Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2012-04-09 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2261 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 9, 2012 Eighty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:04 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representative Hawker had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Joule and Stoltze were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Gatto be excused from a call of the House from today to April 15. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was sung by the Chaplain, Doanh Tran. Representative T. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. "Alaska's Flag" Eight stars of gold on a field of blue- Alaska's flag. May it mean to you The blue of the sea, the evening sky, The mountain lakes, and the flow'rs nearby; The gold of the early sourdough's dreams, The precious gold of the hills and streams; The brilliant stars in the northern sky, The "Bear"-the "Dipper"-and, shining high, The great North Star with its steady light, O'er land and sea a beacon bright. Alaska's flag-to Alaskans dear, The simple flag of a last frontier. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2262 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative T. Wilson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that stndrd the journal for the 81, 82, and 83 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 18 A message dated April 7, 2012, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18(FSH) am Relating to an examination of fisheries-related programs to facilitate the entry of young Alaskans into commercial fisheries careers and to collaboration with the University of Alaska fisheries, seafood, and maritime initiative. CSHCR 18(FSH) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 65 A message dated April 6, 2012, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 65 "An Act making regional Native housing authorities eligible to receive grants through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation from the senior citizens housing development fund." HB 65 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 284 A message dated April 6, 2012, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2263 capitalizing funds, amending appropriations, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) am S (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Thomas The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Thomas (Chair), Stoltze, and Gara (page 2226). HB 285 A message dated April 6, 2012, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(FIN) (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Hoffman, Chair Senator Stedman Senator Thomas 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2264 The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Thomas (Chair), Stoltze, and Gara (page 2227). HB 284 A message dated April 7, 2012, was read stating the President granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, amending appropriations, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) am S (same title) HB 285 A message dated April 7, 2012, was read stating the President granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(FIN) (same title) HB 6 A message dated April 6, 2012, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 6(JUD) am with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2265 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act authorizing the governor to remove or suspend a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska for good cause; and establishing a procedure for the removal or suspension of a regent." CSHB 6(JUD) am is under Unfinished Business. HB 129 A message dated April 7, 2012, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(FIN) "An Act relating to providing a death certificate for a deceased veteran without charge." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(STA) "An Act relating to providing copies of a death certificate for a deceased veteran without charge." (SCR 26 - title change resolution) CSHB 129(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. Messages dated April 6 and 7, 2012, were read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 23 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23(HSS) by the Senate Health and Social Services Committee: Designating June 2012 as Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month. was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2266 **The presence of Representative Joule was noted. SCR 24 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 by the Senate Rules Committee by request: Establishing the Alaska Legislative Celebration Commission to organize events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first convening of the legislative branch of government in Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee and Finance Committees. SCR 26 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 129, relating to providing a death certificate for a deceased veteran without charge. was read the first time. SJR 20 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 by the Senate State Affairs Committee by request: Relating to Eielson Air Force Base and the strategic importance of retaining the 18th F-16 Aggressor Squadron in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 210 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 210(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2267 "An Act relating to crimes against children; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Stoltze was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Howard "Keith" Walters as a member of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors. Tom Rueter as a member of the Board of Marine Pilots. Deborah Schneider as a member of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. Janis Wilson as a member of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Robert Weel as a member of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board. The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair; and Representatives Holmes, Saddler, Thompson, and Miller. HB 269 The Judiciary Committee considered: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2268 HOUSE BILL NO. 269 "An Act relating to the amendment of a declaration that creates a common interest community." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 269(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Gruenberg, Holmes, Thompson No recommendation (1): Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 269(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 269 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 276 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 276 "An Act providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred in drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in the Nenana Basin." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 276(FIN) "An Act providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred for conducting seismic exploration and drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in certain basins; relating to the determination of the production tax value of oil and gas production; and relating to a special tax rate for new oil or gas production south of 68 degrees North latitude." 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2269 The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Gara, T. Wilson, Guttenberg, Joule, Neuman, Costello, Edgmon, Thomas No recommendation (3): Fairclough, Doogan, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 276(FIN): 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 276 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 83 The Education Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(EDC) "An Act providing for payment and loan incentives to public school teachers for national board certification." The report was signed by Representative Dick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Feige, Kawasaki, Cissna, Dick The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 83(EDC) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 151 The Judiciary Committee considered: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2270 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(JUD) "An Act relating to mitigation at sentencing in a criminal case for a defendant found by the court to have been affected by a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder." The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lynn, Gruenberg, Keller, Pruitt, Thompson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Alaska Court System 3. Zero, Dept. of Administration 4. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 5. Indeterminate, Dept. of Law CSSB 151(JUD) was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES In accordance with AS 24.65.020, the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the nomination be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Taylor E. Winston as Victims' Advocate. The report was signed by Representatives Fairclough (Chair), Holmes; and Senators Ellis (Chair), French, Menard. HB 284 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2271 capitalizing funds, amending appropriations, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) am S (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 284. The request was signed by Representatives Thomas (Chair), Stoltze, Gara; and Senators Hoffman (Chair), Stedman, Thomas. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The Senate message granting limited powers of free conference is on page 2264. HB 285 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(FIN) (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the appropriations and language that are not identical in the House and Senate versions of HB 285. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2272 The request was signed by Representatives Thomas (Chair), Stoltze, Gara; and Senators Hoffman (Chair), Stedman, Thomas. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The Senate message granting limited powers of free conference is on page 2264. HB 336 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 336 "An Act establishing an energy assistance program in the Department of Revenue to issue an energy voucher to Alaska permanent fund dividend recipients; and relating to the analysis and recommendation of an energy assistance program by the governor." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 336(ENE) "An Act establishing an energy assistance program in the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to issue an energy voucher to Alaska permanent fund dividend recipients; relating to the analysis and recommendation of an energy assistance program by the governor; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Foster and Pruitt, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Lynn, Foster No recommendation (4): Tuck, Saddler, Olson, Pruitt Amend (1): Petersen 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2273 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 336(ENE): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 336 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Arden Page By Representative Holmes Honoring - Alaska Pyrotechnic Griz Smith By Representatives Neuman, Gatto, Stoltze; Senators Huggins, Menard Honoring - Tracy Golly, 2012 First Lady's Volunteer of the Year Award By Representatives Tuck, Millett Honoring - Koyukuk Station Veterans' Airport By Representative Dick; Senator Kookesh th Honoring - Athabascan Fiddlers Association, 30 Annual Athabascan Fiddling Festival By Representative Kawasaki; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Alaska SPCA By Representative Tuck Honoring - 2012 Arctic Winter Games, Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Team Members By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2274 Honoring - Alaska Blue Devils, 2012 USA Pee Wee AA Hockey Champions By Representatives Fairclough, Stoltze, Saddler Honoring - Joyce Hines By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Gruenberg In Memoriam - David Hickok, "Man of the Land" By Representative Cissna In Memoriam - Donald E. Lowe By Representative Dick; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Francisco Ramos By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Helen Jo Holder Poole By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Ralph Kibby, Sr. By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Julie Harris Isaac By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Dorothy "Dottie" Levine By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan In Memoriam - John Pugh, Jr. By Representatives Kerttula, Munoz; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Dr. Melbourne Walder Henry By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Gerard McDonnell By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Louis Joseph Bonito By Senators Davis, Ellis 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2275 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 158 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 158 "An Act relating to the authority and obligations of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority, to bonds of the authority, and to reserve funds of the authority; authorizing the state to provide support for certain obligations of the authority; relating to taxes and assessments on a person that is a party to an agreement with the authority; and establishing the Knik Arm Crossing fund." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 4NR 2AM 573 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 573 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 3DNP 2NR 1978 FN2: ZERO(DOT) 1979 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. 158(FIN) "An Act relating to bonds of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority; relating to reserve funds of the authority; relating to taxes and assessments on a person that is a party to an agreement with the authority; and establishing the Knik Arm Crossing fund." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gara, Gruenberg, Gardner, Kawasaki, Tuck, Guttenberg, Petersen, Miller, Cissna, and Kerttula: Page 4, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2276 "* Sec. 6. AS 19.75 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 19.75.246. Liability of the state. The state is not liable to any party for the costs of operation or construction of the Knik Arm bridge or for the losses of a private company in the event that toll revenue is inadequate to cover the costs of operation or construction of the Knik Arm bridge." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Neuman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 158(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doogan, Feige, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Miller, Petersen, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Hawker And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 158(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 158(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2277 HB 290 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) 6DP 1NR 1487 FN1: INDETERMINATE(H.CRA/CED) 1518 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 8DP 2NR 2235 FN2: ZERO(CED) 2235 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. 290(FIN) "An Act creating the endow Alaska grant program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to encourage community philanthropy." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 290(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 290(FIN) was read the third time. Representative Austerman placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CSHB 290(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2278 CSHB 290(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Holmes, Johnson, Joule, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Petersen, Pruitt, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Nays: Johansen, Kawasaki, Keller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Saddler, Stoltze Excused: Gatto, Hawker And so, CSHB 290(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 312 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) NT 6DP 1AM 1655 FN1: INDETERMINATE(REV) 1655 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 9DP 2236 FN1: INDETERMINATE(REV) 2236 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. 312(FIN) "An Act creating a low-interest loan program for homeowners who convert their homes to natural gas-fired, propane-fired, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2279 biomass, or electric heating or district heat; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 312(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 312(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 312(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 312(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Hawker And so, CSHB 312(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 312(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 6:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:46 p.m. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2280 AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 6:08 p.m. **The presence of Representative Hawker, (who was excused page 2117), was noted. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 358 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to an advertising campaign in support of opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for development." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 7DP 1802 FN1: INDETERMINATE(CED) 1802 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 8DP 2NR 1955 FN2: (H.FIN/CED) 1956 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. 358(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gardner, Gruenberg, and Kerttula: Page 2, line 15, following "40.25.220": Insert "if proprietary or trade secrets" 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2281 Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Pruitt objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 358(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Miller, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 358(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 358(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 358(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 358(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2282 Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Nays: Cissna, Doogan, Kerttula Excused: Gatto And so, CSHB 358(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 360 The following was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 5DP 1982 FN1: (DNR) 1982 FIN RPT 5DP 5NR 2236 FN2: (H.FIN/DNR) 2237 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 360 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 360 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 360 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 360 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2283 Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto Absent: Cissna, Johansen, Neuman, Seaton And so, HB 360 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. Representative Millett later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HB 360, and reconsideration was taken up then. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 190 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 6, 2012, calendar (page 2241), was read the third time: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190(FIN) "An Act relating to allowable absences from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSSHB 190(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSSHB 190(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2284 Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto Absent: Seaton, Stoltze And so, CSSSHB 190(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. CSSSHB 190(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 347 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 6, 2012, calendar (page 2245), was read the third time: 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 Kerttula moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 347(JUD) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There was objection. The question being: "Shall CSHB 347(JUD) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 347(JUD) am Third Reading Return to Second for Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2285 Yeas: Cissna, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Miller, Petersen, Seaton, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto Absent: Guttenberg And so, the motion failed. The question being: "Shall CSHB 347(JUD) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 347(JUD) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Costello, Dick, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, T.Wilson Nays: Austerman, Cissna, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Miller, Petersen, Seaton, Tuck, P.Wilson Excused: Gatto And so, CSHB 347(JUD) am passed the House. Representative Austerman moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 347(JUD) am Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 30 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2286 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Nays: Cissna, Gara, Gardner, Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Miller, Petersen, Tuck Excused: Gatto And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Kerttula gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 347(JUD) am. 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 - Johanna Bouker 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 Honoring - Angivran Winifred Beans By Representatives Herron, Foster, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2287 Honoring - Sara Falconer, 2011 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement 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 Honoring - Alaska Real Hero Award Recipients, Monty and Chadwick Dyson By Representatives Pruitt, 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, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Alaska Icebreakers Hockey Team, 2012 14U Tier II National Champions By Representatives Miller, Thompson, 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, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson th Honoring - City of Metlakatla - 125 Anniversary By Representatives Thomas, 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, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Rod McCoy By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Petersen, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2288 Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Fred West, 2012 Alaskan Symphony of Seafood Awards By Senator Wagoner; Representatives Olson, 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, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Anthony Keller 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, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Alyssa Hutchins, 2012 4A Player of the Year By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Connor Devine, 2012 4A Player of the Year By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Senate Assistant Sergeant-at- Arms, Senate Pages By Senator Ellis; Representatives Chenault, Austerman, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2289 Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Mildred Sophie "Angukaq" Cimiqaq Demantle By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, 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 - Patti Carl: A Shining Light By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, 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 - Katherine "Kata" Groat 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 - Lynn Carlson 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 - Jerry D. Pearson, Sr. By Senator Coghill; Representatives T. Wilson, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2290 Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson In Memoriam - Carl Fritzler By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Dee Woods By Senator Menard; Representatives Stoltze, Keller, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Tricia Moen By Senator Ellis; Representatives Gara, Doogan, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, 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, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson RECONSIDERATION HB 360 Representative Millett gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HB 360 (page 2282). Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HB 360 be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2291 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 question to be reconsidered: "Shall HB 360 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 360 Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, 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 Excused: Gatto And so, HB 360 passed the House on reconsideration. 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 360 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 269 Representatives Miller and Costello 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." 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2292 HB 276 Representatives Edgmon and Guttenberg added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 276 "An Act providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred in drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in the Nenana Basin." HB 290 Representatives Kerttula, Petersen, Doogan, and Cissna added their names as cosponsors to: 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." HB 312 Representatives Johnson, Petersen, Seaton, and Kerttula added their names as cosponsors to: 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." HB 358 Representatives Lynn and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 358(FIN) "An Act relating to an advertising campaign in support of opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for development." SJR 14 Representative Feige added his name as cross sponsor to: 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2293 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(STA) Urging the United States Department of Defense to protect military bases and military personnel in the state for the defense and protection of the state and the nation. SJR 16 Representative Feige added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Urging the United States Congress to approve legislation allowing members of the military to receive promised retirement benefits. SB 98 Representative Gardner added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 98(JUD) "An Act relating to biometric information." SB 130 Representatives Guttenberg and Gara 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 151 Representative Kawasaki added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(JUD) "An Act relating to mitigation at sentencing in a criminal case for a defendant found by the court to have been affected by a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder." ENGROSSMENT HB 190 CSSSHB 190(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2294 HB 290 CSHB 290(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 312 CSHB 312(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 358 CSHB 358(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 360 HB 360 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 65 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 6:20 p.m., April 9, 2012: HOUSE BILL NO. 65 "An Act making regional Native housing authorities eligible to receive grants through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation from the senior citizens housing development fund." 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. 2012-04-09 House Journal Page 2295 ADJOURNMENT Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 10, 2012. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk