Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-02-07 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1531 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 7, 2014 Eighteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:34 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representatives Edgmon, Herron, Nageak, and Tuck had been excused from a call of the House today. There was one vacancy. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Youth Pastor Melissa Engel, Intern, of Cooperative Youth Ministry. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. Creator God, I thank you for this time carved out to sit with you in a space where impactful discussions are had and decisions are made. I thank you for each person here and I pray that they understand their worth as well as the worth of the individual next to them and the ones that they are representing. Bring hope to the hearts of those gathered and of those in this great state of Alaska. Bless this time together and what is done here in the House of Representatives. In the Spirit of love and peace I pray, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Foster. 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1532 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the thth journal for the 16 and 17 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 22 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Requesting the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office of federal government officials; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to request the United States Congress to call a convention of the states. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Millett, Gattis, Keller, Isaacson, Hughes, Lynn No recommendation (1): Kreiss-Tomkins The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency HJR 22 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 31 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act requiring school districts to develop and require completion of a history of American constitutionalism curriculum segment; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1533 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 31(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Stoltze, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Costello, Thompson No recommendation (6): Gara, Munoz, Edgmon, T. Wilson, Neuman, Stoltze Amend (1): Guttenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 31(FIN): 2. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 31 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 275 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 275 "An Act relating to electronic publication of certain municipal notices and to publication and electronic distribution of reports by state agencies." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 275(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives LeDoux and Nageak, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Herron, Foster, Reinbold, Olson, LeDoux, Nageak 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1534 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 275(CRA): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor/Various Depts. 2. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 275 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 19 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Urging the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and the Commander of the Pacific Air Forces to base F-35 aircraft assigned to the Pacific Air Forces at Eielson Air Force Base. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(MLV) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Foster and LeDoux, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Gruenberg, Higgins, Reinbold, Saddler, Hughes, Foster, LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 19(MLV): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs. HJR 19 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1535 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Margaret Bernice Lucas By Senator Dunleavy; Representatives Hughes, Stoltze The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Commemorating - Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, February 16, 2014 By Representative Munoz; Senator Egan Honoring - Kato-Kakala Ha'unga By Representative LeDoux; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Lorna Hermogino Garcia By Representatives LeDoux, Hawker Honoring - Howard (Mike) Hunt By Representative LeDoux; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Aurora Elementary School By Representative LeDoux; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Kerry Dorius, 2014 Nurse Practitioner of the Year By Senator Giessel Honoring - Barbara Swenson, Hospitality Achievement Award By Senator Meyer th Honoring - Bean's Café Empty Bowl Project, 20 Anniversary By Senator Ellis In Memoriam - Elton Engstrom, Jr. By Senator Egan; Representative Munoz 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1536 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 301 HOUSE BILL NO. 301 by Representative HERRON, entitled: "An Act relating to duties and procedures of the state medical examiner and the Department of Health and Social Services; and relating to death certificates." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 223 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 223 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 5DP 1NR 1517 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1518 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 223 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 223 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 223 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1537 HB 223 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, P.Wilson Nays: Gattis, T.Wilson Excused: Edgmon, Herron, Nageak, Tuck And so, HB 223 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 1 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state aid for education. The report was signed by Representative Gattis, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Reinbold, Saddler, Gattis Do not pass (3): P. Wilson, Drummond, Seaton No recommendation (1): LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Office of the Governor 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1538 HJR 1 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The House advanced to: CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 23 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proclaiming March 27, 2014, as Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day. with the: Journal Page STA RPT 7DP 1516 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 1516 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR 23 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HJR 23 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HJR 23 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 23 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1539 Excused: Edgmon, Herron, Nageak, Tuck Absent: Johnson And so, HJR 23 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Pruitt 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 - Margaret Stock By Representatives Millett, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Meyer In Memoriam - Stan Stephens By Senator Bishop; Representatives Chenault, Austerman, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Pruitt 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 Higgins - from 7:00 a.m., March 5 to noon, March 10 Representative Gattis - from noon, February 14 to 2:00 p.m., February 16; and from noon, February 21 to 2:00 p.m., February 23 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1540 Representative Keller - from 5:30 p.m., February 21 to 10:00 a.m., February 23 Representative Kreiss-Tomkins - from 5:00 p.m., February 8 to 10:00 p.m., February 10 Representative Neuman - from 6:00 p.m., February 7 to 10:30 a.m., February 10 Representative Reinbold - from 1:00 p.m., February 7 to 7:30 p.m., February 9; and from 1:00 p.m., February 12 to 9:30 p.m., February 16 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Margaret Bernice Lucas, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt 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 - Margaret Bernice Lucas By Senator Dunleavy; Representatives Hughes, Stoltze, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson HJR 10 Representatives Saddler and Costello added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a transportation infrastructure fund. 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1541 HJR 22 Representatives Gattis, Millett, Hughes, and Isaacson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Requesting the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office of federal government officials; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to request the United States Congress to call a convention of the states. HJR 23 Representatives Costello, Pruitt, and Reinbold added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proclaiming March 27, 2014, as Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day. HB 6 Representative Munoz added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act establishing procedures and guidelines for auditing pharmacy records; and providing for an effective date." HB 123 Representatives Pruitt and Costello added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to the transportation infrastructure fund, to local public transportation, to the municipal harbor facility grant fund, to motor fuel taxes, to the motor vehicle registration fee, to driver's license fees, to identification card fees, to the studded tire tax, to the vehicle rental tax, and to other fees and taxes related to motor vehicles; creating the Alaska Transportation Panel; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1542 HB 204 Representatives Feige, Kreiss-Tomkins, and Gattis added their names as cosponsors to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204 "An Act relating to a product development tax credit for certain salmon and herring products; and providing for an effective date." HB 211 Representative Gruenberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 211 "An Act relating to the education and employment of individuals with disabilities." HB 223 Representatives Kawasaki, Lynn, Costello, Feige, Guttenberg, Olson, Josephson, and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 223 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities." HB 276 Representative Millett added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 276 "An Act making the Alaska Wage and Hour Act inapplicable to certain employees of motor vehicle dealers; and providing for an effective date." HB 291 Representative Keller added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 291 "An Act increasing the stipend for boarding school students; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-07 House Journal Page 1543 HB 296 Representative Keller added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 296 "An Act providing for certain individuals who have erected a building on land leased from the state to receive a preference right to purchase certain state land without competitive bid." ENGROSSMENT HJR 23 HJR 23 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 223 HB 223 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 Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., February 10, 2014. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk