Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-04-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3105 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 24, 2002 One Hundred First Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:07 a.m. Roll call showed 28 members present. Representative Ogan had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Croft was excused from a call of the House today because of illness. Representatives Davies, Dyson, Fate, Kerttula, Kott, McGuire, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, and Williams were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Michael Nash of the Cathedral of the Nativity. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray, Blessed are You, Lord, God of all creation, for You created in the human family a need to come together in community for mutual support. The community of this state has been blest to have a dedicated and hard working legislature. We praise You for the commitment of our legislators and their staffs. Grant them wisdom as they endeavor to balance competing needs and scarce resources. May they be people of integrity and may their decisions always advance the common good of the people of this state. We pray You, gracious God. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Hudson. 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3106 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 100th legislative day be approved as certified by the Assistant Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 26 A message dated April 23, 2002, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26(STA) Supporting increased use of the house arrest program/electronic monitoring with sobriety monitoring as a means of preventing crime and reducing the high costs of imprisonment in Alaska. CSHCR 26(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 411 A message dated April 23, 2002, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 411 "An Act relating to physician assistants; providing that a physician assistant is a health care provider covered by certain laws relating to medical malpractice actions; adding physician assistants to the list of providers against whom unfair discrimination relating to health care insurance is prohibited and to the list of providers who can provide proof of disablement or handicap for the purpose of motor vehicle registration or for the purpose of obtaining a special license plate or a special parking permit; and providing for an effective date." HB 411 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. **The presence of Representative Fate was noted. 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3107 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HCR 23 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proposing amendments to Uniform Rule 20 of the Alaska State Legislature; and providing for an effective date for the amendments. The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Bunde, Harris, Lancaster, Foster, Mulder, Williams No recommendation (1): Whitaker The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Zero, Legislative Affairs Agency HCR 23 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 517 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 517 "An Act relating to the disposition of surplus and obsolete state property." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 517(STA) "An Act relating to the disposition of obsolete or surplus state property." The report was signed by Representative Coghill, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3108 Do pass (3): Wilson, Fate, Coghill No recommendation (4): Crawford, Stevens, James, Hayes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 517(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 517 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 519 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 519 "An Act authorizing priority treatment under the Right-of-Way Leasing Act for an Alaska North Slope natural gas project; expanding the scope for the kinds of gas development projects that may become qualified projects under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act; extending the deadline for submitting applications under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act; exempting an Alaska North Slope natural gas project from state property tax and all municipal taxes during construction; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 519(RES) "An Act authorizing priority treatment under the Right-of-Way Leasing Act for an Alaska North Slope natural gas project; expanding the scope for the kinds of gas development projects that may become qualified projects under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act to natural gas projects, including an Alaska North Slope natural gas pipeline and any spurs; extending the deadline for submitting applications under the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act; exempting an Alaska North Slope natural gas project from state and municipal property taxes during construction; and providing for an effective date." 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3109 The report was signed by Representatives Masek and Scalzi, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Stevens, McGuire, Fate, Chenault, Masek Do not pass (1): Kerttula Amend (3): Green, Kapsner, Scalzi The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 519(RES): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 519 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Moses was noted. HB 523 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 523 "An Act naming the state airport at Dutch Harbor the Charles Thomas Madsen, Sr., Airport." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 523(TRA) "An Act naming the state airport at the City of Unalaska the Tom Madsen Airport." The report was signed by Representative Kohring, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Masek, Kookesh, Kapsner, Wilson, Scalzi, Kohring The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 523(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3110 HB 523 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 345 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 345 "An Act relating to medical assistance for rehabilitative services for certain children with disabilities; relating to agreements to pay medical assistance for covered services paid for or furnished to eligible children with disabilities by a school district; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Wilson, Cissna, Joule, Dyson No recommendation (3): Coghill, Kohring, Stevens The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services SB 345 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Williams was noted. SB 358 The Transportation Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 358 "An Act naming state ferries." The report was signed by Representative Kohring, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Masek, Kookesh, Kapsner, Scalzi, Wilson, Kohring 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3111 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities SB 358 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Davies was noted. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - The UAF Hockey Team By Representative Hayes; Senator Wilken Honoring - Chugiak High School Mock Trial Law Team By Senator Phillips In Memoriam - Costa Alton By Senator Elton CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 246 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 246 "An Act relating to confidentiality of records and to cease and desist orders of the division of insurance, to insurance company investments, to unauthorized insurers, to surplus lines insurance, to health insurance, to life insurance, to annuity insurance, to consumer credit insurance, to title insurance, and to hospital and medical service corporations; and providing for an effective date." 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3112 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 5DP 1NR 2967 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2968 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 1DP 4NR 3088 FN1: ZERO(CED) 3089 **The presence of Representative Murkowski was noted. 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. 246(JUD) "An Act relating to regulation of a person providing insurance for the cost of medical care, to confidentiality of insurance records, to insurance hearings, to insurance fees, to annual and quarterly statements by insurers, to managed care insurance, to taxes on insurance, to insurer certificates of authority, to risk based capital for insurers, to unauthorized and nonadmitted insurers, to surplus lines insurance, to health insurance, to life insurance, to annuity insurance, to consumer credit insurance, to insurer liquidation, to multiple employer welfare arrangements, to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association, to hospital and medical service corporations, and to regulation of insurance producers, agents, brokers, managers, and adjusters; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Kerttula was noted. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 246(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 246(JUD) will be in third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3113 HB 471 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 471 "An Act relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of determining the amount of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's dividend to the state; relating to communities within which rural development loans may be made by the authority; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) NT 6DP 2701 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2701 L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 4DP 1NR 2924 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2925 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. 471(CRA) "An Act increasing the maximum amount of loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund operated by the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the definitions of 'net income' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of determining the amount of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's dividend to the state; relating to communities within which rural development loans may be made by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 471(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 471(CRA) was read the third time. 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3114 **The presence of Representatives Mulder, McGuire, Kott, and Dyson was noted. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Rokeberg was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 471(CRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 471(CRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Croft, Ogan Absent: Moses And so, CSHB 471(CRA) passed the House. Representative James 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 Mulder gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 471(CRA). HB 521 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 521 "An Act relating to municipal improvement areas." 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3115 with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) 3DP 3NR 3101 FN1: ZERO(CED) 3101 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. 521(CRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 521(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 521(CRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 521(CRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 521(CRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Croft, Ogan Absent: Moses, Mulder And so, CSHB 521(CRA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3116 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 269 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 269 "An Act naming bridge number 1121, across the Knik River, the Sergeant James Bondsteel Bridge of Honor; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RLS RPT 4DP 2951 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 2951 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 269 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 269 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 269 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 269 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Croft, Ogan Absent: Moses And so, SB 269 passed the House. 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3117 Representative James 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. SB 269 was signed by the Speaker and Acting Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Kerttula - from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., April 25, 2002 HB 464 Representative Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 464 "An Act relating to statewide school district correspondence study programs." ENGROSSMENT HB 521 CSHB 521(CRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Acting Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 4:30 p.m., 4/24 2002-04-24 House Journal Page 3118 ADJOURNMENT Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., April 25, 2002. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:57 a.m. Solyra Sepulveda Assistant Chief Clerk