Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-01 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0647 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 1, 2009 Seventy-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:34 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Austerman and Cissna had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Holmes be excused from a call of the House from 11:30 a.m., today to morning plane time, April 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Tari Stage Harvey of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you to a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. On this April Fools' Day, remind us of the power of laughter, guide us into wisdom, help us know humility. Renew all of us this day in the image of your love. Where there is darkness, shine forth your light. Where there is discord, grant us your grace. Where there is sorrow, pour out your joy. We thank you for your servants gathered here. We thank you for disagreements and lively discussions where we may grow 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0648 and learn to listen to one another. And we thank you for this beautiful place where we get to spend our days. In you we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kawasaki. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 70 legislative day with the following correction and st the 71 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 134 Page 630, under the Resources Committee Report for: HB 134 CRUISE SHIP WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS Change the recommendation of Representative Kawasaki from "Do not pass" to "Amend." * * * * * Representative Kelly introduced Betsy Lokken, Guest Page, from Fairbanks. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 100 A message dated March 30, 2009, was read 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. 100 "An Act relating to the Joseph C. Williams, Sr., Coastal Trail." Chapter No. 3, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 28, 2009 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0649 HB 104 A message dated March 30, 2009, was read 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. 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." Chapter No. 4, SLA 2009 Effective Date: March 31, 2009 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 17 A message dated March 30, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed CSHJR 17(JUD) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to reject H.R. 45, the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009. CSHJR 17(JUD) is under Unfinished Business. A message dated March 30, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 45 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0650 Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission Report to the Governor and State Legislature February 2009 (as required by AS 44.37.067) The following audit report was received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: State of Alaska, Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008 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: Linda L. Black Louis Pondolfino as members of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission. The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair; and Representatives Wilson, Gardner, Keller, Buch, Munoz, and Edgmon. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0651 HCR 10 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the Governor to file an action to restrain the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, from intruding on the sovereign right of the state to exercise jurisdiction over navigable water and submerged land and urging the Governor to allocate sufficient resources to the Department of Law, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Game to defend the state's right to manage the public use of its navigable water. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10(RES) Urging the Governor to exercise all available legal options to restrain the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, from intruding on the sovereign right of the state to exercise jurisdiction over navigable water and submerged land and urging the Governor to allocate sufficient resources to the Department of Law, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Game to defend the state's right to manage the public use of its navigable water. The report was signed by Representatives Johnson and Neuman, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Olson, Tuck, Seaton, Wilson, Johnson, Neuman No recommendation (1): Guttenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHCR 10(RES): 1. Zero, House Resources Committee HCR 10 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 27 The Resources Committee considered: 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0652 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to sovereign powers of the state. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Johnson and Neuman, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Olson, Seaton, Wilson, Johnson, Neuman Amend (2): Guttenberg, Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 27(RES): 1. Zero, House Resources Committee HJR 27 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 28 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress not to adopt any policy, rule, or administrative action or enact legislation that would restrict energy exploration, development, and production in federal and state waters around Alaska, the outer continental shelf within 50 miles of shore, and elsewhere in the continental United States; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage and promote continued exploration, development, and production of domestic oil and gas resources. and recommends it be replaced with: 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0653 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress not to adopt any policy, rule, or administrative action or enact legislation that would restrict energy exploration, development, and production in federal and state waters around Alaska, the outer continental shelf within 200 miles of shore, and elsewhere in the continental United States; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage and promote continued exploration, development, and production of domestic oil and gas resources. The report was signed by Representatives Johnson and Neuman, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Olson, Seaton, Wilson, Johnson, Neuman No recommendation (1): Guttenberg Amend (1): Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 28(RES): 1. Zero, House Resources Committee HJR 28 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 20 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 20 "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans for energy efficiency upgrades." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans for energy efficiency upgrades and increasing the maximum amount for certain loans 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0654 under the Commercial Fishing Loan Act; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Stoltze, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Thomas, Foster, Crawford, Joule, Gara, Austerman, Fairclough No recommendation (2): Salmon, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 20(FIN): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 20 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 58 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to a student loan repayment program for specified occupations or fields in which a shortage of qualified employees exists." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(EDC) "An Act relating to a student loan repayment program for occupations or fields in which a shortage of qualified employees exists; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Buch, Seaton Do not pass (1): Gardner No recommendation (4): Keller, Munoz, Wilson, Edgmon 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0655 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 58(EDC): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 58 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 77 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 77 "An Act allowing certain public employees to take leave without pay to volunteer with the American Red Cross in a disaster." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Austerman, Fairclough, Kelly, Stoltze No recommendation (4): Thomas, Joule, Salmon, Hawker Amend (2): Gara, Crawford The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 77(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 77 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 137 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 137 "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0656 The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Lynn, Gruenberg, Coghill, Gatto, Holmes, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 137 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 151 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 151 "An Act repealing the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective dates of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, and sec. 3, ch. 119, SLA 2003; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(L&C) "An Act amending the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Neuman, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Buch, Lynn, Chenault, Neuman The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 151(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0657 HB 151 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 157 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 157 "An Act amending the State Personnel Act to place in the exempt service the chief economist and state comptroller in the Department of Revenue and certain professional positions concerning oil and gas within the Department of Natural Resources; relating to reemployment of and benefits for or on behalf of reemployed retired teachers and public employees by providing for an effective date by amending the delayed effective date for secs. 3, 5, 9, and 12, ch. 57, SLA 2001 and sec. 19, ch. 50, SLA 2005; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 157(STA) "An Act amending the State Personnel Act to place in the exempt service the chief economist and state comptroller in the Department of Revenue and certain professional positions concerning oil and gas within the Department of Natural Resources and the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to reemployment of, and benefits for or on behalf of reemployed, retired teachers and public employees; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 9, and 12, ch. 57, SLA 2001, and sec. 3, ch. 50, SLA 2005; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Seaton, Wilson No recommendation (5): Johnson, Gatto, Gruenberg, Petersen, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 157(STA): 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0658 2. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 3. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 4. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 157 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 175 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 175 "An Act relating to insurance, including treating as confidential certain information submitted to the director of insurance by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; clarifying conditions for the release of insurer deposits; defining travel insurance that may be sold under a travel insurance limited producer license; establishing criteria for licensing of nonresident independent adjusters as resident adjusters; exempting rewards under a wellness program from treatment as insurance discrimination or rebating; making certain insurance required of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association permissive rather than mandatory; providing for the administration of loss reimbursement policies and payments to guaranty associations during insolvency proceedings; making certain provisions relating to statements on applications and guaranteed renewability for individual health insurance applicable to hospital and medical service corporations; making public certain forms and related documents filed for approval by a hospital or medical service corporation after the filing becomes effective; relating to deposits of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements; repealing reasons that the director of insurance may use to deny or revoke a license; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance, including treating as confidential certain information submitted to the director of insurance by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; clarifying conditions for the release of insurer deposits; defining travel insurance that may be sold under a travel insurance limited 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0659 producer license; establishing criteria for licensing of nonresident independent adjusters as resident adjusters; exempting rewards under a wellness program from treatment as insurance discrimination or rebating; making certain insurance required of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association permissive rather than mandatory; making certain provisions relating to statements on applications and guaranteed renewability for individual health insurance applicable to hospital and medical service corporations; making public certain forms and related documents filed for approval by a hospital or medical service corporation after the filing becomes effective; relating to deposits of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements; repealing reasons that the director of insurance may use to deny or revoke a license; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Olson No recommendation (5): Lynn, Buch, Neuman, Chenault, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 175(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 175 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 184 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to the debt authorization of the University of Alaska." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gara, Crawford, Austerman, Kelly, Fairclough 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0660 No recommendation (5): Thomas, Joule, Salmon, Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, University of Alaska HB 184 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 192 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 192 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 192(HSS) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Herron and Keller, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Lynn No recommendation (3): Holmes, Herron, Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 192(HSS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 192 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0661 SB 89 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(FIN) "An Act relating to retirement benefits for members of the Alaska Territorial Guard; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Stoltze, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Thomas, Gara, Crawford, Joule, Austerman, Fairclough, Salmon, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs CSSB 89(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 24 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Urging the United States Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture to extend the basic housing allowance exclusion to all military families for purposes of the school nutrition program. The report was signed by Representative Gatto, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Ramras, Lynn, Buch, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0662 HJR 24 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HJR 29 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army. The report was signed by Representative Gatto, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Ramras, Lynn, Buch, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs HJR 29 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 24 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(MLV) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Gatto, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Lynn, Gatto 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0663 No recommendation (2): Ramras, Buch The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 24(MLV): Fiscal note(s) forthcoming. HB 24 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 166 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 166 "An Act relating to the Southeast energy fund." The report was signed by Representatives Edgmon and Millett, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Petersen, Tuck, Johansen, Edgmon, Millett The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 166 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 196 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 196 "An Act relating to the alternative energy revolving loan fund; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 196(ENE) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Edgmon and Millett, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0664 Do pass (5): Tuck, Ramras, Petersen, Edgmon, Millett No recommendation (1): Johansen The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 196(ENE): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 196 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 3 The House Special Committee on Fisheries considered: SENATE BILL NO. 3 "An Act authorizing an Alaska regional development organization to use the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as an informational resource." The report was signed by Representative Edgmon, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Keller, Buch, Munoz, Edgmon No recommendation (2): Johnson, Millett The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game SB 3 was referred to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Alice Petrivelli By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0665 Honoring - Seward Fire Chief David Squires By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens Honoring - Cook Inlet Housing Authority By Representative Gruenberg; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Congregation Beth Sholom's Fiftieth Anniversary By Representative Gruenberg th Honoring - Fairbanks Symphony Association's 50 Anniversary By Representative Kawasaki; Senator Thomas Honoring - The Pioneers of Alaska By Representative Kawasaki; Senators Thomas, Paskvan Honoring - Alaska Native Heritage Center, 2008 National Coming Up Taller Award Recipient By Representative Tuck; Senator McGuire Honoring - 2009 Spirit of Youth Award Recipients By Representative Tuck Honoring - Akiachak Girls Basketball Team, 2009 1A State Basketball Runners-Up By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Bethel Girl Scouts By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Operation Arctic Care 2009 By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman th Commemorating - 125 Anniversary of the Bristol Bay Salmon Fishery By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Service High School Football Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representative Millett 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0666 Honoring - Nina Brady By Senator Huggins; Representative Neuman Honoring - William Edward Griggs By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Rosalee Walker By Senator Davis The following citations were introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Master William D. Hitchcock By Representative Gara; Senator Davis Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage, Women's Basketball Team By Representative Tuck; Senators Ellis, McGuire INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 30 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 by Representatives Stoltze and Neuman: Relating to the case of the United States v. Wade and to the decision of the Attorney General of the United States with respect to that case. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 31 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 by Representatives Thomas and Dahlstrom: Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0667 was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 210 HOUSE BILL NO. 210 by Representative Edgmon, entitled: "An Act designating Kinzarof Lagoon as part of the Izembek State Game Refuge; authorizing a land exchange with the federal government in which state land adjacent to the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and within the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is exchanged for federal land to serve as a road corridor through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and federal land located on Sitkinak Island; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 211 HOUSE BILL NO. 211 by Representatives Austerman, Edgmon, Herron, Thomas, Harris, and Wilson, entitled: "An Act relating to Alaska seafood marketing contracts, including the funding of seafood marketing contracts; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 212 HOUSE BILL NO. 212 by Representatives Crawford and Tuck, entitled: "An Act modifying the Alaska unemployment insurance statutes to comply with the requirements of the federal economic stimulus bill by redefining the base period for determining eligibility for unemployment benefits; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0668 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 213 HOUSE BILL NO. 213 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 31, 2009, follows: "Dear Speaker Chenault: Under the authority of article III, section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act. Under current law, most employers are required to pay employment security contributions quarterly based on their payroll and experience rate. However, under AS 23.20.277 and AS 23.20.278, nonprofit organizations and governmental entities can elect to be classified as "reimbursable employers." A "reimbursable employer" only pays employment security contributions when an employee of the reimbursable employer receives unemployment compensation benefits. The "reimbursable employer" reimburses the unemployment compensation fund for the amount that the fund paid in unemployment benefits to the employee. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0669 This bill would amend AS 23.20.277 and AS 23.20.278 to extend to federally recognized tribes and their subdivisions, subsidiaries, and businesses the option to choose to become a reimbursable employer. The bill does not change the jurisdictional relationship between the state and federally recognized tribes. This bill is being proposed to bring the state into compliance with federal unemployment compensation law and its treatment of federally recognized tribes. The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (26 U.S.C. 3306, FUTA) now directs certified state unemployment insurance programs to offer federally recognized tribes the option to become a reimbursable employer. Of the 33 states that have federally recognized tribes, Alaska is the only state that has not yet passed conforming legislation. As the state unemployment insurance program is federally certified, the state receives federal money to support the administration of the program. Because the state has a certified program, employers in the state are eligible for a tax credit of up to 90 percent of the federal unemployment tax that employers are required to pay. To maintain its certification, the state must amend the Alaska Employment Security Act to be consistent with FUTA's requirements for federally recognized tribes. Failure to bring the Alaska Employment Security Act into compliance with federal legislation may result in the loss of approximately $20,000,000 in administrative funding under FUTA. Noncompliance could also result in the loss of approximately $111,000,000 in FUTA tax credits to employers in this state. This bill has an immediate effective date. I urge your support of this important legislation. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0670 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 35 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 35 "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors; amending Rule 220, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 20, Alaska Probate Rules, relating to judicial bypass for an abortion; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 5DP 2DNP 483 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 483 FN2: INDETERMINATE(DHS) 483 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 3DP 4NR 4AM 628 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 629 FN2: INDETERMINATE(DHS) 629 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 35(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0671 CSHB 35(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 78 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 428 FN1: (CED) 429 FIN RPT 8DP 577 FN1: (CED) 578 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 78 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 78 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 78 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 78 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, 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, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Austerman, Cissna And so, HB 78 passed the House. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0672 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. HB 78 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 134 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other waste water; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) NT 5DP 273 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 274 RES RPT CS(RES) NT 3DP 1DNP 4NR 1AM 629 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 630 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 134(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0673 CSHB 134(RES) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 156 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 1DP 4NR 499 FN1: ZERO(CED) 499 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 156 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 156 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 170 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act repealing the authority for day fines." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 2DP 3NR 600 FN1: ZERO(COR) 600 FN2: ZERO(CRT) 600 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 170 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0674 There was objection. HB 170 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 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 - Neal & Geraldine Charlie, Doyon Citizens of the Year By Representatives Salmon, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Annie Blue By Representatives Edgmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Nursing Program Students, University of Alaska Kuskokwim Campus By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - The Alaska Future Farmers of America By Representatives Stoltze, Ramras, Gatto, Harris, Neuman, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0675 Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senators Huggins, Menard Honoring - Shawn Stockwell By Senator Dyson; Representatives Stoltze, Chenault, 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, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Corey Cogdell, 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist By Senator Dyson; Representatives Dahlstrom, Stoltze, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, 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, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Gail Dial, Community Leader By Senator Dyson; Representatives Stoltze, Chenault, 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, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Melody Radcliffe, BP Teacher of Excellence By Senator Dyson; Representatives Chenault, 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 Honoring - Samuel Okitkin, Red Cross of Alaska Youth Good Samaritan Hero By Senator Olson; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0676 Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Alaska Head Start and Early Head Start Programs By Senator Ellis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Benny Albert By Representatives Salmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Evelyn Alexander By Representatives Salmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Dr. Nicholas Hughes By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Thomas In Memoriam - William "Bill" Wiltrout By Representatives Stoltze, Doogan, Gatto, Keller, Harris, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0677 Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senators Huggins, Menard In Memoriam - George Malekos By Representatives Stoltze, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Hawker, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senators Dyson, Huggins, Bunde In Memoriam - Marjorie Reeve Andresen By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Robert Earl Smith Sr. By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Mary Samuels By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Viola Kirtley By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0678 Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Amanda Johnson By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Gilbert Freeman By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Arma J. Greene By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Bennie Evelyn Dean Bell By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Robert London Smith III By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0679 Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Catherine J. Cody By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Irene "Grammie" Barber By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Bryan Joseph Levy By Senator Stevens; Representatives Austerman, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 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 Foster - from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., April 3 Representative Neuman - from 7:45 p.m., April 3 to morning plane time, April 6 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0680 Representative Harris - from 11:00 a.m., April 3 to morning plane time, April 6 Representative Ramras - from 7:00 a.m., April 4 to 9:40 p.m., April 5 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citations, Honoring - Master William D. Hitchcock and Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage, Women's Basketball Team, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Master William D. Hitchcock By Representatives Gara, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Davis Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage, Women's Basketball Team By Representatives Tuck, Chenault, 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, Wilson; Senators Ellis, McGuire UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 10 Representative Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0681 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the Governor to file an action to restrain the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, from intruding on the sovereign right of the state to exercise jurisdiction over navigable water and submerged land and urging the Governor to allocate sufficient resources to the Department of Law, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Game to defend the state's right to manage the public use of its navigable water. HJR 24 Representatives Lynn and Buch added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Urging the United States Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture to extend the basic housing allowance exclusion to all military families for purposes of the school nutrition program. HJR 27 Representatives Wilson, Johnson, and Neuman added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Relating to sovereign powers of the state. HJR 28 Representatives Wilson and Neuman added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress not to adopt any policy, rule, or administrative action or enact legislation that would restrict energy exploration, development, and production in federal and state waters around Alaska, the outer continental shelf within 50 miles of shore, and elsewhere in the continental United States; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage and promote continued exploration, development, and production of domestic oil and gas resources. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0682 HJR 29 Representatives Buch and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army. HB 24 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans." HB 35 Representative Johnson added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(FIN) "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors; amending Rule 220, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 20, Alaska Probate Rules, relating to judicial bypass for an abortion; and providing for an effective date." HB 167 Representative Gatto added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to a corporation income tax credit for contributions by a person owning or operating a commercial passenger vessel to a qualified trade association that was awarded a contract by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, and used for planning and executing a destination tourism marketing campaign." 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0683 HB 177 Representative Thomas added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; and providing for an effective date." HB 178 Representative Gardner added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act providing for state incentive payments to physicians who provide qualified services to Medicare recipients and services to patients for which there is no charge to the patient; having the short title of the 'Doctors for Seniors Act'; and providing for an effective date." HB 192 Representative Munoz added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 192 "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." HB 201 Representatives Lynn, Ramras, and Dahlstrom added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit." 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0684 HB 204 Representative Munoz added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 204 "An Act increasing the number of students pursuing a medical education who are provided postsecondary educational services and programs; and providing for an effective date." HB 207 Representative Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 207 "An Act increasing the allowances for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fisherman's fund; and providing for an effective date." SB 45 Representative Stoltze added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) "An Act relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund." ENGROSSMENT HB 78 HB 78 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. 2009-04-01 House Journal Page 0685 ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 2, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:47 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk