Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-02-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2477 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 4, 2004 Twenty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Kott at 10:02 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Representative McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Dear God, Thank You for each of these Representatives who gather together to lead and serve us who live in this great state. Seeking the best for the youngest to the oldest of our people can be a difficult task, yet I would pray that as one nation under God, they would look to You for the direction needed for this day. I would pray for their families and ask for Your blessing on each one. May they have the assurance of knowing that while their loved one is here in Juneau, Your love and care is present. Thank You Lord for strength, insight, and wisdom needed this day. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Joule. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 22nd and 23rd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2478 COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and the International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots, PMR February 3, 2004 (as required by AS 23.40.215) The Speaker referred the report to the Finance Committee. Dept. of Administration Division of Finance 2003 Compensation and Travel Report of Executive Positions January 31, 2004 http://fin.admin.state.ak.us/dof/financial_reports/index.jsp (as required by AS 37.05.210) Alaska Court System 2003 Compensation and Travel Report January 29, 2004 (as required by AS 22.20.037) Alaska Energy Authority Annual Capital Project Status Report January 28, 2004 (as required by AS 44.83.950) Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Annual Report 2003 January 30, 2004 (as required by AS 44.88.210) 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2479 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 9 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit and a spending limit. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(JUD) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit. The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): McGuire No recommendation (6): Samuels, Holm, Gara, Gruenberg, Anderson, Ogg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 9(JUD): 2. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 9 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 282 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 282 "An Act relating to contracts between the University of Alaska and its employees involving research or other development of intellectual property and to the authority of the president of the University of Alaska regarding employee contracts for development of intellectual property." 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2480 The report was signed by Representative Anderson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Crawford, Rokeberg, Guttenberg, Anderson No recommendation (3): Lynn, Gatto, Dahlstrom The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, University of Alaska HB 282 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 56 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to sport fishing license fees and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon, Canada; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Harris and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Joule, Croft, Moses, Chenault, Fate, Foster, Harris, Williams No recommendation (2): Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 56(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2481 CSSB 56(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HCR 25 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Relating to Alaska Wild Salmon Week, June 28 - July 4, 2004. The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gara, Ogg, Wilson, Samuels, Seaton Amend (1): Guttenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game HCR 25 was referred to the Resources Committee. HJR 32 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Relating to the labeling of salmon and salmon food products. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(FSH) Relating to the labeling of fish and fishery food products. The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2482 Do pass (6): Gara, Ogg, Samuels, Wilson, Guttenberg, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 32(FSH): 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation HJR 32 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 341 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 341 "An Act relating to the dive fishery management assessment." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Gara, Ogg, Heinze, Wilson, Samuels, Seaton No recommendation (1): Guttenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 341 was referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Ruth Burnett By Representative Holm In Memoriam - Oscar Reese Swanson, "Boo Boo" By Representative Foster; Senator Olson 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2483 In Memoriam - Randy Smith By Representative Stoltze; Senator Guess In Memoriam - Albert O'Neal Boxx By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Willie Virgle Sims, Sr. By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Annie Pearl Pollard By Senator Davis The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: In Memoriam - Chief Harry Johns, Sr. By Representative Morgan; Senators Lincoln, Seekins INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 8 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8 by Representatives Stepovich, Wilson, Chenault, and Stoltze: Recognizing February 6, 2004, as Ronald Reagan Day in Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 425 HOUSE BILL NO. 425 by Representative Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs, to funding for school districts from which boarding students come, and to inoperative school districts; and providing for an effective date." 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2484 was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 426 HOUSE BILL NO. 426 by Representatives Kott, McGuire, Harris, Williams, and Fate, entitled: "An Act relating to the levy and collection of an assessment on certain tourism-related and recreation-related goods and services, to tourism marketing contracts, and to vehicle rental taxes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, & Tourism and the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 427 HOUSE BILL NO. 427 by Representative Anderson, entitled: "An Act relating to guardianships and conservatorships, to the public guardian and the office of public advocacy, to private professional guardians and private professional conservators, to court visitors, court-appointed attorneys, guardians ad litem, and fiduciaries, and to the protection of the person or property of certain individuals, including minors; amending Rules 16(f) and 17(e), Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 428 HOUSE BILL NO. 428 by Representatives Meyer and Wilson, entitled: "An Act relating to civil liability for acts related to obtaining alcohol for persons under 21 years of age or for persons under 21 years of age being on licensed premises." 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2485 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 429 HOUSE BILL NO. 429 by Representatives Stoltze and McGuire, entitled: "An Act expanding the definition of 'political party' to include a party that nominated a candidate for United States senator who received at least three percent of the total votes cast for United States senator at the preceding general election and a party that nominated a candidate for United States representative who received at least three percent of the total votes cast for United States representative at the preceding general election." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 430 HOUSE BILL NO. 430 by Representatives Kerttula and Heinze, entitled: "An Act relating to employees under 21 years of age in the premises of hotels, restaurants, and eating places that are licensed to sell, serve, deliver, or dispense alcoholic beverages." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 431 HOUSE BILL NO. 431 by Representative Moses, entitled: "An Act relating to the municipal dividend program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2486 HB 432 HOUSE BILL NO. 432 by Representatives Kerttula and Heinze, entitled: "An Act relating to forgiveness of portions of education loans for certain borrowers who are residents of the state." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 433 HOUSE BILL NO. 433 by Representatives Kerttula, McGuire, and Ogg, entitled: "An Act relating to labeling and identification of genetically modified fish and fish products." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 434 HOUSE BILL NO. 434 by Representative Holm, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice of naturopathic medicine; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 435 HOUSE BILL NO. 435 by Representatives Kerttula, Heinze, McGuire, and Ogg, entitled: "An Act relating to the identification of finfish in food products and to the misbranding of food products consisting of or containing finfish." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Labor & Commerce and Resources Committees. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2487 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 93 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to boating safety; repealing secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, 27, and 30, ch. 28, SLA 2000; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) NT 1DP 2DNP 2NR 730 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 730 STA RPT CS(TRA) NT 6DP 866 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 866 FN2: (ADM) 866 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 6NR 2449 FN3: ZERO(DNR) 2450 FN4: (ADM) 2450 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to boating safety, registration, and numbering; extending the sunset date of changes in ch. 28, SLA 2000; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 93(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 93(FIN) was read the third time. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2488 Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Seaton was required to vote. The Speaker stated that all members with a similar conflict of interest would be required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 93(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 93(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Gatto, Kohring, Stoltze And so, CSHB 93(FIN) passed the House. Representative Coghill 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 93(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the Chamber; and so, the House stood at ease at 10:43 a.m. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Kott turned the gavel over to President Therriault who called the joint session to order at 11:05 a.m. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2489 The purpose of the joint session was to hear an update by the Honorable Frank H. Murkowski, Governor of Alaska, on the administration's actions regarding a gas pipeline. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Therriault appointed Representative Joule and Senator Gary Stevens to escort the Governor to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Governor's entrance into the House Chamber. Governor Murkowski was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Therriault. Governor Murkowski delivered his address and it will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 12. Governor Murkowski received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Joule and Senator Gary Stevens. Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Therriault adjourned the joint session at 11:36 a.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:37 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber noon, 2/4 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2490 The Speaker stated that the House would recess until 5:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:38 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 5:52 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (Continued) The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would advance to: THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 5 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the February 2, 2004, calendar (page 2465), was read the third time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to initiative and referendum petitions. Representative Rokeberg placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 5 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gruenberg, Berkowitz, Kerttula, Croft, and Guttenberg: Page 1, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: * Sec. 2. Article XI, sec. 4, Constitution of the State of Alaska, is amended to read: Section 4. Initiative Election. An initiative petition may be filed at any time. The lieutenant governor shall prepare a ballot title and proposition summarizing the proposed law, and shall 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2491 place them on the ballot for the first statewide election held more than one hundred-twenty days after adjournment of the legislative session following the filing. If, before the election, substantially the same measure has been enacted, the petition is void. A measure enacted by the legislature that voids a petition under this section may not be repealed or amended by the legislature within two years of its effective date. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Williams objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 5 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, McGuire, Moses Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 5 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 Gruenberg, Kerttula, Croft, and Guttenberg: 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2492 Page 1, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: * Sec. 2. Article XI, sec. 6, Constitution of the State of Alaska, is amended to read: Section 6. Enactment. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition favor its adoption, the initiated measure is enacted. If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition favor the rejection of an act referred, it is rejected. The lieutenant governor shall certify the election returns. An initiated law becomes effective ninety days after certification, is not subject to veto, and may not be repealed or amended by the legislature within two years of its effective date. [IT MAY BE AMENDED AT ANY TIME.] An act rejected by referendum is void thirty days after certification. Additional procedures for the initiative and referendum may be prescribed by law. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 5 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Lynn, Moses Nays: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2493 Representative Rokeberg placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HJR 5 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 5 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 26 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Fate, Foster, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Lynn, Masek, Moses, Stoltze And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, HJR 5 failed to pass the House. Representative Rokeberg gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HJR 5(fld H). THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 31 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was advanced to third reading from the February 2, 2004, calendar (page 2453), would be held to tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to initiative and referendum petitions; and providing for an effective date." HB 374 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the February 2, 2004, calendar (page 2465), was read the third time: 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2494 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 374(FIN) am "An Act establishing the senior care program and relating to that program; creating a new fund for the provision of senior services; relating to aid to senior citizens; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 374(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 374(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Absent: Harris And so, CSHB 374(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Coghill 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 374(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Coghill 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: 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2495 Honoring - Mr. Carl Brady, Jr. By Senator French; Representatives Berkowitz, Kott, Anderson, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Honoring - Mr. William "Bill" J. Tobin By Senator French; Representatives Berkowitz, Kott, Anderson, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Cynthia E. Samuelson By Representatives Moses, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Dr. Harriet "Rusty" Bellringer By Representatives Stoltze, Dahlstrom, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senator Ogan In Memoriam - Ivar Wallin By Representatives Ogg, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senator Gary Stevens 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2496 In Memoriam - Charles Edwin Saunders By Representatives Ogg, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senator Gary Stevens UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Coghill 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 Cissna - from 11:00 a.m., February 5 to 10:00 p.m., February 8, 2004 Representative Heinze - from 7:04 a.m., February 5 to 9:38 p.m., February 8, 2004 Representative Anderson - from 7:24 a.m., February 6 to 9:35 a.m., February 9, 2004 Representative Chenault - from 7:24 a.m., February 6 to 9:38 p.m., February 9, 2004 Representative Holm - from 7:24 a.m., February 6 to 9:30 a.m., February 9, 2004 Representative Samuels - from evening plane time, February 5 to 10:00 p.m., February 8, 2004 Representative Hawker - from 1:16 p.m., February 6 to 9:30 p.m., February 8, 2004 Representative Dahlstrom - from evening plane time, February 6 to morning plane time, February 9, 2004 Representative Rokeberg - from 6:00 p.m., February 6 to 6:00 a.m., February 16, 2004 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2497 Representative Wilson - from 2:08 p.m., February 7 to 12:36 p.m., February 8, 2004 Representative Morgan - from 7:24 a.m., February 8 to 9:38 p.m., February 9, 2004 Representative Berkowitz - from afternoon, February 9 to morning, February 13, 2004 HB 399 The Speaker added a State Affairs Committee referral to precede the Resources Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 399 "An Act relating to certain fees or other monetary charges of the Department of Environmental Conservation; relating to action against Department of Environmental Conservation permits and other authorizations for failure to pay a monetary charge; and providing for an effective date." HB 399 was removed from the Resources Committee and referred to the State Affairs Committee with further referrals to the Resources, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HB 434 The Speaker added a Health, Education & Social Services Committee referral to follow the Labor & Commerce Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 434 "An Act relating to the practice of naturopathic medicine; and providing for an effective date." HB 434 is in the Labor & Commerce Committee with further referrals to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Chief Harry Johns, Sr., be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2498 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Chief Harry Johns, Sr. By Representatives Morgan, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senators Lincoln, Seekins UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 32 Representatives Gara and Samuels added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Relating to the labeling of salmon and salmon food products. HB 91 Representative Croft added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 91 "An Act relating to a cost-of-living allowance and medical benefits for retired peace officers after 20 years of credited service." HB 93 Representatives Croft, Seaton, and Kerttula added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to boating safety, registration, and numbering; extending the sunset date of changes in ch. 28, SLA 2000; and providing for an effective date." 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2499 HB 282 Representatives Anderson and McGuire added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 282 "An Act relating to contracts between the University of Alaska and its employees involving research or other development of intellectual property and to the authority of the president of the University of Alaska regarding employee contracts for development of intellectual property." HB 339 Representative Anderson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 339 "An Act relating to negative option plans for sales, to charges for goods or services after a trial period, and to acts that are unlawful as unfair trade practices." HB 341 Representative Joule added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 341 "An Act relating to the dive fishery management assessment." HB 367 Representative Anderson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 367 "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of sex-oriented businesses and sex- oriented business entertainers; relating to protection of the safety and health of and to education of young persons who perform in adult entertainment establishments; and providing for an effective date." SB 56 Representative Foster added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to sport fishing license fees and anadromous king salmon tag fees for residents of Yukon, Canada; and providing for an effective date." 2004-02-04 House Journal Page 2500 ENGROSSMENT HB 93 CSHB 93(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 374 CSHB 374(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT HR 7 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:51 p.m., February 3, 2004: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7 Dedicating the House Resources Committee Room of the Alaska State Capitol to the late Representative Ramona L. Barnes. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 5, 2004. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk