Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-02-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1571 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 24, 2010 Thirty-seventh 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 Gatto had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Cissna and Edgmon were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Judy Shook of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. I was in ministry for 6 years in Hawaii prior to moving to Juneau. This prayer is a Hawaiian chant written by Kumu Keala Ching: H mai ka 'ike Grant us the knowledge Double knowledge Grant us the na'au (desire) Double na'au Grant us spiritually Double spiritually , Grant, Grant, Grant double vision E Ola Let it live 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1572 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Hawker. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 36 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kerttula introduced Rose Seamount and Haley Nelson, Guest Pages, from Juneau. Representative Seaton introduced James Logan, Guest Page, from Seward. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HR 13 The Rules Committee considered: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13 Encouraging the repeal of the Anchorage Vehicle Inspection and Management Program. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13(RLS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Dahlstrom, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Millett, Olson, Herron, Dahlstrom No recommendation (3): Kerttula, Gardner, Neuman HR 13 is on today's calendar. 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1573 HB 7 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 7 "An Act naming the bridge over the Kasilof River on the Sterling Highway the Robert E. Bush, Jr., Veterans' Memorial Bridge." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 7(TRA) "An Act naming the bridge over the Kasilof River on the Sterling Highway the Robert E. Bush, Jr., Memorial Bridge." The report was signed by Representative P. Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Petersen, Gruenberg, Johnson, Munoz, P. Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 7(TRA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 7 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 315 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 315 "An Act relating to public accounting; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (11): Thomas, Austerman, N. Foster, Gara, Doogan, Kelly, Joule, Fairclough, Salmon, Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1574 HB 315 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 345 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 345 "An Act designating the bridge to be built on the Dalton Highway at approximately mile post 308 as the Sam Schuyler Memorial Bridge." The report was signed by Representative P. Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Petersen, Gruenberg, Johnson, Munoz, Johansen, P. Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 345 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Edgmon was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 45 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 Urging the United States Congress not to enact Cap and Trade legislation. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45(ENE) (same title) 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1575 The report was signed by Representatives Edgmon and Millett, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Dahlstrom, Petersen, Johansen, Tuck, Edgmon, Millett The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 45(ENE): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Energy HJR 45 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 334 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 334 "An Act establishing child custody, modification, and visitation standards for a military parent who is deployed; and amending Rule 99, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(MLV) "An Act establishing child custody, modification, and visitation standards for a military parent; and amending Rule 99, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." The report was signed by Representative Harris, Acting Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): T. Wilson, Lynn, Kawasaki, Buch, Ramras, Harris The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 334(MLV): 1. Zero, Alaska Court System HB 334 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1576 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Crystal Blair, All America High School Basketball Team By Representative Johansen; Senator Stedman Honoring - North Pacific Erectors By Representatives Munoz, Kerttula; Senator Egan Honoring - Dr. Dana H. Hanselman By Senator Egan; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz In Memoriam - Lisa Marie (Madrid) Taylor By Senator Egan; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz In Memoriam - Robert L. Tucker By Senators Huggins, Coghill In Memoriam - Harry William Brunnhoelzl Jr. By Senator Huggins In Memoriam - Mary Pavil By Senator Hoffman; Representative Herron **The presence of Representative Cissna was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 110 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 110 "An Act relating to the practice and licensing of psychologists." 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1577 with the: Journal Page HSS RPT CS(HSS) 6DP 1NR 1363 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 1363 L&C RPT CS(HSS) 2DP 3NR 1525 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 1525 FN2: ZERO(CED) 1525 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. 110(HSS) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 110(HSS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 110(HSS) was read the third time. Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Johnson was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 110(HSS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 110(HSS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1578 Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto And so, CSHB 110(HSS) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 319 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 319 "An Act relating to firearms." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 4DP 2NR 1472 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1473 FN2: (DPS) 1473 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 1527 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1527 FN3: ZERO(DPS) 1527 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. 319(FIN) "An Act relating to firearms; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 319(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 319(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 319(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1579 CSHB 319(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, 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, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto And so, CSHB 319(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 319(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 46 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 46 Urging Congressional support for the reauthorization of the Denali Commission. with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 4DP 1544 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 1545 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 46 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 46 was read the third time. 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1580 The question being: "Shall HJR 46 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 46 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, 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, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto And so, HJR 46 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN SECOND READING HR 13 The following, which was read the second time and returned to the Rules Committee (page 1509), was before the House: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13 Encouraging the repeal of the Anchorage Vehicle Inspection and Management Program. with the: Journal Page RLS RPT CS(RLS) 4DP 3NR 1572 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13(RLS) (same title) 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1581 There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CSHR 13(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHR 13(RLS) Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Nays: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kerttula, Salmon Excused: Gatto Absent: Harris And so, CSHR 13(RLS) passed the House. Representative Kerttula gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHR 13(RLS). 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 - Joshua Cadzow, Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, Rookie of the Year By Representatives Salmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. 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, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Kookesh 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1582 Honoring - John Baker By Senator Olson; Representatives Joule, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - 35 Years of the North Star Volunteer Fire Department By Senator Coghill; Representatives T. Wilson, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. 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, P. Wilson Honoring - Victor Joseph and Staff, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Department of Health Services By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Salmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. 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, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Herman Hermansen By Senator Wagoner; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. 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, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Diana Rutzebeck Tillion By Senators Wagoner, Stevens; Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. 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, P. Wilson, T. Wilson 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1583 In Memoriam - Dr. Gerald Mohatt By Senator Thomas; Representatives Guttenberg, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Millett - from 2:00 p.m., February 26 to evening plane time, February 28 Representative Edgmon - from morning plane time, February 25 to evening plane time, February 28 Representative Tuck - from evening plane time, February 25 to morning plane time, March 1 Representative Kelly - from morning plane time, February 26 to evening plane time, March 1 Representative Keller - from morning plane time, February 26 to morning plane time, March 3 Representative Johansen - from morning plane time, February 26 to evening plane time, February 28; and from plane time, March 2 to plane time, March 7 HR 13 Representatives Dahlstrom, Johnson, Millett, and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13(RLS) Encouraging the repeal of the Anchorage Vehicle Inspection and Management Program. 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1584 HJR 45 Representative Edgmon added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 Urging the United States Congress not to enact Cap and Trade legislation. HB 31 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act relating to net energy metering for retail electricity suppliers and customers; and providing for an effective date." HB 87 Representatives Kelly and Cissna added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act waiving payment of premiums for major medical insurance under the defined benefit retirement plan for public employees for disabled peace officers who have at least 20 years of credited service as peace officers." HB 110 Representatives Johnson and Tuck added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 110(HSS) "An Act relating to the practice and licensing of psychologists." HB 115 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 115 "An Act establishing a permanent absentee voting option for qualified voters; and providing for an effective date." HB 289 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1585 HOUSE BILL NO. 289 "An Act authorizing state agencies to pay private legal fees and costs incurred by persons exonerated of alleged Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act violations; allowing certain public officers and former public officers to accept state payments to offset private legal fees and costs related to defending against an Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act complaint; and creating certain exceptions to Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act limitations on the use of state resources to provide or pay for transportation of spouses and children of the governor and the lieutenant governor." HB 303 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 303 "An Act establishing the Alaska energy efficient small business grant fund and program." HB 319 Representatives Olson, P. Wilson, Petersen, Herron, Millett, Tuck, Kawasaki, T. Wilson, Gara, and Guttenberg added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 319(FIN) "An Act relating to firearms; and providing for an effective date." HB 369 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 369 "An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, the office of in-state gasline project manager, the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team, and the In-State Gasline Steering Committee; and providing for an effective date." HB 378 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 378 "An Act amending the powers and duties of the Alaska Railroad Corporation and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation related 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1586 to the exercise of authority to purchase, transport, and sell natural gas produced on the North Slope for in-state use, and transferring exclusive and primary responsibility for the initiation and development of that project from the Office of the Governor and the Department of Natural Resources to those corporations; and providing for an effective date." HB 381 Representative Stoltze added his name as first cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 381 "An Act relating to self defense." The sponsors are Representatives Neuman, Stoltze, P. Wilson, and Keller. HB 387 Representative Buch added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 387 "An Act establishing a Board of Electrical Examiners and a Board of Mechanical Examiners." ENGROSSMENT HJR 46 HJR 46 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 110 CSHB 110(HSS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 319 CSHB 319(FIN) 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. 2010-02-24 House Journal Page 1587 ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., February 26, 2010. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:02 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk