Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2004-05-03 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3755 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 3, 2004 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Kott at 11:25 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Anderson and Weyhrauch were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Meyer. Representative Fate moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray. Thank You, Heavenly Father, for the privilege of serving this great state in the House of Representatives. We pray that You will give us the strength and the wisdom to make the right decisions for the people of Alaska who have placed their trust in us to represent them. Lord, let us not forget the children, the elderly, the poor, and those with special needs who are not able to communicate their needs to us. We need Your help and guidance, O Lord, for we are simply forty Representatives who are trying to do our very best for what is best for the state of Alaska. Thank You for the freedom that we enjoy in this country. Please be with those who protect our freedom. Please be with 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3756 the men and women serving our country inside, and outside, of our borders. Keep them safe and bring them home soon. Let us each be an example of how You want the world to be. In Your name we pray, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kerttula. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 110th, 111th, and 112th legislative days and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 18 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Seaton introduced James Gustafson, Guest Page, from Homer. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 347 A message dated May 1, 2004, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 347 "An Act exempting taxicabs from the passenger vehicle rental tax; and providing for an effective date." HB 347 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 447 A message dated May 2, 2004, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 447(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3757 CSHB 447(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 25 A message dated May 2, 2004, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 25(JUD) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 25(JUD) "An Act relating to health care decisions, including do not resuscitate orders, anatomical gifts, and mental health treatment decisions, and to powers of attorney relating to health care, including anatomical gifts and mental health treatment decisions; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 25(JUD) is under Unfinished Business. **The presence of Representative Anderson was noted. HB 213 A message dated May 1, 2004, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 213(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR 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." CSHB 213(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. Messages dated May 1 and 2, 2004, were read stating the Senate has passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 65 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 65(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3758 "An Act relating to the qualifications of correctional officers, parole officers, and probation officers; authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into lease- purchase agreements with municipalities for new or expanded public correctional facilities in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Bethel, the Municipality of Anchorage, and the City of Seward; relating to the development and financing of privately operated correctional facility space and services; authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with the City of Whittier for the confinement and care of prisoners in privately operated correctional facility space if the state cannot provide the same level of services required in state law or regulation for the same or less cost; giving notice of and approving, and authorizing the entry into and issuance of certificates of participation for, the upgrade, expansion, and replacement of certain jails in Dillingham and Kodiak; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 311 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 311(JUD)(efd fld) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act providing for a special deposit for workers' compensation insurers; relating to the board of governors of the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association; stating the intent of the legislature, and setting out limitations, concerning the interpretation, construction, and implementation of workers' compensation laws; relating to restructuring the Alaska workers' compensation system; eliminating the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; establishing a division of workers' compensation within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and assigning certain Alaska Workers' Compensation Board functions to the division and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; establishing a Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; assigning certain functions of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission and the Workers' 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3759 Compensation Hearings Board; relating to agreements that discharge workers' compensation liability; providing for hearing examiners and hearing panels in workers' compensation proceedings; relating to workers' compensation awards; relating to an employer's failure to insure and keep insured or provide security; providing for appeals from compensation orders; relating to workers' compensation proceedings; providing for supreme court jurisdiction of appeals from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; providing for a maximum amount for the cost-of-living adjustment for workers' compensation benefits; providing for administrative penalties for employers uninsured or without adequate security for workers' compensation; and relating to assigned risk pools and insurers." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 349 SENATE BILL NO. 349 by Senators Davis, Dyson, Gary Stevens, Seekins, Lincoln, French, Wagoner, Elton, Ellis, Guess, and Olson, entitled: "An Act requiring licensure of midwifery birth centers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 354 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 354(STA) am(efd fld) by the Senate State Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to complaints filed with, and investigations, hearings, and orders of, the State Commission for Human Rights; and making conforming amendments." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3760 SB 368 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 368(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, to tax stamps on cigarettes, to forfeiture of cigarettes and of property used in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of unstamped cigarettes, and to licenses and licensees under the Cigarette Tax Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Health, Education & Social Services, and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 562 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 562 "An Act relating to the establishment of the Interior Rivers Port Authority; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Morgan, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Anderson, Kookesh, Morgan No recommendation (2): Samuels, Wolf The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, House Community & Regional Affairs Committee/ Dept. of Community & Economic Development The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral; and so, HB 562 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 190 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3761 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(STA) "An Act adding certain state-owned land and water to the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the mineral estate of the state-owned land and water in the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the Kenai River Special Management Area advisory board; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 190(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Morgan, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Anderson, Wolf, Kookesh, Morgan No recommendation (2): Samuels, Cissna The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 190(CRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 2. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game CSSB 190(STA) 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: Honoring - Dr. Julius R. Krevans, Jr. By Representative Kapsner Honoring - Peter DuBois By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3762 Honoring - Rosalee Walker By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School, 100 Years of Graduating Classes By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton Honoring - Emma Olsen By Senator Elton; Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula Honoring - Sgt. Tyler Allen Hall By Senator Green; Representatives Gatto, Stoltze Honoring - The Alaska Folk Festival By Senator Elton; Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula In Memoriam - Ruth Wilma Schmitz By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 562 The following, which was on today's calendar, is in the Finance Committee (page 3760): HOUSE BILL NO. 562 "An Act relating to the establishment of the Interior Rivers Port Authority; and providing for an effective date." SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 299 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 299 "An Act relating to a charge for a bad check." 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3763 with the: Journal Page STA REFERRAL WAIVED 3067 JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 5DP 2AM 3332 FN1: ZERO(ADM/VARIOUS) 3332 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 299(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 299(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Objection was heard. HCS SB 299(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 300 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 300(FIN) "An Act relating to an attorney's lien, to court actions, and to other proceedings where attorneys are employed; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 5DP 1AM 3401 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 3402 FN2: ZERO(CRT) 3402 FN3: ZERO(LAW) 3402 FIN RPT HCS(JUD) 7DP 1NR 3581 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 3581 FN2: ZERO(CRT) 3581 FN3: ZERO(LAW) 3581 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3764 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 300(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 300(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 300(JUD) was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Weyhrauch was noted. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 300(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 300(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, 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: Anderson And so, HCS CSSB 300(JUD) 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. 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3765 HCS CSSB 300(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 309 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 309(JUD) am "An Act relating to testing the blood of prisoners and those in custody for bloodborne pathogens." with the: Journal Page STA RPT HCS(STA) 3DP 2NR 3363 FN1: ZERO(COR) 3363 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 3363 JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 4DP 1NR 3523 FN1: ZERO(COR) 3523 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 3523 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 309(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 309(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 309(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 309(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 309(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3766 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Absent: Anderson, McGuire, Rokeberg And so, HCS CSSB 309(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 323 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(JUD) am "An Act relating to a subcontractor's, contractor's, and project owner's liability for workers' compensation, to sole proprietors and partnerships without employees, and managers or managing members of limited liability companies, and to the exclusiveness of liability for workers' compensation." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 2DP 2DNP 3NR 3582 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 3582 FN2: ZERO(DOT) 3582 FN3: ZERO(ADM) 3582 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 323(JUD) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Objection was heard. CSSB 323(JUD) am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 344 The following was read the second time: 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3767 SENATE BILL NO. 344 "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code and trusts, including pleadings, orders, nonprobate assets, estates of decedents, minors, protected persons, incapacitated persons, guardians, conservators, trustees, foreign trusts, principal and income, and transfer restrictions; relating to corporate voting trusts; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 4DP 1NR 3403 FN1: ZERO(CED) 3403 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 3403 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 344(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Croft: Page 5, line 10, following "report": Insert ", or during the proceeding" Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 344(JUD) am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 344(JUD) am H was read the third time. 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3768 The question being: "Shall HCS SB 344(JUD) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 344(JUD) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, 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 And so, HCS SB 344(JUD) am H 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. HCS SB 344(JUD) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 373 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 373 "An Act relating to residency and internship permits issued by the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HES RPT 4DP 3403 FN1: ZERO(CED) 3404 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 373 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3769 SB 373 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 373 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 373 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Kohring Absent: Chenault And so, SB 373 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. SB 373 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess; and so, the House recessed at 12:15 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:28 p.m. RECONSIDERATION HB 552 Representative Williams brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 552(FIN)(fld H) (page 3741). 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3770 The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 552(FIN) "An Act relating to gambling and gaming." Representative Williams placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. Representative Weyhrauch moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 552(FIN) 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 Weyhrauch and Gruenberg: Page 13, line 30, following "information": Insert "if the municipality has adopted an ordinance, ratified by a majority of the municipal voters voting on the question, authorizing gambling in that municipality" Representative Weyhrauch moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Lynn objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 552(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 32 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Croft, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3771 Nays: Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Gatto, Kerttula, Lynn, Stoltze Joule changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Chenault changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Berkowitz changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Stepovich changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Holm changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 552(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 3. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Coghill: Page 31, following line 30: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. The provisions in secs. 1 - 6 of this Act do not take effect unless a majority of voters on a statewide ballot approve the establishment of a business authorized under AS 05.18.160." Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Williams objected. Representative Coghill placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 552(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3772 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gatto, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Lynn, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Wilson Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Fate, Foster, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kott, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Stepovich, Williams, Wolf And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 552(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 552(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Fate, Foster, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kapsner, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Stepovich, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wolf Nays: Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gatto, Guttenberg, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Lynn, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson And so, CSHB 552(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration. Amendment No. 1 (title amendment) was offered by Representatives Stoltze, Dahlstrom, and Crawford: Page 1, line 1: Delete "relating to gambling and gaming" Insert "relating to the creation of the Alaska Gaming Commission to regulate gambling; authorizing the Alaska Gaming Commission to license gambling games and gambling casino owners and suppliers and to issue occupational licenses for gambling employees; limiting casino gambling to municipalities with a population of 150,000 or more; allowing the Alaska Gaming Commission to issue only one owner's license for a gambling casino in each municipality with a population of 150,000 or more; 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3773 creating crimes relating to gambling and setting requirements for gambling; creating the state gaming fund in the general fund; setting a gross receipts tax on gambling games; limiting the authority of a municipality to tax the adjusted gross receipts of gambling games" Representative Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Stoltze: Delete "each municipality" Insert "certain municipalities" Representative Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 as amended (title amendment) was adopted and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 552(FIN) am "An Act relating to the creation of the Alaska Gaming Commission to regulate gambling; authorizing the Alaska Gaming Commission to license gambling games and gambling casino owners and suppliers and to issue occupational licenses for gambling employees; limiting casino gambling to municipalities with a populations of 150,000 or more; allowing the Alaska Gaming Commission to issue only one owner's license for a gambling casino in certain municipalities with a population of 150,000 or more; creating crimes relating to gambling and setting requirements for gambling; creating the state gaming fund in the general fund; setting a gross receipts tax on gambling games; limiting the authority of a municipality to tax the adjusted gross receipts of gambling games." 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3774 CSHB 552(FIN) am and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) 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: Honoring - Dan Salmon, Igiugig Tribal Administrator By Representatives Ogg, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Honoring - Gastineau Channel Little League Senior Girls All-Stars, State Senior Division Softball Champions, Northwest Region Champions By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senator Elton Honoring - Juneau Jumpers By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Williams, Wilson, Wolf; Senator Elton 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3775 Honoring - Phyllis and Gene Sundberg on Their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary By Senator Gary Stevens; Representatives Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Henry Warren Brewis By Representatives Harris, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Alys Lucille Brewis By Representatives Harris, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf In Memoriam - Marina M. Gundersen By Representatives Moses, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stepovich, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 468 The Speaker stated that, without objection, reconsideration of the following, which had been held to today (page 3747), will be held to May 4, 2004: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 468(JUD)(ct rule fld) "An Act relating to the amount of the bond required to stay execution of a judgment in civil litigation involving a signatory, a 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3776 successor of a signatory, or an affiliate of a signatory to the tobacco product Master Settlement Agreement during an appeal; and providing for an effective date." Representative Coghill 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 Kookesh - from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., plane time, May 5, 2004 SB 368 The Speaker waived the Labor & Commerce Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Anderson, Chair: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 368(FIN) am "An Act relating to taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, to tax stamps on cigarettes, to forfeiture of cigarettes and of property used in the manufacture, transportation, or sale of unstamped cigarettes, and to licenses and licensees under the Cigarette Tax Act; and providing for an effective date." CSSB 368(FIN) am was removed from the Labor & Commerce Committee and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. The Speaker waived the Health, Education & Social Services Committee referral for CSSB 368(FIN) am at the request of Representative Wilson, Chair. CSSB 368(FIN) am was removed from the Health, Education & Social Services Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 300 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cross sponsor to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 300(JUD) "An Act relating to an attorney's lien, to court actions, and to other proceedings where attorneys are employed; and providing for an effective date." 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3777 SB 309 Representatives Lynn and Dahlstrom added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 309(JUD) "An Act relating to testing the blood of prisoners and those in custody for bloodborne pathogens." SB 344 Representatives Dahlstrom and Lynn added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 344(JUD) am H "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code and trusts, including pleadings, orders, nonprobate assets, estates of decedents, minors, protected persons, incapacitated persons, guardians, conservators, trustees, foreign trusts, principal and income, and transfer restrictions; relating to corporate voting trusts; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 543 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 543(RLS) "An Act relating to medical assistance coverage for prescription drugs; and providing for an effective date. HB 552 CSHB 552(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 300 HCS CSSB 300(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2004-05-03 House Journal Page 3778 SB 309 HCS CSSB 309(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 344 HCS SB 344(JUD) am H 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. The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 3:15 p.m., 5/3 Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 4:00 p.m., 5/3 Labor & Commerce Committee CHANGED TO: 4:15 p.m., 5/3 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 4, 2004. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 3:01 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk