Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1047 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 17, 2009 Eighty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:44 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Harris, Hawker, Kawasaki, and Kelly were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Tuck. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. O Gracious Lord, no one is born an accident. There is a purpose for each and every one of us, and I thank you for the distinctive talents of all of us who serve together. I thank you for our individual heart's desires so we may be able to use all of our unique skills and abilities to serve the people according to your will. We are not perfect but being created in the image of you, we can be perfected. We ask for knowledge and wisdom as we seek to solve the problems facing our communities, our districts, and our state. We ask for good favor and respect for one another because together we are all members of the same body. We ask that you continually bless our lives, our 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1048 families, and the greater people of Alaska with good health and prosperity. I pray this in your name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Wilson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 87 legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 22 A message dated April 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: 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 22 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 93 A message dated April 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to unwanted telephone solicitations on a cellular or mobile telephone and making those calls to cellular or mobile telephones registered with the national do not call registry violations of the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act." HB 93 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 152 A message dated April 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1049 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 152(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 134 A message dated April 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 134(RES) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) "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." CSHB 134(RES) is under Unfinished Business. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 2:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:55 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 8:22 p.m. **The presence of Representative Hawker was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 33 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Urging immediate action by the governor, the Alaska Congressional delegation, and state and federal agencies to assist 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1050 in the restart of oil production in Cook Inlet that was affected by the eruption of Mt. Redoubt. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(RES) Urging immediate action by the governor, the Alaska Congressional delegation, and state and federal agencies to assist in the restart of oil production in Cook Inlet that was affected by the eruption of Mt. Redoubt in a safe and responsible manner. The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Johnson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Olson, Edgmon, Seaton, Wilson, Neuman, Johnson No recommendation (2): Guttenberg, Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 33(RES): 1. Zero, House Resources Committee HJR 33 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 88 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 88 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1051 The report was signed by Representative Hawker, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Thomas, Foster, Fairclough, Salmon, Joule, Hawker No recommendation (2): Austerman, Kelly The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 88(FIN): 1. Zero, House Judiciary Committee HB 88 is on today's calendar. HB 151 The Finance 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(FIN) "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 Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Thomas, Foster, Crawford, Austerman, Fairclough, Salmon, Joule No recommendation (3): Kelly, Hawker, Stoltze 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1052 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 151(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 151 is on today's calendar. **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. SJR 3 The Resources Committee considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to carrying firearms in national parks. The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Johnson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Olson, Edgmon, Guttenberg, Tuck, Seaton, Wilson, Neuman, Johnson No recommendation (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate Judiciary Committee SJR 3 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 1 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(FIN) "An Act increasing the minimum hourly wage; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Hawker, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1053 Do pass (1): Austerman Do not pass (2): Kelly, Crawford No recommendation (5): Thomas, Foster, Joule, Salmon, Hawker Amend (2): Gara, Fairclough The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development CSSB 1(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 57 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Foster, Gara, Austerman, Crawford, Fairclough, Kelly, Salmon, Joule, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (1): Thomas The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 57(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Harris was noted. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1054 SB 75 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Thomas, Foster, Fairclough, Kelly, Austerman, Joule, Hawker, Stoltze Amend (2): Gara, Crawford CSSB 75(FIN) is on today's calendar. SB 88 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 88 "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." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Thomas, Fairclough, Gara, Crawford, Austerman, Salmon, Joule, Hawker, Stoltze 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1055 No recommendation (1): Kelly The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 88 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 96 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to nonpayment of child support, to the definition of the term "state" for the purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, to certain judicial and administrative orders for medical support of a child, to periodic review and adjustment of child support orders, to relief from administrative child support orders, to child support arrearages, and 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: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Hawker, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Thomas, Austerman, Gara, Fairclough, Salmon, Joule, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 96(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 96(FIN) is on today's calendar. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1056 SB 114 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 114(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the term of a temporary member of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; 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): Foster, Crawford, Gara, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSSB 114(L&C) is on today's calendar. SB 133 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Thomas, Gara, Crawford, Foster, Austerman, Kelly, Fairclough, Joule, Hawker 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1057 No recommendation (1): Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 133(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services CSSB 133(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 165 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 165 "An Act authorizing the transfer of two parcels of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Municipality of Anchorage; 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, Foster, Crawford, Fairclough, Austerman, Joule No recommendation (3): Kelly, Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 165 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 170 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act modifying the Alaska unemployment insurance statutes by redefining the base period for determining eligibility for unemployment benefits; relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1058 The report was signed by Representative Hawker, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Thomas, Foster, Gara, Crawford, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development CSSB 170(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Rebecca Kielpinski By Representative Tuck Honoring - Anchorage Fire Chief Craig Goodrich By Representative Tuck In Memoriam - David Kennedy By Representative Coghill In Memoriam - Beulah May Poindexter By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Mary Ann and William Bently Stevens, Jr. By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 by the House Finance Committee: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1059 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 183, 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. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 237 HOUSE BILL NO. 237 by Representatives Gara, Kerttula, Doogan, Crawford, Kawasaki, Cissna, and Petersen, entitled: "An Act prohibiting certain per diem payments and delaying the payment of salaries to legislators based on the failure to adopt an education operating budget before March 1 of each fiscal year." was read the first time and referred to the Education, State Affairs, Transportation, Labor & Commerce, Judiciary, Rules, and Finance Committees. HB 238 HOUSE BILL NO. 238 by Representative Millett, entitled: "An Act removing the number of persons under 18 years of age in the household as a reasonable ground for a landlord to reject a proposed sublease or assignment." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 88 The following was read the second time: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1060 HOUSE BILL NO. 88 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 1DP 3NR 2AM 183 FN1: ZERO(H.JUD) 183 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 2NR 1050 FN1: ZERO(H.JUD) 1051 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. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Kawasaki was noted. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 88(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 88(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 88(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 88(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1061 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Petersen And so, CSHB 88(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. CSHB 88(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 151 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 4DP 656 FN1: (DNR) 656 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 3NR 1051 FN2: (DNR) 1052 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. 151(FIN) "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, 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1062 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 151(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 151(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 151(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 151(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Petersen And so, CSHB 151(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. CSHB 151(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 3 The following was read the second time: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1063 SENATE BILL NO. 3 "An Act authorizing an Alaska regional development organization to use the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as an informational resource." with the: Journal Page FSH RPT 4DP 2NR 664 FN1: ZERO(CED) 664 FN2: ZERO(DFG) 664 CRA RPT 4DP 2NR 795 FN1: ZERO(CED) 796 FN2: ZERO(DFG) 796 FIN RPT 7DP 2NR 841 FN1: ZERO(CED) 841 FN2: ZERO(DFG) 841 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 3 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 3 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 3 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 3 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 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, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Kelly And so, SB 3 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1064 SB 48 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(JUD) "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 4DP 1NR 1027 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1027 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 48(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSB 48(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 75 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 8DP 2AM 1054 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) (same title) 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1065 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 75(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HCS CSSB 75(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 96 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to nonpayment of child support, to the definition of the term "state" for the purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, to certain judicial and administrative orders for medical support of a child, to periodic review and adjustment of child support orders, to relief from administrative child support orders, to child support arrearages, and 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." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 2DP 3NR 2AM 954 FN1: ZERO(REV) 955 FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 7DP 1055 FN1: ZERO(REV) 1055 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 96(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1066 reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 96(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 96(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 96(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, HCS CSSB 96(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 Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule change. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 96(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 114 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 114(L&C) "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the term of a temporary member of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1067 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 7DP 1056 FN1: (CED) 1056 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 114(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 114(L&C) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 114(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 114(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, CSSB 114(L&C) passed the House. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 114(L&C) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 148 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 148(JUD) "An Act relating to limitation of state liability on certain federal highway programs; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1068 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT HCS(TRA) 2DP 4NR 987 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 988 JUD RPT HCS(TRA) 2DP 4NR 1028 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 1028 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 148(TRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 148(TRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 148(TRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 148(TRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 148(TRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, HCS CSSB 148(TRA) passed the House. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1069 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. HCS CSSB 148(TRA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 6 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 16, 2009, calendar (page 1032), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals." Representative Holmes moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 6(JUD) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment Nos. 1 and 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Holmes, Gardner, Doogan, and Kerttula: Page 2, line 9: Delete "aids, or encourages" Insert "or aids" Representative Holmes moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Lynn objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 6(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1070 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Munoz, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Foster, Gatto, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Austerman changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Fairclough changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Holmes, Gardner, Doogan, and Kerttula: Page 2, line 2: Delete "or" Page 2, line 8, following "animal;": Insert "or" Page 2, lines 11 - 12: Delete all material and insert: "(7) intentionally permits sexual conduct with an animal to be conducted on any premises under the person's control." Representative Holmes moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Lynn objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CSHB 6(JUD) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 6(JUD) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1071 CSHB 6(JUD) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, CSHB 6(JUD) am passed the House. Representative Lynn later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 6(JUD) am, and reconsideration was taken up then. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 11 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be held to tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 11 Requesting the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue to prepare biannual reports to the legislature on the status of the project licensed under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 16 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) Expressing support for responsible development of the oil and gas resources in federal waters offshore of Alaska's coast as a means to ensure energy independence, security for the nation, and jobs for Alaskans; and urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently sharing with all coastal energy-producing states, on an ongoing basis, revenue generated from oil and gas 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1072 development on the outer continental shelf, to ensure that those states develop, support, and maintain necessary infrastructure and preserve environmental integrity. with the: Journal Page RES RPT 4DP 3NR 953 FN1: ZERO(S.RES) 954 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSJR 16(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSJR 16(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSJR 16(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 16(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, CSSJR 16(RES) passed the House. Representative Johansen gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSJR 16(RES). RECONSIDERATION HB 6 Representative Lynn gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 6(JUD) am (page 1070). 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1073 Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 6(JUD) am be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) am "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 6(JUD) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 6(JUD) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, CSHB 6(JUD) am passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 137 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 978) on the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." and 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1074 HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am(efd add S) "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." (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 137 am, thus adopting HB 137 am(efd add S), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 137 am?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 137 am(efd add S) Concur YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HB 137 am(efd add S) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1075 HB 134 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1049) on the following: 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." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 134(RES), thus adopting SCS CSHB 134(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 134(RES)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 134(FIN) Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Hawker And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1076 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 134(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 6 Representative Tuck added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) am "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals." HB 30 Representative Holmes added her 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 88 Representatives Kerttula and Gruenberg added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date." HB 151 Representatives Foster and Fairclough added their names as cosponsors to: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1077 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) "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." HB 204 Representative Holmes 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." SJR 3 Representatives Neuman, Johnson, Wilson, and Seaton added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to carrying firearms in national parks. SJR 16 Representatives Tuck, Johnson, Kawasaki, and Crawford added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) Expressing support for responsible development of the oil and gas resources in federal waters offshore of Alaska's coast as a means to ensure energy independence, security for the nation, and jobs for Alaskans; and urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently sharing with all coastal energy-producing states, on an ongoing basis, revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf, to ensure that those states develop, support, and maintain necessary infrastructure and preserve environmental integrity. SB 3 Representative Kerttula added her name as cross sponsor to: 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1078 SENATE BILL NO. 3 "An Act authorizing an Alaska regional development organization to use the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as an informational resource." SB 57 Representatives Gara and Kawasaki added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." SB 133 Representatives Joule and Holmes added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 6 CSHB 6(JUD) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 88 CSHB 88(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 151 CSHB 151(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 96 HCS CSSB 96(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 148 HCS CSSB 148(TRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2009-04-17 House Journal Page 1079 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 18, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk