Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-05-01 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3457 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 1, 2006 One Hundred Thirteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 11:10 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Anderson, Chenault, Croft, Kelly, McGuire, and Meyer were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Ramras be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Gatto. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Brothers and sisters together, welcome. I say that with humility, with respect, and with admiration for you all. We assemble here not at our request but at the request of others. Both individually and collectively, we do stand together to seek the elusive common purpose. Why are we so privileged? Because we are prized, only one in many wins the prize? Because we are worthy, would any here offer to defend such thought? Is it because we are humble? How often in each day do others refer to any here as "humble"? Lastly, do we know with certainty that we are deserving? That is for certain not our individual call and best left for others to decide. 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3458 And so, with obedience and submissiveness we ask for wisdom, for worthiness, for humility, and for deservedness. We implore that our attention and our thoughts find good judgment through the combination of understanding and knowledge. I ask the Maker of us to allow the privilege to lead and the willingness to listen. May we always be common in prayer, common in goal, common in purpose, and common in desire. Let us conclude with this small prayer: May the one and the same Divine, the Father in heaven, lead us from ignorance to knowledge, from darkness to light, from death to immortality. May we be granted clear understanding and the courage to truly be who we say we are. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Stoltze. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 111th and 112th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 240 The Rules Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 240 "An Act relating to brewery and brew pub licensing." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 240(RLS) "An Act relating to brewery and brewpub licensing and to free samples of beer and wine provided by beverage dispensary licensees, wholesale licensees, and wholesale malt beverage and wine licensees." 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3459 The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: No recommendation (6): Berkowitz, Harris, Coghill, McGuire, Guttenberg, Rokeberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 240(RLS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 240 was returned to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 265 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act increasing the total amount of bonds and notes that the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority may have outstanding; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Hawker, Weyhrauch, Kelly, Moses, Foster, Meyer No recommendation (2): Joule, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue SB 265 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 291 The Finance Committee has considered: 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3460 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 291(CRA) "An Act relating to the municipal harbor facility grant program; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Hawker, Foster, Moses, Kelly, Weyhrauch No recommendation (3): Joule, Stoltze, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities CSSB 291(CRA) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Dick and Kenny Anderson By Senator Dyson; Representative Stoltze Honoring - Southwest Alaska Pilots Association By Senator Gary Stevens; Representative Seaton Honoring - The Kodiak Storm, 2006 State Women's Invitational Hockey Champions By Senator Gary Stevens; Representative LeDoux CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 375 The following, which had been held in second reading from the April 29, 2006, calendar (page 3419), was again before the House: 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3461 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) "An Act establishing the teachers' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue; establishing the public employees' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date." **The presence of Representatives Croft, Anderson, Meyer, and McGuire was noted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Weyhrauch: Page 2, lines 6 - 7: Delete "in the amount the commissioner of revenue anticipates the employer will" Insert "that the employer shall" Page 3, line 6: Delete "in the amount the commissioner of revenue anticipates the employer will" Insert "that the employer shall" Representative Weyhrauch 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. **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Joule: Page 1, line 2 (title amendment): Delete "establishing the public employees' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue;" Page 2, line 25 through Page 3, line 29: Delete all material. 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3462 Representative Joule moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Weyhrauch objected. **The presence of Representative Chenault was noted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 375(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Moses, Salmon Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Rokeberg And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 375(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 375(FIN) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 375(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 375(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3463 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Ramras And so, CSHB 375(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 375(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 20 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(JUD) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 5DP 2AM 3251 FN4: ZERO(COR) 3252 FN5: ZERO(CRT) 3252 FN6: ZERO(DPS) 3252 FN7: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 3252 FN8: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 3252 FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 4DP 1DNP 4NR 2AM 3346 FN4: ZERO(COR) 3347 FN5: ZERO(CRT) 3347 FN6: ZERO(DPS) 3347 FN7: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 3347 FN8: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 3347 FN9: ZERO(DPS) 3347 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3464 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. 20(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 20(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HCS CSSB 20(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 132 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 132(efd fld) "An Act relating to complaints filed with, investigations, hearings, and orders of, and the interest rate on awards of the State Commission for Human Rights; and making conforming amendments." with the: Journal Page STA RPT HCS(STA) 4DP 1AM 1579 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 1580 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 1580 JUD RPT HCS(JUD) NT 6NR 2690 TITLE CHANGE: HCR 36 2690 FN3: ZERO(GOV) 2691 FN4: ZERO(LAW) 2691 FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 1DP 5NR 1AM 3253 FN3: ZERO(GOV) 3253 FN4: ZERO(LAW) 3253 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3465 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. 132(FIN) (same title) Representative Gara objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, HCS SB 132(FIN) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative McGuire: Page 7, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 15. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: REPORT. (a) The State Commission for Human Rights shall prepare a report of inquiries made to the commission after 180 days, but before one year, after the alleged discriminatory practice under AS 18.80 occurred or, for a continuing discriminatory practice, after 180 days, but before one year, after the alleged discriminatory practice stopped. (b) The report required in (a) of this section (1) shall be included with the annual report provided in 2007 and 2008 under AS 18.80.150; and (2) shall (A) contain information for the period from the effective date of this section through December 31, 2007; (B) provide statistical data on the following: (i) the type of the discriminatory practice; (ii) the basis of the inquiry; (iii) action taken on the inquiry. (c) In this section, "commission" means the State Commission for Human Rights created in AS 18.80.010." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3466 Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 1, line 2 (title amendment): Delete "and" Insert "providing for attorney fees and costs in cases involving human rights violations;" Page 1, line 3, following "amendments" (title amendment): Insert "; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure" Page 6, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 11. AS 18.80 is amended by adding a new section to article 2 to read: Sec. 18.80.147. Attorney fees and costs. (a) In an action brought by a person under AS 22.10.020(i), a prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded costs as provided by court rule and full reasonable attorney fees at the prevailing reasonable rate. (b) Unless the action is found to be frivolous, in an action brought by a person under AS 22.10.020(i), a prevailing defendant shall be awarded attorney fees and costs as provided by court rule. If the action is found to be frivolous, the attorney fees to be awarded to the defendant shall be full reasonable attorney fees at the prevailing reasonable rate. (c) In this section, "frivolous" means (1) not reasonably based on evidence or on existing law or a reasonable extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; or (2) brought to harass the defendant or to cause unnecessary delay or needless expense." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 6, following line 31: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 15. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3467 adding a new section to read: INDIRECT COURT RULE AMENDMENT. The provisions of sec. 11 of this Act have the effect of changing Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, by requiring the award of full reasonable attorney fees in certain cases." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 7, line 4: Delete "secs. 1 - 13" Insert "secs. 1 - 14" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 132(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 16 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Moses, Salmon, Seaton, Weyhrauch Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Holm, Kelly And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Gara: 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3468 Page 1, line 2 (title amendment): Delete "and" Insert "providing for attorney fees and costs in cases involving human rights violations;" Page 1, line 3, following "amendments" (title amendment): Insert "; and amending Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure" Page 6, following line 12: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 11. AS 18.80 is amended by adding a new section to article 2 to read: Sec. 18.80.147. Attorney fees and costs. (a) In an action brought by a person under AS 22.10.020(i), a prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded costs as provided by court rule and full reasonable attorney fees at the prevailing reasonable rate if, on a form provided by the court, the plaintiff certifies under oath that the plaintiff will not collect, in settlement or upon judgment, compensatory damages in excess of $75,000, exclusive of attorney fees, costs, or pre-judgment or post-judgment interest. Otherwise, a prevailing plaintiff shall be awarded attorney fees and costs as provided by court rule. (b) Unless the action is found to be frivolous, in an action brought by a person under AS 22.10.020(i), a prevailing defendant shall be awarded attorney fees and costs as provided by court rule. If the action is found to be frivolous, the attorney fees to be awarded to the defendant shall be full reasonable attorney fees at the prevailing reasonable rate. (c) In this section, "frivolous" means (1) not reasonably based on evidence or on existing law or a reasonable extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; or (2) brought to harass the defendant or to cause unnecessary delay or needless expense." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 6, following line 31: Insert a new bill section to read: 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3469 "* Sec. 15. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: INDIRECT COURT RULE AMENDMENT. The provisions of sec. 11 of this Act have the effect of changing Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, by requiring the award of full reasonable attorney fees in certain cases." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 7, line 4: Delete "secs. 1 - 13" Insert "secs. 1 - 14" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 132(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, LeDoux, Moses, Salmon Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Cissna, Kelly, Seaton And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Gara: 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3470 Page 2, following line 6: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) A complaint may be filed not later than one year after the alleged discriminatory practice occurred or, for a continuing discriminatory practice, not later than one year after the alleged discriminatory practice stopped." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Anderson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 132(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Crawford, Croft, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, LeDoux, Moses, Salmon, Weyhrauch Nays: Anderson, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Gatto, Kelly And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Kerttula: Page 3, line 4: Delete "wants" Insert "has notified the commission of the intent" Representative Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3471 There was objection. Amendment to Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representatives Gruenberg and Kerttula: Following "notified": Insert "in writing" Representative Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment to Amendment No. 5 was adopted. The objection was withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 5 as amended was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 132(FIN) am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HCS SB 132(FIN) am H will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 273 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 273 "An Act relating to a motor vehicle dealer's selling or offering to sell motor vehicles as new or current models or as new or current model motor vehicles having manufacturer's warranties." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 3DP 2NR 1AM 2987 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2987 JUD RPT 4DP 1NR 2AM 3321 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 3321 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3472 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 273 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 273 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 273 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 273 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Chenault, Cissna, Kelly, Meyer, Moses, Weyhrauch And so, SB 273 passed the House. Representative Rokeberg gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on SB 273. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 12 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 29, 2006, calendar (page 3443), be held to tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) "An Act relating to procurement from a person conducting business in or having headquarters in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons." 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3473 SB 200 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 29, 2006, calendar (page 3445), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200(FIN) "An Act relating to defense of self, other persons, property, or services." The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 200(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 200(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Cissna, Foster, Kapsner, Meyer, Moses, Weyhrauch And so, HCS CSSB 200(FIN) passed the House. Representative Kerttula gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 200(FIN). SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 177 The following, which was held from the April 29, 2006, calendar (page 3445), was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(HES) "An Act eliminating the prohibition on the use by certain licensed professionals of titles or descriptions of services that incorporate the terms 'psychoanalysis,' 'psychoanalyst,' 'psychotherapy,' 'psychotherapeutic,' or 'psychotherapist.'" 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3474 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 CSSB 177(HES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 177(HES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Ramras Absent: Cissna, Kapsner, Kelly, Meyer And so, CSSB 177(HES) passed the House. Representative Rokeberg gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 177(HES). SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 43 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was held from the April 29, 2006, calendar (page 3445), be held to tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 12, relating to the prohibition or elimination of financial relationships with persons that conduct business in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons. 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3475 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 - Gladys Dart By Representatives Salmon, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Sitka High School Girls' Softball Team, 2005 ASAA State Small School Softball Champions By Senator Stedman; Representatives Wilson, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch Honoring - Sitka High School Boys' Baseball Team, 2005 ASAA State Baseball Champions By Senator Stedman; Representatives Wilson, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch Honoring - Sitka High School Boys' Swimming and Diving Team, 2005 ASAA State Swimming and Diving Champions By Senator Stedman; Representatives Wilson, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3476 RECONSIDERATION HB 485 The Speaker stated that, without objection, reconsideration of the following, which had been held to today (page 3451), be held one legislative day: HOUSE BILL NO. 485(fld H) "An Act amending the State Personnel Act to place in the exempt service pharmacists and physicians employed in the Department of Health and Social Services or in the Department of Corrections and corporate income tax forensic auditors employed by the division of the Department of Revenue principally responsible for the collection and enforcement of state taxes who specialize in apportionment analysis and tax shelters of multistate corporate taxpayers; and providing for an effective date." UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 188 The Speaker waived the Community & Regional Affairs Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Olson, Co- chair: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 188(FIN) "An Act relating to the maximum amount of loans from the bulk fuel revolving loan fund to one borrower in a fiscal year." CSSB 188(FIN) was removed from the Community & Regional Affairs Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 29 Representative Dahlstrom removed her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(L&C)(title am) "An Act relating to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; granting a 50 percent premium tax credit for assessments against members of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; requiring members to provide information to the association's board of directors or the director of the 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3477 division of insurance; modifying voting rights for the association members by basing their exercise on a member's share of assessments; basing assessments on major medical premiums; modifying the manner of determining members' liabilities for losses; and changing the definition of "major medical" coverage for purpose of state health insurance and providing for exclusions to major medical coverage." SB 12 Representatives Olson and Kerttula added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 12(STA) "An Act relating to procurement from a person conducting business in or having headquarters in countries that support or ignore slavery and trafficking in persons." SB 20 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cross sponsor to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to offenses against unborn children." SB 200 Representatives Wilson, Harris, Hawker, Croft, Olson, Samuels, Rokeberg, LeDoux, and Gardner added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 200(FIN) "An Act relating to defense of self, other persons, property, or services." SB 273 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 273 "An Act relating to a motor vehicle dealer's selling or offering to sell motor vehicles as new or current models or as new or current model motor vehicles having manufacturer's warranties." 2006-05-01 House Journal Page 3478 SB 291 Representative Thomas added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 291(CRA) "An Act relating to the municipal harbor facility grant program; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 375 CSHB 375(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 24, 2006. House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Resources Committee CANCELED 1:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 2, 2006. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:58 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk