Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-04-13 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0761 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE Juneau, Alaska Friday April 13, 2007 Eighty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Dahlstrom and Joule had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Nelson be excused from a call of the House from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Kerttula be excused from a call of the House from today to morning plane time, April 16. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tom Matthews of Douglas Island Bible Church. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Recognizing the differences of faiths represented here, I would ask you please to join with me in prayer. Dear Lord: What a privilege it is to come before you in prayer. The awesome "Creator God" of the universe desires communion with me! That humbles me. 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0762 When I look to the mountains around us here, the incredible beauty of your creation inspires me. I also thank you for the bounty of land we have here. It is a good land that you have given us. We have so much to be thankful for. Help us to be good stewards of this gift to us. Help us never to carelessly abuse our natural resources, but instead may we seek to preserve them for the generations to come. Lord, I once again lift these legislators before you. They are dealing with some important issues that will affect many constituents. Give them clarity of mind and the ability to discern between right and wrong. I pray that justice would prevail as decisions are made. Thank you that I can lift these requests before you in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Guttenberg. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the thth journal for the 86 and 87 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Crawford introduced Trevor Cole and Andrew Crawford, Guest Pages, from Anchorage. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HR 6 A message dated April 5, 2007, was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0763 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6 Encouraging all states to oppose the decision of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to list the polar bear as a threatened species. House Resolve No. 6 HCR 3 A message dated April 5, 2007, was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to proclaiming April of 2007 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Legislative Resolve No. 3 HB 102 A message dated April 6, 2007, was read stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 102 "An Act relating to vacating lanes or slowing down for certain vehicles stopped along the side of a road." Chapter No. 7, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 5, 2007 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 11, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 3 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 by Senators Wielechowski, Davis, Cowdery, Wilken, Ellis, Elton, Thomas, French, Bunde, Kookesh, Stevens, and Green: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0764 Relating to the effect of Medicare rates on senior citizens' access to healthcare; and urging the United States Congress to increase Medicare rates for Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 97 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 97(JUD) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to identification seals for certain articles created or crafted in the state by Alaska Native persons; relating to the Alaska State Council on the Arts; and making certain identification seal violations unfair trade practices." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade, & Tourism and the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. SB 103 SENATE BILL NO. 103 by the Senate Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act authorizing the transfer of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Eklutna, Inc.; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and Public Employees Local 71 (Labor, Trades and Crafts Unit) April 12, 2007 (as required by AS 23.40.215) 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0765 Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and the Teachers' Education Association of Mt. Edgecumbe April 11, 2007 (as required by AS 23.40.215) The Speaker referred the monetary terms of agreements to the Finance Committee. Dept. of Education & Early Development Office of the Commissioner Minimum Expenditure for Instruction Annual Report April 15, 2007 (as required by AS 14.17.520) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 67 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 67 "An Act relating to an optional exemption from municipal property taxes on certain residences of law enforcement officers." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for certain college property and to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes for property of certain fraternal organizations and for certain residences of law enforcement officers; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0766 Do pass (1): Stoltze No recommendation (6): Gara, Crawford, Nelson, Kelly, Joule, Meyer Amend (3): Hawker, Thomas, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 67(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 67 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 87 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act reestablishing the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) "An Act relating to the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Crawford, Foster, Stoltze, Kelly No recommendation (5): Gara, Nelson, Hawker, Thomas, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 87(FIN): 2. Zero, Legislative Agency 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0767 HB 87 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 113 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 113 "An Act relating to the prescription and use of pharmaceutical agents, including controlled substances, by optometrists." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): LeDoux No recommendation (6): Gardner, Buch, Ramras, Neuman, Gatto, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 113(HES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 113 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 149 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to require certain monitoring, sampling, and reporting and to require permits for certain discharges of pollutants; relating to criminal penalties for violations of the permit program; and providing for an effective date." 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0768 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gruenberg, Lynn, Ramras No recommendation (3): Samuels, Holmes, Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 149(RES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 149 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 155 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 155 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Chenault and Meyer, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Gara, Crawford, Hawker, Joule, Chenault, Meyer No recommendation (3): Nelson, Stoltze, Kelly 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0769 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 155(FIN): 2. Fiscal, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Public Safety HB 155 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 178 The Finance 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 178(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Chenault and Meyer, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Gara, Crawford, Nelson, Hawker, Stoltze, Thomas, Kelly, Chenault, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 178(HES): 2. Zero, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 178 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 185 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to certain municipal service areas that provide road services." 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0770 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 185(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Johansen, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Fairclough, Johansen No recommendation (2): Doogan, Neuman The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 185(CRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 185 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 207 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 207 "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Cissna, Wilson No recommendation (2): Fairclough, Neuman The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 207(HES): 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0771 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 207 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 213 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to an aggravating factor at sentencing for crimes committed at certain shelters and facilities." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Cissna, Fairclough, Gardner, Seaton, Roses, Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 213(HES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 2. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 213 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 49 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(STA) "An Act relating to commemorative license plates celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary as a state; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0772 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(TRA) "An Act relating to motor vehicle license plates; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 4 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Gara, Crawford, Nelson, Stoltze, Thomas, Foster, Meyer, Chenault No recommendation (1): Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 49(TRA): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration CSSB 49(STA) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 59 The State Affairs Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 59(FIN) "An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote charitable raffles and lotteries and to establishing cabbage classics as a form of charitable gaming." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 59(STA) "An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote dog mushers' contests and charitable raffles and lotteries and to establishing cabbage classics as a form of charitable gaming." (pending title change resolution) 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0773 The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johansen, Roses, Gruenberg, Coghill, Doll, Lynn No recommendation (1): Johnson The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 59(STA): 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 59(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Oil & Gas reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Ms. Cathy P. Foerster as a member of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The report was signed by Representative Kohring, Chair; and Representatives Doogan, Ramras, Olson, and Kawasaki. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - National Correctional Officers' Week, May 6 - 12, 2007 By Representatives Harris, Stoltze In Memoriam - Joseph Camille Saucier By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Harold John Scott By Senator Davis 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0774 In Memoriam - Mamie L. Sanford By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Marillyn Giles By Senator Davis **Representative Nelson, who was excused (page 761), left the Chamber. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 19 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 by Representatives Coghill, Kawasaki, and Gruenberg: Relating to opposition to the Real ID Act of 2005. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 234 HOUSE BILL NO. 234 by Representatives Johnson and Buch, entitled: "An Act relating to the education loan repayment program and establishing the education loan repayment fund." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 235 HOUSE BILL NO. 235 by Representative Johnson, entitled: "An Act making a special appropriation to the education loan repayment fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0775 HB 236 HOUSE BILL NO. 236 by the House State Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to providing a death certificate for a deceased veteran without cost; relating to a program to honor the memory of a deceased veteran; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 237 HOUSE BILL NO. 237 by the House State Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act authorizing the governor to remove or suspend a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska for good cause; establishing a procedure for the removal or suspension of a regent; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. **Representative Foster, who was excused (page 84), left the Chamber. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 75 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "An Act relating to driver's licenses and alcohol awareness testing." 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0776 with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) NT 5DP 1NR 1AM 205 FN1: (ADM) 206 FIN RPT CS(STA) NT 5DP 1DNP 3NR 2AM 322 FN1: (ADM) 322 FN2: ZERO(HSS) 322 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. 75(STA) "An Act relating to driver's licenses and to alcohol and drug awareness and safety testing." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 75(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 75(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 75(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 75(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Kawasaki, Kohring, Neuman, Salmon, Thomas 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0777 Excused: Dahlstrom, Foster, Joule, Kerttula, Nelson Salmon changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, CSHB 75(STA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 92 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 5DP 1DNP 553 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 553 FIN RPT 6DP 4NR 685 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 686 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 92 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 92 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 92 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 92 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0778 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Doll Excused: Dahlstrom, Foster, Joule, Kerttula, Nelson And so, HB 92 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 168 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 168 "An Act authorizing two exchanges of land between the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 5DP 411 FN1: ZERO(CED) 411 FN2: ZERO(DOT) 411 L&C RPT 4DP 1NR 534 FN1: ZERO(CED) 534 FN2: ZERO(DOT) 534 FIN RPT 4DP 6NR 610 FN1: ZERO(CED) 611 FN2: ZERO(DOT) 611 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 168 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 168 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 168 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0779 HB 168 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Dahlstrom, Foster, Joule, Kerttula, Nelson And so, HB 168 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. HB 168 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 15 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Supporting the passage of a Filipino Veterans Equity Act and a Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act. with the: Journal Page MLV REFERRAL WAIVED 677 STA RPT CS(STA) 7DP 744 FN1: ZERO(H.STA) 745 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0780 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(STA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 15(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 15(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 15(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 15(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Dahlstrom, Foster, Joule, Kerttula, Nelson And so, CSHJR 15(STA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HCR 5 The following was read the second time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Supporting the 2007 National Crime Victims' Rights Week. 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0781 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 6DP 743 FN1: ZERO(H.JUD) 743 The question being: "Shall HCR 5 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 5 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Dahlstrom, Foster, Joule, Kerttula, Nelson And so, HCR 5 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Angoon Intermediate Gold Medal Basketball Team By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Thomas, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, 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, Wilson 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0782 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels 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 Ramras - from 6:00 p.m., April 13 to evening plane time, April 15 Representative Harris - from noon, April 13 to afternoon plane time, April 16 Representative Fairclough - from noon, April 13 to afternoon plane time, April 15 HB 184 The Speaker waived the State Affairs Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Lynn, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to a commemorative troops license plate; and providing for an effective date." HB 184 was removed from the State Affairs Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HCR 5 Representative Doogan added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Supporting the 2007 National Crime Victims' Rights Week. HJR 15 Representatives Doogan and Crawford added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(STA) Supporting the passage of a Filipino Veterans Equity Act and a Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act. 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0783 HJR 18 Representative Neuman added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Opposing the enactment of the provisions in the Next Generation Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 that increase aviation fuel and aviation gas taxes. HB 14 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 14 "An Act relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages and to access to licensed premises; relating to civil liability for certain persons accessing licensed premises; requiring driver's licenses and identification cards to be marked if a person is restricted from consuming alcoholic beverages as a result of a conviction or condition of probation or parole and relating to fees for the marked license; and requiring the surrender and cancellation of driver's licenses under certain circumstances." HB 92 Representative Johansen added his name as cosponsor 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 220 Representative Gara added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 220 "An Act prohibiting computer-assisted remote hunting." SJR 3 Representatives Cissna and Holmes added their names as cross sponsors to: 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0784 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the effect of Medicare rates on senior citizens' access to healthcare; and urging the United States Congress to increase Medicare rates for Alaska. SB 130 Representative Neuman added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 130 "An Act relating to the registration of certain vehicles owned by ranchers, farmers, or dairy workers." ENGROSSMENT HCR 5 HCR 5 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 15 CSHJR 15(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 75 CSHB 75(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 92 HB 92 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 168 HB 168 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. 2007-04-13 House Journal Page 0785 ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 3:00 p.m., April 16, 2007. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:07 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk