Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2011-05-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-05-04 House Journal Page 1181 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 4, 2011 Seventeenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker pro tempore Austerman at 1:10 p.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Chenault and Hawker had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Thompson. Representative T. 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 and reflection. Let us pray. Dear Lord, we thank you for the blessings you bestow upon each of us daily. We ask for your guidance that our decisions made here be honorable and good for all Alaskans. Please give us patience, understanding, and tolerance of one another. Bless and watch over our men and women in uniform and bring them home safely. We pray these things in your name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kawasaki. 2011-05-04 House Journal Page 1182 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative P. Wilson, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked th unanimous consent that the journal for the 16 legislative day of the first special session be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kerttula introduced Jackie Schulz, Guest Page and Legislative Staff, from Juneau. Representative Edgmon introduced Erin Harrington, Guest Page and Legislative Staff, from Kodiak. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 16 A message dated May 2, 2011, was read stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act extending the senior benefits payment program; and relating to income allowances for medical assistance recipients and Alaska Pioneers' Homes and Alaska Veterans' Homes residents." Chapter No. 6, SLA 2011 Effective Date: July 31, 2011 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Stephen Kranich By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer 2011-05-04 House Journal Page 1183 Honoring - The United States Military, the United States Navy SEAL Team 6, the United States Intelligence Agencies, and President Barack Obama By Senator Thomas; Representative Miller CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative P. Wilson 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: In Memoriam - Bobby Pavella Wyagon By Representatives Edgmon, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Jim Nordale By Representatives Kawasaki, Miller, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Eleanor Joyce Williams By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson 2011-05-04 House Journal Page 1184 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative P. Wilson 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 Gatto - from 7:00 a.m., May 14 to 10:00 p.m., May 18 Representative Olson - from 7:00 a.m., May 6 to 10:30 a.m., May 9 Representative Herron - from 6:00 a.m., May 6 to 1:15 p.m., May 9 Representative Millett - from 7:40 p.m., May 9 to 9:50 p.m., May 10 Representative Keller - from 6:00 a.m., May 17 to midnight, May 20 ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 6, 2011. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 1:00 p.m., May 5, 2011. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:24 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk