Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2007-09-28 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1511 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION AND FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday September 28, 2007 Final Supplement MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 90 A message dated June 25, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the reporting of certain crimes; relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages and to access to licensed premises; relating to civil liability for certain persons accessing licensed premises; requiring driver's licenses and identification cards to be marked if a person is restricted from consuming alcoholic beverages as a result of a conviction or condition of probation or parole and relating to fees for the marked license or card; relating to the information contained on driver's licenses; requiring the surrender and cancellation of driver's licenses and identification cards under certain circumstances; relating to prostitution; relating to the DNA registration system; relating to credit toward service of a sentence of imprisonment; relating to violation of probation and parole conditions by sex offenders; relating to bail; relating to distribution of certain materials to minors; relating to time limitations for prosecution of certain crimes; relating to sex offender registration; relating to the maximum time for probation; relating to certain post-conviction 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1512 relief applications; relating to good time; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 24, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 118 A message dated June 25, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 118(JUD) "An Act relating to underage possession of alcoholic beverages in a dwelling." Chapter No. 26, SLA 2007 Effective Date: September 23, 2007 HB 133 A message dated June 25, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act relating to requiring electronic monitoring as a special condition of probation and parole for offenders whose offense was related to a criminal street gang." Chapter No. 27, SLA 2007 Effective Date: September 23, 2007 SB 128 A message dated June 25, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing:: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 128(FIN) am H "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 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1513 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." Chapter No. 25, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SB 4 A message dated June 26, 2007, was received stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) am "An Act extending the cash assistance benefit program for seniors under the senior care program and increasing the benefit amount; amending medical income eligibility provisions for persons under 19 years of age and for pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) am H "An Act relating to cash assistance for seniors; establishing the senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) ENROLLMENT HB 109 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 4:00 p.m., June 28, 2007, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1475): 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1514 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." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 95 The following letter dated June 29, 2007, was received: "Dear Speaker Harris: I have signed the following bill which was passed by the first session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature. I am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled documents to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 95(Corrected) "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." Chapter No. 28, SLA 2007 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1515 future. The operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the legislature of these requests. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" HB 96 The following letter dated June 29, 2007, was received: "Dear Speaker Harris: I have signed the following bill which was passed by the first session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature. I am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled documents to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "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." Chapter No. 29, SLA 2007 [Effective Date: July 1, 2007] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the legislature of these requests. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1516 SB 53 The following letter dated June 29, 2007, was received: "Dear Speaker Harris: I have signed the following bill which was passed by the first session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature. I am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled documents to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 53(FIN) am H "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." Chapter No. 30, SLA 2007 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the Legislature of these requests. Senate Bill 53 as passed by the Legislature contained operating and capital appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 and FY2008, totaling $2.2 billion. The capital budget totals nearly $1.8 billion, including $534 million in general fund which is almost $272 million higher than the governor's amended request. Through line-item vetoes, I have reduced the operating and capital appropriations in SB 53 by $230 million of which $116.5 million is general fund. Making these reductions now means that this revenue will be available for vital services for Alaskans in the future. Our priorities for funding include basic government services for life, health, public safety, transportation, infrastructure development, and education. We also looked carefully at projects with the ability to maximize and leverage federal and other funds. While this budget 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1517 enables the state to meet many of its basic responsibilities, I recognize that there are many important projects that are not included. The Legislature appropriated "discretionary" funds to local governments, state agencies and non-profit organizations for a wide variety of purposes. While I am certain that these funds would provide valuable support or services to specific constituencies, I am concerned that the process does not provide an adequate opportunity for the highest priorities of local communities and the state to receive funding. I have consistently advocated that we save for the future so that as revenues from oil production decline, we will be able to provide for essential and basic needs of Alaskans. Therefore, I have vetoed the items on the enclosed spreadsheet. The spreadsheet lists the appropriation cite, fund source, and the reason I have vetoed the appropriation. The reasons for veto fall into several categories: 1. Not a state responsibility There are many wonderful local organizations and programs that provide services to communities. The responsibility for these expenditures is primarily with the local community. 2. Fund at reduced level There are many services where the state has some responsibility and has a proper role in providing some funding. 3. Lower priority category of funding The state provides funding for many responsibilities. There is a greater responsibility for certain programs and services depending upon the need for services, constitutional mandates, and legal obligations. In some cases, lower priority expenditures were vetoed to achieve savings for future costs of higher priority responsibilities. In some cases, proposals may be considered in future budgets for funding. 4. Will consider in future budget Some projects appear to have a lot of merit, but require some additional information or project definition. For example, there 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1518 may be a required feasibility study or comprehensive plan before funding should be made available. 5. Other funding options available There are numerous state programs and other sources of funding that make grants and other resources available. As one example, the state provides public education funding through the K-12 program for every school district. 6. Legal concerns The Department of Law provides a review of all expenditures for compliance with state laws and regulations. Each appropriation must clearly be for services and programs that meet public funding requirements. 7. Duplicate funding Funding for some projects and programs was provided through multiple appropriations and funding sources in different parts of the budget. Reductions were made to more appropriately reflect total funding needs. 8. Fund request was withdrawn Recipients of funding or their legislative sponsors provided indication that they no longer were requesting approval. 9. Inadequate funding provided Some projects and programs were provided insufficient amounts of money in order to provide meaningful achievement. 10. Creation of new facilities and programs Given current funding shortfalls for existing programs and the ongoing need to address a backlog of deferred maintenance of public facilities, new facilities, or expanded programs were not funded. Our process for evaluating these projects attempted to review each appropriation based on a policy applied consistently and even- handedly. No one region, community, or legislative district was singled out at any time. 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1519 By reducing the level of spending now, funding will be set aside and available for the FY2009 budget. I will work with the Legislature and the public to implement a process that is accountable for the use of public dollars. For example, communities are in a better position to determine priorities at the local level. I will continue to advocate for funding community revenue sharing to enhance the economic development and vitality of communities across the state. I have vetoed appropriations from the Railbelt Energy Fund. These five projects represent unique interests and needs for the individual utilities and do not address the comprehensive plan that was envisioned when this fund was established. In last year's capital budget, $800,000 was appropriated to the Alaska Energy Authority to work with the railbelt utilities to prepare a unified plan to serve all the consumers in the region in a cost effective and efficient manner. It is premature to fund these distinct projects without the benefit of the unified plan. I understand the need to address aging infrastructure and generation capacity across the region and believe that we can, and must, do a better job of delivering these essential services. I hope this veto will encourage and accelerate the cooperation of all the railbelt utilities in development of the unified plan. Education is a top priority for legislators and this administration. Alaska's public schools will receive nearly $1 billion in FY2008. SB 53 contains $35 million in additional operating funds for schools in addition to an extra $77.5 million in relief to school districts in HB 95 for the cost of reducing the rates for the Teachers' Retirement System. SB 53 includes a number of legislative designated grants to schools and education organizations in support of operating programs, books and materials at local schools. These projects typically did not go through local school board or assembly budget processes and are not evenly applied to all districts. While I have let the majority of these appropriations stand in the FY2008 budget, I am not expecting these types of projects to be included in the FY2009 budget due to the significant commitment for education funding. I also intend to include funding for school construction and major maintenance projects that have gone through the Department of Education and Early Development's evaluation process for grants or reimbursement of voter approved debt for schools. 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1520 The Legislature's Education Funding Task Force is in the process of developing recommendations to provide additional resources through the Public School Funding Formula so that funding is distributed equitably across the state. The important work of the task force and the set aside of $1 billion in the Public Education Fund set the framework for meeting my goal to provide early funding for education. I will propose early funding for education in the FY2009 budget. This budget focuses on the state's basic responsibilities, schools, public safety, and needed transportation improvements that are essential to getting Alaska's infrastructure ready for the state's economic future, especially the gas pipeline. There is more work to be done. I am committed to working with the Legislature to move Alaska forward. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" HB 22 A message dated July 2, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 22 am "An Act extending the termination date for the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 31, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 3, 2007 HB 87 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1521 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) am "An Act relating to the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 40, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 4, 2007 HB 110 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 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." Chapter No. 37, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 132 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act designating the first Tuesday of May as Alaska Agriculture Day." Chapter No. 32, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 1, 2007 HB 155 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1522 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 35, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 4, 2007 HB 170 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act relating to annual audit reports by insurers, to custodians of insurer assets, to writing workers' compensation insurance by surplus lines insurers, to reports by surplus lines insurers, to the definition of 'wet marine and transportation insurance,' to false or misleading financial statements concerning insurance audits, to high deductible health plans, to retaliation for obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions imposed on Alaska insurers by other states or countries, and to the membership of the Alaska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 38, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 171 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1523 Chapter No. 34, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 184 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 184(FIN) "An Act relating to a commemorative troops license plate; relating to registration of vehicles for disabled persons; relating to the anatomical gift awareness fund; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 46, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 186 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 186(FSH) "An Act relating to sharing with certain federal agencies records required of sport fishing guides; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 41, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 4, 2007 HB 209 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(FIN) "An Act amending the timeline requirements for a final order of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1524 Chapter No. 36, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 213 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 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." Chapter No. 44, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 1, 2007 HB 215 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 43, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 1, 2007 HB 220 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 220(JUD) "An Act prohibiting computer-assisted remote hunting." Chapter No. 33, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 1, 2007 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1525 HB 228 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 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." Chapter No. 39, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 244 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 244(FIN) am "An Act creating an Alaska Decoration of Honor and establishing criteria for awarding the decoration." Chapter No. 45, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 1, 2007 SB 105 A message dated July 3, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(TRA) "An Act extending, for purposes of a program of debt reimbursement to municipalities, the date by which debt must be incurred for a small boat harbor; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 42, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 4, 2007 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1526 HB 109 A message dated July 9, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 47, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 27 A message dated July 9, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE 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." Chapter No. 48, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 10, 2007 SB 85 A message dated July 9, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1527 SENATE BILL NO. 85 "An Act extending the termination date for the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 49, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 10, 2007 HB 162 A message dated July 12, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 162(FIN) "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." Chapter No. 50, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 205 A message dated July 12, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) "An Act relating to real estate broker and real estate salesperson licensing; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 51, SLA 2007 Effective Date: February 1, 2008 SB 109 A message dated July 12, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1528 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." Chapter No. 54, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 13, 2007 SB 111 A message dated July 12, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 111(RES) "An Act creating the Kodiak Narrow Cape Public Use Area." Chapter No. 53, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 10, 2007 SB 141 A message dated July 12, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to limited liability companies." Chapter No. 52, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 10, 2007 SB 116 A message dated July 16, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1529 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) "An Act relating to the Uniform Money Services Act, to money transmission services, and to currency exchange services; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 55, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 121 A message dated July 16, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 121(L&C) "An Act relating to discharge from small commercial passenger vessels; relating to information-gathering requirements for small commercial passenger vessels; providing for an effective date by repealing the delayed effective date found in sec. 16, ch. 153, SLA 2004; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 56, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 76 A message dated July 17, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 76(HES) "An Act establishing a higher education savings program for eligible children who were placed in out-of-home care by the state; and providing for confidentiality of identifying information of a beneficiary under the program." Chapter No. 58, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 15, 2007 SB 100 A message dated July 17, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1530 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(HES) "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." Chapter No. 59, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 15, 2007 SB 131 A message dated July 17, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR 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." Chapter No. 60, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 15, 2007 SB 171 A message dated July 17, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 57, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 18, 2007 SB 84 A message dated July 18, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1531 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." Chapter No. 61, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 103 A message dated July 18, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 103 "An Act authorizing the transfer of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Eklutna, Inc.; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 62, SLA 2007 Effective Date: July 19, 2007 SB 4 A message dated July 28, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) am H "An Act relating to cash assistance for seniors; establishing the senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 1, FSSLA 2007 Effective Date: July 29, 2007 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1532 SB 69 A message dated July 31, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 69(FIN) "An Act relating to the creation of a civil legal services fund." Chapter No. 63, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 29, 2007 SB 145 A message dated July 31, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 145(JUD) "An Act relating to municipal impoundment and forfeiture." Chapter No. 64, SLA 2007 Effective Date: October 29, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated June 19, 2007, from Representative Kohring, District 14, to Speaker Harris, was received tendering his resignation from the House effective July 19, 2007. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR The following letter dated July 20, 2007, was received: "Dear Speaker Harris: Pursuant to my authority under article II, section 4 of the Alaska State Constitution and AS 15.40.320, I have appointed Wesley C. Keller to fill the vacancy in the Alaska State House, District 14. 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1533 Subject to confirmation by the House Majority under 15.40.330(a), Wesley C. Keller will hold this office for the remainder of the unexpired term for House District 14, as provided by AS 15.40.360. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" COMMUNICATIONS The following memorandum dated August 1, 2007, from Speaker Harris was received: "The House Republican Caucus met on Thursday July 26, 2007, and unanimously agrees to the appointment of Wes Keller as State Representative for District 14, as determined by district Republicans and recommended by Governor Palin. We ask that Mr. Keller be assigned a seat in the House Chamber." * * * * * Representative Wes Keller took the oath of office on July 27, 2007. ENROLLMENT HB 229 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 11:59 a.m., August 13, 2007, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1460): 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, 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1534 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 113 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 9:32 a.m., August 17, 2007: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(L&C) "An Act relating to the prescription and use of pharmaceutical agents, including controlled substances, by optometrists; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 229 A message dated August 25, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 65, SLA 2007 Effective Date: August 26, 2007 HJR 4 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1535 engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) Requesting the Federal Subsistence Board to rescind its decisions regarding the subsistence fishery priority given to Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Hope, and Cooper Landing residents. Legislative Resolve No. 13 HJR 17 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE 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. Legislative Resolve No. 19 HJR 20 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the United States Congress to intervene to eliminate or reduce the planned parcel post and bypass mail rate increases adopted by the United States Postal Service because of the severe effect the rate increases will have on rural Alaska. Legislative Resolve No. 14 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1536 HJR 21 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21(RES) 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. Legislative Resolve No. 18 HJR 22 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Denouncing the National Entertainment Collectibles Association's production of the Rapist No. 1 collectible doll. Legislative Resolve No. 16 HJR 23 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Supporting the reuse of facilities at the Galena Air Base to provide regional educational services. Legislative Resolve No. 17 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1537 SCR 4 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(HES) Relating to public health and a health compact. Legislative Resolve No. 24 SJR 1 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Relating to reauthorization of federal funding for children's health insurance; and encouraging the Governor to support additional funding for and access to children's health insurance. Legislative Resolve No. 4 SJR 3 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 10 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1538 SJR 6 A message dated September 5, 2007, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Legislative Resolve No. 21 HB 113 A message dated September 7, 2007, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(L&C) "An Act relating to the prescription and use of pharmaceutical agents, including controlled substances, by optometrists; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 66, SLA 2007 Effective Date: See Chapter COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Fish & Game Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) 2006 Annual Report (as required by AS 16.43.980) Available at http://www.cfec.state.ak.us/mnu_Annual_Reports.htm 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1539 The following audit reports were received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Real Estate Commission Sunset Review July 3, 2007 Dept. of Corrections Community Jails Program April 13, 2007 Dept. of Health & Social Services Alaska Commission on Aging Sunset Review July 3, 2007 SCR 11 Pursuant to: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Establishing and relating to the Joint Legislative Education Funding Task Force. Legislative Resolve No. 26 The following was received: Alaska State Legislature Joint Legislative Education Funding Task Force Report to the Governor and Legislature September 1, 2007 Representative Hawker, Chair http://w3.legis.state.ak.us/index.php 2007-09-28 House Journal Page 1540 * * * * * This is the final supplemental journal for the First Session and the First Special Session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk