Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-03-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2837 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 4, 2004 Fifty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Kott at 10:17 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Kapsner had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Kookesh be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Gary Waterhouse of Juneau and Sitka Seventh-day Adventist Churches. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Today we need Your strength. It seems that sometimes the wells of our resources run dry. And we need the strength You offer to us to fill up some of those diminishing reserves. You are the one who can provide the ability to think clearly and to act decisively. And bless the Representatives today as they trust You. Give us the power to remove some of those mountainous difficulties that often divide us. Turn those mountains into sand hills as we put our faith and trust in You. Guide us to resolve our present concerns. Bring us together in unity. We know that nothing is impossible to You, and Lord, today we need You. Amen. 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2838 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Gruenberg. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 52nd legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Note the following correction to CSHB 349(JUD) am (page 2829): "Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representatives Gruenberg and Samuels:" MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Messages dated March 3, 2004, were read stating the Senate has passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 19 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 by Senator Gary Stevens by request of the Joint Legislative Salmon Industry Task Force: Relating to the support of fisheries education, training, and research and encouraging collaborative efforts between the state, the University of Alaska, and other educational institutions to provide fisheries education programs. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 269 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(CRA) by the Senate Community & Regional Affairs Committee, entitled: 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2839 "An Act relating to access to library records, including access to the library records of a child by a parent or guardian." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 291 SENATE BILL NO. 291 by the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act extending the transition period for activities involving unstamped cigarettes; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Judiciary Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Dr. David G. Ingraham as a member of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair; and Representatives Samuels, Gara, Holm, Anderson, and Gruenberg. HCR 28 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Relating to the socioeconomic impacts of salmon harvesting cooperatives. The report was signed by Representatives Dahlstrom and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gatto, Stepovich, Heinze, Guttenberg, Dahlstrom 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2840 Do not pass (1): Wolf No recommendation (2): Lynn, Masek The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency 2. Fiscal, University of Alaska HCR 28 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 403 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 403 "An Act relating to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; relating to joint insurance arrangements and assessments to the association; relating to the powers of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority concerning the association; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 403(L&C) "An Act relating to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; relating to the powers of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority concerning the association; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: No recommendation (7): Samuels, Holm, Gara, Anderson, Gruenberg, Ogg, McGuire The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 403(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development 3. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2841 4. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration HB 403 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 515 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 515 "An Act relating to the regulation of municipal water and sewer utilities not in competition with other water and sewer utilities." The report was signed by Representative Morgan, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Anderson No recommendation (4): Kott, Samuels, Wolf, Morgan The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development HB 515 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 524 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 524 "An Act relating to the protection of land and water from waste disposal; providing for the regulation of waste management; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Dahlstrom and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lynn, Stepovich, Heinze, Dahlstrom, Masek 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2842 No recommendation (1): Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation HB 524 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 283 The Finance Committee has again considered the following, which was read the second time and returned (page 2768): CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Harris and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Meyer, Hawker, Stoltze, Joule, Croft, Chenault, Fate, Foster, Harris, Williams No recommendation (1): Moses CSSB 283(FIN) is on today's calendar. SB 348 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date." 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2843 The report was signed by Representatives Harris and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Meyer, Fate, Foster, Harris, Williams No recommendation (6): Hawker, Stoltze, Joule, Croft, Moses, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources CSSB 348(FIN) is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Jed Wade By Representatives Stoltze, Kohring, Masek, Gatto; Senators Green, Ogan Honoring - Chancellor Marshall Lind in His Retirement By Representative Guttenberg INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 530 HOUSE BILL NO. 530 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists; establishing certain committees for the discipline and peer review of dentists; excluding the adjudicatory proceedings of the Board of Dental Examiners and its committees from the Administrative Procedure Act; and providing for an effective date." 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2844 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 531 HOUSE BILL NO. 531 by the House Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to natural gas exploration and development and to nonconventional gas, and amending the section under which shallow natural gas leases may be issued; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Oil & Gas and the Resources and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 91 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 1NR 284 FN1: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 284 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 3DP 7NR 2681 FN2: (ADM) 2682 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. 91(FIN) "An Act relating to medical benefits for retired peace officers after 20 years of credited service." 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2845 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 91(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 91(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 91(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 91(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Kohring, Wolf Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh Absent: Harris, Williams Rokeberg changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Seaton changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSHB 91(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 213 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to a provisional driver's license and to issuance of a driver's license; and providing for an effective date." 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2846 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) 6NR 1AM 2535 FN1: (ADM) 2536 L&C RPT CS(L&C) 5DP 2586 FN1: (ADM) 2587 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 6DP 1NR 2788 FN1: (ADM) 2788 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. 213(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 213(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 213(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 213(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 213(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Wilson 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2847 Nays: Kohring, Stoltze, Wolf Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh Absent: Berkowitz, Croft, Harris, Williams And so, CSHB 213(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 213(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 350 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 350 "An Act relating to adding personal injury, death, and property damage from arson in the first degree to the offenses compensable by the Violent Crimes Compensation Board." with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) NT 6DP 2406 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2406 JUD RPT CS(STA) NT 6DP 2684 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2685 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. 350(STA) "An Act adding personal injury and death from arson in the first degree to the injuries compensable by the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2848 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 350(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 350(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 350(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 350(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh Absent: Harris, Rokeberg, Williams And so, CSHB 350(STA) 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 350(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 348 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date." 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2849 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 5DP 6NR 2842 FN1: (DNR) 2843 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 348(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 348(FIN) was read the third time. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Coghill was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSSB 348(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 348(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh Absent: Harris, Williams And so, CSSB 348(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. 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2850 Representative Coghill later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 348(FIN), and reconsideration was taken up then. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 11:30 a.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:07 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:48 a.m. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 283 The following, which had been read the second time and returned to the Finance Committee (page 2768), was again read a second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 10DP 1NR 2842 The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSSB 283(FIN) would be held in second reading. Representative Williams objected. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSSB 283(FIN) would be moved to the bottom of the calendar. 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2851 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 414 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 3, 2004, calendar (page 2824), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 414(JUD) "An Act relating to filling a vacancy in the office of United States senator, and to the definition of 'political party.'" Representative McGuire placed a call of the House. Representatives Guttenberg and Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. Representative McGuire lifted the call. Representative Rokeberg moved the previous question. Representative Berkowitz objected. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Crawford moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Crawford was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 414(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 414(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2852 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Moses, Wolf Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh Absent: Gara And so, CSHB 414(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION SB 348 Representative Coghill gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 348(FIN) (page 2849). Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSSB 348(FIN) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSSB 348(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 348(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2853 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh Absent: Gara And so, CSSB 348(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration. 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. CSSB 348(FIN) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING (continued) SB 283 The following, which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2850), was again before the House: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 5:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:39 p.m. 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2854 AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 5:33 p.m. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House recess until 9:00 p.m. There being no objection, the House recessed at 5:33 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:22 p.m. The House adjourned. SENATE BILLS IN SECOND READING SB 283 The following, which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2850), was not taken up this legislative day and will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 283(FIN) "An Act making an appropriation to reverse the deposit of money available for appropriation in the general fund at the end of fiscal year 2003 into the constitutional budget reserve fund; making an appropriation for investment management fees for the constitutional budget reserve fund; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS The following citations were not taken up today and will be on tomorrow's calendar: Honoring - The 2004 Wasilla High School Wrestling Team By Representatives Stoltze, Kohring, Masek, Gatto, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senators Green, Ogan 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2855 Honoring - 4-H Western Regional Leadership Forum By Senator Green; Representatives Stoltze, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Joan M. Hurst By Representatives Crawford, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Denise Selma Asicksik By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Elena Crisco By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Nona Nuyalan Amos By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Kapsner, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2856 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 31 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Proclaiming March 2004 as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. HB 213 Representatives Gara, Seaton, and Lynn added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(FIN) "An Act relating to a provisional driver's license and to issuance of a driver's license; and providing for an effective date." HB 350 Representatives Ogg, Lynn, and Dahlstrom added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 350(STA) "An Act adding personal injury and death from arson in the first degree to the injuries compensable by the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; and providing for an effective date." HB 458 Representative Wolf added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 458 "An Act relating to a one-day commercial fishing crewmember license." HB 494 Representatives Foster and Meyer added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 494 "An Act relating to the disbursement of money by the state, including employment compensation, unemployment payments, 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2857 and permanent fund dividends, and to bank investments and deposits by the state; and providing for an effective date." HB 514 Representative Coghill removed his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 514 "An Act relating to child support modification and enforcement, to the establishment of paternity by the child support enforcement agency, and to the crimes of criminal nonsupport and aiding the nonpayment of child support; amending Rule 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." SJR 26 Representative Wolf added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26(RES) Requesting the United States Department of the Interior and the United States Department of Justice to appeal the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in The Wilderness Society v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service and to seek an emergency stay of the decision pending an appeal of the decision. SB 348 Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Holm, Guttenberg, Heinze, Wilson, and Fate added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, and Flint Hills Resources, LLC; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 29 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: 2004-03-04 House Journal Page 2858 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(JUD) am "An Act relating to real estate licensees and real estate transactions; and providing for an effective date." HB 91 CSHB 91(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 213 CSHB 213(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 350 CSHB 350(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 414 CSHB 414(JUD) 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn (page 2854) until noon, March 5, 2004. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:23 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk