Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2012-04-06 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2233 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 6, 2012 Eighty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:34 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representative Hawker had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Guttenberg, Joule, Stoltze, and Thomas were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Gatto and Millett be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Simeon Johnson of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox 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. Over the past week I have offered a few simple words for edification and a short prayer. I pray that these words have been useful, and I thank the Chamber for hosting me. In our lives we are always looking to find inner peace. This is a common theme amongst the ancient Desert Fathers. I would like to offer a brief anecdote from one of the ancient Desert Fathers, Abba Poemen (Poemen is Greek for "the shepherd" and is most likely a generic name): 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2234 "A brother asked Abba Poemen, 'How should I behave in my cell in the place where I am living?' Abba Poemen replied, 'Behave as if you were a stranger, and wherever you are, do not expect your words to have an influence and you will be at peace.'" O Lord our God, who created all things, as the session winds down and the days get long, we ask you to look down upon this Chamber, its members, its staff, and all that visit here. Bless them and keep them safe. As the hubbub of the session and life outside of this Chamber create long days, late evenings, and short tempers, we ask that you help all of us to remember the words of Abba Poemen and be at peace. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative P. Wilson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that th the journal for the 80 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated April 5, 2012, was read stating the Governor withdraws the following name from legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted: Alaska Public Offices Commission Dr. David Eichler The Speaker had referred the appointment to the State Affairs Committee (page 2128). REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The State Affairs Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2235 Vance Sanders as a member of the Alaska Public Offices Commission. The report was signed by Representative Keller, Vice Chair; and Representatives Gruenberg, Seaton, and Petersen. # **The presence of Representative Guttenberg was noted. HB 290 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 290 "An Act creating the endow Alaska grant program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to encourage community development." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 290(FIN) "An Act creating the endow Alaska grant program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to encourage community philanthropy." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Fairclough, Gara, Guttenberg, Joule, Costello, Edgmon, Doogan, Thomas No recommendation (2): T. Wilson, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 290(FIN): 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 290 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2236 HB 312 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 312 "An Act creating a low-interest loan program for homeowners who convert their homes to natural gas-fired heating; and creating the natural gas home heating conversion loan fund." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) "An Act creating a low-interest loan program for homeowners who convert their homes to natural gas-fired, propane-fired, biomass, or electric heating or district heat; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Fairclough, T. Wilson, Joule, Costello, Edgmon, Doogan, Guttenberg, Stoltze, Thomas The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 312(FIN): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue HB 312 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Joule was noted. HB 360 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 360 "An Act enacting the Interstate Mining Compact and relating to the compact; relating to the Interstate Mining Commission; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2237 Do pass (5): T. Wilson, Joule, Costello, Stoltze, Thomas No recommendation (5): Fairclough, Guttenberg, Neuman, Doogan, Edgmon The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Natural Resources HB 360 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Stoltze was noted. HB 365 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 365 "An Act relating to the rapid response to, and control of, aquatic invasive species." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Fairclough, Guttenberg, Joule, Costello, Edgmon, Doogan, T. Wilson, Gara, Stoltze, Thomas The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 365(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 3. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2238 HB 365 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Fisheries reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Orville Huntington Karl Johnstone as members of the Board of Fisheries. The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Chair; and Representatives Kawasaki, Johnson, Pruitt, and Miller. SJR 16 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Urging the United States Congress to approve legislation allowing members of the military to receive promised retirement benefits. The report was signed by Representatives Saddler and Thompson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Miller, Austerman, Cissna, Lynn, Thompson No recommendation (1): Saddler The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate State Affairs Committee SJR 16 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Thomas was noted. 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2239 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Johanna Bouker By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Angivran Winifred Beans By Representatives Herron, Foster; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Sara Falconer, 2011 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement By Representative Tuck Honoring - Alaska Real Hero Award Recipients, Monty and Chadwick Dyson By Representative Pruitt Honoring - Alaska Icebreakers Hockey Team, 2012 14U Tier II National Champions By Representatives Miller, Thompson th Honoring - City of Metlakatla - 125 Anniversary By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Rod McCoy By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Petersen Honoring - Fred West, 2012 Alaskan Symphony of Seafood Awards By Senator Wagoner; Representative Olson Honoring - Anthony Keller By Senator Menard Honoring - Alyssa Hutchins, 2012 4A Player of the Year By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller Honoring - Connor Devine, 2012 4A Player of the Year By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2240 Honoring - Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Senate Assistant Sergeant-at- Arms, Senate Pages By Senator Ellis In Memoriam - Mildred Sophie "Angukaq" Cimiqaq Demantle By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Patti Carl: A Shining Light By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Katherine "Kata" Groat By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Lynn Carlson By Representative Edgmon; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Jerry D. Pearson, Sr. By Senator Coghill; Representative T. Wilson In Memoriam - Carl Fritzler By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller In Memoriam - Dee Woods By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller In Memoriam - Tricia Moen By Senator Ellis; Representatives Gara, Doogan The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Senator Bill Ray By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 190 The following was read the second time: 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2241 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190 "An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) 6DP 1NR 1590 FN1: ZERO(REV) 1591 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 6DP 4NR 2205 FN1: ZERO(REV) 2205 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSHB 190(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSSHB 190(FIN) will advance to third reading on the April 9, 2012, calendar. HB 343 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 343 "An Act relating to disclosure of records of the Department of Health and Social Services pertaining to children in certain circumstances; and providing for an effective date." 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2242 with the: Journal Page HSS RPT CS(HSS) 3DP 3NR 1908 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 1908 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 1908 FN3: ZERO(DHS) 1908 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 4DP 1NR 1AM 2104 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 2105 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 2105 FN3: ZERO(DHS) 2105 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. 343(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Holmes, Munoz, and Gruenberg: Page 3, line 4, following "safety": Insert "; however, a court may review an objection made to a disclosure under this paragraph; the person objecting to the disclosure bears the burden of establishing by a preponderance of the evidence that disclosure is not in the child's best interest" Representative Holmes moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 343(JUD) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2243 CSHB 343(JUD) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 343(JUD) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 343(JUD) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Hawker, Millett And so, CSHB 343(JUD) am 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 343(JUD) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Cissna be excused from a call of the House for the remainder of the day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 347 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 347 "An Act prohibiting the use of municipal funds to support or oppose an initiative proposal to circulate a petition for a ballot initiative, or to influence the outcome of an election concerning a ballot initiative, without approval by municipal voters at an election." 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2244 with the: Journal Page STA RPT 3DP 2DNP 1NR 1981 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1982 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 4DP 2NR 2155 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2156 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. 347(JUD) "An Act prohibiting the use of municipal funds to support or oppose an initiative proposal to circulate a petition for a ballot initiative, or to influence the outcome of an election concerning a ballot initiative, without approval by municipal voters at an election; relating to the reporting of certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Holmes, Olson, and Seaton: Page 1, lines 2 - 3 (title amendment): Delete "to circulate a petition for a ballot initiative, or to influence the outcome of an election concerning a ballot initiative," Insert "filed with the lieutenant governor or to circulate a petition for a statewide ballot initiative" Page 2, lines 2 - 3: Delete "filed with a municipal clerk under AS 29.26.110," Page 2, line 3: Delete "an" Insert "a statewide" Page 2, lines 3 - 5: Delete "or, subject to (b) of this section, to influence the outcome of an election concerning a ballot initiative," 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2245 Representative Holmes moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Kerttula objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 347(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Holmes, Johnson, Munoz, Olson, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, P.Wilson Nays: Edgmon, Gardner, Guttenberg, Johansen, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Neuman, Petersen, Pruitt, Stoltze, Tuck, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Gatto, Hawker, Millett And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(JUD) am "An Act prohibiting the use of municipal funds to support or oppose an initiative proposal filed with the lieutenant governor or to circulate a petition for a statewide ballot initiative without approval by municipal voters at an election; relating to the reporting of certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date." Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 347(JUD) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 347(JUD) am will advance to third reading on the April 9, 2012, calendar. 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2246 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 127 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act establishing September 9 each year as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day." with the: Journal Page HSS RPT 6DP 1900 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 1900 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 127 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 127 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 127 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 127 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Cissna, Gatto, Hawker, Millett And so, SB 127 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2247 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 - Sergeant Chris Holland By Representatives Munoz, Keller, Kerttula, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Egan Honoring - Sharon Howerton-Clark By Representatives Seaton, 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, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Stevens Honoring - Richard "Dick" Griffith By Representatives Saddler, Gara, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Jonathan Walther, Winner, 2011 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement By Representatives Tuck, Holmes, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, P. Wilson, T. Wilson 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2248 Honoring - Farthest North Girl Scouts Council, 2012 Women of Distinction By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Paskvan Honoring - The Farthest North Girl Scout Council and 100 Years of the Girl Scouts of the USA 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 Honoring - Fairbanks Memorial Hospital By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Cissna, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Rick Clair and Lynda Giguere By Senators Meyer, Huggins; 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 - Agnes Sweetsir By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Dick, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, 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 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2249 Honoring - Loren and Darlene Stephens on Their 60 Wedding Anniversary By Senator Egan; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Nunaka Valley Little League Junior Softball Team, 2011 Alaska State and Western Regional Champions By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Petersen, Chenault, Austerman, 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, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Snow City Cafe By Senator French; 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, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Paul Ackerman By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Gene Thomas Lorenson By Representatives Austerman, 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, 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2250 Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - James and Mary Garoutte By Representatives Austerman, 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; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Raymond Kendall Fletcher By Representatives Austerman, 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; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Melinda Layfield By Representatives Tuck, 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, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Brett Arthur Redick By Representatives Millett, 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, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Nora Billy By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Dick, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2251 Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Ernest "Ernie" M. Chase By Senator Kookesh; Representatives Dick, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, 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: Representative Johnson - from 6:00 p.m., April 6 to 10:00 a.m., April 9 Representative Olson - from 6:00 a.m., April 7 to 10:30 a.m., April 9 The Speaker stated that the Senate appointed their conferees to the Conference Committee on the operating budget; therefore, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Senator Bill Ray, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Senator Bill Ray By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Austerman, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2252 Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Egan UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 269 Representatives Thompson, Munoz, Olson, and T. Wilson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 269 "An Act relating to the amendment of a declaration that creates a common interest community." HB 290 Representative Thomas added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 290 "An Act creating the endow Alaska grant program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to encourage community development." HB 312 Representatives Foster and Gara added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 312 "An Act creating a low-interest loan program for homeowners who convert their homes to natural gas-fired heating; and creating the natural gas home heating conversion loan fund." HB 347 Representative Johnson added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 347(JUD) am "An Act prohibiting the use of municipal funds to support or oppose an initiative proposal filed with the lieutenant governor or 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2253 to circulate a petition for a statewide ballot initiative without approval by municipal voters at an election; relating to the reporting of certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date." SB 74 Representative Lynn added his 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." SB 127 Representatives Johnson, Herron, Miller, Petersen, Guttenberg, and Keller added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 127 "An Act establishing September 9 each year as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day." SB 130 Representatives Joule, Doogan, Munoz, and Austerman added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 130(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council and relating to the preservation, restoration, and revitalization of Alaska Native languages." SB 136 Representatives Thomas, Foster, and Miller added their names as cross sponsors 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." 2012-04-06 House Journal Page 2254 ENGROSSMENT HB 343 CSHB 343(JUD) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 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, 2012. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., April 9, 2012. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:46 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk