Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-03-26 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0549 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE Juneau, Alaska Monday March 26, 2007 Seventieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 11:05 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Cissna, Foster, and Olson had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Jesse Perry of Northern Light United Church. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. For our common good and in respect for the diverse faith of all Alaskans, let us pray. Creating God and hope of all the peoples of the earth, as we commemorate on this day the signing of the treaty by which the United States purchased Alaska from Russia 140 years ago, we seek your guidance for our future. Unite us in service to all the people of this state. Equip us with wisdom, humility, and selfless courage. Inspire us with a healing vision for the state of Alaska, and grant our deliberations clarity of conscience and will. You, O God, are strength for the weak and the guarantor of justice for the poor. You are the unity of all that is broken in the world; your ways alone can bring us justice and peace. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0550 As this assembly begins, may our hope for the future rest not in our power, not in our authority, nor in any of our treaties, but in you. May we be filled with thanksgiving and moved to faithfulness, ever aware of the sacred circle that encompasses all our days and all our ways. In bold reverence we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Crawford. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the thththth journal for the 66, 67, 68, and 69 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kerttula introduced Lauren Olmstead, Guest Page, from Juneau. Representative Neuman introduced Jesse Kolbeck, Guest Page, from Trapper Creek. Representative Doll introduced Lindsay Birk, Guest Page, from Juneau. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 3 A message dated March 23, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to proclaiming April of 2007 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. HCR 3 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0551 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Transportation Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Mr. Leo von Scheben as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The report was signed by Representative Johansen, Chair; and Representatives Neuman, Kohring, Johnson, Fairclough, Doogan, Salmon. HB 13 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to prepayments of accrued actuarial liabilities of government retirement systems; relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; permitting the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority or a subsidiary of the authority to assist state and municipal governmental employers by issuing bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations to enable the governmental employers to prepay all or a portion of the governmental employers' shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems; authorizing a governmental employer to issue obligations to prepay all or a portion of the governmental employer's shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems and to enter into a lease or other contractual agreement with a trustee or the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority or a subsidiary of the authority in connection with the issuance of obligations for that purpose, and relating to those obligations; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(W&M) "An Act relating to prepayments of accrued actuarial liabilities of 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0552 government retirement systems; relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, and the state bond committee; establishing the Alaska Pension Obligation Bond Corporation; permitting the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority or a subsidiary of the authority, a subsidiary of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the state bond committee, and the Alaska Pension Obligation Bond Corporation to assist state and municipal governmental employers by issuing bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations to enable the governmental employers to prepay all or a portion of the governmental employers' shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems; authorizing a governmental employer to issue obligations to prepay all or a portion of the governmental employer's shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems and to enter into a lease or other contractual agreement with a trustee, the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority or a subsidiary of the authority, a subsidiary of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the state bond committee, or the Alaska Pension Obligation Bond Corporation in connection with the issuance of obligations for that purpose, and relating to those obligations; relating to revision of the employer contribution rate in connection with financed prepayment of unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of government retirement systems; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Johnson, Gruenberg, Lynn No recommendation (2): Doll, Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 13(W&M): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 13 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 72 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0553 HOUSE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to the district cost factors for state funding of public education; providing for an effective date by repealing the delayed effective date of sec. 6, ch. 41, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Cissna, Gardner, Seaton, Wilson No recommendation (1): Fairclough The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 72 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 92 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 92 "An Act removing the victims' advocate and the staff of the office of victims' rights from the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman in the legislative branch." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Johnson, Johansen, Gruenberg, Coghill, Lynn Do not pass (1): Doll The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency HB 92 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0554 HB 95 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 95 "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; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hawker, Kelly, Stoltze, Thomas, Foster, Meyer, Chenault No recommendation (3): Joule, Crawford, Nelson Amend (1): Gara HB 95 is on today's calendar. HB 96 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) (same title) 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0555 The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hawker, Stoltze, Kelly, Thomas, Foster, Meyer, Chenault No recommendation (3): Joule, Crawford, Nelson Amend (1): Gara HB 96 is on today's calendar. HB 151 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 151 "An Act requiring an indemnification and hold harmless provision in professional services contracts of state agencies, quasi-public agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(STA) "An Act requiring an indemnification, defense, and hold harmless provision in construction-related professional services contracts of state agencies, quasi-public agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johansen, Johnson, Coghill, Doll, Gruenberg, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 151(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 151 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0556 HB 166 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 166 "An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to community foundations, to certain educational organizations, and to certain other charitable organizations that provide a positive youth development program, workforce development, aid to the arts, or aid and services to the elderly, low-income individuals, individuals in emergency situations, disabled individuals, or individuals with mental illness; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 166(STA) "An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to community foundations, to certain educational organizations, and to certain other charitable organizations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Gruenberg No recommendation (4): Johnson, Coghill, Doll, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 166(STA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 166 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 178 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act relating to the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities; and providing for an effective date." 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0557 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 178(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Cissna, Neuman, Seaton, Roses, Wilson No recommendation (1): Fairclough Amend (1): Gardner The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 178(HES): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 178 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 198 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 198 "An Act establishing the Alaska senior assistance payment program; repealing the senior care and longevity bonus payment programs; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Fairclough, Gardner, Seaton, Wilson Amend (1): Cissna The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0558 HB 198 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Syun-Ichi Akasofu By Representatives Kawasaki, Guttenberg Honoring - Dianne E. Olsen By Representative Coghill Honoring - Whitestone High School's Drama, Debate, and Forensics Team By Representative Harris; Senator Green Honoring - The University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Nanooks Rifle Team By Representative Guttenberg; Senator Thomas Honoring - Craig High School Academic Decathlon Team By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Phillip Jack Stolz By Representatives Chenault, Olson; Senator Wagoner In Memoriam - Donald James Smith By Representative Gatto In Memoriam - Richard Reed Rodekohr By Representative Gatto In Memoriam - Margery Anne Smith By Representative Gatto In Memoriam - Ellen 'Arlene' Clements By Representative Gatto 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0559 In Memoriam - Vivian Erwin Renshaw By Representatives Doll, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Frances Longley By Senator Olson; Representative Foster In Memoriam - James C. Gay, Jr. By Senator Davis INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 219 HOUSE BILL NO. 219 by Representative Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act requiring that light bulbs sold or offered for sale in the state for certain uses must have a certain light output for each unit of energy, and requiring labeling of noncomplying light bulbs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Resources Committees. HB 220 HOUSE BILL NO. 220 by Representative Buch, entitled: "An Act prohibiting computer-assisted remote hunting." was read the first time and referred to the Resources, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HB 221 HOUSE BILL NO. 221 by Representative Nelson, entitled: "An Act establishing a high energy cost offset fund and describing its use." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0560 HB 222 HOUSE BILL NO. 222 by Representative Ramras, entitled: "An Act providing a credit for a municipal tax imposed on certain passengers traveling on commercial passenger vessels that provide overnight accommodations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 95 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 95 "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; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) 7DP 3NR 1AM 554 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 12:30 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:51 a.m. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0561 AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:42 p.m. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Kohring be excused from a call of the House to 3:00 p.m., today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 95 CSHB 95(FIN) was again before the House. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gardner, Guttenberg, and Kerttula: Page 40, line 9: Under Appropriation Items: Delete "795,504,700" Insert "831,167,400" Under General Funds: Delete "287,235,500" Insert "301,944,300" Under Other Funds: Delete "508,269,200" Insert "529,223,100" Page 40, line 10: Under Allocations: Delete "2,548,700" Insert "38,211,400" Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0562 Representative Chenault objected. Representative Salmon placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 95(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Doll, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Foster, Kohring, Olson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Gara and Kerttula: Page 70, following line 16: Insert a new subsection to read: "(t) The sum of $20,000,000 is appropriated from Alaska Student Loan Corporation receipts to the education loan fund (AS 14.42.210)." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Chenault objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0563 CSHB 95(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Doll, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Foster, Kohring, Olson And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Doll, Edgmon, Gruenberg, and Kerttula: Page 11, line 11: Under Appropriation Items: Delete "209,523,100" Insert "210,153,100" Under General Funds: Delete "15,425,500" Insert "16,055,500" Page 11, line 20: Under Allocations: Delete "6,329,100" Insert "6,959,100" Representative Doll moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0564 CSHB 95(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Foster, Kohring, Olson And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 24, line 13: Under Appropriation Items: Delete "56,600,900" Insert "56,186,600" Under General Funds: Delete "18,909,800" Insert "18,495,500" Page 24, line 16: Under Allocations: Delete "914,300" Insert "500,000" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 4. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0565 Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representatives Salmon and Kerttula: Page 17, following line 17, insert: Appropriation General Items Funds "Alaska Longevity Bonus Grants 29,430,000 29,430,000" Representative Salmon moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Hawker objected. Representative Salmon placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 95(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Doll, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Foster, Kohring, Olson And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representatives Nelson, Gruenberg, and Kerttula: 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0566 Page 20, line 27: Under Appropriation Items: Delete "229,118,900" Insert "237,918,900" Under General Funds: Delete "110,546,800" Insert "119,346,800" Page 21, line 11: Under Allocations: Delete "9,778,600" Insert "18,578,600" Representative Nelson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Chenault objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 95(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Doll, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Foster, Kohring, Olson And so, Amendment No. 6 was not adopted. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0567 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 95(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 95(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 96 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "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." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) 7DP 3NR 1AM 554 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 96(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 96(FIN) was read the third time. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0568 The question being: "Shall CSHB 96(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 96(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Foster, Kohring, Olson And so, CSHB 96(FIN) passed the House. Representative Samuels 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 96(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Samuels 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 - Donald and Alice McKee By Representatives Coghill, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0569 Honoring - Loren Leman By Senator Dyson; Representatives Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Cory Cogdell By Senator Dyson; Representatives Dahlstrom, Stoltze, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doll, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Stewart N. Rothman By Representatives Kawasaki, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Wilken In Memoriam - Olga S. Carson By Representatives Meyer, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Thomas W. Findley By Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0570 In Memoriam - Drafin Delkettie By Representatives Crawford, Gruenberg, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Mahala Ashley Dickerson By Senator Davis; Representatives Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 72 Representative Edgmon added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to the district cost factors for state funding of public education; providing for an effective date by repealing the delayed effective date of sec. 6, ch. 41, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." HB 92 Representatives Lynn and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 92 "An Act removing the victims' advocate and the staff of the office of victims' rights from the jurisdiction of the office of the ombudsman in the legislative branch." HB 128 Representative Wilson removed her name as cosponsor to: 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0571 HOUSE BILL NO. 128 "An Act relating to allowable lease expenditures for the purpose of determining the production tax value of oil and gas for the purposes of the oil and gas production tax; and providing for an effective date." HB 151 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 151 "An Act requiring an indemnification and hold harmless provision in professional services contracts of state agencies, quasi-public agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions." HB 190 Representative Gardner added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 190 "An Act relating to break times for employees who nurse a child." HB 198 Representative LeDoux added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 198 "An Act establishing the Alaska senior assistance payment program; repealing the senior care and longevity bonus payment programs; and providing for an effective date." HB 211 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 211 "An Act imposing a fee on homeowner's insurance policies issued or renewed in the state; requiring an insurer issuing or renewing a homeowner's insurance policy to collect the fee; and creating a special account in the general fund, allowing money in the fund to 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0572 be appropriated to the Department of Public Safety for the Alaska Fire Standards Council, and repealing the Alaska fire services personnel fund." ENGROSSMENT HB 96 CSHB 96(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 18 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:08 p.m., March 22, 2007: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(FIN) "An Act amending the functions and powers of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; and relating to the repayment provisions for medical education and postsecondary degree program participants." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 2:30 p.m. Resources Committee CANCELED Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 2:30 p.m. 2007-03-26 House Journal Page 0573 ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 27, 2007. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk