Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-10 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1227 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 10, 2007 One Hundred Fifteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:11 a.m. Roll call showed 30 members present. Representatives Chenault, Edgmon, Gara, Johansen, Kohring, Neuman, Ramras, and Seaton were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Lynn be excused from a call of the House to noon, today. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and his presence was noted later. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Doll be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend George Silides of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious traditions of all Alaskans, I offer this prayer. Blessed Lord, from whom comes every good and perfect gift, your majesty is proclaimed by the marvels of earth and sky. Sun, moon, and stars testify of your power and wisdom. We give you thanks for the gift of this day, its challenges and its opportunities. We give you thanks for the talents of those 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1228 who surround us and assist us in our work. We give you thanks for each of the communities from which we come and for our families who make the sacrifices necessary for us to serve. Upon this house, I pray, give a due sense of your grace and protection; imbue them with a confidence born of their best efforts and a trust in the democracy they serve. Spread your spirit abroad, O Lord, upon all the citizens of this state, that each may support with charity and honesty the work of those they have called upon to represent them here. For all your many blessings it is easy for us to see and for those operating but hidden from our eyes, we give you thanks. We pray for joy, for peace, and grace in our every act. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kerttula. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 114 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 228 A message dated May 9, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(L&C) "An Act relating to fees for certain medical treatment and service under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 228(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. **The presence of Representative Ramras was noted. HB 215 A message dated May 9, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 215(HES) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1229 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." CSHB 215(HES) is under Unfinished Business. HB 171 A message dated May 9, 2007, was read stating the President granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: 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." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) (same title) **The presence of Representative Neuman was noted. Messages dated May 9, 2007, were received stating the Senate passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 6 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 by the Senate Judiciary Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 109, relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1230 benefits to certain legislators, legislative directors, and public officers who commit certain offenses, and adding to the duties of the Alaska Retirement Management Board and to the list of matters governed by the Administrative Procedure Act concerning that denial; relating to campaign financing and ethics, including disclosures, in state and municipal government, to lobbying, and to employment, service on boards, and disclosures by certain public officers and employees who leave state or municipal service or leave certain positions in state or municipal government; restricting representation of others by legislators and legislative employees; and relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission. was read the first time. SJR 4 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) by the Senate Resources Committee: Urging the United States Department of Energy to consider the needs of the people of the state for natural gas and the status of natural gas reserves in Cook Inlet when considering a possible extension of the Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Plant's export license; and urging 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. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 72 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the community revenue sharing program; and providing for an effective date." 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1231 was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representatives Chenault and Gara was noted. SB 116 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 141 SENATE BILL NO. 141 by Senator McGuire, entitled: "An Act relating to limited liability companies." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 17 The Judiciary 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. 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1232 The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Samuels, Dahlstrom, Lynn, Ramras Amend (2): Gruenberg, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HJR 17 is on today's calendar. **The presence of Representative Johansen was noted. HB 22 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 22 "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Foster, Thomas, Nelson, Crawford, Kelly, Gara, Joule, Hawker, Meyer, Chenault No recommendation (1): Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 22 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1233 HB 56 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act establishing the Hydrogen Energy Partnership in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; requiring the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development to seek public and private funding for the partnership; providing for the contingent repeal of an effective date; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(RES) "An Act establishing the Hydrogen Energy Partnership in the Alaska Energy Authority and relating to assistance and support for the partnership; requiring the executive director of the Alaska Energy Authority to seek public and private funding for the partnership; providing for the contingent repeal of an effective date; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Gatto and Johnson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Guttenberg, Edgmon, Kohring, Seaton, Roses, Gatto, Johnson Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 56(RES): 1. Zero, University of Alaska 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 56 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 172 The Judiciary Committee considered: 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1234 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 Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Lynn, Ramras No recommendation (4): Gruenberg, Dahlstrom, Samuels, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 172 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 232 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 232 "An Act relating to the sale, distribution, and purchase of alcoholic beverages; relating to a state database for records of certain purchases of alcoholic beverages; relating to the relocation of a license to sell alcoholic beverages; relating to procedures for local option elections for control of alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 232(JUD) "An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, distribution, manufacture, possession, and purchase of, or barter or traffic in, alcoholic beverages; relating to a state database for records of certain purchases of alcoholic beverages; relating to procedures for local option elections for control of alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date." 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1235 The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gruenberg, Lynn, Dahlstrom, Holmes, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 232(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Law 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety HB 232 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 252 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 252 "An Act requiring paid leave from employment for organ and bone marrow donation." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Roses, Gardner, Cissna, Wilson No recommendation (2): Seaton, Fairclough Amend (1): Neuman The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 252(HES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration/All Depts. 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 3. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 4. Zero, University of Alaska 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1236 HB 252 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SJR 6 The Resources Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) Urging the United States Congress to defeat H.R. 39, titled "To preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Gatto and Johnson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Guttenberg, Edgmon, Kohring, Seaton, Roses, Gatto, Johnson Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSJR 6(RES): 1. Zero, Senate Resources Committee CSSJR 6(RES) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 111 The Resources Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(RES) "An Act creating the Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area." 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1237 The report was signed by Representatives Gatto and Johnson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Guttenberg, Edgmon, Kohring, Seaton, Roses, Gatto, Johnson No recommendation (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources CSSB 111(RES) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. * * * * * Representative Gatto introduced Dalton Benson, House Page, from Palmer. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 171 The Conference Committee considering: 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." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171(STA) (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point(s): 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1238 Sections 3, 5, 12, 16, and 17 of CSHB 171(STA) am and Sections 3, 5, 7, 13, 17, 18, and 19 of SCS CSHB 171(STA) The request was signed by Representatives Coghill (Chair), Johnson, Gruenberg; and Senators McGuire (Chair), Stevens, Wilken. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The Senate message granting limited powers of free conference is on page 1229. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Elton "Paul" Dinkins By Representatives Stoltze, Fairclough INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 25 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 by Representatives Harris, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Kerttula, and Cissna: Urging the United States Congress to support the freedom to choose unions. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1239 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 110 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 110 "An Act extending the termination date for the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 2DP 4NR 1118 FN1: (CED) 1119 FIN RPT CS(L&C) NT 9DP 1NR 1207 FN2: (CED) 1208 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. 110(L&C) "An Act amending the powers and duties of the legislative audit division regarding the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; amending annual report requirements for the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; extending the termination date for the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 110(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 110(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 110(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1240 CSHB 110(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Doll, Lynn Absent: Edgmon, Kohring, LeDoux, Seaton And so, CSHB 110(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 Olson gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 110(L&C). RECONSIDERATION HB 110 Representative Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 110(L&C) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 110(L&C) was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 110(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 110(L&C)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 3 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1241 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Doll, Lynn Absent: Edgmon, Kohring, Seaton And so, CSHB 110(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. CSHB 110(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **The presence of Representatives Edgmon and Seaton was noted. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 17 The following was read the second time: 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. with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 6DP 2DNP 1NR 1086 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 1087 JUD RPT 4DP 2AM 1231 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 1232 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1242 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 17 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Objection was heard, and the advancement motion was withdrawn. **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Kawasaki, Edgmon, Gatto, Guttenberg, Seaton, and Olson: Page 1, lines 4 - 7 (title amendment): Delete "; 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" Page 2, lines 9 - 12: Delete "and WHEREAS the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has demonstrated a pattern of antidevelopment decision making that has injured the people of this state, and it is anticipated that the court will continue that pattern into the foreseeable future;" Page 2, lines 17 - 21: Delete "; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature respectfully requests 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 may be developed in a timely and lawful manner" Page 2, line 22, through page 3, line 28: Delete all material and insert: "COPIES of this resolution shall be sent by electronic transmission to the Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States; the Honorable Richard B. Cheney, Vice-President of the United States and President of the U.S. Senate; the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; the 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1243 Honorable Mary M. Schroeder, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; the Honorable Jeff Bingaman, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; the Honorable Nick J. Rahall II, Chair of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources; the Honorable Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska; and the Honorable Tom Irwin, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources; Dennis E. Wheeler, President, Coeur Alaska, Inc.; and the Honorable Ted Stevens and the Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senators, and the Honorable Don Young, U.S. Representative, members of the Alaska delegation in Congress." Representative Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Ramras objected. **The presence of Representative Lynn, who was excused (page 1227), was noted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 17 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 21 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Nelson, Olson, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Wilson Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Foster, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Kelly, Kohring, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Ramras, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Doll And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted, and the new title follows: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 am Encouraging Coeur Alaska, Inc., to pursue all legal options to resolve the issues presented in Southeast Alaska Conservation 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1244 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. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 17 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HJR 17 am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HJR 21 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Opposing the designation of any area in the state as a world heritage site, biosphere reserve, or any other type of international designation without the consent of the Alaska State Legislature and affected local governments; and urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to require congressional approval before an area in the United States may be considered for an international designation. with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 6DP 1NR 1150 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 1151 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1245 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 21(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHJR 21(RES) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 12 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 9, 2007, calendar (page 1217), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(O&G) 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. Representative Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 12(O&G) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Johnson, Harris, Thomas, Lynn, and Gara: Page 3, line 17, following "standards;": Insert "and WHEREAS the continued competitiveness and stability of the state and its economy require that the Alaska State Legislature consider national trends towards renewable energy development; and WHEREAS the Alaska State Legislature encourages the use of revenue from any development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for the development of renewable energy resources in the state;" 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1246 Representative Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 12(O&G) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 12(O&G) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, 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, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Cissna, Kerttula, Salmon Excused: Doll And so, CSHJR 12(O&G) am 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: Honoring - Kikkan Randall By Representatives Crawford, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1247 Honoring - Patti Morris By Representatives Seaton, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Dave Brann By Representatives Seaton, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Homer High School Lady Mariners Softball Team By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Stevens Honoring - Cook Inletkeeper By Representatives Seaton, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Stevens Honoring - Central Lutheran Church By Senator Ellis; Representatives Gara, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1248 Honoring - American Veterans Post No. 9 of Wasilla By Senators Green, Huggins; Representatives 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 In Memoriam - Joanne (Kyllonen) Graham By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Pearl Elizabeth "Betty" Saling By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Eugene V. Browning By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Arthur M. Kolar By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1249 In Memoriam - Anderson W. "Bill" Johnson Jr. By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Rita Marie McBride By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Candice "Candy" Lynette Perry By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Stanley Joseph Huhndorf Sr. By Senator Wagoner; Representatives Chenault, Harris, Buch, 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 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 215 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1228) on the following: 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1250 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(HES) "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 215(HES), thus adopting SCS CSHB 215(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 215(HES)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 215(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Doll And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 215(FIN) am S. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 215(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1251 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 12 Representatives Hawker and Fairclough added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(O&G) am 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 17 Representatives Ramras, Lynn, and Thomas added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 am 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. HB 215 Representative LeDoux added her name as cosponsor to: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to review the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." HB 250 Representatives Lynn and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 250 "An Act relating to children engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct." SB 84 Representatives Gara and Crawford added their names as cross sponsors to: 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1252 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." SB 145 Representative Lynn added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to municipal impoundment and forfeiture." SB 59 The following, which was engrossed and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk (page 1223), was transmitted to the Senate for consideration: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 59(FIN) "An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote dog mushers' contests and charitable raffles and lotteries; to the maximum amount of prices that may be awarded for charitable gaming activities other than bingo; to the use of the proceeds of charitable gaming; and to establishing cabbage classics as a form of charitable gaming." ENGROSSMENT HJR 12 CSHJR 12(O&G) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 101 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(CRA) "An Act relating to uniform traffic laws and to operating a vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance." 2007-05-10 House Journal Page 1253 HB 110 CSHB 110(L&C) 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 11, 2007. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:34 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk