Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-08 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0791 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 8, 2009 Seventy-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:34 a.m. Roll call showed 26 members present. Representatives Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Petersen, and Salmon were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Millett be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Saralyn Tabachnick of Congregation Sukkat Shalom. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Alaskans enjoy a rich diversity of religious and spiritual beliefs, and it is with deep respect for all that I offer this prayer on behalf of and for the blessing of our representatives as they seek to know and do the highest good for Alaska and the nation in the work of the House of Representatives. Dear God, please guide us and open our hearts so that we are able to listen with compassion and understanding, to speak calmly and with kindness. Guide us to look not for right and wrong but rather to identify what is needed and appropriate. 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0792 Creator of the Universe, in championing the well being, welfare, and dignity of all citizens living throughout the state, from those in cities of tens of thousands to those in villages of tens and hundreds, help us recognize and honor the needs of all as we try to meet those needs in the best possible ways. Teach us all to be equal contributors to the beauty of the whole, to discover our unique qualities and to express them in ways that exemplify harmony and truth. We live in a state rich with beauty and splendor of the natural world. Let us honor the magnificence of life in us as in nature. Bless us that we be a source of peace, joy, and light - each in our own lives and in the lives of one another. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Neuman. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 78 legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 5 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 7, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: **The presence of Representatives Petersen and Buch was noted. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 32 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to medical assistance payments for home and community-based services and provision of personal care services in a recipient's home; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0793 was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representatives Gardner, Cissna, and Salmon was noted. SB 88 SENATE BILL NO. 88 by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "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 effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Gara was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 137 The Finance 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." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Thomas, Crawford, Foster, Austerman, Kelly, Joule, Salmon, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (1): Gara The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0794 2. Zero, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 137 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Gruenberg was noted. HB 167 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lynn, Coghill, Holmes, Chenault, Olson No recommendation (1): Neuman Amend (1): Buch The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 167(L&C): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue HB 167 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0795 HB 214 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 214 "An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to award grants for the control of air emissions or the development and administration of air quality control programs; 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, Crawford, Austerman, Joule, Salmon, Hawker Do not pass (2): Foster, Kelly No recommendation (2): Fairclough, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation HB 214 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representatives Crawford and Kawasaki was noted. SB 3 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee 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 Representatives Munoz and Herron, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Cissna, Gardner, Keller, Munoz 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0796 No recommendation (2): Harris, Herron 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 Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Kerttula was noted. SB 24 The Transportation Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 24 "An Act naming the bridge over Hammer Slough on Nordic Drive in Petersburg the Louis Miller Bridge." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Munoz, Doogan, Gruenberg, Johnson, Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities SB 24 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 57 The Education Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Wilson, Edgmon, Gardner, Seaton 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0797 No recommendation (1): Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 57(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 142 The Transportation Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act authorizing the conveyance of certain land of the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Munoz, Gruenberg, Wilson No recommendation (2): Doogan, Johnson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 142 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representatives Holmes and Kelly was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 31 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0798 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(MLV) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Gatto, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Olson, Buch, Gatto No recommendation (2): Kawasaki, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 31(MLV): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs HJR 31 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Senator Ted Stevens By Representative Millett; Senator McGuire Honoring - Drs. Cathie Schumacher and K.C. Kaltenborn By Representatives Gara, Gardner Honoring - Beth Snyder & Barb Dexter By Representative Gara; Senator Ellis Honoring - Donna A. Peterson By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0799 Honoring - Keith Harvey Miller, Governor of Alaska 1969-1970 By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens Honoring - Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alternative High School By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz Honoring - Chaninik Wind Group By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman Honoring - The Alaska Territorial Guard By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman Honoring - West High State Champion Tennis Team By Representative Holmes Honoring - West High Girls Cross-Country Team By Representative Holmes Honoring - William H. Seward Elementary School, a 2008 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Reverend Kondraty Sozontovich Fefelov By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Oscar Fritz Lekander By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Maxine Vivian McGary Reed By Representatives Gara, Holmes In Memoriam - Helen A. Alm By Representative Seaton In Memoriam - Shane Scott Harrington By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Gale E. Parsons By Representative Seaton 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0800 In Memoriam - Howard T. Davis By Representative Olson; Senator Wagoner INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 10 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10 by Representatives Foster, Thomas, Millett, Johansen, Harris, Munoz, Neuman, Johnson, Ramras, Austerman, Joule, Wilson, Edgmon, Dahlstrom, Chenault, Hawker, Gruenberg, Tuck, Kelly, Olson, and Seaton: Expressing support for Senator Ted Stevens and severe displeasure and indignation with the federal government's deplorable investigation and prosecution of the Senator. was read the first time and taken up later as a Special Order of Business. **The presence of Representative Guttenberg was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 221 HOUSE BILL NO. 221 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the state's participation in the federal Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, and to mortgage lending regulation and licensing; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 222 HOUSE BILL NO. 222 by Representative Holmes, entitled: 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0801 "An Act prohibiting discrimination by health care insurers based on genetic information; requiring a health care insurer to offer coverage for the treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse; providing continuity of coverage for college students during medically necessary leaves of absence from college; requiring health care insurers in the group market to provide parity in the application of mental health and substance abuse benefits that comply with federal requirements; amending the definition of 'dentist' to include out-of-state dentists for purposes of certain dental insurance requirements; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 223 HOUSE BILL NO. 223 by the Health and Social Services Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the qualifications for residential psychiatric treatment center caregiver staff; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 90 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to bonding limitations and confidentiality of records and information of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0802 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 5DP 302 FN1: ZERO(CED) 302 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 3NR 693 FN1: ZERO(CED) 694 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. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to bonding limitations and confidentiality of records and information of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to municipal taxation of interests in certain property of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 117, SLA 2000, as amended by sec. 2, ch. 74, SLA 2003, and by sec. 3, ch. 67, SLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 90(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 90(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 10, 2009, calendar. HB 113 The following was read the second time: 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 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0803 of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 3NR 770 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. 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." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 113(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 113(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 10, 2009, calendar. HB 161 The following was read the second time: 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." 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0804 with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) NT 2DP 1DNP 3NR 500 FN1: (ADM) 500 FN2: (DNR) 500 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 5NR 771 FN3: (ADM) 772 FN4: (DNR) 772 FN5: (REV) 772 FN6: (REV) 772 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. 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." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 161(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 161(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 161(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0805 CSHB 161(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, 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, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Millett And so, CSHB 161(FIN) passed the House. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Harris gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 161(FIN). RECONSIDERATION HB 161 Representative Harris moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 161(FIN) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 161(FIN) was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 161(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 161(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0806 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Johnson Excused: Millett And so, CSHB 161(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration. 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. CSHB 161(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 81 A message dated April 8, 2009, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0807 reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Thomas The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Hawker (Chair), Stoltze, and Crawford (page 759). HB 83 A message dated April 8, 2009, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Thomas 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0808 The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Hawker (Chair), Stoltze, and Crawford (page 758). The House advanced to: SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 199 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act making supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 5DP 3NR 775 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. 199(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Hawker: Page 2, line 24: Delete "171,270,700" in both places Insert "78,227,500" in both places Page 2, line 25: Delete "170,881,200" Insert "77,838,000" 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0809 Page 5, line 11: Delete "171,570,700" Insert "78,527,500" Page 5, line 12: Delete "$171,570,700" Insert "$78,527,500" Page 5, line 23: Delete "$211,355,000" Insert "$118,311,800" Page 6, line 8: Delete "211,315,000" Insert "118,271,800" Page 6, line 9: Delete "$211,315,000" Insert "$118,271,800" Page 19, line 1, following "GOVERNOR.": Insert "(a)" Page 19, following line 7: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) The sum of $93,043,200 is appropriated from federal economic stimulus funds received by the state under P.L. 111-5 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) to the Office of the Governor to be distributed by the Department of Education and Early Development for purposes consistent with sec. 14002(a), P.L. 111-5." Representative Hawker moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Kerttula objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0810 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 199(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Coghill objected. CSHB 199(FIN) am will advance to third reading on the April 10, 2009, calendar. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 22 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (the Law of the Sea Treaty). with the: Journal Page STA RPT 6DP 1NR 520 FN1: ZERO(H.STA) 520 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 22 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 22 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HJR 22 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 22 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0811 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Keller, Neuman, Stoltze Excused: Millett Absent: Hawker And so, HJR 22 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HCR 10 The following was read the second time: 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. with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 6DP 1NR 651 FN1: ZERO(H.RES) 651 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: 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 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0812 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. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHCR 10(RES) would be held to the April 10, 2009, 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 - Specialist Jeffrey Scantlin By Representatives Millett, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Meyer Honoring - Virginia "Ginger" Baim By Representatives Edgmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, 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; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Jimmie Tulik By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0813 Honoring - Skagway Girls Basketball Team, 2A Academic Award By Representatives Thomas, 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, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Yakutat Girls Basketball Team, 2A State Champions By Representatives Thomas, 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, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - George C. Thomas Memorial Library By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Paskvan Honoring - Glennallen High School Panthers Hockey Team By Representatives Harris, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Therriault Honoring - Huslia High School Girls Basketball Team, Sportsmanship Award By 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 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0814 Honoring - Providence Singing Valets By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, 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 - The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Honorable Mention in Magna Awards Program By Representatives Olson, 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, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Wagoner Honoring - Linda Rosenthal By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Jennifer Thompson By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Paulette Simpson By Representatives Munoz, Gatto, Kerttula, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0815 Honoring - Katherine Shaw By Representatives Munoz, Kerttula, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Peg Warren By Representatives Munoz, Kerttula, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - John Park, Service High School 2008 Boys Singles Tennis State Champion By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, 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, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Brent Woodhouse, 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, 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, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Mary Jane Michael By Senators Ellis, French; Representatives Chenault, 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, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0816 Honoring - Dallas Ferguson By Senators Paskvan, Thomas; 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 - Paul Rosenthal By Senator Stedman; 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 - Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats By Senator Huggins; Representatives Stoltze, Gatto, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Service High School Girls Soccer Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, Tuck, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Service High School Girls Cross Country Ski Team, 2009 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, Tuck, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0817 Honoring - Service High School Girls Swim Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, Tuck, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, 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 "Bob" Dennis Prescott By Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, 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; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - June Martha Uminski By Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, 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 - Gladys Jung By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0818 In Memoriam - Dwight Stephen Lefner By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Lucy P. Nicholai By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Donald Venes, Jr. By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Theresa Elizabeth Moses By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Gideon Allen Kinegak, Jr. By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0819 In Memoriam - Karyn Boggan Price By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Father Donald Mackenzie Bullock, Sr. By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Norman "Norm" Sutliff By Senator Stevens; Representatives Austerman, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, 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 - Elizabeth "Bessie" Woods Wiley By Senators French, Kookesh; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, 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 Francis Romer By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Joule, Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0820 In Memoriam - Ronald Harvey Romer By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Joule, Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 212 The Speaker waived the Labor & Commerce Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Olson, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 212 "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." HB 212 was removed from the Labor & Commerce Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 213 The Speaker waived the Labor & Commerce Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Olson, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." HB 213 was removed from the Labor & Commerce Committee and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The Speaker stated that with appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget (page 806), Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect. 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0821 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HR 10 Representative Foster moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10 Expressing support for Senator Ted Stevens and severe displeasure and indignation with the federal government's deplorable investigation and prosecution of the Senator. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Foster and Gara: Page 2, lines 3 - 4: Delete all material. Page 2, lines 8 - 10: Delete all material and insert: "WHEREAS questions have arisen as to whether provisions of the Hatch Act have been violated; and" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Thomas: Page 1, line 9: Delete "is" Insert "was" Representative Thomas moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HR 10 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0822 HR 10 am Special Order of Business YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Doogan Excused: Millett Absent: Harris, Kawasaki, Ramras, Stoltze And so, HR 10 am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 57 Representative Buch added his "do pass" recommendation to the Education Committee report (page 796) for the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." HJR 22 Representatives Lynn, Dahlstrom, and Wilson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (the Law of the Sea Treaty). HJR 31 Representatives Olson, Buch, and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0823 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act. HB 10 Representative Gatto added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 10(FIN) "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." HB 30 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 30 "An Act repealing the defined contribution retirement plans for teachers and for public employees; providing a defined benefit retirement plan for teachers and public employees; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." HB 210 Representatives Johnson and Olson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 210 "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." 2009-04-08 House Journal Page 0824 SB 32 Representative Keller added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) "An Act relating to medical assistance payments for home and community-based services and provision of personal care services in a recipient's home; and providing for an effective date." SB 57 Representative Munoz added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." ENGROSSMENT HJR 22 HJR 22 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 161 CSHB 161(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 8, 2009. 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 10, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk