Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-03-18 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0491 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 18, 2009 Fifty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker pro tempore Johansen at 10:33 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Chenault and Salmon had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Beverly Haywood of Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Representative Wilson 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. May we be reminded here of our highest aspirations and inspired to bring our gifts of love and service to the altar of humanity. May we know once again that we are not isolated beings but connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe, to Alaska, to this community, and to each other. - Anonymous The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Crawford. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Dahlstrom, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked thth unanimous consent that the journal for the 56 and 57 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0492 Representative Munoz introduced Connie Tomlinson, Kristin Kibby, Cait Lewis, and Maya Parish, Guest Pages, from Juneau. Representative Austerman introduced Sarah Neff, Guest Page, from Kodiak. Representative Coghill introduced Sean Bourque, Guest Page, from Fairbanks. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 104 A message dated March 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 104 "An Act adjusting certain fees for treatment or services under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and providing for an effective date." HB 104 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HCR 7 A message dated March 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed HCR 7 am with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) Relating to awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to certain members of the military. HCR 7 am is under Unfinished Business. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Alaska Court System Travel for Justices, Judges, and Magistrates & Affidavit Information, 2008 (as required by AS 22.20.310) 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0493 Alaska Court System 2008 Time-To-Disposition Reports Volumes 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5 (as required by AS 22.20.310) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Education Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Janel Keplinger as a member of the Board of Education and Early Development. Cindy Lou Aillaud Jill Exe as members of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission. The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair; and Representatives Keller, Gardner, Buch, and Edgmon. HCR 11 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Proclaiming the month of April 2009 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Johnson, Gatto, Seaton, Gruenberg, Wilson, Petersen, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House State Affairs Committee 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0494 HCR 11 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 3 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring an affirmative vote of the people before any form of gambling for profit may be authorized in Alaska and setting other requirements. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Gatto, Seaton, Wilson, Petersen, Johnson, Lynn No recommendation (1): Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House State Affairs Committee HJR 3 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 20 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging the United States Congress to end daylight saving time. The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Chenault No recommendation (5): Lynn, Buch, Neuman, Holmes, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0495 1. Zero, Legislative Agency HJR 20 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 10 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 10 "An Act authorizing a borough to charge a city for costs of collecting certain taxes; relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for residences of certain widows or widowers, and to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes for property of certain fraternal organizations, for certain college property, and for certain residential property; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 10(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Thomas, Gara, Stoltze No recommendation (3): Austerman, Kelly, Hawker Amend (2): Crawford, Fairclough The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 10(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 10 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0496 HB 19 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act exempting the state and its political subdivisions from daylight saving time." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 19(L&C) "An Act exempting the state and its political subdivisions from daylight saving time; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Coghill No recommendation (6): Lynn, Buch, Neuman, Holmes, Chenault, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 19(L&C): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor/All Depts. HB 19 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 102 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 102 "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, to the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, to documents of title under the Uniform Commercial Code, to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and to lease-purchases of personal property; amending Rules 403 and 902, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0497 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(JUD) "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, to the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, to documents of title under the Uniform Commercial Code, to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, to lease-purchases of personal property, to the contractual duty to act fairly and in good faith, and to carrier, warehouse, and animal care liens; amending Rules 403 and 902, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gruenberg, Holmes, Ramras No recommendation (4): Lynn, Coghill, Gatto, Dahlstrom The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 102(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 102 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 108 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 108 "An Act relating to real property foreclosures, to the sale of property on execution, and to deeds of trust." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0498 Do pass (1): Chenault No recommendation (5): Buch, Coghill, Neuman, Holmes, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 108(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 108 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 127 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 127 "An Act providing that the Alaska Railroad Corporation is subject to the Executive Budget Act and providing that expenditures of the Alaska Railroad Corporation are subject to appropriation; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do not pass (2): Doogan, Wilson No recommendation (5): Johansen, Munoz, Harris, Johnson, Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 127 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 150 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 150 "An Act repealing certain provisions relating to modifying the factors that apply to calculate the amount of power cost equalization; providing for an effective date by repealing the 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0499 effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Munoz and Herron, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cissna, Munoz, Herron No recommendation (3): Gardner, Keller, Millett The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 150 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 156 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to municipal fees charged for disposal of waste material from the substantial rehabilitation, renovation, demolition, removal, or replacement of a structure on deteriorated property." The report was signed by Representatives Munoz and Herron, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Keller No recommendation (4): Cissna, Millett, Munoz, Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 156 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0500 HB 161 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Subport Office Building; authorizing the issuance of certificates of participation for construction of the building and authorizing the use of up to $25,000,000 from the mental health trust fund for construction of the building; approving leases of all or part of the building by the Department of Administration; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(CRA) "An Act directing the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to transfer $22,700,000 from the principal of the mental health trust fund to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; relating to the development of revenue-producing facilities on mental health trust land and to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Subport Office Building; authorizing the issuance of certificates of participation for construction of the building; approving leases of all or part of the building by the Department of Administration; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Herron and Munoz, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Cissna, Munoz Do not pass (1): Keller No recommendation (3): Gardner, Millett, Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 161(CRA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 161 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0501 HB 172 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hawker, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Thomas, Austerman, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker No recommendation (3): Crawford, Joule, Salmon Amend (1): Gara The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 172(FIN): 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Education & Early Development 4. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue HB 172 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 50 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 50 "An Act relating to Iditarod finisher special request license plates." 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0502 The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gara, Crawford, Austerman, Kelly, Stoltze No recommendation (4): Thomas, Salmon, Fairclough, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration SB 50 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Alaska Supreme Court Justice Warren W. Matthews By Representative Holmes Honoring - Jo Sanders By Representative Holmes Honoring - Juneau Ski Club By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz Honoring - Bethel Regional High School Wrestling Team By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - David L. Lacey By Representative Guttenberg; Senator Thomas In Memoriam - George Sundborg, Sr. By Representative Coghill; Senator Paskvan In Memoriam - Lauramar "Lolly" McKerley By Senator Stevens; Representative Austerman 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0503 In Memoriam - Charles Phillip Johnson By Senator Stevens; Representative Austerman In Memoriam - Grace "Billye" Routzahn By Senator Stevens; Representative Austerman INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 26 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 by Representatives Fairclough, Joule, Foster, Thomas, Stoltze, Herron, Harris, Wilson, and Austerman: Urging the United States Congress to adequately fund land surveys in Alaska in order to issue patents to the State of Alaska and Alaska Native corporations. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 191 HOUSE BILL NO. 191 by Representatives Johnson and Keller, entitled: "An Act relating to nuclear energy production and transportation of nuclear waste material; amending the definition of 'power project' or 'project' as it relates to rural and statewide energy programs and the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the alternative energy revolving loan fund and amending the definition of 'alternative energy system' as it relates to that fund and to the conservation of energy and materials; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Energy and the Resources Committee. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0504 HB 192 HOUSE BILL NO. 192 by Representative Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to nonpayment of child support; relating to certain judicial and administrative orders for medical support of a child; relating to periodic review and adjustment of child support orders; relating to relief from administrative child support orders; relating to child support arrearages; relating to medical support of a child and the Alaska Native family assistance program; amending Rule 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 193 HOUSE BILL NO. 193 by Representative Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to representation by a legislator or legislative employee of another person in an administrative hearing; relating to charity events under the Legislative Ethics Act; requiring compensation of public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics; exempting certain information from disclosure requirements of the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to the selection of alternate members and the participation of members and alternate members in formal proceedings of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics and its subcommittees; and defining 'constituent,' 'constituent service,' 'legislative purpose,' 'nonlegislative purpose,' and 'private benefit' for the purposes of the Legislative Ethics Act." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 194 HOUSE BILL NO. 194 by Representative Wilson, entitled: "An Act relating to the operation of low-speed vehicles." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0505 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 7 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 6DP 3AM 316 FN1: ZERO(H.RES) 316 Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Guttenberg and Gardner: Page 4, following line 6: Insert "FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature urges the United States Congress to pass legislation requiring that a lease for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge include a strong, clear, and enforceable duty of the lessee to explore, develop, and produce oil and gas resources that are subject to the lease; and be it" Representative Guttenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0506 Representative Millett objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 7(RES) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Petersen, Seaton, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Ramras, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Salmon Absent: Neuman And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 7(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHJR 7(RES) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HJR 18 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Urging the United States Congress to refrain from passing legislation that designates land in Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0507 with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 5DP 1AM 316 FN1: ZERO(H.RES) 317 Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 18(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHJR 18(RES) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HJR 19 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and supporting the continued practice of accompanying each oil tanker through Prince William Sound with at least a two vessel escort. with the: Journal Page RES RPT 5DP 2NR 458 FN1: ZERO(H.RES) 459 Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 19 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0508 HJR 19 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HJR 19 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 19 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Salmon Absent: Neuman And so, HJR 19 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Dahlstrom 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 - Senator William Iggiagruk Hensley By Representatives Joule, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Olson Honoring - Judge Beverly Cutler By Senator Menard; Representatives Kerttula, Gatto, Munoz, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0509 Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Grace Christian School, 2008 Class 1-2-3A State Cross Country Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Dahlstrom 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 Fairclough - from 11:00 a.m., March 19 to afternoon plane time, March 22 Representative Stoltze - from 6:00 p.m., March 19 to afternoon plane time, March 22 Representative Hawker - from 6:00 p.m., March 19 to 11:00 a.m., March 23 Representative Gara - from 5:00 p.m., March 20 to morning plane time, March 23 Representative Neuman - from evening plane time, March 20 to morning plane time, March 23 Representative Holmes - from evening plane time, March 20 to evening plane time, March 22 Representative Ramras - from 7:00 a.m., March 20 to morning plane time, March 23 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0510 Representative Tuck - from 12:00 p.m., March 20 to evening plane time, March 22 Representative Dahlstrom - from evening plane time, March 20 to evening plane time, March 22 Representative Edgmon - from morning plane time, March 20 to evening plane time, March 24 Representative Johnson - from 6:00 p.m., March 20 to 2:00 p.m., March 22 Representative Millett - from morning plane time, March 20 to morning plane time, March 23 Representative Gruenberg - from evening plane time, March 20 to evening plane time, March 22 Representative Kawasaki - from afternoon plane time, March 20 to morning plane time, March 23 Representative Buch - from 11:00 a.m., March 20 to 9:00 p.m., March 22 Representative Herron - from 7:00 a.m., March 20 to 7:00 p.m., March 22 Representative Keller - from 10:00 a.m., March 20 to 1:00 p.m., March 22 Representative Cissna - from 12:30 p.m., March 20 to 10:30 a.m., March 22 HJR 7 Representatives Hawker, Gardner, Joule, Crawford, Gatto, Johansen, and Herron added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0511 HJR 8 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska limiting appropriations from certain mineral revenue, relating to the balanced budget account, and relating to an appropriation limit. HJR 18 Representatives Dahlstrom, Hawker, Joule, Gatto, and Johansen added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to refrain from passing legislation that designates land in Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. HJR 19 Representatives Lynn, Gardner, Kerttula, Seaton, Thomas, Stoltze, Herron, and Buch added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and supporting the continued practice of accompanying each oil tanker through Prince William Sound with at least a two vessel escort. HJR 21 Representatives Neuman and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Requesting the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to cease consideration of an amendment package that would require a Pacific cod endorsement for a license limitation program license holder to participate in the Pacific cod fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0512 HB 6 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." HB 87 Representative Johansen added his name as cosponsor 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." HB 121 Representative Harris added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to a municipal property tax credit for an improvement that aids in improving air quality." HB 126 Representative Munoz added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 126 "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; relating to foster care transition to independent living; and relating to juvenile programs and institutions." HB 177 Representatives Harris and Wilson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; and providing for an effective date." 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0513 HB 180 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 180 "An Act amending the percentages required to be paid by a municipal school district receiving a school construction or major maintenance grant; making a conforming amendment to a bond debt reimbursement provision referencing the percentages; and providing for an effective date." SB 29 Representative Coghill added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act naming the Capitol Annex the Thomas B. Stewart Legislative Office Building." ENGROSSMENT HJR 19 HJR 19 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HJR 12 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 4:15 p.m., March 16, 2009: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Relating to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System. Legislative Resolve No. 3 HB 100 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 4:15 p.m., March 16, 2009: 2009-03-18 House Journal Page 0514 HOUSE BILL NO. 100 "An Act relating to the Joseph C. Williams, Sr., Coastal Trail." HB 104 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 4:15 p.m., March 16, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 104 "An Act adjusting certain fees for treatment or services under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 19, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:14 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk