Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-02-10 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1549 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 10, 2014 Twenty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:01 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Kreiss- Tomkins and Saddler had been excused from a call of the House today. There was one vacancy. Representative P. Wilson, Acting Majority Leader, 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 Herron - from 11:30 a.m., today to 10:30 a.m., February 12 Representative Pruitt - today The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Phil Campbell of Northern Light United Church. Representative T. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Spirit of Life and Source of Goodness, I give thanks that you have returned safely these legislators and staff members to this place for another week of service. May the prayers offered this day set the stage for compassionate and productive decisions. Grant to each one here the capacity to attend to their responsibilities with dedication and skill. May 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1550 the aspirations of all Alaskans, from the least to the greatest, be taken into account as deliberations unfold, and may the needs and the dreams of all parties be given consideration. O Gracious One, give those who speak the gift of clarity and grant all in this chamber a spirit of wisdom. May discussion and debate be undertaken with vigor, reason, and civility, and may your great gifts of justice, mercy, and peace fill this place and guide and uphold all herein. Spirit of Life and Source of Goodness, receive these and all our prayers, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Gara. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that ththth the journal for the 18, 19 and 20 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Austerman introduced Dylan Wallace and Eric Flerchinger, Guest Pages, from Kodiak. Representative Seaton introduced Evan Boxer, Guest Page, from Homer. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 245 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 245 "An Act repealing the required local contribution to school funding; making conforming changes; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Gattis, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1551 Do not pass (2): Drummond, Seaton No recommendation (3): LeDoux, P. Wilson, Gattis The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 245 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 268 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 268 "An Act relating to big bull moose derbies." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 268(RES) "An Act relating to big bull moose derbies and the Snow Town Ice Classic." The report was signed by Representative Saddler, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johnson, Hawker, Seaton, P. Wilson, Olson, Saddler Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 268(RES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 268 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 285 The Resources Committee considered: 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1552 HOUSE BILL NO. 285 "An Act excluding certain land from the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area." The report was signed by Representative Saddler, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johnson, Hawker, P. Wilson, Olson, Seaton, Saddler No recommendation (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game HB 285 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 291 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 291 "An Act increasing the stipend for boarding school students; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Gattis, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): P. Wilson, Seaton, Drummond, Gattis No recommendation (1): LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 291 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1553 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Bernice Joseph By Senator Bishop INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 302 HOUSE BILL NO. 302 by Representative THOMPSON, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice of public accounting; and relating to rules of professional conduct for the profession of public accounting." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 141 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act setting the fee for medical treatment or services performed outside the state under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act, requiring a provider of medical treatment or services under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act to submit bills for treatment or services to employers within 180 days after the date the treatment or services are rendered, and limiting the time for appealing an employer's denial or reduction of a bill; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1554 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 5DP 1NR 1516 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 1517 Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 141 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 141 was read the third time. Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Josephson was required to vote. The question being: "Shall HB 141 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 141 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Reinbold, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Kreiss-Tomkins, Pruitt, Saddler And so, HB 141 passed the House. Representative P. Wilson 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 141 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1555 **Representative Herron, who was excused (page 1549), left the Chamber. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 19 The following was read the second time: 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. with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) 7DP 1534 FN1: ZERO(H.MLV) 1534 Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(MLV) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 19(MLV) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 19(MLV) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 19(MLV) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1556 CSHJR 19(MLV) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Reinbold, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Herron, Kreiss-Tomkins, Pruitt, Saddler Representative Isaacson gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHJR 19(MLV). RECONSIDERATION HJR 19 Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHJR 19(MLV) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 19(MLV) was before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHJR 19(MLV) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 19(MLV) Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 VACANT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Reinbold, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Herron, Kreiss-Tomkins, Pruitt, Saddler 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1557 And so, CSHJR 19(MLV) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative P. Wilson 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: Commemorating - Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, February 16, 2014 By Representatives Munoz, 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, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Egan Honoring - Kato-Kakala Ha'unga By Representatives LeDoux, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Lorna Hermogino Garcia By Representatives LeDoux, Hawker, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson Honoring - Howard (Mike) Hunt By Representatives LeDoux, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1558 Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Aurora Elementary School By Representatives LeDoux, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Kerry Dorius, 2014 Nurse Practitioner of the Year By Senator Giessel; Representatives Chenault, 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 Honoring - Barbara Swenson, Hospitality Achievement Award By Senator Meyer; Representatives Chenault, 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 Honoring - Bean's Café Empty Bowl Project, 20th Anniversary By Senator Ellis; Representatives Chenault, 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 In Memoriam - Elton Engstrom, Jr. By Senator Egan; Representatives Munoz, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1559 Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 245 The Speaker added a Judiciary Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 245 "An Act repealing the required local contribution to school funding; making conforming changes; and providing for an effective date." HB 245 was removed from the Finance Committee and referred to the Judiciary Committee with a further referral to the Finance Committee. Representative P. Wilson 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 Gruenberg - from noon, February 21 to 8:00 p.m., February 23 Representative Herron - from 6:00 a.m., March 3 to 2:00 p.m., March 9 Representative Johnson - from 11:00 a.m., February 20 to 10:30 a.m., February 24 HCR 16 Representative Josephson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Proclaiming February to be Public Education Month. HJR 15 Representatives Feige and Hawker added their names as cosponsors to: 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1560 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Supporting the introduction and enactment of federal legislation acknowledging that the federal government is financially responsible under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the remediation of contaminated land subject to conveyance under the Act. HJR 19 Representatives Feige, Johnson, Guttenberg, Tarr, Costello, T. Wilson, Kawasaki, Keller, Josephson, and Tuck added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(MLV) 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. HB 32 Representative Higgins added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 32 "An Act providing for the issuance of one business license for multiple lines of business; and providing for reissuance of a business license to correct a mistake on the license." HB 245 Representative Edgmon removed his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 245 "An Act repealing the required local contribution to school funding; making conforming changes; and providing for an effective date." HB 273 Representative Gara added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 273 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-10 House Journal Page 1561 ENGROSSMENT HJR 19 CSHJR 19(MLV) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 141 HB 141 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 P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., February 12, 2014. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:53 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk