Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-05-12 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1287 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 12, 2007 One Hundred Seventeenth Day The House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 11:25 a.m. Roll call showed 32 members present. Representative Johnson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Gara, Guttenberg, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, and Meyer were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Doll. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Dear Father, In stillness, we say thank you. Thank you for this day; thank you for the great privilege of serving. May we feel your guidance, truly listen to your wisdom, and express your love, your strength. We stand in your presence and ask that your will be done. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kawasaki. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 116 legislative day be approved as certified by the Assistant Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1288 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 220 A message dated May 11, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 220(JUD) "An Act prohibiting computer-assisted remote hunting." CSHB 220(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. **The presence of Representative Meyer was noted. HB 109 A message dated May 12, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(JUD) am "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension 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; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension 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 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1289 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; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 6 - title change resolution) CSHB 109(JUD) am is under Unfinished Business. HB 229 A message dated May 11, 2007, was read stating the Senate passed HB 229 am with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) am S "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to participate in a project consisting of the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, or operation of real and personal property, including facilities and equipment, for the Kenai gasification project and Port MacKenzie rail link, authorizing the corporation to issue bonds to finance all or a portion of the project, and identifying these as bonds for an essential public and governmental purpose; and providing for an effective date." HB 229 am is under Unfinished Business. HB 171 A message dated May 11, 2007, was read stating the Senate adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSHB 171(STA) am and SCS CSHB 171(STA), thus adopting: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1290 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 171 "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." The House adopted CCS HB 171 (page 1264). CCS HB 171 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. A message dated May 11, 2007, was received stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 124 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 124(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to unemployment contributions for the Alaska technical and vocational education program and to the allocation of money appropriated to the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representatives Kerttula and Guttenberg was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health, Education & Social Services Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1291 Mr. William Andrews, Jr. as a member of the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair; and Representatives Cissna, Gardner, and Fairclough. HJR 2 The Judiciary 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. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2(JUD) 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 and setting other requirements. The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Lynn, Dahlstrom, Ramras No recommendation (4): Gruenberg, Coghill, Samuels, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 2(JUD): 1. Zero, House State Affairs Committee 2. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 2 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representatives Kelly and Gara was noted. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1292 HJR 25 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Urging the United States Congress to support the freedom to choose unions. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gruenberg, Doll, Lynn No recommendation (1): Johansen Amend (2): Roses, Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HJR 25 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 27 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, disabled persons, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and disabled persons; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1293 The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Nelson, Crawford, Joule No recommendation (5): Thomas, Stoltze, Hawker, Meyer, Chenault Amend (2): Gara, Kelly The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 27(FIN): 5. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 8. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services CSSB 27(FIN) am was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative LeDoux was noted. SB 84 The Finance 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." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to the improper sale of tobacco products and to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state; relating to civil penalties for the improper sale of tobacco products and to suspension of business license endorsements and the right to obtain business license endorsements where the suspension is based on the improper sale 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1294 of tobacco products; relating to citations for certain offenses related to tobacco; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 10 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Foster, Nelson, Gara, Thomas, Joule, Meyer No recommendation (2): Stoltze, Chenault Amend (1): Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 84(FIN): 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 84(JUD) is on today's calendar. SB 125 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1295 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to recovery of an award of damages or other recovery by those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; relating to participation in the public employees' defined contribution plan by certain elected officials; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 11 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Foster, Thomas, Nelson, Stoltze, Joule, Gara, Hawker, Meyer, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 125(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration CSSB 125(FIN) is on today's calendar. SB 131 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 131(STA) "An Act naming the state parking garage being constructed in Anchorage north of the Robert B. Atwood Building as the Linny Pacillo Parking Garage." The report was signed by Representatives Fairclough and LeDoux, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1296 Do pass (4): Neuman, Salmon, Fairclough, LeDoux No recommendation (2): Dahlstrom, Cissna The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration CSSB 131(STA) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 141 The Judiciary Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gruenberg, Lynn, Ramras No recommendation (4): Coghill, Dahlstrom, Samuels, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 141 is on today's calendar. SB 171 The State Affairs Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 171 "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." 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1297 The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Doll, Coghill, Roses, Johansen, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor SB 171 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Lee William Risse By Representative Kelly The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: In Memoriam - Vernon Lee Joseph By Representative Samuels CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 22 The following was read the second time: 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." 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1298 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 4NR 990 FN1: ZERO(CED) 990 FN2: ZERO(GOV) 990 FIN RPT 10DP 1NR 1232 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1232 FN2: ZERO(GOV) 1232 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Samuels and Stoltze: Page 1, line 2, following "Association;" (title amendment): Insert "making the Board of Governors subject to legislative confirmation;" Page 1, following line 6: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 08.08.040 is amended to read: Sec. 08.08.040. Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar. (a) There is created a Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar to be elected under bylaws and regulations adopted by the board and confirmed by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. (b) The board consists of nine active members elected by the active members of the Alaska Bar and confirmed by the legislature and three persons appointed by the governor who are not attorneys. * Sec. 3. AS 08.08.050(a) is amended to read: (a) Two members of the board shall be elected by and from among the members of the association resident in the first judicial district; four members of the board shall be elected by and from among the members of the association resident in the third judicial district; two members by and from among the members of the association resident in the combined area of the second and fourth judicial districts; and one member at large from the entire state. Elected members are subject to confirmation by the legislature in joint session. Three members who are not attorneys shall be appointed by the governor and are subject to confirmation by the legislature in joint session. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1299 * Sec. 4. AS 08.08.050(b) is amended to read: (b) Members of the Board of Governors shall hold office for three years and until their successors are elected or appointed, confirmed, and qualified. * Sec. 5. 08.08.070(a) is amended to read: (a) The board shall, subject to legislative confirmation, fill a vacancy in the elected membership of the board until the next annual election. * Sec. 6. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION. A member elected to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association before the effective date of this Act is not affected by this Act and shall hold office until the member's successor is elected, confirmed, and qualified." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Kerttula objected. **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. Representative Coghill rose to a point of order. The Speaker cautioned members to confine remarks to the amendment. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 22 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1300 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Johansen, Kelly, Kohring, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Nelson, Salmon Excused: Johnson And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted, and the new title follows: HOUSE BILL NO. 22 am "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; making the Board of Governors subject to legislative confirmation; and providing for an effective date." Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 22 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 22 am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 88 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 88 "An Act relating to televisions, monitors, portable computers, and similar devices in motor vehicles; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) NT 6DP 1NR 281 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 282 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 2DP 4NR 360 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 360 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 5NR 1117 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1117 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1301 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. 88(FIN) "An Act relating to televisions, monitors, portable computers, and similar devices in motor vehicles; relating to the definition of physical injury for the Alaska Uniform Vehicle Code; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 88(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 88(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 88(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 88(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Kelly, Stoltze Excused: Johnson Absent: Chenault, Hawker And so, CSHB 88(FIN) passed the House. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1302 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 later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 88(FIN), and reconsideration was taken up then. HB 98 The following, which is on today's calendar, is in the Finance Committee: HOUSE BILL NO. 98 "An Act making appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 84 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 1NR 1066 FN3: (REV) 1066 FN4: (DPS) 1066 JUD REFERRAL WAIVED 1141 FIN RPT HCS(FIN) NT 6DP 2NR 1AM 1293 FN4: (DPS) 1294 FN5: (HSS) 1294 FN6: (REV) 1294 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1303 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to the improper sale of tobacco products and to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state; relating to civil penalties for the improper sale of tobacco products and to suspension of business license endorsements and the right to obtain business license endorsements where the suspension is based on the improper sale of tobacco products; relating to citations for certain offenses related to tobacco; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 10 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 84(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 84(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 84(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 84(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Doll, Foster, Gara, Johansen, Kohring And so, HCS CSSB 84(FIN) passed the House. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1304 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 Gara gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 84(FIN), and the Speaker ruled it out of order. Representative Gardner gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 84(FIN). RECONSIDERATION SB 84 Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HCS CSSB 84(FIN) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 84(FIN) was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 84(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 84(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Kohring And so, HCS CSSB 84(FIN) 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. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1305 HCS CSSB 84(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS (continued) SB 85 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 85 "An Act extending the termination date for the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HES RPT 5DP 1036 FN2: (S.FIN/CED) 1036 FIN RPT 10DP 1208 FN2: (S.FIN/CED) 1208 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 85 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 85 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 85 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 85 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1306 Excused: Johnson Absent: Kohring And so, SB 85 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. SB 85 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 125 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) NT 9DP 1294 FN2: (ADM) 1295 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 125(FIN) "An Act relating to the accounting and payment of contributions under the retirement plans of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, to calculations of contributions under those retirement plans, and to participation in, and termination of and amendments to 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1307 participation in, the defined benefit plans of those systems; relating to recovery of an award of damages or other recovery by those systems; relating to employer contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan; relating to participation in the public employees' defined contribution plan by certain elected officials; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 11 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 125(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 125(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 125(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 125(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Kohring And so, HCS CSSB 125(FIN) passed the House. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1308 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 Samuels gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 125(FIN). RECONSIDERATION SB 125 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HCS CSSB 125(FIN) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 125(FIN) was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 125(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 125(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Meyer, Ramras And so, HCS CSSB 125(FIN) 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. HCS CSSB 125(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1309 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 109 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1288) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(JUD) am "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension 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; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) am S "An Act relating to bribery, receiving unlawful gratuities, and campaign contributions; denying public employee retirement pension 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; relating to blind trusts approved by the Alaska Public Offices Commission; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 6 - title change resolution) 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1310 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 109(JUD) am, thus adopting SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 109(JUD) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S. 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 109(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. RECONSIDERATION HB 88 Representative Gruenberg gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 88(FIN) (page 1301). 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1311 Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 88(FIN) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act relating to televisions, monitors, portable computers, and similar devices in motor vehicles; relating to the definition of physical injury for the Alaska Uniform Vehicle Code; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 88(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 88(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Hawker, Kelly, Stoltze Excused: Johnson And so, CSHB 88(FIN) 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 88(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS (continued) SB 141 The following was read the second time: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1312 SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 1DP 3NR 1262 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1262 JUD RPT 3DP 4NR 1296 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1296 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 141 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 141 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 141 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 141 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson And so, SB 141 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 229 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1289) on the following: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1313 HOUSE BILL NO. 229 am "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to participate in a project consisting of the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, or operation of real and personal property, including facilities and equipment, for the Kenai gasification project and Port MacKenzie rail link, authorizing the corporation to issue bonds to finance all or a portion of the project, and identifying these as bonds for an essential public and governmental purpose; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(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 HB 229 am, thus adopting SCS HB 229(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 229 am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 229(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Gara 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1314 Excused: Johnson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HB 229(FIN) am S. 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS HB 229(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 28 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 2007, calendar (page 1280), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act requiring retail suppliers of electricity to disclose sources of electricity to consumers." The question being: "Shall CSHB 28(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 28(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1315 Nays: Coghill, Doogan, Gara Excused: Johnson And so, CSHB 28(FIN) passed the House. Representative Samuels gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 28(FIN). SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 3 The following was read the second time: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the effect of Medicare rates on senior citizens' access to healthcare; and urging the United States Congress to increase Medicare rates for Alaska. with the: Journal Page HES RPT 7DP 905 FN1: ZERO(S.HES) 906 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that SJR 3 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SJR 3 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SJR 3 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 3 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1316 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Chenault And so, SJR 3 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. 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 - Oscar Kawagley By Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Bruce Perry By Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Yaqungviat Flight School By Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, 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 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1317 In Memoriam - Mary Angak'aq Phillip By Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - George Hohman By Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - John Wassillie By Representatives Nelson, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - George Raymond Horner By Senator Thomas; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, 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 The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease until 1:30 p.m.; and so, the House stood at ease at 12:42 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:41 p.m. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1318 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated May 12, 2007, was received stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 53 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; ratifying certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Vernon Lee Joseph, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Vernon Lee Joseph By Representatives Samuels, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1319 HCR 9 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Congratulating Alaska Airlines on its 75th anniversary. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 9 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 9 Special Order of Business YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Joule, Meyer, Nelson And so, HCR 9 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HCR 10 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following by the House Finance Committee be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 84, relating to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1320 There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 10 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 10 Special Order of Business YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Meyer, Nelson And so, HCR 10 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HCR 11 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following by the House Finance Committee be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 125, relating to contributions to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska and the Teachers' Retirement System, participation in the defined benefit plans of those systems, contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan, and related matters. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 11 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1321 HCR 11 Special Order of Business YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Johnson Absent: Nelson And so, HCR 11 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 9 Representatives Gardner and Olson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Congratulating Alaska Airlines on its 75th anniversary. HB 67 Representative Kawasaki added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(FIN) am "An Act relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for certain college property, to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for residences of certain widows or widowers, and to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes for property of certain fraternal organizations and for certain residences of law enforcement officers; and providing for an effective date." 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1322 HB 229 Representatives Stoltze and Neuman added their names as cosponsors to: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) am S "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to participate in a project consisting of the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipping, or operation of real and personal property, including facilities and equipment, for the Kenai gasification project and Port MacKenzie rail link, authorizing the corporation to issue bonds to finance all or a portion of the project, and identifying these as bonds for an essential public and governmental purpose; and providing for an effective date." HB 252 Representatives Gruenberg and Cissna added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 252 "An Act requiring paid leave from employment for organ and bone marrow donation." SJR 3 Representatives Gara and Doogan added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to the effect of Medicare rates on senior citizens' access to healthcare; and urging the United States Congress to increase Medicare rates for Alaska. SB 27 Representative Crawford added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 27(FIN) am "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, disabled persons, and persons in medical or intermediate care facilities; and providing for an effective date." 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1323 SB 84 Representatives Lynn, Dahlstrom, Kawasaki, Buch, and Meyer added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to the improper sale of tobacco products and to the testing and packaging of cigarettes to be sold, offered for sale, or possessed in this state; relating to civil penalties for the improper sale of tobacco products and to suspension of business license endorsements and the right to obtain business license endorsements where the suspension is based on the improper sale of tobacco products; relating to citations for certain offenses related to tobacco; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HCR 9 HCR 9 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HCR 10 HCR 10 was engrossed and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk. HCR 11 HCR 11 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 88 CSHB 88(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 84 HCS CSSB 84(FIN) was engrossed. SB 125 HCS CSSB 125(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2007-05-12 House Journal Page 1324 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. The following meeting today was changed: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 3:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 3:00 p.m., May 13, 2007. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:54 p.m. Tisha Gieser Assistant Chief Clerk