Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-03-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2159 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 4, 2008 Fiftieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:14 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Foster had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Guttenberg - from today to morning plane time, March 10 Representative Foster - from today to evening plane time, March 19 (amended from page 2038) The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Scott Williamson of Glacier Valley Baptist Church. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. Heavenly Father: Thank you for the men and women who are gathered here as representatives of the various areas of Alaska. Thank you for their willingness to serve; thank you 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2160 for their families' willingness to share these men and women with our state. Finally, thank you for the democratic form of government that has brought them here. Bless these men and women as they conduct their business. Guide them in their deliberations and discussions. Assist this House in its decisions; let no decision be made merely on the basis of personal benefit, but may each decision be made on the basis of its benefit to the state of Alaska and its citizens. Let history show that the decisions made here were good and just decisions. Keep watch over these men and women. Give them strength for lengthy meetings. Help them find rest in the midst of long days and late nights. Let no harm come to them and let your peace and your wisdom rest upon them. I pray these things in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Nelson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 49 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 3, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 15 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(SED) by the Senate Special Committee on Education: 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2161 Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to standing committees. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Rules Committees. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 119 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(RLS) by the Senate Rules Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to grant programs to support libraries." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 200 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 200 "An Act relating to the presumption of coverage for a workers' compensation claim for disability as a result of certain diseases for certain occupations." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 200(FIN) "An Act relating to the presumption of coverage for a workers' compensation claim for disability as a result of certain diseases for certain fire fighters." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Hawker, Nelson, Crawford, Joule, Stoltze, Chenault 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2162 Do not pass (1): Kelly No recommendation (2): Thomas, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 200(FIN): 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 4. Indeterminate, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 200 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 319 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 319 "An Act relating to the practice of dentistry and to dental assistants." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 319(L&C) "An Act relating to the practice of dentistry, to dental assistants, and to dental hygienists." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gardner, Buch, Ramras, Neuman, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 319(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 319 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 357 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2163 HOUSE BILL NO. 357 "An Act requiring errors and omissions insurance for real estate licensees; renaming the real estate surety fund as the real estate recovery fund and relating to that fund, and redefining the procedures and criteria used by the Real Estate Commission to make an award from the fund to a person suffering a loss caused by certain misconduct of real estate licensees; requiring a real estate licensee to maintain an office in the state; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 357(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gatto, Ramras, Olson No recommendation (2): Buch, Neuman Amend (2): Gardner, LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 357(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 357 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 413 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 413 "An Act extending the termination date for the Real Estate Commission; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2164 Do pass (3): Crawford, Nelson, Meyer No recommendation (6): Hawker, Stoltze, Joule, Thomas, Kelly, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 413 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 414 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 414 "An Act relating to the crime victim compensation fund." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gruenberg, Dahlstrom, Samuels, Holmes, Ramras No recommendation (1): Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 414 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Anchorage Christian School, 2007 1-2-3A State Wrestling Champions By Representative Meyer 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2165 Honoring - Anchorage Christian School, 2007 Girls State Track and Field 1-2-3A Team Award By Representative Meyer In Memoriam - Shirley LeDoux By Representative LeDoux; Senator Stevens CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 147 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 147 "An Act relating to matching funds in state tourism marketing contracts with trade associations." with the: Journal Page EDT RPT 2DP 1DNP 3NR 517 FN1: ZERO(CED) 517 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 2NR 1AM 1980 FN2: ZERO(CED) 1980 RLS RPT CS(RLS) NT 5DP 1NR 2143 FN3: (H.RLS/CED) 2143 The Rules Committee submitted a corrected committee substitute to replace the committee substitute received March 3, 2008 (page 2143). CSHB 147(RLS) was reprinted today. 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. 147(RLS) "An Act relating to matching funds and state money for state tourism marketing contracts with trade associations; and providing for an effective date." 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2166 There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 147(RLS) would be moved to the bottom of the calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 310 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 3, 2008, calendar (page 2149), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Representative Chenault moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 310(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 310(FIN) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Kelly and Chenault: Page 59, following line 26: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) The sum of $523,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Natural Resources, resources development allocation, for the petroleum systems integrity office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009." Representative Chenault moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2167 Amendment Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 were not offered. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representatives Doogan, Gara, and Gardner: Page 74, following line 5: Insert a new subsection to read: "(d) the sum of $3,600,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska)." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Page 74, line 18, following "10(a)": Insert ", 27(d)" Representative Doogan moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Chenault objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 310(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Foster And so, Amendment No. 6 was not adopted. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2168 Amendment No. 7 was not offered. CSHB 310(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 310(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 310(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Buch, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula Excused: Foster And so, CSHB 310(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved that the appropriations in Section 27 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the appropriations in Section 27 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 310(FIN) am Third Reading Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations YEAS: 36 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2169 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Doogan, Gara, Holmes Excused: Foster And so, the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund were adopted. CSHB 310(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 312 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 3, 2008, calendar (page 2150), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." Representative Cissna moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 312(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 312(FIN) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Cissna: Under Behavioral Health: Services for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Youth: Add: MH Trust: BTKH Community Behavioral Health Centers Outpatient Grants $750.0 GF/MH 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2170 Representative Cissna moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Hawker objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 312(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Foster Absent: Gara, Seaton And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Cissna: Under Behavioral Health: Behavioral Health Grants: Add: Services for Substance Use Disorders Comprehensive System of Care $1,000.0 GF/MH Representative Cissna moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2171 CSHB 312(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Foster And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Cissna: Under Behavioral Health: Behavioral Health Grants: Add: Treatment and Wraparound Services for Clients with Severe Mental Illnesses and Co-occurring Disorders $1,750.0 GF/MH Representative Cissna moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 312(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Nelson, Salmon 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2172 Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Foster Absent: Ramras And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Cissna: Under Behavioral Health: Behavioral Health Administration: Add: Suicide Prevention Statewide Initiative $800.0 GF/MH Representative Cissna moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 312(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Foster Absent: LeDoux, Nelson, Wilson And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. CSHB 312(FIN) was automatically in third reading. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2173 The question being: "Shall CSHB 312(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 312(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Gardner, Holmes Excused: Foster Absent: LeDoux And so, CSHB 312(FIN) 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. CSHB 312(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 147 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2166), was again before the House: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(RLS) "An Act relating to matching funds and state money for state tourism marketing contracts with trade associations; and providing for an effective date." 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2174 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 147(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 147(RLS) was read the third time. Representative Ramras declared a conflict of interest. The question being: "Shall CSHB 147(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 147(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Gara Excused: Foster Absent: Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Seaton And so, CSHB 147(RLS) passed the House. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Gardner gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 147(RLS), and it was taken up later. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2175 LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Petersburg Emergency Medical Technicians By Representatives Wilson, Harris, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas RECONSIDERATION HB 147 Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 147(RLS) (page 2174) 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. 147(RLS) "An Act relating to matching funds and state money for state tourism marketing contracts with trade associations; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 147(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 147(RLS)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2176 Nays: Gara Excused: Foster Absent: Cissna, Kawasaki, Kelly, Wilson And so, CSHB 147(RLS) 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 147(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Hawker - from 11:30 a.m., March 6 to morning plane time, March 10 Representative Holmes - from 6:00 a.m., March 5 to evening plane time, March 9 Representative Johnson - from 11:30 a.m., March 6 to evening plane time, March 9 Representative Kerttula - from 5:00 a.m., March 6 to evening plane time, March 10 Representative LeDoux - from noon, March 7 to afternoon plane time, March 9 Representative Lynn - from 11:30 a.m., March 5 to morning plane time, March 17 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2177 Representative Neuman - from 6:00 p.m., March 6 to morning plane time, March 10 Representative Ramras - from noon, March 5 to evening plane time, March 9 Representative Roses - from 6:00 p.m., March 6 to evening plane time, March 9 Representative Samuels - from 6:00 a.m., March 5 to evening plane time, March 9 Representative Thomas - from 2:00 p.m., March 6 to 3:00 p.m., March 9 RECONSIDERATION HB 320 Representative Gara brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 320(FIN) (page 2151). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 320(FIN) "An Act relating to search and rescue training and search and rescue parties; requiring certain search and rescue volunteers to be considered state employees for purposes of workers' compensation coverage; and allowing political subdivisions to elect to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for search and rescue personnel." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 320(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 320(FIN) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2178 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 1, line 12, through page 2, line 5: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 2. AS 18.60.120 is amended to read: Sec. 18.60.120. Search and rescue parties. Upon being notified that a person is lost, injured, killed, or is in need of immediate rescue, each of the following [THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY OR A DESIGNEE] may appoint a competent person to organize, direct, and guide a search and rescue party and may authorize a person to participate in a search and rescue party under this section: (1) the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee; (2) a peace officer; (3) a fire fighter; in this paragraph, "fire fighter" has the meaning given in AS 09.65.295; or (4) a person authorized by a political subdivision of the state [FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESCUING OR RETRIEVING THE PERSON OR THE PERSON'S REMAINS]." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 320(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kerttula, LeDoux, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2179 Excused: Foster Absent: Kawasaki, Nelson, Wilson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 2, line 14, following "others.": Insert "This immunity does not apply to the benefit of any political subdivision of the state that fails to provide workers' compensation coverage for the person." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Meyer objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 320(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Foster Absent: Edgmon, Kawasaki, Nelson, Wilson And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. CSHB 320(FIN) was automatically in third reading. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2180 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 320(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 320(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kerttula, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Nays: Coghill, Gruenberg, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux Excused: Foster Absent: Edgmon, Kawasaki, Nelson, Wilson Kerttula changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSHB 320(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Doll - from 7:00 a.m., March 7 to morning plane time, March 10 HJR 28 Representatives Kerttula, Crawford, and Thomas added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the production tax revenue fund, dedicating a 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2181 portion of the petroleum production tax to the fund, and limiting appropriations from the fund. HB 147 Representative Johnson added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 147(RLS) "An Act relating to matching funds and state money for state tourism marketing contracts with trade associations; and providing for an effective date." HB 355 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 355 "An Act requiring the disclosure of the identity of certain persons, groups, and nongroup entities that expend money in support of or in opposition to ballot initiatives and the aggregate amounts of significant contributions or expenditures made by those persons, groups, and nongroup entities." HB 405 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 405 "An Act relating to forgiveness of a percentage of student loans for a member of the armed forces deployed since 2001." ENGROSSMENT HB 147 CSHB 147(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 310 CSHB 310(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2008-03-04 House Journal Page 2182 HB 312 CSHB 312(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 320 CSHB 320(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HCR 21 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 9:00 a.m., March 4, 2008: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Supporting the National Crime Victims' Rights Week of 2008. Legislative Resolve No. 30 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Transportation Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 5, 2008. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk