Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-02-14 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0309 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 14, 2001 Thirty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representative James had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Croft and Kohring were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Moses was absent and later excused (page 327). Representative Foster, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the previous excused absence for Representative McGuire (page 285) be extended to 9:27 a.m., plane time, February 15, 2001. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain Elizabeth Schelle of the Christian Science Church. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart (Psalm 40:8). Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we stand before You this morning in recognition and gratitude for the infinite possibilities at hand today to demonstrate harmony, ingenuity, generosity, and wisdom. Guide us as we seek to serve. Make us worthy of those who trust the purity of our desire for lifting our fellow citizens of state and nation into a higher sense of responsibility for the welfare of one another and the abundance of our land. Quiet our crowded thoughts that we might find our peace and purpose in Thee. Amen. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0310 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Meyer. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Foster moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 36th and 37th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kerttula introduced Kacie Timothy, Guest Page from Juneau. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SCR 1 A message dated February 13, 2001, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSCR 1(RLS), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(RES) Relating to Avalanche Awareness Month. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Fish & Game Division of Commercial Fisheries Alaska Salmon Enhancement Program 2000 Annual Report January 2001 (as required by AS 16.05.092) **The presence of Representative Croft was noted. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0311 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 27 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 27 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Murkowski, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Crawford, Hayes, Meyer, Rokeberg No recommendation (3): Halcro, Kott, Murkowski The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 27(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development HB 27 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 55 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 55 "An Act regarding oil discharge prevention and cleanup involving self-propelled nontank vessels exceeding 400 gross registered tonnage and railroad tank cars and related facilities and operations and requiring preparation and implementation of oil discharge 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0312 contingency plans for those nontank vessels and railroad tank cars; amending the definition of 'response action' that relates to releases or threatened releases of oil and thereby amending the duties and liabilities of response action contractors; authorizing compliance verification for nontank vessels and for trains and related facilities and operations; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Scalzi and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Fate, Chenault, Stevens, Kerttula, Scalzi No recommendation (1): Masek Amend (1): Green The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 55(TRA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Environmental Conservation HB 55 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 61 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 61 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of fish and game to award grants for habitat restoration or enhancement projects; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Scalzi and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Fate, Green, Stevens, Kerttula, Chenault, Scalzi 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0313 No recommendation (1): Masek The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game HB 61 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 91 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 91 "An Act relating to the membership and quorum requirements of the State Medical Board." The report was signed by Representative Murkowski, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Kott, Crawford, Hayes, Meyer, Rokeberg, Murkowski No recommendation (1): Halcro The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development HB 91 was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 10 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Relating to the management of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries and the protection and restoration of the Steller sea lion. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0314 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(FSH) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Dyson, Coghill, Scalzi, Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 10(FSH): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Fisheries HJR 10 was referred to the Resources Committee. HB 63 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to electronic application for and issuance of licenses, permits, and tags issued by the Department of Fish and Game; relating to violations regarding a license, permit, or tag applied for or issued electronically; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Coghill, Scalzi, Wilson No recommendation (1): Dyson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game HB 63 was referred to the Resources Committee. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0315 SJR 8 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs has considered: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(STA) Relating to supporting polling places at military installations. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(MLV) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Murkowski, Hayes, Green, Chenault, Masek, Kott The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSJR 8(MLV): 1. Zero, Senate State Affairs Committee CSSJR 8(STA) was referred to the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Lane Richard Davis, Eagle Scout By Representative Williams; Senator Taylor Honoring - 2000 Alaska State Fair, Hall of Honor Communications Best of Show By Senator Green; Representative Masek In Memoriam - Helen Hatch-Jones By Representative Lancaster; Senator Torgerson 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0316 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 14 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 by Representative Crawford: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the budget reserve fund and to the Alaska heritage fund; and providing for an effective date for the amendments. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 15 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to inflation-proofing the permanent fund. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 76 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 by Representative Rokeberg, entitled: "An Act authorizing the commissioner of health and social services to provide for the design and construction of psychiatric treatment facilities to replace the facilities of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0317 HB 77 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77 by Representative Rokeberg, entitled: "An Act relating to appropriations for the design and construction of a replacement facility or facilities for the Alaska Psychiatric Institute and for a grant to study the feasibility of locating certain health programs at the site of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 126 HOUSE BILL NO. 126 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to removal of members of the board of trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 127 HOUSE BILL NO. 127 by Representatives Harris and Foster, entitled: "An Act relating to emergency equipment to be carried on aircraft." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 128 HOUSE BILL NO. 128 by Representatives Ogan, Kohring, Hudson, Coghill, and Bunde, entitled: "An Act relating to employment of certain minors in agriculture." 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0318 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 8 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 8 "An Act establishing the Legislative Road Development Task Force; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) NT 4DP 2NR 184 FN1: (LAA) 185 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 3NR 255 FN1: (LAA) 256 Representative Foster moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(FIN) "An Act establishing the Legislative Pioneer Road Development Task Force; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Kott and Rokeberg: Page 1, line 8: Delete "11" Insert "14" Page 2, line 7, following "(10)": Insert "one member designated by the Alaska Travel Industry Association; 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0319 (11) one member designated by the United Fishermen of Alaska; (12) one public member jointly appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives who resides in a rural area and is a member of the Alaska Citizens Transportation Coalition; (13)" Page 2, line 9: Delete "(11)" Insert "(14)" Page 3, line 27: Delete "(a)(1) - (9)" Insert "(a)(1) - (12)" Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Berkowitz objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 8(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Guess, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Wilson Nays: Bunde, Coghill, Foster, Green, Lancaster, Meyer, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams Excused: James, McGuire, Moses Absent: Halcro, Kohring, Masek And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0320 **The voting record was changed to reflect that Representative Moses was excused (page 327). Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Kapsner: Page 2, line 1, following "member": Insert "who resides in a rural area" Page 2, line 2, following "member": Insert "who resides in a rural area" Page 2, line 3, following "member": Insert "who resides in a rural area" Representative Kapsner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. Amendment to Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Delete the following: "Page 2, line 2, following "member": Insert "who resides in a rural area"" Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. There being no further objection to Amendment No. 2 as amended, it was adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete all material and insert: 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0321 "An Act relating to the nomination of pioneer roads for consideration for inclusion in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan; and providing for an effective date." Page 1, line 6 through page 2, line 29: Delete all material and insert: "NOMINATION OF PIONEER ROADS FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN. (a) The commissioner of transportation and public facilities shall nominate the following roads for evaluation for development as pioneer roads and for inclusion in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan:" Page 3, line 25 through page 4, line 1: Delete all material. Insert new subsections to read: "(b) The commissioner shall also nominate for evaluation for development as pioneer roads and for inclusion in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan other pioneer roads that are proposed by the governing body of a municipality and for which there are existing plans to develop or upgrade the roads or for which there is potential for alternative funding for construction or maintenance of the roads. (c) A road nominated for evaluation under (a) or (b) of this section must be evaluated especially for its potential to foster economic development in the region where it is located. Additional weight shall be given to a road for which there are existing plans to develop or upgrade the road or for which there is potential for alternative funding for construction or maintenance of the road. (d) The commissioner shall prepare a written report before January 10, 2002, describing the roads nominated for evaluation under this section, the evaluation process used to evaluate the roads, and the status of each road in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan process." Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0322 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 8(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek Nays: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Harris, Hudson, Kott, Lancaster, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: James, McGuire, Moses Absent: Kohring, Ogan And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. **The voting record was changed to reflect that Representative Moses was excused (page 327). Representative Foster moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 8(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 8(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 8(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 8(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0323 Nays: Cissna, Croft, Davies, Green, Kerttula, Masek Excused: James, McGuire, Moses Absent: Kohring And so, CSHB 8(FIN) am passed the House. **The voting record was changed to reflect that Representative Moses was excused (page 327). Representative Foster 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 8(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 5 The following was read the second time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to standing committees and to the introduction of bills. with the: Journal Page RULES FOR CALENDARING 297 Amendment No. 1 (title amendment) was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page 1, line 1, following "amendments to": Delete "the" Page 1, line 1, following "Rules": Insert "20(a), 37, and 49(a)(4)" 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0324 Page 1, lines 1-2: Delete "relating to standing committees and to the introduction of bills" Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered and the new title appears below: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5(title am) Proposing amendments to Uniform Rules 20(a), 37, and 49(a)(4) of the Alaska State Legislature. The question being: "Shall HCR 5(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 5(title am) Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: James, McGuire, Moses Absent: Halcro, Kohring, Masek And so, HCR 5(title am) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **The voting record was changed to reflect that Representative Moses was excused (page 327). 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0325 THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 7 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the February 12, 2001, calendar (page 299), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 7(RES) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Davies and Ogan: Page 3, line 13, following "environment": Insert ", naturally occurring population levels of the Porcupine Caribou herd," Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 7(RES) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 7(RES) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Kerttula 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0326 Excused: James, McGuire, Moses Absent: Halcro, Kohring And so, CSHJR 7(RES) am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **The voting record was changed to reflect that Representative Moses was excused (page 327). LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Foster 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 - Admiral Dennis Cutler Blair By Representatives Mulder, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Eielson's 354th Civil Engineering Squadron By Senators Therriault, Wilken, Kelly; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Foster 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 Harris - from 9:00 a.m., plane time, February 16 to 6:35 p.m., plane time, February 18, 2001 (amended from page 189) 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0327 Representative Hayes - from 2:00 p.m., plane time, February 22 to 1:15 p.m., plane time, February 25, 2001 Representative Morgan - from 7:05 a.m., plane time, March 2 to 9:44 p.m., plane time, March 6, 2001 Representative Moses - from 7:00 a.m., plane time, February 14 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, February 19, 2001 Representative Ogan - from 7:15 p.m., plane time, February 28 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, March 6, 2001 (amended from page 268) Representative Stevens - from 7:04 p.m, plane time, March 14 to 9:44 p.m., plane time, March 18, 2001 **The voting records for Representative Moses were changed today to reflect that he was excused. HB 8 Representative Morgan added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(FIN) am "An Act establishing the Legislative Pioneer Road Development Task Force; and providing for an effective date." HB 16 Representative Guess added her name as cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to cities incorporated under state law that are home rule communities; and providing for an effective date." HB 32 Representative Murkowski added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 32 "An Act relating to the forfeiture of property used to possess or distribute child pornography, to commit indecent viewing or photography, to commit a sex offense, or to solicit the commission 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0328 of, attempt to commit, or conspire to commit possession or distribution of child pornography, indecent viewing or photography, or a sexual offense." HB 85 Representative Dyson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 85 "An Act relating to conduct directed at a school employee as an aggravating factor for criminal sentencing purposes." HB 119 Representative Morgan removed his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 119 "An Act exempting joint action agencies from regulation by the state or municipalities; relating to the relationship between a joint action agency and the public utilities that form the joint action agency; relating to powers and immunities of a joint action agency; requiring filing of the joint action agency agreement; relating to the financial affairs of a joint action agency; declaring certain joint action agencies to be political subdivisions for certain purposes; relating to liability and indemnification of officers, employees, and agents of joint action agencies; and defining 'agency agreement' as used with reference to joint action agencies." HB 121 Representative Stevens added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to the issuance of qualified charitable gift annuities." SJR 3 Representatives Masek, Foster, and Green added their names as cross sponsors to: 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0329 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the deployment of F-22 Raptor aircraft at Elmendorf Air Force Base. SJR 8 Representatives Coghill, Masek, and Foster added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(STA) Relating to supporting polling places at military installations. SJR 12 Representative Coghill added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(title am) Urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to eliminate the marriage penalty. ENGROSSMENT HCR 5 HCR 5(title am) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 7 CSHJR 7(RES) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 8 CSHB 8(FIN) am 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. 2001-02-14 House Journal Page 0330 **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. ADJOURNMENT Representative Foster moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 16, 2001. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk