Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2012-03-06 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1817 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 6, 2012 Fiftieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:32 a.m. Roll call showed 30 members present. Representatives Cissna, Dick, Feige, Gatto, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Lynn, and Millett had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Hawker was absent and his presence was noted later. 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 Thompson - from noon, today to 10:30 a.m., March 12 (amended from page 1811) Representative Pruitt - from noon, today to 9:30 p.m., March 11 (amended from page 1811) The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Sarah Schurr of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Juneau and Fairbanks. 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 the spirit of respect, honoring all the diverse beliefs held by the citizens of Alaska, I offer this blessing for you today. 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1818 Great God, called by so many names in so many places, may these elected leaders find their best selves in their work of service to the people. May they be open to all the wisdom that is available to them, from the wisdom of their colleagues to the quiet wisdom whispering in their hearts. May they serve, working toward the greater good as they make important decisions to help build a better future. May they feel compassion for all the people they serve and know the equal value of all the Alaskans they represent. May they find patience when things take longer than expected and may they find calm when situations feel anxious. Theirs is holy and important work. May they feel blessed as they do the job they are called to do. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kawasaki. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that th the journal for the 49 legislative day and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 14 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Chief James R. Inman on His Retirement from the United States Air Force By Senator French In Memoriam - Melvin Glenn Coghill By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 56 The following was read the second time: 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1819 HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act making arson in the first degree and arson in the second degree serious felonies for purposes of application of the crime of conspiracy." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 2NR 316 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 316 FN2: ZERO(DPS) 316 FN3: INDETERMINATE(COR) 316 FIN RPT 1DP 8NR 1685 FN4: ZERO(LAW) 1685 FN5: ZERO(DPS) 1685 FN6: INDETERMINATE(COR) 1685 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 56 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 56 was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Hawker was noted. The question being: "Shall HB 56 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 56 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson Nays: Doogan, Kawasaki, Neuman, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Feige, Gatto, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Lynn, Millett 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1820 And so, HB 56 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 234 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 234 "An Act relating to picketing or protests at a funeral." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT 4DP 1NR 2AM 1552 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1552 JUD RPT 5DP 2NR 1651 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1651 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 234 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 234 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 234 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 234 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Feige, Gatto, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Lynn, Millett And so, HB 234 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1821 HB 304 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 304 "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Fire Standards Council." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 5DP 1NR 1654 FN1: (DPS) 1654 FIN RPT 11DP 1733 FN1: (DPS) 1733 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 304 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 304 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 304 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 304 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Feige, Gatto, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Lynn, Millett And so, HB 304 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1822 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 229 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 5, 2012, calendar (page 1805), would be held to the March 12, 2012, calendar: 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." 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: Honoring - Rachel and Barney Gottstein By Representatives Gardner, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, 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 Ellis Honoring - Regan Fitzgerald By Senator Giessel; Representatives Hawker, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, 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 that the House ratify the appointment of Dennis Cook to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1823 The question being: "Shall the House ratify the appointment of Dennis Cook to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Ratify - Dennis Cook YEAS: 31 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Feige, Gatto, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Lynn, Millett And so, the appointment was ratified. Representative Austerman moved that the House ratify the appointment of Herman Walker, Jr. to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall the House ratify the appointment of Herman Walker, Jr. to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Ratify - Herman Walker, Jr. YEAS: 31 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Dick, Feige, Gatto, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Lynn, Millett And so, the appointment was ratified. 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1824 The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. 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 Hawker - from 11:00 a.m., March 8 to 2:00 p.m., March 10 Representative Petersen - from 11:00 a.m., March 9 to 5:00 p.m., March 11 HCR 24 Representative Doogan 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 Pruitt added his 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 56 Representatives Olson and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act making arson in the first degree and arson in the second degree serious felonies for purposes of application of the crime of conspiracy." HB 234 Representatives Gara, Stoltze, Munoz, Hawker, Seaton, Fairclough, and T. Wilson added their names as cosponsors to: 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1825 HOUSE BILL NO. 234 "An Act relating to picketing or protests at a funeral." HB 304 Representatives Hawker, Olson, Kerttula, and Pruitt added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 304 "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Fire Standards Council." SB 74 Representative Gardner added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders, describing the method for establishing a covered treatment plan for those disorders, and defining the covered treatment for those disorders; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 56 HB 56 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 234 HB 234 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 304 HB 304 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. 2012-03-06 House Journal Page 1826 ADJOURNMENT Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 8, 2012, for a technical session. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk