Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-02-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0143 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 4, 2009 Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:00 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Harris, Keller, and Seaton had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Jesse Perry of Northern Light United Church. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. For our common good, and in deepest respect for the religious diversity of all Alaskans, let us pray: Sacred Light, healer and hope of all the nations of the world, we acknowledge your gracious presence among us, and we give thanks for this new day. As this legislative body serves the people of Alaska, may you illumine its deliberations with clarity of conscience and will, and inspire each representative with a practical and fair vision for the future of our state. You, O God, are the strength of the weak and the servant of all who serve. You are the unity of all that is broken in the world, and your ways alone are able to bring us an enduring justice and peace. 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0144 As this day's gathering begins, may all be filled with thanksgiving and faithfulness, ever aware of the sacred circle that encompasses all our days and all our ways. What is hard for us, O God, is easy for you. Teach us your ways. Make our yokes easy and our burdens light. Unite us in joy, in justice, and in thanksgiving for your truth, for truly we have every reason to trust and to rest in you. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Coghill. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the thth journal for the 14 and 15 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated February 3, 2009, was read stating that in accordance with art. III, secs. 25 and 26, Constitution of the State of Alaska and AS 39.05.080, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: Commissioner - Department of Health and Social Services William H. Hogan Appointed: 7/24/2008 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Commissioner - Department of Public Safety Joseph A. Masters Appointed: 9/12/2008 The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0145 Board of Education and Early Development Janel Keplinger - Kodiak Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Carol "Bunny" Schaeffer - Kotzebue Appointed: 3/24/2004 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Cindy Lou Aillaud - Delta Junction Appointed: 10/26/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Linda L. Black - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Jill Exe - Barrow Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Louis Pondolfino - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 The Speaker referred the following to the Finance Committee: State Assessment Review Board Ronald Brown - Anchorage Appointed: 12/2/2008 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Dr. William Doolittle - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/24/2004 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Chief Daniel Hoffman - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Mary Jane Michael - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0146 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) Judge Peter Froehlich - Juneau Appointed: 8/2/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: State Medical Board Edward A. Hall - Anchorage Appointed: 5/19/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Casey M. Millar - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Dr. David A. Miller - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Dr. David J. Powers - Dillingham Appointed: 12/2/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Dr. David L. Eichler - North Pole Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Commission on Judicial Conduct Chris Brown - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Jan S. Ostrovsky - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0147 Alaska Judicial Council William F. Clarke - Chugiak Appointed: 10/16/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Kathleen R. Tompkins-Miller - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Dr. Regina C. Chennault - Soldotna Appointed: 10/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Carla Bassler - Anchorage Appointed: 3/14/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 John Floyd - Anchorage Appointed: 10/16/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Kathleen A. Reid - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/16/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Elaine Williamson - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Ethan Billings - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Belen Cook - Cordova Appointed: 12/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0148 Ellen Ganley - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Boyd Brownfield - Anchorage Appointed: 6/9/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Eric Eriksen - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Craig Fredeen - Anchorage Appointed: 6/9/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Richard Heieren - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/9/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Harley Hightower - Anchorage Appointed: 3/9/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Richard Rearick - Eagle River Appointed: 2/3/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Don Shiesl - Wasilla Appointed: 10/16/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Carol Hernley - Cordova Appointed: 5/7/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Debra Long - Fairbanks Appointed: 5/7/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Dan Holt - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0149 Dr. Rosemary Zimmerman - Girdwood Appointed: 7/25/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Dental Examiners Robyn Chaney - Dillingham Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Dr. Mary Anne Navitsky - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Deborah Stauffer - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Dr. Clifford Douglas White - Dillingham Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Tyler E. Andrews - Anchorage Appointed: 6/9/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Will Askren - Anchorage Appointed: 6/9/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Gary P. Bader - Anchorage Appointed: 3/24/2004 Reappointed: 6/17/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Aaron T. Isaacs, Jr. - Klawock Appointed: 1/18/2002 Reappointed: 3/9/2005 Reappointed: 6/9/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Matthew R. McSorley - Anchorage Appointed: 12/15/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0150 Board of Marine Pilots Dale O. Collins - Ketchikan Appointed: 4/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Michael Heimbuch - Homer Appointed: 2/3/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Kimberly K. Horn - Juneau Appointed: 2/3/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Patricia A. White - Juneau Appointed: 8/22/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Barbara Norton - Anchorage Appointed: 6/3/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Nursing Thomas Hendrix - Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Janine L. McCready - Fairbanks Appointed: 12/3/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Thomas A. Trosvig - Kodiak Appointed: 1/23/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Dennis A. Swarner - Kenai Appointed: 10/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0151 Board of Pharmacy Leah Handley - Homer Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Steve R. Johnson - Palmer Appointed: 12/3/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Chris "CJ" Kim - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Mary D. Mundell - Wasilla Appointed: 4/14/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Jay McDiarmid - Fairbanks Appointed: 4/14/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Dr. Marc Slonimski - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Board of Professional Counselors Ray DePalatis - Anchorage Appointed: 8/8/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Lillian Mitchell - Anchorage Appointed: 8/8/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Tashawna L. Olson - Homer Appointed: 4/14/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Dr. Kristi H. Fuller - Anchorage Appointed: 2/3/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0152 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Richard "Butch" D. Olmstead - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/15/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Gene H. Shafer - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2004 Reappointed: 10/16/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Real Estate Commission Nancy Davis - Sitka Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Barbara A. Dickson - Anchorage Appointed: 2/3/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Gene DuVal - Fairbanks Appointed: 4/13/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) Paul Lisankie - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 Board of Social Work Examiners Darrell Allman - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2004 Reappointed: 10/16/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Gail La Rose-Henderson - Wasilla Appointed: 2/24/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Patty McMillin - Bethel Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Board of Veterinary Examiners Margaret J. Eastman - North Pole Appointed: 10/16/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0153 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Philip E. Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 11/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Richard H. Behrends - Juneau Appointed: 11/21/2000 Reappointed: 3/25/2003 Reappointed: 3/10/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Mark A. Crutchfield - Anchorage Appointed: 10/11/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Howard A. Hansen - Wasilla Appointed: 12/26/2007 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Linda F. Hutchings - Soldotna Appointed: 9/27/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 Sarah Lefebvre - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Kiana Peacock - Anchorage Appointed: 1/8/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Daniel Repasky - Anchorage Appointed: 1/8/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Marc D. Stemp - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2007 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Patricia A. Vollendorf - Anchorage Appointed: 4/12/2004 Reappointed: 3/10/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0154 Robert C. Weel - Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Big Game Commercial Services Board Paul E. Johnson - Elfin Cove Appointed: 7/24/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Dirk Nickisch - Coldfoot Appointed: 11/19/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Betty Jo "BJ" Schmitz - North Pole Appointed: 7/24/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2013 Board of Game Cliff Judkins - Wasilla Appointed: 1/21/2003 Reappointed: 3/3/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 6/30/2012 Teresa Sager-Albaugh - Mentasta Pass Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 6/30/2012 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission John K. Norman - Anchorage Appointed: 1/23/2004 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: State Commission for Human Rights Faith Peters - Tanana Appointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0155 Board of Parole Lonzo Henderson - Anchorage Appointed: 12/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Alaska Public Offices Commission Kathleen "Kate" Ballenger - Kodiak Appointed: 5/7/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The following letter dated February 3, 2009, was read: "Dear Speaker Chenault: Although this position does not require legislative confirmation, it is important that the individual have the confidence of legislators and, therefore, I am submitting the name of Ms. Terry Thurbon for Chief Administrative Law Judge under Alaska Statute 39.05.053: Appointed: 11/1/2004 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 The resume for this appointment has been submitted to the offices of the Senate Secretary and the Chief Clerk. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated February 2, 2009, was read stating the Senate accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 11:00 a.m., April 7 to hear an address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator. 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0156 COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Alaska Railroad Corporation Report to the State of Alaska January 2009 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 4 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 4 "An Act relating to false caller identification." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Lynn, Gruenberg, Gatto No recommendation (3): Coghill, Holmes, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Law HB 4 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 98 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 98 "An Act relating to minor consuming and repeat minor consuming; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0157 Do pass (6): Lynn, Gruenberg, Coghill, Holmes, Gatto, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Alaska Court System 2. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 98 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 77 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 77(STA) "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Thomas, Crawford, Austerman, Salmon, Joule, Foster, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Legislative Agency CSSB 77(STA) is on today's calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HCR 2 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by pursuing development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region; and requesting the governor to identify and negotiate with one or more persons capable of producing natural gas from the Gubik area, and other 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0158 areas on the North Slope if necessary, in sufficient quantities to support a bullet pipeline project. The report was signed by Representatives Edgmon and Millett, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Ramras, Petersen, Dahlstrom, Tuck, Edgmon, Millett No recommendation (1): Johansen HCR 2 was referred to the Resources Committee. HCR 3 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action that would support a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region, including initiating any necessary negotiations to reopen the Agrium plant in Kenai. The report was signed by Representatives Edgmon and Millett, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Petersen, Dahlstrom, Ramras, Tuck, Edgmon, Millett No recommendation (1): Johansen HCR 3 was referred to the Resources Committee. HCR 4 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action to support development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region including advocating an increase in the amount of natural 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0159 gas that may be exported under authority granted by the United States Department of Energy. The report was signed by Representatives Millett and Edgmon, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Tuck, Dahlstrom, Petersen, Ramras, Millett, Edgmon No recommendation (1): Johansen HCR 4 was referred to the Resources Committee. HCR 5 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by working on significant elements and components to support the timely construction of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region and to take necessary action to assist and facilitate the process for a private entity to make a final investment decision to commit to the pipeline before November 1, 2010. The report was signed by Representatives Millett and Edgmon, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Tuck, Petersen, Dahlstrom, Ramras, Millett, Edgmon No recommendation (1): Johansen HCR 5 was referred to the Resources Committee. HB 20 The House Special Committee on Fisheries considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 20 "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans for energy efficiency upgrades." 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0160 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 20(FSH) "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans for energy efficiency upgrades and increasing the maximum amount for certain loans under the Commercial Fishing Loan Act; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Edgmon, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Edgmon, Buch, Munoz No recommendation (3): Johnson, Millett, Keller Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 20(FSH): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 20 was referred to the Finance Committee. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 11 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Relating to the federal stimulus package. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) (same title) 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0161 The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Thomas, Gara, Crawford, Joule, Fairclough, Salmon, Hawker Do not pass (1): Kelly No recommendation (2): Austerman, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 11(FIN): 1. Zero, Legislative Agency HJR 11 is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Barrow Arctic Science Consortium By Representative Joule; Senator Olson Honoring - Desiree Harris By Representative Petersen; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Elizabeth Peratrovich Day By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Leon Gaston Quesnel By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner In Memoriam - James "Vince" O'Reilly By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner In Memoriam - David M. Feeken By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0162 In Memoriam - James F. "Jim" Pope By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 38 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 38 by Representative Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act relating to an optional exemption from municipal property taxes for residential property." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 110 HOUSE BILL NO. 110 by Representative Herron, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice and licensing of psychologists." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 111 HOUSE BILL NO. 111 by Representative Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to voluntary deduction of dues for membership in certain retiree organizations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 112 HOUSE BILL NO. 112 by the House Resources Committee by request, entitled: "An Act providing for establishment and maintenance by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0163 Development of a registry of professional foresters; and relating to the membership of the Board of Forestry." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Resources Committees. HB 113 HOUSE BILL NO. 113 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making 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." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. A spreadsheet from the Office of the Governor, Office of Management and Budget, pertaining to the supplemental requests accompanied the governor's transmittal letter and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 2, 2009, follows: "Dear Speaker Chenault: I am transmitting to you today a supplemental appropriation bill for Fiscal Year 2009 that reduces demand on the general fund by $268.6 million and seeks your authorization to access the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund at the end of the fiscal year to balance the FY2009 operating and capital budgets. FY2009 has been a year of unprecedented revenue volatility. Due to the dramatic decline in oil prices, the estimated revenue of $7.5 billion in the Spring 2008 forecast was lowered to $5.5 billion in the January 2009 interim forecast, making responsible reductions necessary. The FY2009 budget authorized expenditures of $5.99 billion plus the savings appropriation of $1.18 billion totaling $7.17 billion. The $268.6 million in reductions will bring the estimated revenue shortfall to $1.36 billion in FY2009. 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0164 As you know, we have already taken steps to reduce general funding spending. Even when oil prices were near their highest last summer, I implemented a $20 million savings target for state agencies to manage their budgets for efficiencies and achieve lower levels of spending in the current year. We have also implemented a hiring freeze and instructed departments to restrict purchases - again, as a management tool to help achieve more savings in the current year. The more we reduce now, the less we will have to draw from savings at the end of the year. Because of these efforts, we have minimized the supplemental need by eliminating the $50 million proposed for supplemental requests, reducing other expenditures, and reappropriating balances to minimize current year funding needs. In addition, we are reducing the authorization for tax credits by $200 million - due only to the timing and payment of tax credits. We are seeing an increase in oil and gas exploration and this new tax credit program has served us well. We will continue to monitor the changing economic conditions and the impact on oil prices in the coming weeks as we continue to work on this, and other appropriation bills this session. When oil prices and state revenue were on the rise, we worked together to build our reserves. Working together we can keep our economy on a steady, confident course - with discipline - to protect our reserves and promote economic growth. Thank you for your consideration of this legislation. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" HB 114 HOUSE BILL NO. 114 by Representatives Ramras, Dahlstrom, Millett, Johansen, Edgmon, Petersen, Holmes, Foster, Johnson, Tuck, Gruenberg, Salmon, Coghill, Thomas, Joule, and Munoz, entitled: 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0165 "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid during a disaster emergency." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. HB 115 HOUSE BILL NO. 115 by Representative Buch, entitled: "An Act establishing a permanent absentee voting option for qualified voters; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 77 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 77(STA) "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 10DP 157 FN1: (LEG) 157 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 77(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSB 77(STA) will advance to third reading on the February 6, 2009, calendar. 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0166 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 11 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Relating to the federal stimulus package. with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) 7DP 1DNP 2NR 160 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 161 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 11(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 11(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 11(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 11(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0167 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Kelly Excused: Harris, Keller, Seaton And so, CSHJR 11(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. Representative Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that the House revert to Second Reading of Senate Bills. There being no objection, the House reverted to: SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 77 The following, which failed to advance to third reading (page 165), was again before the House: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 77(STA) "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; and providing for an effective date." Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 77(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 77(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 77(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 77(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0168 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Harris, Keller, Seaton And so, CSSB 77(STA) passed the House. Representative Johansen 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. CSSB 77(STA) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Johansen 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 - Petersburg High School, 2008 3A State Wrestling Champions By Representatives Wilson, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Helen Bette Day By Representatives Guttenberg, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Thomas 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0169 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Johansen 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 5:00 p.m., February 5 to morning plane time, February 10 (amended from page 43) Representative Kawasaki - from noon, February 5 to morning plane time, February 9 Representative Joule - from 7:00 p.m., February 6 to 9:30 p.m., February 8 Representative Chenault - from evening plane time, February 6 to evening plane time, February 8 Representative Kelly - from 7:00 a.m., February 6 to morning plane time, February 9 Representative Gatto - from 11:00 a.m., February 12 to evening plane time, February 15 Representative Coghill - from 12:30 p.m., February 13 to evening plane time, February 15 Representative Johnson - from evening plane time, February 13 to evening plane time, February 15 Representative Neuman - from evening plane time, February 13 to morning plane time, February 16 HCR 2 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by pursuing development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region; and requesting the governor to identify and negotiate with one or more persons capable of producing natural gas from the Gubik area, and other 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0170 areas on the North Slope if necessary, in sufficient quantities to support a bullet pipeline project. HCR 3 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action that would support a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region, including initiating any necessary negotiations to reopen the Agrium plant in Kenai. HCR 4 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for Alaskans by taking and encouraging all action to support development of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region including advocating an increase in the amount of natural gas that may be exported under authority granted by the United States Department of Energy. HCR 5 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Requesting the governor to provide energy security for all Alaskans by working on significant elements and components to support the timely construction of a natural gas bullet pipeline from the North Slope to the Cook Inlet region and to take necessary action to assist and facilitate the process for a private entity to make a final investment decision to commit to the pipeline before November 1, 2010. HB 26 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid; providing for an 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0171 effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 52, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." HB 28 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the licensing of clinical laboratory science professionals; and providing for an effective date." HB 63 Representative Herron added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." HB 87 Representatives Ramras, Johnson, and Edgmon added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act waiving payment of premiums for major medical insurance under the defined benefit retirement plan for public employees for disabled peace officers who have at least 20 years of credited service as peace officers." ENGROSSMENT HJR 11 CSHJR 11(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. 2009-02-04 House Journal Page 0172 ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., February 6, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:26 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk