Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1083 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE Juneau, Alaska Friday May 4, 2007 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:11 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representatives Cissna, Coghill, and Kerttula had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Kelly was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Kohring be excused from a call of the House from today to 10:00 p.m., May 6. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Nancy Campbell. Representative Gatto 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 invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. From Proverbs 25:2: "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter." Lord, I pray our representatives would search out diligently the matters brought to their attention. Shed your light on any hidden areas that need to be exposed. 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1084 From Proverbs 24:5, 6: "A wise man is strong, yes, a man of knowledge increases strength; for by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety." Lord, as they gain knowledge by searching out these matters, increase their strength. Grant them wise counsel as they reason together. They are a multitude of counselors, and in that there is safety. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Stoltze. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 108 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SB 123 A message dated May 3, 2007, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 123(FIN), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 123(FIN) "An Act relating to the public employees' and teachers' defined benefit retirement plans; relating to the public employees' and teachers' defined contribution retirement plans; relating to the judicial retirement system; relating to the health reimbursement arrangement plan for certain teachers and public employees; relating to the supplemental employee benefit program; relating to the public employees' deferred compensation program; relating to group insurance for public employees and retirees; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." A message dated May 3, 2007, was received stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1085 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 78 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 78(JUD) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the installation of window tinting in automobiles." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HCR 8 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Establishing a task force to make recommendations regarding job descriptions and salary changes for the commissioners and support staff of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8(L&C) Establishing a legislative task force to make recommendations regarding job descriptions and salary changes for the commissioners and support staff and the possible need for additional support staff of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Gara, Nelson, Foster, Crawford, Joule, Thomas, Kelly, Hawker, Meyer No recommendation (1): Stoltze 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1086 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHCR 8(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Legislative Agency HCR 8 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 17 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Encouraging Coeur Alaska, Inc., to pursue all legal options to resolve the issues presented in Southeast Alaska Conservation Council v. United States Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of itself and consistent with the state's efforts to enforce its rights as a state over its resources; and requesting the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to adjudicate those matters that come before the court in a fair and impartial manner so that the state's natural resources can be developed in a timely and lawful manner. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(RES) Encouraging Coeur Alaska, Inc., to pursue all legal options to resolve the issues presented in Southeast Alaska Conservation Council v. United States Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of itself and consistent with the state's efforts to enforce its rights as a state over its resources. The report was signed by Representatives Johnson and Gatto, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Kohring, Roses, Wilson, Seaton, Johnson, Gatto Do not pass (2): Edgmon, Guttenberg No recommendation (1): Kawasaki 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1087 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 17(RES): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HJR 17 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. SB 100 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) "An Act relating to substance abuse and mental health disorder prevention and treatment programs; and relating to long-term secure treatment programs for persons with substance abuse or co- occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Seaton, Gardner, Cissna, Wilson No recommendation (1): Fairclough The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 100(HES): 3. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services CSSB 100(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 95 The Conference Committee considering: 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1088 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(FIN) "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 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(FIN) am S (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point(s): Appropriations and language that are not identical in House and Senate versions of HB 95. The request was signed by Representatives Chenault (Chair), Meyer, Joule; and Senators Hoffman (Chair), Stedman, Dyson. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HB 96 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "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 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(FIN) (same title) 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1089 requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point(s): Appropriations and language that are not identical in House and Senate versions of HB 96. The request was signed by Representatives Chenault (Chair), Meyer, Joule; and Senators Hoffman (Chair), Stedman, Dyson. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HJR 12 The House Special Committee on Oil and Gas considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(O&G) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kohring, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Doogan, Ramras, Dahlstrom, Kohring Amend (2): Kawasaki, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 12(O&G): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HJR 12 was referred to the Resources Committee. 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1090 HJR 13 The House Special Committee on Oil and Gas considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Urging the attorney general, the producers of natural gas in the Cook Inlet region, and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to work to secure long-term and affordable supplies of natural gas for the people and businesses of the state. The report was signed by Representative Kohring, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Doogan Do not pass (1): Olson No recommendation (2): Kawasaki, Kohring The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HJR 13 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 236 The House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 236 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 236(MLV) "An Act relating to providing a death certificate for a deceased veteran without charge; relating to a program to honor the memory of a deceased veteran; and providing for an effective date." 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1091 The report was signed by Representative Roses, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): LeDoux, Fairclough, Ramras, Buch, Roses Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 236(MLV): 1. Zero, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 236 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Carlene Sanders By Representative Kohring Honoring - Nancy Groszek By Representative Gara; Senator French Honoring - Stephanie Wonchala, Miss Alaska 2006 By Representative Fairclough; Senator Dyson Honoring - James B. Gottstein By Representative Gruenberg Honoring - Anderson School By Representative Guttenberg; Senator Thomas th Honoring - Fairbanks Resource Agency, 40 Anniversary By Representatives Kawasaki, Guttenberg Honoring - Sidney Huntington By Senator Kookesh; Representative Salmon 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1092 Honoring - Roy J. Burkhart By Senator Huggins; Representative Neuman In Memoriam - Elmer T. Feltz By Representative Kohring In Memoriam - Emil Gunderson Sr. By Representative Edgmon In Memoriam - William Hoover Jacobs By Representative Gruenberg In Memoriam - Larry Buster By Representative Johansen; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Virginia Ketchum By Representatives Neuman, Stoltze, Gatto; Senator Huggins In Memoriam - Chad LaRoy Gunter By Senator McGuire In Memoriam - Lawrence "Larry" Musarra By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Doll In Memoriam - Marilyn Freymueller By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Doll In Memoriam - Emma Olsen By Senator Elton; Representatives Doll, Kerttula In Memoriam - Susan Marie Schreib By Senator Kookesh; Representative Thomas INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 255 HOUSE BILL NO. 255 by Representative Johnson, entitled: 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1093 "An Act relating to dual sentencing of certain juvenile offenders; amending Rule 24.1, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 45 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 45 "An Act authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; and establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) 5DP 323 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 324 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 324 FN3: INDETERMINATE(MVA) 324 STA RPT CS(MLV) 6DP 664 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 665 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 665 FN3: INDETERMINATE(MVA) 665 FIN RPT CS(MLV) 9DP 886 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 886 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 886 FN3: INDETERMINATE(MVA) 886 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1094 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 45(MLV) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 45(MLV) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 45(MLV) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 45(MLV) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 45(MLV) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Coghill, Kerttula, Kohring And so, CSHB 45(MLV) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 163 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 163 "An Act relating to real property foreclosures, executions, and deeds of trust." 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1095 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 1DP 4NR 869 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 870 FN2: ZERO(REV) 870 CORRECTED L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 1DP 4NR 990 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 991 FN2: ZERO(REV) 991 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 3DP 4NR 1011 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1011 FN2: ZERO(REV) 1011 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. 163(JUD) "An Act relating to real property foreclosures, to the sale of property on execution, and to deeds of trust." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 163(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 163(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 213 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to an aggravating factor at sentencing for crimes committed at certain shelters and facilities." 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1096 with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) 6DP 771 FN1: ZERO(COR) 771 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 771 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 6DP 1NR 888 FN1: ZERO(COR) 889 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 889 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. 213(JUD) "An Act relating to an aggravating factor at sentencing for crimes committed at, or affecting persons or property at, certain shelters and facilities." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 213(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 213(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 213(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 213(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1097 Excused: Cissna, Coghill, Kerttula, Kohring Absent: Chenault And so, CSHB 213(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 109 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 109(RES) "An Act relating to the regulation and permitting of drilling and other operations by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, to civil penalties assessed by the commission, to reconsideration and appeal of decisions and the allocation of costs in investigations and hearings before the commission, and to information filed with and fees of the commission; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 5DP 1012 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 1012 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 109(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 109(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 109(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 109(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1098 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Coghill, Kerttula, Kohring And so, CSSB 109(RES) 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 Gruenberg gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 109(RES). THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 197 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 3, 2007, calendar (page 1071), was read the third 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." 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1099 Representative Ramras moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 197 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Ramras and Gruenberg: Page 3, line 27: Delete "clear and convincing" Insert "a preponderance of the" Page 9, line 27: Delete "all or" Representative Ramras moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Gara objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall HB 197 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 197 am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Coghill, Kerttula, Kohring And so, HB 197 am passed the House. 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1100 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 197 am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION HB 162 Representative Ramras brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 162(L&C) (page 1073). The following was again before the House in third reading: 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 Ramras moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 162(L&C) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Ramras: Page 2, line 21: Following "lender": Delete "or" Insert "," 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1101 Following "broker": Insert "or originator" Page 3, following line 19: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(9) an exclusive agent of a person licensed under this chapter if the person: (A) is an affiliate of a bank or savings and loan association; (B) executes a written undertaking with the department under which the person accepts responsibility for ensuring that the exclusive agent operates in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; (C) maintains a bond or other security in an amount required by the department that runs to the benefit of the state and any person who suffers loss by reason of the exclusive agent's violation of this chapter; (D) files a registration form with the department to obtain an exemption for the person's exclusive agents; and (E) pays an additional biennial license fee equal to the license fee under Section 06.60.035(2) multiplied by the number of exclusive agents under contract with the person in this state." Representative Ramras moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Lynn objected. Representative Ramras rose to a point of order. The Speaker cautioned the member to confine remarks to the amendment. **Representative Foster, who was excused (page 84), left the Chamber. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1102 CSHB 162(L&C)--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 2 NAYS: 31 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Ramras, Samuels Nays: Buch, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Coghill, Foster, Kerttula, Kohring Absent: Johnson, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 162(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 162(L&C)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Cissna, Coghill, Foster, Kerttula, Kohring Absent: Nelson And so, CSHB 162(L&C) passed the House on reconsideration. 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. 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1103 CSHB 162(L&C) 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 - Janet Seitz By Representatives Stoltze, Fairclough, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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, Thomas, Wilson st Honoring - Isoko and David Dickson, 51 Wedding Anniversary 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 - Cook Inlet Soccer Club "Banditas", State Champions By Representatives Gardner, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 - Angelina Klapperich By Senator Green; 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1104 Honoring - Alyce Hanson By Senators Wielechowski, French; 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Senator Gretchen Guess By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Holmes, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Donald E. Loesche By Senator Huggins; Representatives Neuman, 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, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Joseph N. Fields, III By Senators Huggins, Wilken; 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Kenneth (Kenny) W. Barber By Senator Huggins; Representative Stoltze, 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 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1105 Honoring - Mary Brewer 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Leadership Anchorage By Senator Wielechowski; 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Kodiak High School Boys Cross Country Team, 2006 State Boys Champions By Senator Stevens; Representatives LeDoux, 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, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Bryan Peele Timbers 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 - Robert E. Howe By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1106 In Memoriam - Dale DeArmond By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Doll, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Duncan Yvan Metoyer By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Dale Dean Carey By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Robert Samuel Boyd By Senator Huggins; Representatives Stoltze, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Timothy Joseph McKeown By Senator Huggins; Representatives Neuman, 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, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1107 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Thomas - from 9:30 a.m. to noon, May 5 HJR 12 Representatives Doogan and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. HJR 16 Representative Neuman added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Opposing imposition of a milk tax on Alaskans. HJR 18 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(TRA) Opposing the enactment of the provisions in the Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 that impose air traffic control user fees, increase aviation fuel and aviation gas taxes, reduce airport funding, and reduce Congressional oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration. HJR 22 Representative Doll 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. 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1108 HB 45 Representative Gardner added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 45(MLV) "An Act authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; and establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund." HB 151 Representative Foster 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 213 Representatives Doogan and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 213(JUD) "An Act relating to an aggravating factor at sentencing for crimes committed at, or affecting persons or property at, certain shelters and facilities." SB 84 Representative Gardner added her name as cross sponsor to: 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." ENGROSSMENT HB 45 CSHB 45(MLV) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1109 HB 162 CSHB 162(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 197 HB 197 am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 213 CSHB 213(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HCR 4 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 11:17 a.m., May 4, 2007: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 49, relating to commemorative license plates celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary as a state. Legislative Resolve No. 7 HJR 11 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 11:17 a.m., May 4, 2007: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(STA)(title am) Relating to the increased authority granted to the President of the United States to federalize the National Guard of the individual states without the consent of the governors; and urging the United 2007-05-04 House Journal Page 1110 States Congress to take action to honor the sovereignty of the individual states to regulate and command the National Guard of the states. Legislative Resolve No. 6 HB 117 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 11:17 a.m., May 4, 2007: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 117(JUD) "An Act relating to proclamations issued by the governor calling the legislature into special session." 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 5, 2007. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:34 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk