Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-04-08 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2933 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday April 8, 2000 Ninetieth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 11:12 a.m. Roll call showed 30 members present. Representatives Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, and Sanders had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Kott, Mulder, and Williams were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain Designee, Representative Hudson. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Let us Pray, Lord, we who assemble here this day request Your guidance, Your wonderful gift of love, and a true sense of service. As You have shown by Your life of service to all mankind and even Your ultimate sacrifice that we might live in the light of the Lord our God; let us also serve all whom we represent with humility and justice. As we face challenges that seem to lie just beyond our ability, we are reminded of Your life and we enter into the realm of faith and hope. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2934 In our Bible, in Deuteronomy, we learn that we are to do what is right and good in the sight of the Lord, so that it may go well with us. Lord, let us do what is right and good for all the people of this great state. We ask that You set Your steady hand upon the helm of our ship of state so that we, as Your humble servants, may reach the far side where peace, love, and true compassion resides. Thank You Lord for those we love and serve. Help us do the right thing during these last remaining days. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Joule. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 89th legislative day and House Journal Supplement No.8 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 312 A message dated April 7, 2000, was read stating the Senate has failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making and amending appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) "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. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2935 HB 312 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 President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Parnell, Chair Senator Torgerson Senator Adams The House members of the Conference Committee are Representative Mulder, Chair; and Representatives Therriault and Davies (page 2910). HB 313 A message dated April 7, 2000, was read stating the Senate has failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) am "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." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Parnell, Chair Senator Torgerson Senator Adams 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2936 HB 313 The House members of the Conference Committee are Representative Mulder, Chair; and Representatives Therriault and Davies (page 2912). SJR 39 A message dated April 7, 2000, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSJR 39(RES), thus adopting: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39(RES) am H Encouraging the United States Congress to pass S. 2214, a bill opening the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to responsible exploration, development, and production of its oil and gas resources. A message dated April 7, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 288 SENATE BILL NO. 288 by the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act authorizing the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to enter into an agreement with the Inter-Island Ferry Authority regarding the operation of the Clarke Bay Terminal, Prince of Wales Island." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Williams was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2937 Mr. Ernest E. Hall as a member of the Board of Education. The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, and Representatives Whitaker, Green, Brice, Kemplen, and Coghill. Ms. Paula Rae Pawlowski as a member of the Board of Education. The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, and Representatives Whitaker, Morgan, Brice, Kemplen, and Coghill. Ms. Caren Robinson as a member of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees. The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, and Representatives Whitaker, Green, Morgan, Brice, Kemplen, and Coghill. HCR 22 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Establishing the Joint Special Committee on Ways and Means as a joint committee of the legislature. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22(FIN) Directing the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to study fiscal and other public policy issues relating to state revenue. The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Therriault, Mulder, Bunde, Austerman, Grussendorf, Davis, Phillips, Williams, Foster 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2938 HCR 22 The following fiscal note applies to CSHCR 22(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 4/8/00 HCR 22 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 207 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 207 "An Act relating to the registration of persons who perform home inspections; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(FIN) "An Act relating to the licensure and registration of individuals who perform home inspections; relating to home inspection requirements for residential loans purchased or approved by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to civil actions by and against home inspectors; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Mulder, Foster No recommendation (7): Therriault, Bunde, Austerman, Grussendorf, Davis, Williams, Phillips The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 207(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 4/8/00 HB 207 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2939 HB 244 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to disclosure of information by the attorney general about possible unfair trade practices; and relating to liability for allegations relating to unfair trade practices." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 244(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Murkowski, Green, Croft, Kerttula, Kott The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 244(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 4/8/00 HB 244 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 277 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 277 "An Act relating to payment of retirement benefits for subsequently reemployed retired members of the teachers' retirement system." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 277(FIN) "An Act relating to payment of retirement benefits for certain subsequently reemployed retired members of the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2940 HB 277 The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Therriault, Mulder, Bunde, Grussendorf, Davis, Williams, Phillips, Foster No recommendation (1): Austerman The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 277(FIN): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/15/00 HB 277 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 292 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 292 "An Act adopting the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; making criminal justice information available to interested persons and criminal history record information available to the public; making certain conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 292(JUD) "An Act adopting the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; making criminal justice information available to interested persons and criminal history record information available to the public; providing for the use of criminal justice information and records by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; making certain conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Kott 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2941 HB 292 No recommendation (4): Murkowski, Green, Rokeberg, Kerttula The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 292(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 1/21/00 HB 292 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 301 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 301 "An Act relating to the education of exceptional children; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do not pass (1): Kemplen No recommendation (5): Green, Morgan, Dyson, Coghill, Whitaker Amend (1): Brice The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 301(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Education & Early Development, 1/21/00 HB 301 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 320 The Finance Committee has considered: 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2942 HB 320 HOUSE BILL NO. 320 "An Act approving the application for and acceptance of a grant of certain federal land by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; approving the conveyance of the entire interest in the Whittier DeLong Dock and associated uplands, tidelands, and submerged lands by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; relating to use and disposition of the Whittier DeLong Dock and associated land; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 320(FIN) "An Act approving the application for and acceptance of a grant of certain federal land by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; approving the conveyance of the entire interest in land appurtenant to the Whittier DeLong Dock by the Alaska Railroad Corporation; relating to use and disposition of the Whittier DeLong Dock and associated land; prohibiting the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the City of Whittier from granting any special right, privilege, or preference to a third party to provide management services for the DeLong Dock; providing that contracts for management of the DeLong Dock by a third party shall be awarded only under competitive procurement procedures established by the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the City of Whittier; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Therriault, Mulder, Bunde, Austerman, Grussendorf, Williams, Phillips, Davis The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 320(FIN): Zero fiscal note, House Transportation Committee/Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 3/29/00 HB 320 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2943 HB 334 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "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; relating to the accounting for and appropriations of the dive fishery management assessment; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Therriault, Mulder, Austerman, Phillips, Davis, Williams No recommendation (2): Davies, Grussendorf The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 334(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 4/8/00 Fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/2/00 HB 334 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 441 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 441 "An Act making appropriations for the operating expenses of the University of Alaska; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2944 HB 441 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. 441(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Mulder, Therriault, Foster No recommendation (6): Phillips, Williams, Davis, Grussendorf, Austerman, Bunde Amend (1): Davies HB 441 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 - Lynda Crow, 2000 Employee of the Year By Representative Morgan; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Donna Galbreath, M.D., 2000 Employee of the Year By Representative Morgan; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Girls Fastpitch Softball Team By Representatives Hudson, Kerttula; Senator Elton Honoring - Ninilchik Wolverines Girls Basketball Team, 1999-2000 Class 2A State Champions By Senator Torgerson 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2945 Commemorating - National Correctional Officers' Week, May 7-13, 2000 By Senator Torgerson In Memoriam - John W. Rademacher By Representative Rokeberg In Memoriam - Sally M. Vincent By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Mary Nell Pierce By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Ray B. Hulse By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Matthew Fred, Sr. By Representative Kookesh In Memoriam - Florence K. Douglas By Representative Joule In Memoriam - Brother Asaiah Bates By Senator Torgerson; Representative Phillips RECONSIDERATION HJR 35 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of the following be held until April 10, 2000: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35 Relating to requesting the United States Congress to repeal the "Brady Handgun Protection Act". Representative Berkowitz objected. **The presence of Representatives Kott and Mulder was noted. The question being: "Shall the reconsideration of HJR 35 be held until April 10, 2000?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2946 HJR 35 HJR 35--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Reconsideration held to April 10 YEAS: 24 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 7 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Smalley Excused: Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders And so, the motion passed, and HJR 35 will be available for reconsideration on April 10, 2000. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 206 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 206 "An Act relating to the migratory game bird conservation tag, to a nonresident combined sport fishing and hunting license, to the nonresident military small game and sport fishing license, to applications for certain licenses, tags, and permits issued by the Department of Fish and Game, and to duplicate crewmember licenses." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 4NR 2268 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (DPS, F&G) 2268 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 5DP 2NR 2385 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2947 HB 206 FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2386 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (DPS, F&G) 2/23/00 2386 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 206(FIN) "An Act relating to migratory game bird hunting, to a nonresident combined sport fishing and hunting license, to the nonresident military small game and sport fishing license, to applications for certain licenses, tags, registrations, and permits issued by the Department of Fish and Game, to sport fishing license and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon Territory, Canada, and to duplicate crewmember licenses; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 206(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 206(FIN) will be in third reading on the April 10, 2000, calendar. HB 339 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 339 "An Act authorizing the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank to make loans relating to tourism and development or exploitation of natural resources." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 2DNP 2NR 1AM 2833 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2834 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2948 HB 339 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 6DP 1DNP 4NR 2867 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 4/3/00 2868 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 339(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 339(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 339(FIN) will be in third reading on the April 10, 2000, calendar. HB 398 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 398 "An Act relating to the Alaska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 3DP 2NR 2420 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2420 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 1DP 1DNP 2NR 2784 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 3/6/00 2784 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2949 HB 398 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 398(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 398(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 398(JUD) will be in third reading on the April 10, 2000, calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 231 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act naming the Alaska Native Veterans' Honor Bridge." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 6DP 2575 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DOT) 2/23/00 2575 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that SB231 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 231 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 231 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 231 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 7 ABSENT: 0 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2950 SB 231 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders And so, SB 231 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 255 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 255(RES) "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." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 5DP 3NR 2634 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DNR) 3/2/00 2634 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page 4, lines 27 - 30: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Whitaker objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2951 SB 255 CSSB 255(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 7 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Smalley Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Kerttula: Page 4, line 25, following "notice": Insert "and make a written finding that the interests of the state will be best served" Representative Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Barnes objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 255(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 7 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Grussendorf, Hudson, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Smalley 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2952 SB 255 Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Halcro, Harris, Joule, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders Absent: Foster And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 255(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSSB 255(RES) will be in third reading on the April 10, 2000, calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 98 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 7, 2000, calendar (page 2923), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 98(HES) "An Act relating to contracts for the provision of state public assistance to certain recipients in the state; providing for regional public assistance plans and programs in the state; relating to grants for Alaska Native family assistance programs; relating to assignment of child support by Alaska Native family assistance recipients; to paternity determinations and genetic testing involving recipients of assistance under Alaska Native family assistance programs; and providing for an effective date." Representative Halcro moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 98(HES) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2953 HB 98 Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Halcro and Morgan: Page 13, following line 20: Insert a new subsection to read "(k) Notwithstanding (j) of this section, a person applying for assistance under this chapter in a region of the state that is served by both an Alaska Native family assistance program and a program administered directly by the department may request to receive assistance under the program administered directly by the department by applying to the department under this subsection and in accordance with regulations adopted under this subsection. The department shall approve the application if the department finds that the applicant has shown hardship or extraordinary circumstances." Page 13, line 26: Delete "in the" Insert "that includes that" Page 13, line 27: Delete "in" Insert "that includes" Page 13, line 29: Delete "who are not" Insert "covered by the program who are not already" Page 13, line 30: Delete "program" Insert "plan" Page 14, line 11: Delete "in" Insert "that includes" Representative Halcro moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Coghill objected. 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2954 HB 98 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease; and so the House stood at ease at 12:09 p.m. The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:26 p.m. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Austerman be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment to Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Halcro: Under subsection (k): Delete "hardship or extraordinary circumstances" Insert "a compelling interest to use the state program" Representative Halcro moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Ogan objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment to Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 98(HES) Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 8 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Kohring, Ogan Excused: Austerman, Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2955 HB 98 Absent: Mulder And so, Amendment to Amendment No. 2 was adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 98(HES) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 as amended YEAS: 28 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 8 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Dyson, Kohring, Ogan Excused: Austerman, Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders Absent: Mulder And so, Amendment No. 2 as amended was adopted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 98(HES) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 98(HES) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 8 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Coghill, Kohring, Ogan 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2956 HB 98 Excused: Austerman, Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders Absent: Barnes, Mulder And so, CSHB 98(HES) am 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. Representative Coghill gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 98(HES) am. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 60 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 60 Opposing the designation of millions of acres of Alaska as critical habitat for the Spectacled Eider and the Steller's Eider. with the: Journal Page RES RPT 9DP 2885 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.RES) 2886 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR60 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Kerttula objected. The Speaker stated that HJR 60 will be in third reading on the April10, 2000, calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 15 The following was read the second time: 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2957 SCR 15 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(RLS) Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Weeks. with the: Journal Page HES RPT 6DP 2785 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (S.HES) 2/22/00 2785 The question being: "Shall CSSCR 15(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSCR 15(RLS) Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 8 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Austerman, Brice, Davies, James, Kapsner, Masek, Moses, Sanders Absent: Barnes, Mulder And so, CSSCR 15(RLS) 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 citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Joe McGill By Representatives Kapsner, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2958 Honoring - Boys & Girls Club of Palmer/Wasilla Steering Committee By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senators Halford, Green Honoring - Coast Guard Station Juneau By Senator Tim Kelly; Representatives Hudson, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Roland L. Peretti By Senator Miller; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kerttula, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Dawn E. Richardson By Representatives Kohring, Barnes, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senators Tim Kelly, Halford 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 Kookesh - from noon, April 9 to 9:15 p.m., plane time, April 11, 2000 Representative Joule - from 7:18 a.m., April 9 to 9:34 a.m., plane time, April 11, 2000 (amended from page 2771) 2000-04-08 House Journal Page 2959 SCR 15 Representatives Kapsner, Smalley, Murkowski, and Joule added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(RLS) Relating to Alcohol-Related Birth Defects Awareness Weeks. SB 231 Representatives Kapsner, Croft, Murkowski, Kemplen, Joule, Smalley, Coghill, Rokeberg, and Phillips added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 231 "An Act naming the Alaska Native Veterans' Honor Bridge." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon adj., 4/8 ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., April 10, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:01 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk