Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-03 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1059 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 3, 2007 One Hundred Eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:09 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Coghill and Kerttula had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Chenault and Kelly were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Nancy Campbell. Representative LeDoux moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I offer the prayer. From Ecclesiastes 3:1: "To every thing there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." Lord, I pray for these legislators and lift them up before you. Grant them the wisdom needed to know the season we are in as a state. Give them the ability to know the timing for your purposes for Alaska. Let their eyes be opened to see clearly and focus on the issues they need to address as this session draws to a close. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1060 Bring resolution to any lingering difficulties. Quicken them now, Lord, by your spirit and bless their labors. In Jesus' name, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Hawker. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 107 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 108 A message dated May 1, 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Marine Pilots; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 9, SLA 2007 Effective Date: May 2, 2007 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 34 A message dated May 2, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to sales of wine by a winery licensee." HB 34 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1061 HB 210 A message dated May 2, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 210 "An Act relating to the appointment and qualifications of the adjutant general." HB 210 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 171 A message dated May 2, 2007, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) am "An Act relating to the date and time for convening regular legislative sessions, certain procedures of the legislature, the date for organizing the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, and deadlines for certain matters or reports to be filed or delivered to the legislature or a legislative committee; prohibiting bonuses for legislative employees; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator McGuire, Chair Senator Stevens Senator Wilken The Speaker appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the bills: 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1062 Representative Coghill, Chair Representative Johnson Representative Gruenberg A message dated May 2, 2007, was received stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 139 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 139 by Senators Olson and Huggins, entitled: "An Act repealing a limitation on the liability of certain airfield owners or operators." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 2 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring an affirmative vote of the people before any form of gambling for profit may be authorized in Alaska. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Lynn No recommendation (1): Gruenberg Amend (4): Johnson, Johansen, Doll, Roses The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1063 1. Zero, House State Affairs Committee HJR 2 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 20 The Rules Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the United States Congress to intervene to eliminate or reduce the planned parcel post and bypass mail rate increases adopted by the United States Postal Service because of the severe effect the rate increases will have on rural Alaska. The report was signed by Representative Coghill, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Harris, Samuels, Johnson, Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Rules Committee HJR 20 is on today's calendar. HJR 23 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Supporting the reuse of facilities at the Galena Air Base to provide regional educational services. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Johnson, Roses, Doll, Lynn No recommendation (1): Johansen The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1064 1. Zero, House State Affairs Committee HJR 23 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 172 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act exempting certain commercial refuse services from regulation under the Public Utilities Regulatory Act and providing for termination of that exemption." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Olson No recommendation (5): Gardner, LeDoux, Buch, Neuman, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 172 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 207 The Judiciary 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(JUD) (same title) 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1065 The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do not pass (2): Lynn, Dahlstrom No recommendation (4): Coghill, Holmes, Samuels, Ramras Amend (1): Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 207(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 207 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Chenault was noted. HB 209 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 209 "An Act relating to the chair of and the membership of and qualifications of members of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; adding positions to the partially exempt service; creating an administrative law division and natural gas and oil pipeline division within the commission; amending the timeline requirements for a final order of the commission; relating to the commission's regulatory cost charges; and adding to the duties of the Alaska Judicial Council as they relate to the presentation of nominees for consideration for appointment to the commission." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(JUD) "An Act relating to the chair of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and amending the timeline requirements for a final order of the commission; and providing for an effective date." 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1066 The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Ramras No recommendation (6): Coghill, Dahlstrom, Samuels, Holmes, Gruenberg, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 209(JUD): 1. Zero, House Labor & Commerce Committee/Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, House Labor & Commerce Committee/Alaska Court System 3. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 209 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 84 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(JUD) "An Act relating to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Gardner, Buch, Neuman, Olson No recommendation (1): LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety CSSB 84(JUD) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1067 SB 121 The Resources Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(L&C) "An Act relating to discharge from small commercial passenger vessels; relating to information-gathering requirements for small commercial passenger vessels; providing for an effective date by repealing the delayed effective date found in sec. 16, ch. 153, SLA 2004; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Johnson and Gatto, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Seaton, Edgmon, Roses, Wilson, Johnson No recommendation (3): Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Law 2. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation CSSB 121(L&C) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES In accordance with AS 24.65.020, the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the nomination be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: D. Victor Kester as Victims' Advocate. The report was signed by Representatives Olson, Hawker, Nelson; and Senators Huggins (Chair), Dyson. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1068 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Janet Seitz By Representatives Stoltze, Fairclough st Honoring - Isoko and David Dickson, 51 Wedding Anniversary By Representative Fairclough; Senator Dyson Honoring - Cook Inlet Soccer Club "Banditas", State Champions By Representative Gardner Honoring - Angelina Klapperich By Senator Green Honoring - Alyce Hanson By Senators Wielechowski, French Honoring - Senator Gretchen Guess By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Holmes Honoring - Donald E. Loesche By Senator Huggins; Representative Neuman Honoring - Joseph N. Fields, III By Senators Huggins, Wilken Honoring - Kenneth (Kenny) W. Barber By Senator Huggins; Representative Stoltze Honoring - Mary Brewer By Senator McGuire Honoring - Leadership Anchorage By Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Kodiak High School Boys Cross Country Team, 2006 State Boys Champions By Senator Stevens; Representative LeDoux 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1069 In Memoriam - Bryan Peele Timbers By Representative Foster; Senator Olson In Memoriam - Robert E. Howe By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Doll In Memoriam - Dale DeArmond By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Doll In Memoriam - Duncan Yvan Metoyer By Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dale Dean Carey By Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Robert Samuel Boyd By Senator Huggins In Memoriam - Timothy Joseph McKeown By Senator Huggins; Representative Neuman **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 252 HOUSE BILL NO. 252 by Representatives LeDoux, Foster, Lynn, Doogan, Kohring, and Thomas, entitled: "An Act requiring paid leave from employment for organ and bone marrow donation." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and State Affairs Committees. HB 253 HOUSE BILL NO. 253 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1070 "An Act relating to the withdrawal of a candidate from a judicial retention election and the removal of such a candidate's name from the general election ballot; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor The Governor's transmittal letter dated May 2, 2007, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to judicial retention election candidates. The state elections code currently does not contain a process for a candidate for judicial retention to withdraw from candidacy. This bill would amend the state elections code to provide such a process. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" HB 254 HOUSE BILL NO. 254 by Representatives Stoltze, Meyer, Johnson, Roses, Gatto, Neuman, Lynn, Ramras, Kohring, and Buch, entitled: "An Act providing for a priority for a fishery that is restricted to residents when fishing restrictions are implemented to achieve an escapement goal." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1071 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 197 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 197 "An Act relating to the issuance of shares of professional corporations to a trust, to trusts, to trustees, to the removal of a trustee, to the compensation of a trustee and a person employed by a trustee, to a trustee's accepting or rejecting a trusteeship, to co- trustees, to a vacancy in a trusteeship, to the resignation of a trustee, to delivery of trust property by former trustees, to the reimbursement of trustee expenses, to the certification of a trust, to the suitability of a trustee, to the place of administration of a trust, to a trustee's power to appoint property to another trust, to a change of the percentage of trust property to be considered principal, to the determination of the value of a trust, and to a settlor's intent when transferring property in trust; amending Rules 54 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 4DP 2NR 707 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 708 L&C RPT 3DP 3NR 1033 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1033 FN2: ZERO(CED) 1033 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 197 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 197 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1072 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 93 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to licensed professional counselors; and relating to the unlicensed use of the title 'professional counselor.'" with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 1NR 848 FN1: ZERO(CED) 849 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 93 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 93 was read the third time. Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Johnson was required to vote. The question being: "Shall SB 93 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 93 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1073 Excused: Coghill, Kerttula And so, SB 93 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 162 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 2, 2007, calendar (page 1040), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(L&C) "An Act relating to mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, mortgage originators, state agents who collect program administration fees, and other persons who engage in activities relating to mortgage lending; relating to mortgage loan activities; relating to an originator fund; relating to fees for mortgage loan transactions; making certain violations unfair trade practices; relating to persons who are licensed under the Alaska Small Loans Act; and providing for an effective date." Representative Lynn declared a conflict of interest. Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that she be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Gardner was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 162(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 162(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1074 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Coghill, Kerttula And so, CSHB 162(L&C) 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. Representative Ramras gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 162(L&C). RECONSIDERATION HB 162 Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 162(L&C) be taken up on the same day. Representative Ramras objected. Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 20 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the United States Congress to intervene to eliminate or reduce the planned parcel post and bypass mail rate increases adopted by the United States Postal Service because of the severe effect the rate increases will have on rural Alaska. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1075 with the: Journal Page RLS RPT 4DP 1063 FN1: ZERO(H.RLS) 1063 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 20 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 20 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HJR 20 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 20 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Coghill, Kerttula And so, HJR 20 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 citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1076 Honoring - The Honorable Steve M. Thompson, Mayor of the City of Fairbanks By Representatives Kawasaki, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 Honoring - Ann Elledge Shortt, Ed.D. By Representatives Kawasaki, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 Honoring - Dick Thompson, Alaska High School Hall of Fame Class of 2007 By Representatives Meyer, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 th Honoring - The 25 Anniversary of the Fairbanks Community Food Bank By Representatives Kawasaki, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 Honoring - Fairbanks Native Association By Representatives Kawasaki, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 Kookesh 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1077 Honoring - Eagle River Wolves Girls Softball Team, 2006 State Champions By Representatives Fairclough, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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; Senator Dyson Honoring - Glacier Valley Elementary School, Winner of Kennedy Center Art Award By Representatives Doll, Kerttula, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton Honoring - Carol Comeau By Senator McGuire; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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 st Honoring - Academic Pentathlon Team, 1 Place - Bethel Regional High School By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Edward "Curley" Stanley Lynch By Representatives Kohring, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1078 In Memoriam - Stephen Dickson By Representatives Foster, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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; Senator Olson In Memoriam - Truman Kennedy Johnson By Representatives Foster, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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; Senator Olson In Memoriam - Carole Blankenbeckler By Representatives Johansen, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Carroll E. Bass By Representatives Johansen, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Holly Michelle Hemry By Senator McGuire; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1079 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., May 5 to morning plane time, May 7 Representative Salmon - from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May 5 HB 172 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act exempting certain commercial refuse services from regulation under the Public Utilities Regulatory Act and providing for termination of that exemption." HB 172 is in the Judiciary Committee. HJR 20 Representatives Gara, Seaton, Olson, and Gardner added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the United States Congress to intervene to eliminate or reduce the planned parcel post and bypass mail rate increases adopted by the United States Postal Service because of the severe effect the rate increases will have on rural Alaska. HJR 22 Representative Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Denouncing the National Entertainment Collectibles Association's production of the Rapist No. 1 collectible doll. 2007-05-03 House Journal Page 1080 HB 199 Representative Kohring added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to an optional exemption from municipal property taxes for residential property." SB 93 Representative Gardner added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to licensed professional counselors; and relating to the unlicensed use of the title 'professional counselor.'" ENGROSSMENT HJR 20 HJR 20 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 27, 2007. House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 4, 2007. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:08 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk