Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-09-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3365 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION THIRD AND FOURTH SPECIAL SESSIONS Juneau, Alaska Monday September 15, 2008 Final Supplement CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL th As Chief Clerk, I certify as to the correctness of the journal for the 30 legislative day of the Fourth Special Session of the Twenty-Fifth Legislature. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 401 A message dated August 7, 2008, was received stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 4002, relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of "eligible electric utility" as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and relating to heating assistance. 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3366 HCR 401 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SB 4002 A message dated August 7, 2008, was received stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am "An Act relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of 'eligible electric utility' as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; relating to heating assistance; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am H "An Act amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to power cost equalization; relating to Alaska resource rebates, and increasing the amount of the 2008 permanent fund dividend to provide that rebate; suspending the motor fuel tax; eliminating the authority to make certain provisions of the heating assistance program retroactive to November 1, 2007; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 401 - title change resolution) ENGROSSMENT SB 4002 The following, which engrossment was waived (page 3361), was engrossed and returned to the Senate August 8, 2008: 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3367 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am H "An Act amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to power cost equalization; relating to Alaska resource rebates, and increasing the amount of the 2008 permanent fund dividend to provide that rebate; suspending the motor fuel tax; eliminating the authority to make certain provisions of the heating assistance program retroactive to November 1, 2007; and providing for an effective date." ENROLLMENT HCR 401 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 12:05 p.m., August 20, 2008: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 4002, relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of "eligible electric utility" as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and relating to heating assistance. Legislative Resolve No. 72 HB 3001 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 12:05 p.m., August 20, 2008: 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3368 HOUSE BILL NO. 3001(efd fld) "An Act approving issuance of a license by the commissioner of revenue and the commissioner of natural resources to TransCanada Alaska Company, LLC and Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd., jointly as licensee, under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act." HB 4001 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 12:05 p.m., August 20, 2008: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 4001(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 4001 A message dated August 25, 2008, 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. 4001(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 1, 4SSLA 2008 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 4002 A message dated August 25, 2008, 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: 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3369 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4002(FIN) am H "An Act amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; relating to power cost equalization; relating to Alaska resource rebates, and increasing the amount of the 2008 permanent fund dividend to provide that rebate; suspending the motor fuel tax; eliminating the authority to make certain provisions of the heating assistance program retroactive to November 1, 2007; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 2, 4SSLA 2008 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 3001 A message dated August 27, 2008, 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. 3001(efd fld) "An Act approving issuance of a license by the commissioner of revenue and the commissioner of natural resources to TransCanada Alaska Company, LLC and Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd., jointly as licensee, under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act." Chapter No. 3, 4SSLA 2008 Effective Date: November 25, 2008 HCR 401 A message dated August 28, 2008, 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 401 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 4002, relating to grants from the renewable energy grant fund; amending the bulk fuel bridge loan fund and the bulk fuel revolving loan fund; amending the power cost equalization program, repealing the exclusion from eligibility for power cost equalization for 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3370 certain power projects that take their power from hydroelectric facilities, and amending the definition of "eligible electric utility" as it applies to the power cost equalization program and the grant program for small power projects for utility improvements; relating to establishing a gas pipeline development fund in the Department of Revenue; establishing the Alaska resource rebate program and relating to that program; and relating to heating assistance. Legislative Resolve No. 72 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 104 A message dated May 11, 2007, stated the Senate passed the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 104(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act; providing inducements for the construction of a natural gas pipeline and shippers that commit to use that pipeline; establishing the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act matching contribution fund; providing for an Alaska Gasline Inducement Act coordinator; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (HB 177 Natural Gas Pipeline (AGIA) - Companion Bill) INDEX OF BILLS WITH SPECIAL ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR HB 310 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310 "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." Line item vetoes…………………………………………………3035 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3371 SB 59 CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 59 "An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote dog mushers' contests and charitable raffles and lotteries; relating to the maximum amount of prizes that may be awarded for charitable gaming activities other than bingo; and establishing cabbage classics as a form of charitable gaming." Law without signature……………………………………………3001 SB 196 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 196(FIN) am H "An Act relating to establishing a controlled substance prescription database." Law without signature……………………………………………3107 SB 202 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(STA) "An Act relating to expenditures in aid of or to implement the provisions of the federal Real ID Act." Law without signature……………………………………………3055 SB 221 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) am H "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Line item vetoes…………………………………………………3040 SB 256 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 256(FIN) am H "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making an appropriation to the senior benefits payment program; amending certain appropriations; 2008-09-15 House Journal Page 3372 ratifying certain expenditures; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Line item vetoes…………………………………………………2594 * * * * * This final supplement completes the record of legislation for the Second Session and Third and Fourth Special Sessions of the Twenty- Fifth Alaska State Legislature. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk