Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-05-03 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1497 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 3, 2001 One Hundred Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:08 a.m. Roll call showed 32 members present. Representatives Berkowitz, Croft, Kookesh, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, and Williams were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by Pastor Gary Waterhouse of the Juneau and Sitka Seventh-day Adventist Churches. Representative Bunde moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Lord, we are thankful that You provide us a refuge in the midst of the tempests we often encounter on our journeys. We have scars from fighting battles we never seem to win. Refresh us and renew us, O God. Grant us courage to stand tall in the thick of the conflict and the grace to claim Your forgiveness and healing love when we falter. Lord, today we would remember that we have nothing to fear for the future except as we forget the ways that You have led us in the past. And with You by our side we cannot fail. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Masek. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 115th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1498 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 10 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 19, relating to certain federal child support enforcement requirements, so that the phrase "relating to child support payments" may be added to the bill's title. HCR 10 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HJR 26 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 Requesting the National Marine Fisheries Service to relocate the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Steller sea lion research team to Alaska. HJR 26 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 48 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 48(RES) "An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for certain hunting or sport fishing licenses, tags, and permits; eliminating a requirement that applications for certain licenses and tags be sworn to by the applicants before an officer authorized to administer oaths; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 48(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1499 HB 110 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 110(JUD) "An Act relating to driver's licenses and instructional permits; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 110(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 194 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act relating to fees for commercial fishing licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 194(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HJR 27 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHJR 27(MLV) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(STA) Supporting the erection of monuments in Alaska, Russia, and Canada to commemorate the World War II lend-lease program between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. CSHJR 27(MLV) is under Unfinished Business. SB 19 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(HES) "An Act relating to federal child support enforcement requirements regarding social security number information, employer reports about employees, and certain kinds of automated 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1500 data matching with financial institutions; repealing the termination date of changes made by ch. 87, SLA 1997, and ch. 132, SLA 1998, regarding child support enforcement and related programs; repealing the nonseverability provision of ch. 132, SLA 1998; repealing uncodified laws relating to ch. 87, SLA 1997, and ch. 132, SLA 1998; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting, HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(HES) "An Act relating to federal child support enforcement requirements regarding social security number information, employer reports about employees, and certain kinds of automated data matching with financial institutions; relating to child support payments; repealing the termination date of changes made by ch. 87, SLA 1997, and ch. 132, SLA 1998, regarding child support enforcement and related programs; repealing the nonseverability provision of ch. 132, SLA 1998; repealing uncodified laws relating to ch. 87, SLA 1997, and ch. 132, SLA 1998; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 10 - title change resolution) HB 127 A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has failed to recede from its amendments to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(RLS) "An Act relating to aviation and to emergency equipment to be carried on aircraft." namely, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(TRA) am S (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: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1501 Senator Halford, Chair Senator Taylor Senator Olson The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Harris (Chair), Bunde, and Kerttula (page 1491). A message dated May 2, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 176 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 176(L&C) am by the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act prohibiting certain coercive activity by distributors; relating to certain required distributor payments and purchases; prohibiting distributors from requiring certain contract terms as a condition for certain acts related to distributorship and ancillary agreements; allowing dealers to bring certain court actions against distributors for certain relief; and exempting from the provisions of the Act franchises regulated by the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, situations regulated by the Alaska gasoline products leasing act, and distributorship agreements relating to motor vehicles required to be registered under AS 28.10." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. **The presence of Representative Kookesh was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 71 The Finance Committee has considered: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1502 HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act relating to the education of children with disabilities and of gifted children; relating to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act relating to the education of children with disabilities and of gifted children; relating to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Williams and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Harris, Croft, Davies, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams, Mulder No recommendation (1): Bunde The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 71(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 71 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SJR 30 The Resources Committee has considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Urging the United States Forest Service to acknowledge all of the rights of the state to rights-of-way to state highways that pass through federal land. and recommends it be replaced with: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1503 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Scalzi, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Stevens, Chenault, Green, McGuire, Fate, Kapsner, Kerttula, Scalzi The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SJR 30(RES): 1. Zero, Senate Rules Committee SJR 30 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 65 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act requiring a study regarding equal pay for equal work of certain state employees." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Bunde, Harris, Davies, Croft, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Senate Rules Committee/Dept. of Administration CSSB 65(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 86 The Finance Committee has considered: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1504 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(FIN) "An Act relating to employment of teachers who have subject- matter expertise; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Harris, Davies, Croft, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 86(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representatives Rokeberg and Ogan was noted. SB 151 The Rules Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 151 "An Act relating to the Bristol Bay Salmon Classic; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Joule, Kohring, Kott The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue SB 151 was returned to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1505 SB 193 The State Affairs Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act making a special appropriation to the Alaska Legislative Council for a study of the economic and social effects of the permanent fund dividend on the state; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Coghill, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Wilson, Stevens, Fate, James, Coghill No recommendation (2): Crawford, Hayes The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Legislative Affairs Agency CSSB 193(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Croft was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HR 6 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Supporting the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association's plan for enhancement and rehabilitation of Cook Inlet fisheries. The report was signed by Representatives Wilson and Stevens, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Dyson, Coghill, Scalzi, Kapsner, Kerttula, Wilson, Stevens 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1506 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Fisheries HR 6 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SJR 27 The House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs has considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to an Alaska National Guard Armory in Juneau. The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Kott, Hayes, Cissna, Chenault No recommendation (1): Green The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate State Affairs Committee SJR 27 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 - Galen Knobbe By Representative James Honoring - Dr. Claus-M. Naske, Professor of History, University of Alaska Fairbanks By Representative Davies 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1507 Honoring - Greater Friendship Baptist Church 50th Anniversary By Senator Davis Honoring - Jerry L. Brady, P.E., Engineer of the Year By Senator Leman In Memoriam - Mary K. Bickel By Representative Chenault In Memoriam - Mary Margaret Canaday Nash By Representative Chenault In Memoriam - Henry Taft McGahan By Representative Chenault In Memoriam - Kathlyn "Kay" Pippel By Representative Ogan; Senator Green In Memoriam - Joseph Galath By Representatives Coghill, James, Fate; Senator Therriault In Memoriam - James Richard Paul Clinton By Senator Leman **The presence of Representatives Berkowitz and Murkowski was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 241 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 241 "An Act relating to a railroad utility corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada." 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1508 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 3DP 1NR 1197 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1198 RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 1AM 1306 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1307 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(RES) "An Act relating to a railroad utility corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Kerttula: Page 3, lines 6 - 8: Delete all material. Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Representative Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative James objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 241(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Green, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1509 Nays: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Wilson Absent: Halcro, Mulder, Williams And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 241(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Kerttula objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 241(RES) will advance to third reading on the May 4, 2001, calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 81 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 81 "An Act relating to the nonademption of property transfers; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 4DP 1NR 1118 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1119 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 81 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that SB 81 will advance to third reading on the May 4, 2001, calendar. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1510 SB 88 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to establishment of a metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 1DP 2DNP 1NR 1AM 1200 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 1200 CRA RPT 6NR 1426 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 1427 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Croft: Page 2, lines 8 - 9: Delete "whose district is located partially or wholly" Insert "who is elected from a district, of which more than 50 percent is located" Page 2, lines 13 - 14: Delete "whose district is located partially or wholly" Insert "who is elected from a district, of which more than 50 percent is located" Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Kott objected. **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1511 SB 88 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 21 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Porter, Scalzi Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Harris, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Meyer, Mulder, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Wilson Absent: Williams And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 88 am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 88 am H was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Williams was noted. The question being: "Shall SB 88 am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 88 am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Scalzi And so, SB 88 am H passed the House. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1512 Representative James moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 88 am H Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses, Scalzi And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Berkowitz gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on SB 88 am H. SB 166 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 166 "An Act relating to the time of filling by appointment a vacancy in the office of United States senator." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 4DP 1DNP 1358 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 1358 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Croft: Page 2, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 15.40.010 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1513 (b) The five-day waiting period in (a) of this section does not apply when the person who vacates the office of United States senator has been elected as governor." Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Kott objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 166 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses Nays: Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Absent: Chenault And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Croft: Page 1, line 2, following "senator" (title amendment): Insert ", and providing for an effective date" Page 2, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "*Sec. 2. This Act takes effect July 1, 2003." Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Kott objected. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1514 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 166 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses Nays: Bunde, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Absent: Chenault And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page 1, line 1, following "filling" (title amendment): Delete "by appointment" Page 1, line 4, through page 2, line 3: Delete all material. Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 15.40.010 is amended to read: *Sec. 15.40.010. Condition [CONDITIONS] and time of calling special election [FILLING VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT]. When a vacancy occurs in the office of United States senator, the governor [, WITHIN 30 DAYS,] shall, by proclamation and subject to AS 15.40.050, call a special election to be held on a date not less than 60 nor more than 90 days after the date the vacancy occurs [APPOINT A QUALIFIED PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY]. However, if the [REMAINDER OF THE TERM OF THE PREDECESSOR IN OFFICE WILL EXPIRE OR IF THE] vacancy occurs on a date that is less than 180 but more than 60 days before the date of the primary election for the office [WILL BE FILLED BY A SPECIAL ELECTION BEFORE THE SENATE WILL NEXT 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1515 MEET, CONVENE, OR RECONVENE], the governor may not call a special election [FILL THE VACANCY]. * Sec. 2. AS 15.40.050 is amended to read: Sec. 15.40.050. Date of special election. The special election to fill the vacancy shall be held on the date of the first [GENERAL] election, whether primary or general, [WHICH IS HELD MORE THAN THREE FULL CALENDAR MONTHS] after the vacancy occurs if the vacancy occurs on a date that is less than 180 but more than 60 days before (1) a primary election, other than the primary election for the office; or (2) a general election. * Sec. 3. AS 15.40.060 is amended to read: Sec. 15.40.060. Proclamation of special election. The governor shall issue the proclamation calling the special election at least 50 [80] days before the election. * Sec. 4. AS 15.40 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 15.40.075. Date of nominations. Candidates for the special election shall be nominated by petition transmitted to the director before the 21st day after the vacancy occurs by (1) the actual physical delivery of the petition in person; (2) mail postmarked not later than midnight of that date; or (3) telegram of a copy in substance of the statements made in the petition. * Sec. 5. AS 15.40.030, 15.40.040, 15.40.080, and 15.40.090 are repealed. * Sec. 6. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070 (c)." Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Kott objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1516 SB 166 Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses Nays: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Wilson Absent: Williams And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page 1, lines 9 - 13: Delete all material. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Kott objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 166 Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1517 Nays: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 166 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that SB 166 will advance to third reading on the May 4, 2001, calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative James 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 - Valdez High Academic Decathlon Team, First in 3A Division - 3rd in State By Representatives Harris, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Valdez Centennial By Representatives Harris, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1518 Honoring - Brent Leo Schaeffer, Eagle Scout By Senator Phillips; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Rita Oney By Representatives McGuire, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Monsignor John A. Lunney By Representatives Mulder, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Walter O. Sinn By Representatives Fate, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Whitaker, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Clarence LaMay By Senator Phillips; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1519 In Memoriam - Milton Leonard Daugherty By Senator Phillips; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HJR 27 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1499) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(MLV) Supporting the erection of monuments in Alaska, Russia, and Canada to commemorate the World War II lend-lease program between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(STA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 27(MLV), thus adopting SCS CSHJR 27(STA), and recommended that the members vote yes. Representative Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that she be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Kerttula was required to vote. 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1520 The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 27(MLV)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 27(STA) Concur YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHJR 27(STA). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHJR 27(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 225 Representative Halcro added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to municipal taxation of alcoholic beverages and increasing the alcoholic beverage tax rates." HB 241 Representatives Morgan and Davies added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(RES) "An Act relating to a railroad utility corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada." 2001-05-03 House Journal Page 1521 SB 65 Representative Chenault added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(FIN) "An Act requiring a study regarding equal pay for equal work of certain state employees." SB 88 Representative Rokeberg added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 88 am H "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to establishment of a metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 4, 2001. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk