating to constitutional amendments; relating to election offenses and corrupt practices; relating to election pamphlets; relating to the deferral of jury service for certain election officials; relating to an exemption from the State Procurement Code regarding election ballots; relating to the provision and use of mailing addresses on permanent fund dividend applications for election purposes; relating to the inclusion of voter registration forms with permanent fund dividend applications; relating to financial statements by public officials and candidates for public office; making conforming amendments in references to 'election district,' 'chairman,' and similar terms; relating to initiative, referendum, and recall petitions; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 163(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 163(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2462 HB 163 Excused: Joule, Kott, Smalley Absent: Austerman, Brice, Grussendorf, Moses, Williams And so, CSHB 163(JUD) 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. CSHB 163(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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 Davies - from 7:23 p.m., March 8 to 6:18 p.m., plane time, March 11, 2000 Representative Sanders - from 5:00 p.m., March 8 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, March 15, 2000 Representative Rokeberg - from 7:00 p.m., March 8 to 9:31 a.m., plane time, March 15, 2000 (amended from page 2033) Representative Barnes - from 7:18 p.m., March 8 to 9:34 p.m., plane time, March 14, 2000 (amended from page 2407) Representative Green - from 2:05 p.m., March 9 to 9:11 a.m., plane time, March 18, 2000 (amended from page 2188) Representative Halcro - from 5:00 p.m., March 9 to 9:32 a.m., plane time, March 15, 2000 Representative Kemplen - from 7:18 p.m., March 9 to 9:31 a.m., plane time, March 15, 2000 Representative Joule - from 1:35 p.m., March 12 to 9:22 a.m., plane time, March 15, 2000 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2463 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Bank Within East, 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 all members of the House be shown as cosponsors of the citation. 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 - Bank Within East By Representatives Cissna, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, 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, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Mike Kelly, 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 all members of the House be shown as cosponsors of the citation. 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: 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2464 Honoring - Mike Kelly By Senators Pete Kelly, Wilken; Representatives Porter, 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, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 1 Representative Smalley added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 1 "An Act relating to collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards of class (a)(1) municipal employees." SB 266 Representative Kerttula added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 266(RES) "An Act relating to the use of a TBT-based marine antifouling paint or coating on certain vessels; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 163 CSHB 163(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 296 CSHB 296(L&C) 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. 2000-03-08 House Journal Page 2465 The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Finance Committee Added Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled HB 218 Museum Acquisition of Unclaimed Property 1:30 p.m., 3/8 meeting CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m., 3/8 Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 3/8 meeting CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m., 3/8 Labor & Commerce Committee Added Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled HB 207 License Home Inspectors 3:15 p.m., 3/8 Resources Committee 1:00 p.m., 3/8 meeting CHANGED TO: 2:15 p.m., 3/8 ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 1:00 p.m., March 15, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:03 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk