Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-07 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0765 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 7, 2009 Seventy-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:33 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representative Foster had been excused from a call of the House today and his presence was noted later. Representative Harris was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Dahlstrom be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and her presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Buch. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With utmost respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into this time of reflection. Dear Lord, as we stand before you, guide us in our choices, and as we each make our own decisions, let us consider these words: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Please join me in the Lord's Prayer: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0766 On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Munoz. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 77 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 6, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 13 SENATE BILL NO. 13 by Senators Davis, Ellis, Paskvan, Wielechowski, and French, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 8 The State Affairs Committee considered: 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0767 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. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Johnson, Lynn Do not pass (3): Seaton, Gruenberg, Petersen No recommendation (1): Gatto Amend (1): Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 8 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 24 The State Affairs Committee 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 Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Gatto, Seaton, Gruenberg, Wilson, Petersen, Johnson, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0768 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs HJR 24 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 26 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 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. The report was signed by Representatives Johnson and Neuman, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Wilson, Johnson, Neuman No recommendation (3): Olson, Seaton, Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Resources Committee HJR 26 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 105 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) (same title) 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0769 The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Coghill, Neuman, Olson No recommendation (1): Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 105(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development SSHB 105 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 108 The Judiciary 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(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Ramras No recommendation (4): Lynn, Gruenberg, Dahlstrom, Gatto Amend (1): Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 108(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0770 HB 108 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 113 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 113 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Thomas, Kelly, Austerman, Joule, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (3): Gara, Crawford, Salmon HB 113 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 114 The Finance Committee considered: 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0771 HOUSE BILL NO. 114 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 114(TRA) "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Thomas, Austerman, Fairclough, Joule, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (1): Salmon The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 114(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 3. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game 4. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 114 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 161 The Finance 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." 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0772 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 161(FIN) "An Act directing the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to transfer $22,700,000 from the principal of the mental health trust fund to a separate trust land development account; 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; authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to acquire the building that it occupies for an amount that does not exceed $14,500,000; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Thomas, Gara, Foster, Joule, Fairclough, Stoltze No recommendation (5): Crawford, Austerman, Kelly, Salmon, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 161(FIN): 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 161 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 177 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0773 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Lynn, Buch, Coghill, Neuman, Holmes, Chenault, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 177(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 177 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 186 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 186 "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 186(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Coghill, Gatto, Ramras No recommendation (2): Gruenberg, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 186(JUD): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Law 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0774 HB 186 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 193 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 193 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(JUD) "An Act increasing the amount of money certain lobbyists may spend on food and beverage for immediate consumption by a legislator, legislative employee, or a spouse or domestic partner of a legislator or legislative employee without disclosure to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; prohibiting public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics from disclosing information that is confidential under the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to representation by a legislator or legislative employee of another person in an administrative hearing; relating to prohibitions on the use of state resources under the Legislative Ethics Act; 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 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0775 purpose,' 'nonlegislative purpose,' and 'private benefit' for the purposes of the Legislative Ethics Act." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Gruenberg No recommendation (6): Lynn, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Holmes, Gatto, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 193(JUD): 1. Fiscal, Legislative Agency HB 193 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 199 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act making supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gara, Austerman, Fairclough, Joule, Hawker No recommendation (3): Thomas, Salmon, Stoltze 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0776 HB 199 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 11:00 a.m. to allow members of the Senate to enter the Chamber; and so, the House recessed at 10:53 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:01 a.m. **The presence of Representative Harris was noted. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Chenault turned the gavel over to President Stevens who called the joint session to order at 11:01 a.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear an address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator. Senator Ellis moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Stevens appointed Representative Holmes and Senator Ellis to escort the Honorable Mark Begich to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Senator's entrance into the House Chamber. Senator Begich was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens. 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0777 Senator Begich delivered his address, and it is published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 5. A question and answer period followed the conclusion of the Senator's speech. Senator Begich received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Holmes and Senator Ellis. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Stevens adjourned the joint session at 11:50 a.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:56 a.m. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 4:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:57 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:04 p.m. **Representative Tuck, who was excused (page 759), left the Chamber. **The presence of Representative Foster, who was excused (page 43), was noted. **The presence of Representative Dahlstrom, who was excused (page 765), was noted. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0778 Honoring - Specialist Jeffrey Scantlin By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer Honoring - Virginia "Ginger" Baim By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Jimmie Tulik By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Skagway Girls Basketball Team, 2A Academic Award By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Yakutat Girls Basketball Team, 2A State Champions By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh Honoring - George C. Thomas Memorial Library By Representative Kawasaki; Senator Paskvan Honoring - Glennallen High School Panthers Hockey Team By Representative Harris; Senator Therriault Honoring - Huslia High School Girls Basketball Team, Sportsmanship Award By Representative Salmon Honoring - Providence Singing Valets By Representative Gruenberg Honoring - The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Honorable Mention in Magna Awards Program By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner Honoring - Linda Rosenthal By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz Honoring - Jennifer Thompson By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz Honoring - Paulette Simpson By Representatives Munoz, Gatto, Kerttula 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0779 Honoring - Katherine Shaw By Representatives Munoz, Kerttula Honoring - Peg Warren By Representatives Munoz, Kerttula Honoring - John Park, Service High School 2008 Boys Singles Tennis State Champion By Senator Meyer; Representative Millett Honoring - Brent Woodhouse, 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement By Senator Davis Honoring - Mary Jane Michael By Senators Ellis, French Honoring - Dallas Ferguson By Senators Paskvan, Thomas Honoring - Paul Rosenthal By Senator Stedman Honoring - Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats By Senator Huggins; Representatives Stoltze, Gatto Honoring - Service High School Girls Soccer Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, Tuck Honoring - Service High School Girls Cross Country Ski Team, 2009 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, Tuck Honoring - Service High School Girls Swim Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, Tuck Honoring - Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge By Senator Davis 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0780 In Memoriam - Robert "Bob" Dennis Prescott By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - June Martha Uminski By Representative Seaton In Memoriam - Gladys Jung By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Dwight Stephen Lefner By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Lucy P. Nicholai By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Donald Venes, Jr. By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Theresa Elizabeth Moses By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Gideon Allen Kinegak, Jr. By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Karyn Boggan Price By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz In Memoriam - Father Donald Mackenzie Bullock, Sr. By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz In Memoriam - Norman "Norm" Sutliff By Senator Stevens; Representative Austerman In Memoriam - Elizabeth "Bessie" Woods Wiley By Senators French, Kookesh In Memoriam - Mary Francis Romer By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Joule, Herron 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0781 In Memoriam - Ronald Harvey Romer By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Joule, Herron INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 220 HOUSE BILL NO. 220 by Representative Harris, entitled: "An Act relating to game management of bison." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 43 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 6, 2009, calendar (page 750), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 43 "An Act relating to aquatic farm permitting involving geoducks and to geoduck seed transfers between certified hatcheries and aquatic farms." The question being: "Shall HB 43 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 43 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0782 Nays: Guttenberg, Holmes, Neuman, Stoltze, Wilson Excused: Tuck Absent: Gara, Harris, Kawasaki And so, HB 43 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 28 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 6, 2009, calendar (page 754), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) am 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 question being: "Shall CSHJR 28(RES) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 28(RES) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0783 Nays: Cissna, Guttenberg, Joule, Kerttula, Salmon, Seaton Excused: Tuck Absent: Harris And so, CSHJR 28(RES) am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION HB 14 Representative Kelly brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 14(STA) (page 748). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 14(STA) "An Act designating the Alaskan Malamute as the official state dog." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 14(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 14(STA)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas Nays: Gatto, Johansen, Kelly, Neuman, Stoltze, Wilson Excused: Tuck Absent: Harris And so, CSHB 14(STA) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0784 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) 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 - Colonel Meredith Townsend III By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Debra Mack 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 - Minto Lakers Basketball Team By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Salmon, 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, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Anna May Benson Barnes By Representatives Gara, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, 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 Kookesh 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0785 In Memoriam - Ann Carolyn Gillas By Representatives Seaton, 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Margaret Olsen "Peggy" Tener By Representatives Seaton, 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Irene Widmark Tansy By Senator Kookesh; 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 In Memoriam - Ellen Demit By Senator Kookesh; 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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 8 Representative Johnson added his name as cosponsor to: 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0786 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 27 Representative Gatto added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state. HJR 28 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) am 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. HB 114 Representative Stoltze added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 114 "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." HB 132 Representative Austerman added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act authorizing municipalities and nonprofit organizations to sponsor a program to encourage the safe use of bicycles as an 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0787 alternative or supplement to motor vehicles; amending the duties of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to include administration of state funds appropriated for that purpose; and amending provisions of the program by which state and federal aid allocated for highways may be used to support bicycle paths." HB 137 Representatives Foster, Thomas, and Fairclough added their names as cosponsors to: 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." HB 177 Representative Buch 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 186 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 186 "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation." SB 13 Representative Gruenberg added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-07 House Journal Page 0788 ENGROSSMENT HJR 28 CSHJR 28(RES) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 14 CSHB 14(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 43 HB 43 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 8, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:26 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk