Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2010-03-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1847 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 24, 2010 Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:33 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Harris and Seaton were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Gatto and Johnson be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Father Thomas Weise of Cathedral of the Nativity. Representative P. 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. From Psalm 20 (excerpted from Psalms for Praying by Nan C. Merril): May the One who created you in wholeness meet your needs when you call! May the Name of Love be your protection and rise up in your heart as a tower of strength! May all you have given in gratitude and with open hands be returned to you a hundredfold! May your heart's desires and all your plans be fulfilled in due season! 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1848 Let us shout for joy as Love triumphs over fear; let our thankful hearts sing in loud acclamation to the Beloved, who answers our heartfelt prayers! Now I know that Love comes to all who open their hearts, and dwells therein offering gifts of peace and harmony. Gracious God, you created us and placed us within families to learn how to love and be loved. We praise you for your goodness; we thank you for your gifts. Bless our state with your love. Raise up in Alaska good and holy families, loving husbands and wives, devoted parents and children. Raise up from our families and friends dedicated and generous leaders who will serve as models in our communities. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Millett. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 64 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Munoz introduced Carley Moller, Guest Page, from Juneau. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 23, 2010, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 215 SENATE BILL NO. 215 by Senators WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, KOOKESH, ELLIS, DAVIS, French, Dyson, Paskvan, Meyer, Egan, Huggins, Thomas, Stevens, and Menard, entitled: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1849 "An Act requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to accept federal prescription drug benefits or to provide comparable benefits for residents of the Alaska Pioneers' Home." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 238 SENATE BILL NO. 238 by Senator Davis, entitled: "An Act amending the eligibility threshold for medical assistance for persons in a medical or intermediate care facility." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Seaton was noted. SB 261 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 261(L&C) by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 by the Senate Health and Social Services Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to residential shelters for runaway minors." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Education Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1850 Esther J. Cox as a member of the Board of Education and Early Development. The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair; and Representatives Munoz, P. Wilson, Edgmon, and Gardner. James (Jim) E. Merriner as a member of the Board of Education and Early Development. The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair; and Representatives Munoz, P. Wilson, Edgmon, Gardner, and Buch. HJR 47 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 47 Urging the United States Coast Guard to amend its regulations relating to small vessels transporting fuel and supplies to remote communities and businesses in the state. The report was signed by Representative P. Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Johansen, Munoz, T. Wilson, Gruenberg, Petersen Amend (1): P. Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HJR 47 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1851 HB 50 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 50 "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Hawker, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gara, Doogan, N. Foster, Fairclough, Stoltze Do not pass (1): Kelly No recommendation (3): Joule, Austerman, Hawker Amend (1): Thomas The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 50(FIN): 4. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 5. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 6. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 7. Indeterminate, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 50 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 188 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1852 HOUSE BILL NO. 188 "An Act relating to the taxation of moist snuff tobacco, and amending the definition of 'tobacco product' in provisions levying an excise tax on those products." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 188(HSS) "An Act relating to the taxation of moist snuff tobacco, including spitless moist snuff tobacco; including different types of moist snuff tobacco in the definition of 'tobacco product' in provisions levying an excise tax on those products; relating to licensing for and taxation of tobacco products, including tobacco products imported for personal use and consumption; relating to the deposit of revenue from the taxation of moist snuff tobacco into the tobacco use education and cessation fund; defining 'moist snuff tobacco'; relating to the business license endorsement for the sale of tobacco products; relating to the offense of selling tobacco to a minor; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Herron and Keller, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Herron No recommendation (1): Keller Amend (5): Holmes, Lynn, T. Wilson, Seaton, Cissna The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 188(HSS): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 188 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 260 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1853 HOUSE BILL NO. 260 "An Act relating to preventive care and disease management services for medical assistance recipients; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 260(HSS) "An Act relating to preventive care services for medical assistance recipients; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Herron and Keller, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Seaton, Cissna, Herron, Keller Do not pass (1): T. Wilson No recommendation (2): Holmes, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 260(HSS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 260 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 291 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 291 "An Act relating to the issuance of state-guaranteed revenue bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to finance mortgages for qualifying veterans; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Hawker, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1854 Do pass (11): Thomas, Gara, Doogan, Joule, Kelly, Austerman, Salmon, N. Foster, Fairclough, Stoltze, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Office of the Governor 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 291 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 292 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 292 "An Act relating to grants to victims of a disaster in this state; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Hawker, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Fairclough, Thomas, Austerman, Gara, Joule, Kelly, Salmon, N. Foster, Stoltze, Hawker No recommendation (1): Doogan The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs HB 292 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Harris was noted. HB 357 The Transportation Committee considered: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1855 HOUSE BILL NO. 357 "An Act relating to the sale of land owned by the Alaska Railroad that is not needed for railroad purposes." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 357(TRA) "An Act relating to the sale of land owned by the Alaska Railroad that is not necessary for railroad purposes." The report was signed by Representative P. Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Munoz, T. Wilson, Gruenberg, Petersen, P. Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 357(TRA): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 357 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 369 The Finance Committee considered: 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 369(FIN) "An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, the office of in-state gasline project manager, and the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; requiring the development of an in-state natural gas pipeline plan, to be delivered to the legislature by July 1, 2011, that provides for a gasline that is operational by 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1856 December 31, 2015; directing the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team to assume responsibilities under sec. 19, ch. 14, SLA 2009; requiring expedited review and action by state agencies or entities relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Hawker, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Thomas, Gara, Doogan, Joule, Kelly, Austerman, N. Foster, Fairclough, Stoltze, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 369(FIN): 3. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HB 369 is on today's calendar. SB 272 The Transportation Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to charges for rented motor vehicles, including cost recovery fees, and making a violation of the rented motor vehicle charge provisions an unfair trade practice." The report was signed by Representative Munoz, Acting Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): T. Wilson, Petersen No recommendation (1): Munoz Amend (1): Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Law SB 272 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1857 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 53 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 Urging the United States Congress to pass H.R. 1034, designating the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the armed forces of the United States who died in the line of duty. The report was signed by Representative Harris, Acting Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Buch, Ramras, Harris No recommendation (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs HJR 53 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 - Patricia Ray Williams By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Geneva Lee Martens By Representative Gardner; Senator Ellis In Memoriam - Dr. Susan Herman By Representative Guttenberg; Senator Thomas 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1858 In Memoriam - Edna Presley Anderson By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 22 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 by the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee: Establishing and relating to the Alaska Northern Waters Task Force. was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 420 HOUSE BILL NO. 420 by the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act adjusting the established geographic differentials in pay that apply to certain employees in state service who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements; requiring the director of the division of personnel to establish geographic pay differentials for positions located outside the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 273 The following was read the second time: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1859 HOUSE BILL NO. 273 "An Act relating to general grant land entitlements for the City and Borough of Wrangell; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) 5DP 1NR 1595 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 1596 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 3NR 1785 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 1786 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. 273(FIN) "An Act relating to general grant land entitlements for the City and Borough of Wrangell and for the Haines Borough; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 273(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 273(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 273(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 273(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1860 Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Johnson And so, CSHB 273(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 273(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 369 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 1NR 1AM 1696 FN1: INDETERMINATE(GOV) 1697 FN2: (DOT) 1697 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 10DP 1855 FN3: (GOV) 1856 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. 369(FIN) "An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, the office of in-state gasline project manager, and the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; requiring the development of an in-state natural gas pipeline plan, to be delivered to the legislature by July 1, 2011, that provides for a gasline that is operational by December 31, 2015; directing the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team to assume responsibilities under sec. 19, ch. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1861 14, SLA 2009; requiring expedited review and action by state agencies or entities relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Fairclough and Chenault: Page 5, following line 13: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state agency acquiring an interest in land by eminent domain may grant a permit authorizing a private person to construct, manage, and operate a gas pipeline over, under, along, across, or upon the land." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Representative Fairclough moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Gruenberg objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 369(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 369(FIN) am was read the third time. The Speaker requested that Representative Johansen temporarily assume the Chair. Speaker pro tempore Johansen recognized Representative Chenault to speak on the bill. Representative Ramras placed a call of the House. The Speaker resumed the Chair and stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CSHB 369(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1862 CSHB 369(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Johnson And so, CSHB 369(FIN) am 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 369(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 377 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 377 "An Act exempting certain volunteer work by amateur sports officials from certain requirements of the Alaska Employment Security Act." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 5DP 1831 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 1832 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 377 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 377 was read the third time. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1863 The question being: "Shall HB 377 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 377 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Johnson Absent: Cissna And so, HB 377 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 280 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 23, 2010, calendar (page 1839), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) "An Act relating to a gas storage facility; relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the participation by the attorney general in a matter involving the approval of a rate or a gas supply contract; relating to an income tax credit for a gas storage facility; relating to oil and gas production tax credits; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to production tax credits for certain losses and expenditures, including exploration expenditures; relating to the powers and duties of the director of the division of lands and to lease fees for a gas storage facility on state land; and providing for an effective date." The Finance Committee submitted the following forthcoming fiscal note to accompany its report (page 1813): 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1864 5. Zero, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Revenue Representative Petersen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 280(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Petersen, Kerttula, Crawford, Tuck, Gara, Holmes, Kawasaki, Gardner, Gruenberg, Cissna, Guttenberg, N. Foster, and Buch: Page 1, line 2, following "Alaska;" (title amendment): Insert "requiring the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to require a reduction in costs attributable to the application of certain tax credits when determining rates;" Page 6, line 31: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Page 7, following line 10: Insert a new subsection to read: "(e) In the establishment of rates to be paid by a consumer or customer under this chapter, the commission shall require that the reduction in costs attributable to credits authorized by AS 43.20.046 and AS 43.55.023 be used to reduce a rate determined by the commission. A credit under AS 43.55.023(a) for a qualified capital expenditure incurred in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin or AS 43.55.023(m) for a Cook Inlet well lease expenditure shall be applied when determining the reduction in costs attributable to the credits, regardless of whether the credits were applied to a tax levied by AS 43.55.011(e) on a producer for oil or gas produced in the Cook Inlet sedimentary basin." Representative Petersen moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Hawker objected. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1865 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 280(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Crawford, Doogan, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Petersen, Salmon, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Johnson Absent: Cissna And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 280(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Gara and Hawker: Page 9, line 31: Delete "$15,000,000" Insert "the lesser of $15,000,000 or 25 percent of the costs incurred to establish the gas storage facility" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Hawker objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CSHB 280(FIN) was automatically in third reading. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1866 The question being: "Shall CSHB 280(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 280(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Johnson And so, CSHB 280(FIN) am 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 280(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 336 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 23, 2010, calendar (page 1841), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 336(STA) "An Act relating to electronic voting procedures for electric and telephone cooperatives; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 336(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 336(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1867 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, N.Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, T.Wilson Nays: Doogan, Fairclough, Kerttula, Neuman, Stoltze, P.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Johnson And so, CSHB 336(STA) 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 Stoltze gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 336(STA). 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 - Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Dean M. Owen By Representatives Dahlstrom, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, N. 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, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Melvin F. Daroff By Senator Egan; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, 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, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1868 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 357 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 357 "An Act relating to the sale of land owned by the Alaska Railroad that is not needed for railroad purposes." HB 357 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Ramras - from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., March 25 HB 74 Representative Johansen added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 74 "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program; and establishing the Alaska Coastal Policy Board." HB 280 Representatives Tuck and Stoltze added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 280(FIN) am "An Act relating to a gas storage facility; relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the participation by the attorney general in a matter involving the approval of a rate or a gas supply contract; relating to an income tax credit for a gas storage facility; relating to oil and gas production tax credits; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to production tax credits for certain losses and expenditures, including exploration expenditures; relating to the powers and duties of the director of the division of lands and to lease fees for a gas storage facility on state land; and providing for an effective date." 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1869 HB 369 Representatives Hawker, Petersen, Lynn, Neuman, Millett, and Munoz added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 369(FIN) am "An Act relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, the office of in-state gasline project manager, and the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; requiring the development of an in-state natural gas pipeline plan, to be delivered to the legislature by July 1, 2011, that provides for a gasline that is operational by December 31, 2015; directing the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team to assume responsibilities under sec. 19, ch. 14, SLA 2009; requiring expedited review and action by state agencies or entities relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date." HB 377 Representatives Kawasaki, Gara, Joule, Neuman, Herron, Ramras, Thomas, Chenault, and Petersen added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 377 "An Act exempting certain volunteer work by amateur sports officials from certain requirements of the Alaska Employment Security Act." SJR 27 Representative P. Wilson added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(RES) Urging the federal government to provide funding for domestic seafood marketing and promotional activities. SB 13 Representative Munoz added her 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." 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1870 SB 215 Representative P. Wilson added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to accept federal prescription drug benefits or to provide comparable benefits for residents of the Alaska Pioneers' Home." ENGROSSMENT HB 273 CSHB 273(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 280 CSHB 280(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 369 CSHB 369(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 377 HB 377 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. The following meetings today were changed: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. 2010-03-24 House Journal Page 1871 Resources Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. Labor & Commerce Committee CHANGED TO: 3:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 25, 2010. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:24 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk