Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-03-08 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1657 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 8, 2010 Forty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:04 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representative Salmon had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Austerman and Guttenberg be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Steve Evenson of Seventh-day Adventist 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. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into a time of prayer. Let us pray. O God of the universe, whose power is great, who is ever ready to hear from his children, who loves us, we come before you this day recognizing our need of you for guidance in the matters of state. We know from the pages of old that it is you who have placed us in these halls. You have entrusted to us, the representatives of the people of the great state of Alaska, the responsibility of justice, forthrightness and forbearance. 2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1658 How we need divine insight for the matters before us; how we need guidance from above. May we be open to the divine impressions that are from your Holy Spirit. May we be willing to listen to that still small voice. We recognize our weakness, our selfishness, our sinful tendencies, so it is with these solemn petitions that we seek for your wisdom, understanding, long-suffering and patience. In the name of our Lord Jesus. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Harris. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the ndrdththththth journal for the 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Johnson introduced Nathan Alfano, Saira Bradner, and Ryan Perius, Guest Pages, from Anchorage. Representative Harris introduced his son, John Paul Harris, Guest Page, from Valdez. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated March 4, 2010, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080 and art. III, secs. 25 and 26, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the boards and commissions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: 2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1659 State Medical Board Dr. William W. Resinger - Palmer Appointed: 9/21/2007 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Board of Marital and Family Therapy Wendy S. Hamilton - Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2010 Term Expires: 3/1/2014 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: th Honoring - Leo and George Ann Smith, 50 Wedding Anniversary By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Chase 'Mac' Kimbrell, 2010 Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Finalist By Representative Olson Honoring - Holly Brooks By Representative Cissna; Senator Davis In Memoriam - Sarah Marie Hays By Representative Guttenberg; Senator Thomas In Memoriam - Rudy Frankleon Firm By Senator Huggins; Representative Stoltze CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY 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: 2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1660 Honoring - Alaska Office of Boating Safety, Raising Boater Awareness By Senator Huggins; Representatives Neuman, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Thomas E. Logan By Senator Huggins; Representatives Neuman, Stoltze, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson * * * * * Representative Dahlstrom introduced Eric Neal and Phillip Morin, Pages, from Juneau. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 411 The Office of the Governor submitted the following corrected fiscal notes: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 4. Indeterminate, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development The fiscal notes apply to the following which was introduced February 26, 2010 (page 1604): HOUSE BILL NO. 411 "An Act relating to the power project fund; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to charge and collect fees relating to the power project fund; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to sell and authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export 2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1661 Authority to purchase loans of the power project fund; providing legislative approval for the sale and purchase of loans of the power project fund under the memorandum of understanding dated February 17, 2010; and providing for an effective date." HB 411 is in the House Special Committee on Energy. HB 412 The Office of the Governor submitted the following corrected fiscal note: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development The fiscal note applies to the following which was introduced February 26, 2010 (page 1606): HOUSE BILL NO. 412 "An Act establishing the Alaska microloan revolving fund; making loans for commercial purposes from the fund; and relating to the fund and loans; and providing for an effective date." HB 412 is in the Labor & Commerce Committee. HCR 20 Representative Johansen added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Proclaiming the month of April 2010 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. HJR 49 Representative T. Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 49 Urging the United States Congress to enact S.J. Res. 26, a resolution disapproving the Environmental Protection Agency's imposition of climate regulations that would harm Alaska's economy and the livelihoods of the state's citizens. 2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1662 HB 260 Representative Tuck added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 260 "An Act relating to preventive care and disease management services for medical assistance recipients; and providing for an effective date." HB 365 Representative P. Wilson removed her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 365 "An Act relating to sharing records regarding fish purchased by fish processors with certain federal agencies, to requirements to obtain and maintain a fisheries business license, and to payment of industry fees required of fish processors; and providing for an effective date." HB 365 Representative Johansen added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 365 "An Act relating to sharing records regarding fish purchased by fish processors with certain federal agencies, to requirements to obtain and maintain a fisheries business license, and to payment of industry fees required of fish processors; and providing for an effective date." HB 381 Representative Ramras added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 381 "An Act relating to self defense." SB 13 Representative Tuck added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children and pregnant women; and providing for an effective date." 2010-03-08 House Journal Page 1663 SB 32 Representative Gatto 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." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 10, 2010. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk