Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-01-13 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2259 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday January 13, 2006 Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:05 a.m. Roll call showed 32 members present. Representatives Gatto, Kapsner, LeDoux, and Rokeberg were excused from a call of the House today. Representative Kelly was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Samuels was absent. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Meyer be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Berkowitz be excused from a call of the House from today to 10:00 a.m., plane time, January 17, 2006. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Paul Beran. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you to a time of reflection and prayer. Last Saturday night a helicopter went down in Iraq killing all those aboard. The four crew members were from the Alaska Army National Guard, and the other eight from across our nation. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2260 Perhaps some of you knew them personally. Let us silently reflect upon these who have sacrificed their lives for their country. Some of the excerpts I will share are emails from a fellow Alaska helicopter pilot. Let us remember their bereaved families. God of all comfort and grace, You see a tiny sparrow fall to the ground. You behold a helicopter crash snuffing out those who moments before were full of life. We pray for their families, numb with loss, heart-broken with grief, and bewildered about the future. The family of Jaime Campbell - Jaime was getting ready to go on an R & R trip to Australia with her husband who is a Stryker Captain in Mosul. The family of Chester Troxel - Chet was planning a trip later this month to Paris where he was going to meet his son - a kind of "send your son off into adulthood trip". His wife and kids will miss him terribly. The family of Michael Edwards - Mike got out of the Army a couple of years ago and did a "try one year" in the Guard and then was "stop-lossed" to go to Iraq. Mike leaves his three young kids behind and a fiancé he was planning to marry this March while on R & R. The family of Jacob Melson - Jake got married in August and talked about her all the time. So young and never to grow old and enjoy the stability he worked for. Gracious God, wrap Your arms of love and comfort around them, and by Your grace, somehow work good out of this. As we are reminded about the fragileness and finiteness of life, teach us to number our days that we might use them rightly and wisely. We pray for courage - courage to be true to Thee, courage to be true to our best self, and courage to do the right. Help us to be leader-servants of this state both today and throughout the 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2261 coming weeks of this legislative session. This I pray in the name of the One who came, not to be served, but to serve, Jesus the Christ. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Croft. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the third and fourth legislative days and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 10 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 11, 2006, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 11:00 a.m., February 8 to hear the State of the Judiciary address by Chief Justice Alexander O. Bryner. HCR 18 A message dated January 11, 2006, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 174, excluding certain trucks from the definition of "passenger vehicle" for purposes of the passenger vehicle rental tax. HCR 18 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2262 In Memoriam - Richard Huffman and Katherine Huffman By Representative Gruenberg; Senator Cowdery In Memoriam - The Reverend Milton S. Hunt By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 359 HOUSE BILL NO. 359 by Representatives Holm, Rokeberg, and Olson, entitled: "An Act making an appropriation to the earnings reserve account of the Alaska permanent fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 360 HOUSE BILL NO. 360 by Representative Meyer, entitled: "An Act relating to the regulation of public accommodation water supply systems." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 361 HOUSE BILL NO. 361 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the dividend paid to the state by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2263 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 13, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the dividend paid to the state by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. As a result of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 ("GASB 34"), governmental entities no longer are allowed to report contributed capital and retained earnings on their balance sheets. In addition, the balance sheet itself has now been renamed to "Statement of Net Assets." Under the rules of pre-GASB 34 generally accepted accounting principles, capital grants and other transfers to or on behalf of the state were considered a return of capital to the state and were shown as a reduction of contributed capital -- thus, not affecting net income. The GASB 34 requires these same amounts to be included in net income (now called "Change in Net Assets"). The bill would permit the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to remove those expenditures from "Change in Net Assets" before the dividend is calculated. It further would allow the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to remove prior years' capital appropriations from "Change in Net Assets" before the dividend is calculated. The primary objective of these changes is to bring the corporation's reconciliation and calculation of the dividend into compliance with GASB 34 rules. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2264 HB 362 HOUSE BILL NO. 362 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state financing of public education; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 13, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would raise the base student allocation for students attending public school grade levels kindergarten through 12 (K-12) beginning in fiscal year 2007. Under the bill, the base student allocation would increase from $4,919 to $5,352 on July 1, 2006, an approximately 8.8 percent increase over last year. This is the fourth increase in the base student allocation since 2003, when the allocation was $4,010. These four increases amount to a 33 percent increase during this Administration. This bill is an important element of my continuing effort to finance K- 12 public education at a level that meets the increased costs our school districts have experienced over the last several years. This increase in the base student allocation will add approximately $90 million to the state financing of public education, bringing the total state contribution to $928,087,440. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2265 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure, for the sake of Alaska's public schools and our children. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 363 HOUSE BILL NO. 363 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act increasing the number of superior court judges designated for the third judicial district, to provide additional superior court judges at Anchorage, Palmer, and Kenai; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Alaska Court System The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 13, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would add a total of four superior court judge positions to the third judicial district in the state court system. As Alaska's population grows, the demand on the court system from both civil and criminal cases increases. The population growth does not occur uniformly throughout the state. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough had a 77 percent increase in population from 1990 to 2004 and a 39 percent increase in felony case filings for fiscal year 2004. The Palmer court is perhaps the most overcrowded court in the system. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2266 The impact on the court system of felony criminal cases is very burdensome. Criminal cases, particularly violent felony criminal cases, are often the most complex and time-sensitive types of cases handled by the court system. They are also the most likely type of case to proceed to a time-consuming trial. Time is of the essence to both the victims of crimes waiting for justice to be served and the accused seeking resolution to the criminal charges. The additional superior court judge positions provided for under this bill are essential to the efficient operation of the court system. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 364 HOUSE BILL NO. 364 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to a public school performance incentive program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 13, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that would provide for a public school performance 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2267 incentive program. This program is an innovative approach to creating a learning environment in which students will improve more rapidly than would usually be expected. This program would inspire and empower Alaska's outstanding educators to use their expertise and innovative instructional practices to improve student growth and achievement. A performance incentive program would enhance Alaska's teacher recruitment efforts, raise accountability by linking the incentive payments directly to increased levels of student achievement, and promote effective instruction, staff collaboration, and shared responsibility. The program would encourage public schools to adjust schedules to maximize instructional time and align teacher skills to student needs. This bill would authorize a substantial performance incentive payment, subject to appropriation, to school personnel -- up to $5,500 for certificated personnel such as teachers, counselors, and administrators, and up to $2,500 for noncertificated personnel such as instructional aides, school nurses, and school secretaries. Public school personnel would be eligible for a performance incentive payment if the students in their school achieved substantial improvement on the statewide assessments. The program provided for in this bill is unique in two ways. First, it is intended that a performance incentive payment would be made when students achieve more than one year's academic growth. We expect learning growth in students each year, and public school personnel are paid to teach students a normal year's worth of information. This program, however, would reward public school personnel if students acquire more than one year's worth of growth. When students gain more than one year's worth of growth, they will advance one or more levels on the state's statewide achievement assessments, triggering a performance incentive payment. If students are already at the most advanced level, keeping them advanced would trigger a payment. Tying the performance incentive payment to growth would mean that all public schools would have an opportunity to earn the payment. Because the performance incentive payment would not be pegged at a set level of achievement, public schools that have high-achieving students would not have an advantage over schools with low- 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2268 achieving students. All children can learn, and all can improve their achievement level. Schools would not be in competition with each other -- a school would be eligible for the performance incentive payment if its students achieve sufficient growth, even if some other schools show more growth or faster growth. The second unique aspect of this proposed program is that it is intended to apply to all public school employees. Even noninstructional personnel would be eligible for the performance incentive payment if the students at the public school achieved the requisite growth. This would create within the public school building a community in which all employees have a stake in the success of the students. Teachers who teach subjects that are not tested, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support staff all would have an incentive to encourage students to excel at all scholastic pursuits, and to keep students interested and engaged. The school community would have an incentive to work together for the greater good. The details of the performance incentive program would require mathematical formulae and the setting of eligibility requirements that are best left to regulation. The Department of Education and Early Development (department) would have to determine what level of growth is appropriate for the performance incentive payment -- if it is too easy or too difficult to obtain, it would not provide an incentive. The department also would provide in regulation for a mechanism to reward school district central office personnel -- such as a curriculum or special education director -- who have a significant influence on the achievement of the students in the eligible schools in that district. The bill provides that a payment under the program is not included in an employee's compensation for retirement purposes. Also, under the bill, whether an employee does or does not receive a performance incentive payment would have no bearing on the employee's evaluation, and a school district could not diminish or supplant an employee's regular salary because the employee received a payment. This program is not intended to have any effect on the current or future levels of foundation or other funding for public education. This program is intended to reward excellence by providing incentives for a public school community to work collaboratively to exceed the 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2269 expected level of learning for all students in a single year. Foundation funding and this program are entirely separate and each stands on its own. This bill is good for children and good for Alaska. I urge your prompt and favorable action on it. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 365 HOUSE BILL NO. 365 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; 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." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 11, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: The operating budget bill delivered today contains my proposal for the 2007 fiscal year. The proposed operating budget, combined with other spending proposals, reflect my administration's commitment to ensuring each Alaskan has the opportunity to fully participate in Alaska's bright future. At the same time, our proposals ensure that the state can continue to meet its obligations, especially to those most in need. Unlike the first two operating budgets of this administration in which we cut $150 million in general funds and 473 positions, the Fiscal Year 2007 budget proposals reflect increases in four primary program areas: 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2270 K-12 support - $90 million The increase, which requires passage of a statute, will bring per student funding to $5,352 from the current $4,919. Increased funds will pay the $40 million in increased retirement system costs, provide funds to meet the increased cost of day-to-day operations, and enable further investment in helping students achieve. University of Alaska - $42 million The Alaska Scholars program is a success story in keeping Alaska's brightest at home. Over the last five years, 98 percent of Alaska Scholars that graduated from the University stayed in Alaska. My proposed budget includes $5 million to expand this program to the top 15 percent from the current top 10 percent of Alaska's high school graduates. Other increased investment in the University includes continuing programs that address high demand careers, such as in health and teaching, and establishing a competitive university research program that capitalizes on Alaska's geographic advantages. Medicaid - $104 million Additional funds will meet this formula-based program's requirements due to increased caseloads and costs. Another $45 million of the increase is due to the federal government's disapproval of the FairShare program that was put in place under the last administration. The program allowed Tribal hospitals to receive a higher reimbursement rate than non-Tribal hospitals for uncompensated care. Transportation - $42 million We again propose to increase funding for maintenance of the state's highways, airports, and harbors. Some of this is to cover increased costs of commodities and fuel. In addition, we are proposing additional funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System to cover increased fuel costs and staffing to meet increased ports of call. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2271 Another major increase is $65 million for state employee salary and benefit costs. Over half of the amount ($34 million) is to pay the increased retirement system contribution. Our administration's Fiscal Year 2007 operating budget and other proposals are investments in Alaska's future that will help create the kind of Alaska in which Alaskans can fulfill their tremendous potential and achieve their dreams. By our working together on what I believe to be a shared vision for the future, it will mean every Alaskan can have hope for what the future will bring, instead of simply hoping for a future. To these ends, I look forward to working with the Legislature. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 366 HOUSE BILL NO. 366 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 11, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: I am today transmitting a separate FY 2007 appropriations bill for the state's comprehensive mental health program. As required by statute, it includes both operating and capital appropriations and is accompanied by a report outlining the differences between my budget and the recommendations of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2272 The proposed mental health budget represents a cooperative effort between state agencies, the Trustees, and Trust Authority staff. Coupled with the resources that have been appropriated in recent years, these productive working relationships have made a positive difference for Alaska's mental health beneficiaries. I look forward to working with the Legislature this session. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" A letter dated January 11, 2006, with an accompanying spreadsheet, to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority from Cheryl Frasca, Director, Office of Management and Budget, was attached (as required by AS 37.14.003) and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. HB 367 HOUSE BILL NO. 367 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for state aid to public schools, centralized correspondence study, and transportation of pupils; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 11, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill making special appropriations for the support of K- 12 public education in the state for fiscal year 2007. This bill contains an increase of $90.2 million that is contingent upon passage of this legislation, which will increase the base student allocation by $433 from $4,919 to $5,352. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2273 Upon approval, this will mean a 33 percent increase in education funding during the four years of this administration. But even more important is that we are seeing results from this increased investment. The number of schools meeting the Adequate Yearly Progress requirement of the No Child Left Behind law has increased to 59 percent from 42 percent in 2003. We have seen the achievement gap narrow between Native and non-Native students. I urge early and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 368 HOUSE BILL NO. 368 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 11, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: The capital budget bill delivered today contains my proposal for the 2007 fiscal year. Overall, the capital budget totals $1.7 billion of which $1.1 billion will be supported by federal funds. Of this, $873 million in federal transportation funds are proposed for road, highway, ferry, and airport projects throughout Alaska. Another $95 million is proposed for a variety of University of Alaska projects, including $57 million to complete the Integrated Science Facility in Anchorage. A major source of the funding for the University's projects is proceeds from 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2274 refinancing bonds issued by the Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation. Developing Alaska's natural resources continues to be my administration's major priority. This includes getting Alaska's transportation infrastructure ready for gas pipeline construction, doing further geologic work, and providing access to resources around the state through the "Roads to Resources" program. The Fiscal Year 2007 capital budget also includes $132 million in state funds for a major transportation initiative, which includes Juneau Access funding of $45 million and $50 million to extend the Alaska Railroad from Delta to the Canadian border. In other legislation I will be proposing that $86 million of the current year's surplus also be used for transportation projects that meet local community transportation priorities, as well as $43 million to meet deferred maintenance needs of state facilities and programs. I look forward to working closely with this Legislature to jointly craft a capital budget that provides Alaska residents essential state services and creates good jobs for hard working Alaskans. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 369 HOUSE BILL NO. 369 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making special, supplemental, capital, and other appropriations, amending appropriations, and making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2275 The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: I am today transmitting an FY 2006 supplemental appropriations bill for increased energy costs and for certain time-sensitive items. A spreadsheet summarizing the requests is enclosed, along with backup information for each. I encourage your early and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" An accompanying spreadsheet from the Office of Management and Budget was attached and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. HB 370 HOUSE BILL NO. 370 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for capital projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 12, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: The supplemental capital budget bill introduced today reflects the third area of investment of the current year's revenue surplus. This $129 million proposal for roads and deferred maintenance is in addition to tapping 50 percent of the surplus to fund K-12 education next year and saving $400 million to invest in the gas pipeline. This legislation proposes to invest $86 million in transportation projects around the state. Providing state funds instead of relying only 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2276 on federal funds will shorten the construction timeframe so that Alaskans will get the benefit from these improvements sooner rather than later. These projects build on my transportation initiative that the Legislature approved last session. In addition, the bill proposes to invest $43 million to start meeting the deferred maintenance needs of state facilities and programs. I look forward to working with the Legislature on meeting these and other priorities this session. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 371 HOUSE BILL NO. 371 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to a community dividend program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community & Economic Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 13, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to a community dividend program. This bill would establish the community dividend program, under which several types of grants would be awarded to municipalities for 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2277 use for specified public services. The bill provides for appropriation for the program from amounts deposited into the Alaska capital income fund, established in AS 37.05.565 by ch. 49, SLA 2005. The Alaska capital income fund is financed by the earnings on Amerada Hess settlement deposits to the Alaska permanent fund. The bill provides first for a base grant to municipalities, then for an organizational grant to newly organized boroughs. Any amounts remaining from a fiscal year's appropriation would be distributed on a pro rata basis to municipalities as a supplemental grant. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" HB 372 HOUSE BILL NO. 372 by Representative Kohring, entitled: "An Act delaying to June 30, 2010, the last date by which hydrocarbon exploration geophysical work must be performed or drilling of a stratigraphic test well or exploratory well must be completed in order for a person to qualify for an exploration incentive credit under the oil and gas exploration incentive credit that is not authorized by the Alaska Land Act." 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 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: 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2278 Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Football Team, 2005 Alaska State Champions By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring - The Juneau Gun Club By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring - Glacier Swim Club By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring - Leanne Tomson-Flickinger By Senator Bunde; Representatives Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Honoring - Orin Seybert, Alaska Business Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate By Senator Ben Stevens; Representatives Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2279 In Memoriam - Kris Fanning By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Governor Jay Hammond By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Reilly Richey By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Jonathon Wynn Scribner By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Fern Angela Kubley By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2280 In Memoriam - Nicholas Kokotovich By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - William Harley "Bill" Stalnaker By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Elisabeth Sheldon Hakkinen By Representatives Thomas, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Wilson; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Genevieve "Gen" F. Harmon By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton 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 Seaton - from noon, January 13 to 2:00 p.m., plane time, January 14, 2006 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2281 Representative Olson - from 1:00 p.m., January 13 to 2:00 p.m., plane time, January 15, 2006 Representative Thomas - from 1:00 p.m., January 13 to 9:30 p.m., January 16, 2006 Representative Anderson - from 1:00 p.m., January 13 to 9:30 p.m., January 16, 2006 Representative McGuire - from 1:00 p.m., January 13 to 9:30 p.m., January 16, 2006 Representative Holm - from 1:00 p.m., January 13 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, January 17, 2006 Representative Croft - from 1:00 p.m., January 13 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, January 17, 2006 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Weyhrauch moved and asked unanimous consent that all members of the House be shown as cosponsors of the citation, In Memoriam - Governor Jay Hammond (page 2279). There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HR 11 The House Rules Committee has submitted the following fiscal note: 1. Zero, House Rules Committee The fiscal note applies to the following, which was introduced on January 11 (page 2249): HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 11 Relating to amending House Resolution 8 pertaining to the House Task Force on Alaska Gaming Policy. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2282 HR 11 is in the Rules Committee. HB 318 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 318 "An Act limiting the exercise of eminent domain." HB 322 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 322 "An Act relating to infants who are safely surrendered by a parent shortly after birth." HB 324 Representative Rokeberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 324 "An Act banning the importation, transfer, and cultivation of orange hawkweed and purple loosestrife." HB 332 Representative Guttenberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 332 "An Act relating to school district personnel and salary enhancement for teachers who obtain master's degrees; supporting parental involvement in schools through employment of parental involvement coordinators; establishing a supplemental income tax on oil revenue to support school district personnel; and creating an account titled 'Resource Revenue for Kids' in the general fund." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. 2006-01-13 House Journal Page 2283 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., January 17, 2006. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:27 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk