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2012-03-05 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1793 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 5, 2012 Forty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:49 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Cissna, Gatto, and Herron had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, David Dierdorff of Juneau Unitarian Universalist Church of the Larger Fellowship. Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Please join me in reverence. Spirit of Life, known by many names yet by no name fully known, the representatives gather here today with hopes and dreams and also with fears and wounds. Help us to find the patience to accept our fears and wounds and the persistence to pursue our hopes and dreams. Our hopes and dreams seem all too often shattered. On a worldly scale, our dreams of a peaceful world are rudely broken by the daily news of yet another country torn by violence or famine or bad weather; in our communities we see homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse and all the ills of modern life. But from this brokenness can come brilliance as we strive to make things better. The artist who creates a beautiful mosaic creates it using broken shards of glass; the artist does not see 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1794 the broken dish, he or she sees what can be done with that brokenness. Spirit of Life, mother and father of us all, help us to always be open to growth and change, to movement, to grace, and to seeing the brilliance in all the brokenness. As Leonard Cohen so aptly said, "There are cracks, cracks, in everything - that's how the light gets in." In the name of all that is holy and in all holy names that have ever been uttered, let us say Blessed be, Shalom, and Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Miller. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that ththth the journal for the 46, 47, and 48 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Edgmon introduced his son, Evan Edgmon, Guest Page, from Dillingham. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the Chamber; and so, the House stood at ease at 10:58 a.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:05 a.m. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Chenault turned the gavel over to President Stevens who called the joint session to order at 11:05 a.m. 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1795 The purpose of the joint session was to hear an address by the Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Stevens appointed Representative Seaton and Senator Ellis to escort the Senator to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Senator's entrance into the House Chamber. Senator Begich was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Stevens. Senator Begich delivered his address, and it is published in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 14. A question and answer period followed the conclusion of the Senator's speech. Senator Begich received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Seaton and Senator Ellis. Senator Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Stevens adjourned the joint session at 12:10 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:12 p.m. 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1796 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 5:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:12 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 5:07 p.m. Representative Lynn was excused at 5:00 p.m. (page 1755). Representative Austerman 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 Dick - from 6:00 p.m., today to 3:00 p.m., March 11 Representative Millett - from 6:30 p.m., today to 10:30 a.m., March 12 (amended from page 1784) MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 2, 2012, was read stating that pursuant to AS 24.65.020, the President appointed the following members to serve on the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee: Senator Ellis, Chair Senator French Senator Menard The House members of the committee are Representatives Fairclough, Olson, and Holmes (page 1756). A message dated March 2, 2012, was read stating that pursuant to AS 24.55.020, the President appointed the following members to serve on the Ombudsman Selection Committee: Senator McGuire, Chair Senator Egan Senator Meyer 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1797 The House members of the committee are Representatives Hawker, T. Wilson, and Gardner (page 1756). A message dated March 2, 2012, was read stating that pursuant to AS 24.20.251, the Senate confirmed Kristin K. Curtis as Legislative Auditor. The House confirmed the appointment (page 1766). Messages dated March 2 and 5, 2012, were read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 2 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(STA) am by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to the presiding officer pro tempore. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SJR 17 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 by Senators McGuire, Hoffman, Davis, Egan, Paskvan, Menard, Ellis, Meyer, Huggins, Giessel, Dyson, Wagoner, Stevens, and Thomas: Welcoming the Arctic Council Task Force for Arctic Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response to the state for its March 2012 meeting and urging the task force to use its time in the state to inform and inspire the work of the task force. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 136 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1798 "An Act providing a tax credit for employing a veteran that may be taken against a liability for the tax on corporation income; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 170 SENATE BILL NO. 170 by Senators Thomas and Davis, entitled: "An Act requiring vocational education counseling in public schools." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 199 SENATE BILL NO. 199 by Senators Meyer, Ellis, Giessel, Menard, Paskvan, Davis, Egan, McGuire, Wielechowski, and Kookesh, entitled: "An Act relating to the vocational and technical instruction funding factor for public school funding." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Michael Meekin Michele Metz Donald Quarberg Brenda Rebne as members of the Big Game Commercial Services Board. 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1799 Lynn Keogh, Jr. as a member of the Board of Game. The reports were signed by Representatives Seaton and Feige, Co- chairs; and Representatives Kawasaki, Dick, Foster, and Munoz. The Resources Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Clay Bezenek James Herbert as members of the Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council. The report was signed by Representatives Seaton and Feige, Co- chairs; and Representatives Munoz, Dick, and Kawasaki. HJR 4 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a transportation infrastructure fund. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Fairclough, T. Wilson, Doogan, Thomas No recommendation (6): Gara, Guttenberg, Joule, Neuman, Edgmon, Stoltze 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1800 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 4(FIN): 3. Zero, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Revenue 4. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 4 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 229 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; creating a retired status license for certain retired guides and outfitters; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Lynn, Gruenberg, Keller, Hawker, Holmes, Pruitt, Thompson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 229(JUD): 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 229 is on today's calendar. HB 307 The Finance Committee considered: 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1801 HOUSE BILL NO. 307 "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): T. Wilson, Guttenberg, Joule, Gara, Doogan, Fairclough, Edgmon, Stoltze, Thomas HB 307 is on today's calendar. HB 313 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 313 "An Act relating to student counts and estimates for public school funding; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(EDC) "An Act relating to student counts, unreserved school operating fund balances, restrictions on school district money, and estimates for public school funding; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Dick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): P. Wilson, Seaton, Feige, Dick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 313(EDC): 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1802 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 313 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 358 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to an advertising campaign in support of opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for development." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Chenault, Thompson, Saddler, Johnson, Holmes, Miller, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 358 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 173 The Judiciary Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 173 "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Lynn, Gruenberg, Keller, Hawker, Holmes, Pruitt, Thompson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1803 1. Zero, Dept. of Law SB 173 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 - Rachel and Barney Gottstein By Representative Gardner; Senator Ellis Honoring - Regan Fitzgerald By Senator Giessel; Representative Hawker CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 55 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 55 "An Act adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 6DP 1610 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1610 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(JUD) "An Act adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives." 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1804 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 55(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 55(JUD) was read the third time. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Dick's excused absence (page 1796) be amended to begin at 5:00 p.m., today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CSHB 55(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 55(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Gatto, Herron, Lynn Absent: Foster And so, CSHB 55(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 229 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board." 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1805 with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 6DP 2NR 1AM 1632 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1633 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 7DP 1800 FN2: ZERO(CED) 1800 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; creating a retired status license for certain retired guides and outfitters; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 229(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 229(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 246 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 246 "An Act naming certain bridges." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 6DP 1NR 1486 FN1: (DOT) 1486 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1806 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 1592 FN2: (DOT) 1592 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(FIN) "An Act naming certain bridges and airports." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 246(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 246(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 246(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 246(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Gatto, Herron, Lynn Absent: Foster And so, CSHB 246(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1807 HB 307 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 307 "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) 9DP 1800 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 307(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 307(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 307(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 307(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1808 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Gatto, Herron, Lynn Absent: Foster And so, CSHB 307(FIN) passed the House. Representative Austerman 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 307(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 316 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 316 "An Act relating to military facility zones in the state; relating to the development of housing in military facility zones; relating to the financing of projects in military facility zones; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT 2DP 1NR 1AM 1614 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1614 FN2: ZERO(MVA) 1614 FN3: ZERO(REV) 1614 STA RPT 5DP 1NR 1AM 1734 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1734 FN2: ZERO(MVA) 1734 FN3: ZERO(REV) 1734 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1809 The Rules Committee submitted the following corrected fiscal note: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 316 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 316 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 316 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 316 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Gatto, Herron, Lynn Absent: Foster And so, HB 316 passed the House. Representative Austerman 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. HB 316 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Austerman 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: 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1810 Honoring - Kay L. Thomas By Representatives Edgmon, Miller, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senators Thomas, Hoffman Honoring - Tylor Tilton, Alex Schwochert and Luke George By Senator Menard; 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 Honoring - Palmer High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team, 2011 Region III 4A Champions By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, 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, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Kimberly Ann Baker By Senator Meyer; 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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Austerman 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: 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1811 Representative Johnson - from 5:00 p.m., March 6 to 10:00 a.m., March 12 Representative Pruitt - from noon, March 7 to 9:30 p.m., March 11 Representative Thompson - from 11:30 a.m., March 7 to 10:30 a.m., March 12 Representative Chenault - from 11:00 a.m., March 7 to 9:30 p.m., March 11 Representative Olson - from 6:00 p.m., March 7 to 10:00 p.m., March 11 Representative T. Wilson - from 7:00 p.m., March 7 to 10:15 a.m., March 12 Representative Foster - from 6:00 a.m., March 8 to 7:30 p.m., March 11 Representative Thomas - from 8:00 a.m., March 8 to 8:00 a.m., March 12 Representative Costello - from noon, March 9 to 10:46 a.m., March 12 Representative Gruenberg - from 5:30 p.m., March 9 to 10:00 p.m., March 11 Representative Kerttula - from 5:30 a.m., March 7 to 11:00 a.m., March 15 Representative Tuck - from 12:30 p.m., March 7 to 10:00 p.m., March 11 The Speaker designated Representative Fairclough as Chair of the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee. The other House members of the committee are Representatives Olson and Holmes (page 1756). 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1812 The Speaker designated Representative Hawker as Chair of the Ombudsman Selection Committee. The other House members of the committee are Representatives T. Wilson and Gardner (page 1756). HCR 24 Representative Seaton added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to the establishment and operation of a state food resource development working group. HJR 4 Representative T. Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a transportation infrastructure fund. HB 55 Representatives Saddler, Tuck, Olson, and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 55(JUD) "An Act adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives." HB 229 Representative Holmes added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; relating to activities, including violations and penalties, under the supervision of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; creating a retired status license for certain retired guides and outfitters; and providing for an effective date." 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1813 HB 236 Representative Edgmon added his name as cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 236 "An Act relating to new defined benefit tiers in the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; providing certain employees an opportunity to choose between the defined benefit and defined contribution plans of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." HB 246 Representatives Johnson, Austerman, and Kerttula added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(FIN) "An Act naming certain bridges and airports." HB 316 Representatives Kawasaki, Costello, Johnson, Millett, Keller, Pruitt, Tuck, Olson, Gara, Fairclough, and Johansen added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 316 "An Act relating to military facility zones in the state; relating to the development of housing in military facility zones; relating to the financing of projects in military facility zones; and providing for an effective date." SJR 17 Representative Kerttula added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Welcoming the Arctic Council Task Force for Arctic Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response to the state for its March 2012 meeting and urging the task force to use its time in the state to inform and inspire the work of the task force. 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1814 SB 136 Representative Kawasaki added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(FIN) am "An Act providing a tax credit for employing a veteran that may be taken against a liability for the tax on corporation income; and providing for an effective date." SB 170 Representatives Kawasaki, Kerttula, and Tuck added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 170 "An Act requiring vocational education counseling in public schools." SB 199 Representatives Kawasaki and Tuck added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to the vocational and technical instruction funding factor for public school funding." ENGROSSMENT HB 55 CSHB 55(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 246 CSHB 246(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 307 CSHB 307(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2012-03-05 House Journal Page 1815 HB 316 HB 316 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 6, 2012. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk