Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-04-22 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2761 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 22, 2014 Ninety-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:14 a.m. Roll call showed 30 members present. Representatives Drummond, Foster, Gara, Holmes, Kito III, and Kreiss-Tomkins were absent and their presence was noted later. Representatives Gattis and Hawker were absent. Representative Millett was absent and later excused. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Reinbold be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Pruitt. Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord, Thank you for this day and thank you for your blessings on us. I pray that you will bless us as we move forward today. As we continue doing the people's business, give us the patience to continue on and to have the proper attitude and mind set as we move forward. I pray that you will continue to give us health and safety as we continue on in these next couple of days, and encourage us as we interact with each other, and help us to always hold the best interest of Alaskans 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2762 in our hearts and minds as we move forward and continue this state in the proper direction. I pray that you will bless us, that we will always have your spirit of both humility as well as patience. In your name, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Hughes. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 22 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RES) Urging the governor, the commissioner of natural resources, and the attorney general to seek resolution of TAPS quality bank disputes before January 1, 2015, in a manner that will provide long-term quality bank stability and reduce the cost of quality bank adjustments paid by in-state refiners of Alaska North Slope crude oil. CSHCR 22(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HCR 28 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 138, relating to the purposes, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, and associated funds; requiring state agencies and other entities to expedite reviews and actions related to natural gas pipelines and projects; relating to the authorities and duties of the commissioner of natural resources relating to a North Slope natural gas project, oil and gas and gas only leases, and royalty gas and other gas received by the state including gas received as payment for the production tax on gas; relating to the tax on oil and gas 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2763 production, on oil production, and on gas production; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue relating to a North Slope natural gas project and gas received as payment for tax; relating to confidential information and public record status of information provided to or in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue; relating to apportionment factors of the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; amending the definition of gross value at the "point of production" for gas for purposes of the oil and gas production tax; clarifying that the exploration incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and the film production tax credit may not be taken against the gas production tax paid in gas; relating to the oil or gas producer education credit; requesting the governor to establish an interim advisory board to advise the governor on municipal involvement in a North Slope natural gas project; relating to the development of a plan by the Alaska Energy Authority for developing infrastructure to deliver affordable energy to areas of the state that will not have direct access to a North Slope natural gas pipeline and a recommendation of a funding source for energy infrastructure development; establishing the Alaska affordable energy fund; requiring the commissioner of revenue to develop a plan and suggest legislation for municipalities, regional corporations, and residents of the state to acquire ownership interests in a North Slope natural gas pipeline project; and making conforming amendments. HCR 28 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HCR 31 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 71, relating to the fishery resource landing tax. HCR 31 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2764 HCR 32 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 157, relating to municipal fire protection service area boundary changes. HCR 32 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 121 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(FIN) "An Act relating to the examinations, board, loans, and records of the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 121(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 141 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: 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." HB 141 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 216 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2765 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(STA) "An Act adding the Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, Central Alaskan Yup'ik, Alutiiq, Unangax, Dena'ina, Deg Xinag, Holikachuk, Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Gwich'in, Tanana, Upper Tanana, Tanacross, Hän, Ahtna, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages as official languages of the state." CSHB 216(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 278 A message dated April 21, 2014, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(FIN) am "An Act increasing the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; relating to the exemption from jury service for certain teachers; relating to the powers of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to high school course credit earned through assessment; relating to school performance reports; relating to assessments; establishing a public school and school district grading system; relating to charter schools and student transportation; relating to residential school applications; relating to tenure of public school teachers; relating to unemployment contributions for the Alaska technical and vocational education program; relating to earning high school credit for completion of vocational education courses offered by institutions receiving technical and vocational education program funding; relating to schools operated by a federal agency; relating to a grant for school districts; relating to education tax credits; establishing an optional municipal tax exemption for privately owned real property rented or leased for use as a charter school; requiring the Department of Administration to provide a proposal for a salary and benefits schedule for school districts; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 278(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the exemption from jury service for certain teachers; relating to the powers of the Department of Education 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2766 and Early Development; relating to high school course credit earned through assessment; relating to school performance reports; relating to assessments and accountability standards; providing for funding for Internet services; relating to the secondary school competency examination and related requirements; relating to charter schools and student transportation; establishing a grant program to be administered by the Association of Alaska School Boards for the purchase of student equipment and technology services; establishing a public school grant program for innovative approaches to learning; relating to correspondence study programs, funding, and student allotments; relating to residential school applications; increasing the stipend for boarding school students; relating to school construction bond debt reimbursement; relating to the local contribution to public school funding; relating to funding of and reporting by Alaska technical and vocational education programs; relating to earning high school credit for completion of vocational education courses offered by institutions receiving technical and vocational education program funding; relating to schools operated by a federal agency; relating to education tax credits; establishing an optional municipal tax exemption for privately owned real property rented or leased for use as a charter school; requiring the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to provide for studies on the school size factor and the school district cost factor for public education funding and for a study on school staff salary and benefits; requiring the Department of Education and Early Development to report to the legislature on school design and construction; establishing a pilot project for public middle schools; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 29 - title change resolution) The Senate waived Rule 42(a) and (b) of the Uniform Rules. The President appointed the following members to a Free Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2767 Senator Meyer, Chair Senator Dunleavy Senator Hoffman The House members of the Free Conference Committee are Representatives Hawker (Chair), Gattis, and Kito III (page 2755). HB 32 A message dated April 21, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 32(FIN) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S "An Act providing for the issuance of one business license for multiple lines of business; and providing for reissuance of a business license to make a change on the license." CSHB 32(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. **The presence of Representative Foster was noted. HB 160 A message dated April 21, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(FIN) "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(FIN) "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) CSHB 160(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2768 HB 193 A message dated April 21, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality; and authorizing the Department of Revenue to furnish to a municipality returns or reports related to the vehicle rental tax." (SCR 25 - title change resolution) CSHB 193(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. HB 266 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSHB 266(FIN) and SCS CSHB 266(FIN), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs, capitalizing funds, and making reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." The House adopted CCS HB 266 (page 2678). CCS HB 266 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. HB 267 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSHB 267(FIN) and SCS CSHB 267(FIN), thus adopting: 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2769 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267 "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." The House adopted CCS HB 267 (page 2679). CCS HB 267 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. SB 71 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act relating to the fishery resource landing tax." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the fishery resource landing tax and cost recovery fisheries; relating to a product development tax credit for certain salmon and herring products; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 57, SLA 2003; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 31 - title change resolution) SB 138 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) am "An Act relating to the purposes, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, and associated funds; requiring state agencies and other entities to expedite reviews and actions related to natural gas pipelines and 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2770 projects; relating to the authorities and duties of the commissioner of natural resources relating to a North Slope natural gas project, oil and gas and gas only leases, and royalty gas and other gas received by the state including gas received as payment for the production tax on gas; relating to the tax on oil and gas production, on oil production, and on gas production; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue relating to a North Slope natural gas project and gas received as payment for tax; relating to confidential information and public record status of information provided to or in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue; relating to apportionment factors of the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; amending the definition of gross value at the 'point of production' for gas for purposes of the oil and gas production tax; clarifying that the exploration incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and the film production tax credit may not be taken against the gas production tax paid in gas; relating to the oil or gas producer education credit; requesting the governor to establish an interim advisory board to advise the governor on municipal involvement in a North Slope natural gas project; relating to the development of a plan by the Alaska Energy Authority for developing infrastructure to deliver affordable energy to areas of the state that will not have direct access to a North Slope natural gas pipeline and a recommendation of a funding source for energy infrastructure development; establishing the Alaska affordable energy fund; requiring the commissioner of revenue to develop a plan and suggest legislation for municipalities, regional corporations, and residents of the state to acquire ownership interests in a North Slope natural gas pipeline project; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the limitation on the value of property taxable by a municipality; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to an in-state natural gas pipeline, an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, and associated funds; requiring state agencies and other entities to expedite reviews and actions related 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2771 to natural gas pipelines and projects; making certain contracts by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Law not subject to the State Procurement Code; relating to the authorities and duties of the commissioner of natural resources relating to a North Slope natural gas project, oil and gas and gas only leases, and royalty gas and other gas received by the state including gas received as payment for the production tax on gas; relating to a report and recommendations by the commissioner of natural resources regarding the delivery and availability of North Slope natural gas in the state, including the identification of risks and recommendations for mitigation; relating to the tax on oil and gas production, on oil production, and on gas production; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue relating to a North Slope natural gas project and gas received as payment for tax; relating to confidential information and public record status of information provided to or in the custody of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue; relating to apportionment factors of the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; amending the definition of gross value at the 'point of production' for gas for purposes of the oil and gas production tax; clarifying that the exploration incentive credit, the oil or gas producer education credit, and the film production tax credit may not be taken against the gas production tax paid in gas; relating to the oil or gas producer education credit; requiring the commissioner of revenue to provide a report to the legislature on financing options for state ownership and participation in a North Slope natural gas project; requesting the governor to establish an advisory planning group to advise the governor on municipal involvement in a North Slope natural gas project; relating to the development of a plan by the Alaska Energy Authority for developing infrastructure to deliver affordable energy to areas of the state that will not have direct access to a North Slope natural gas pipeline and a recommendation of a funding source for energy infrastructure development; establishing the Alaska affordable energy fund; requiring the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to evaluate certain bridges and infrastructure related to an Alaska liquefied natural gas project; requiring the commissioner of revenue to develop a plan and suggest legislation for municipalities, regional corporations, and residents of the state to acquire ownership interests in a North Slope natural gas pipeline 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2772 project; relating to the duties of the Oil and Gas Competitiveness Review Board; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 28 - title change resolution) The Senate adopted the House Finance Committee letter of intent (page 2605). SB 157 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: SENATE BILL NO. 157 "An Act relating to municipal fire protection service area boundary changes." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 157(CRA) am H "An Act exempting solicitations or voluntary agreements to provide ambulance, emergency, or fire department services from regulation as insurance relating to municipal fire protection service area boundary changes." (HCR 32 - title change resolution) SB 171 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 171(JUD), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(2d JUD) "An Act relating to multidisciplinary child protection teams; and relating to investigation of child abuse or neglect." SB 187 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 187(JUD)(title am), thus adopting: 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2773 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 187(JUD) "An Act relating to the crime of misconduct involving confidential information in the first degree; amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; amending Rule 8, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules; and providing for an effective date." **The presence of Representative Drummond was noted. SB 193 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: SENATE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to bonds required for contractors." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act relating to bonds required for contractors; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) SB 195 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 195(FIN), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 195(FIN) "An Act relating to the membership and authority of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; relating to the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; relating to teacher education loans; relating to interest on and consolidation of postsecondary education loans; relating to Alaska supplemental education loans; relating to AlaskAdvantage grants; relating to the Alaska family education loan program; relating to postsecondary educational institutions; and providing for an effective date." SB 218 A message dated April 20, 2014, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 218(FIN), thus adopting: 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2774 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 218(FIN) "An Act relating to financing; relating to the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority; authorizing the University of Alaska to issue bonds to finance the design, construction, acquisition, and equipping costs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks heat and power plant; authorizing the University of Alaska to borrow money from the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority to finance the design, construction, acquisition, and equipping costs of the University of Alaska Fairbanks heat and power plant; and providing for an effective date." A message dated April 21, 2014, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 25 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 by the Senate Finance Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 193, relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality. was read the first time and taken up later as a Special Order of Business. In accordance with Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, the Speaker announced that engrossment may be waived on the bills on today's calendar. **The presence of Representatives Holmes and Gara was noted. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 32 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2767) on the following: 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2775 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) "An Act providing for the issuance of one business license for multiple lines of business; and providing for reissuance of a business license to make a change on the license." and CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 32(FIN), thus adopting CSHB 32(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 32(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 32(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 32 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 7 Yeas: Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Reinbold Absent: Austerman, Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Kito III, Kreiss-Tomkins, Millett And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. CSHB 32(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2776 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Millett be excused until 12:30 p.m. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 193 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2768) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 193(FIN) "An Act relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality; and authorizing the Department of Revenue to furnish to a municipality returns or reports related to the vehicle rental tax." (SCR 25 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Kreiss-Tomkins was noted. Representative Pruitt moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 193(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 193(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 193(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 193(FIN) Concur YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2777 Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Austerman, Millett, Reinbold Absent: Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Kito III And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 193(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 25 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 193, relating to the joint administration of tobacco taxes by the state and a municipality. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 25 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 25 Special Order of Business YEAS: 32 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Stoltze, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Millett, Reinbold 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2778 Absent: Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Kito III, Seaton, Tarr And so, SCR 25 passed the House and was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk. HB 160 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2767) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(FIN) "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(FIN) "An Act relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 160(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 160(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 160(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 160(FIN) Concur YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2779 Excused: Millett, Reinbold Absent: Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Kito III, Tarr And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. Representative Pruitt 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. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 160(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to a call of the Chair; and so, the House recessed at 11:39 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 7:07 p.m. **The presence of Representative Kito III was noted. The House adjourned. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 119 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 21, 2014, calendar (page 2756), was not taken up this legislative day and will be on tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) am H "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2780 making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." SENATE RESOLUTIONS IN THIRD READING SJR 23 The following, which was on the April 21, 2014, calendar (page 2757), was not taken up this legislative day and will be on tomorrow's calendar: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to contracting state debt for postsecondary student loans. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 32 Representatives Saddler and Pruitt added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 32(FIN) am S "An Act providing for the issuance of one business license for multiple lines of business; and providing for reissuance of a business license to make a change on the license." HCR 27 The following, which was engrossed and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk (page 2728), was transmitted to the Senate for consideration: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 64, relating to theft and property offenses; relating to the definition of "prior convictions" for certain theft offenses; establishing the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission and providing an expiration date; relating to the crime of custodial interference; relating to the duties of the Alaska Judicial Council; relating to jail-time credit 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2781 for offenders in court-ordered treatment programs; relating to conditions of release, probation, and parole; relating to duties of the commissioner of corrections and board of parole; establishing a fund for reducing recidivism in the Department of Health and Social Services; requiring the commissioner of health and social services to establish programs for persons on conditions of release or probation that require testing for controlled substances and alcoholic beverages; requiring the board of parole to establish programs for persons on parole that require testing for controlled substances and alcoholic beverages; and relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services. SB 64 The following, which engrossment was waived and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk (page 2713), was transmitted to the Senate: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) am H "An Act relating to theft and property offenses; relating to the definition of 'prior convictions' for certain theft offenses; establishing the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission and providing an expiration date; relating to electronic monitoring for certain persons convicted of driving while under the influence; relating to the crime of custodial interference; relating to the duties of the Alaska Judicial Council; relating to jail-time credit for offenders in court-ordered treatment programs; relating to conditions of release, probation, and parole; relating to a mitigating factor for a person suffering from combat-related post- traumatic stress disorder or combat-related traumatic brain injury; relating to duties of the commissioner of corrections and board of parole; establishing a program for reducing recidivism in the Department of Health and Social Services; requiring the commissioner of health and social services to establish programs for persons on conditions of release or probation that require testing for controlled substances and alcoholic beverages; requiring the board of parole to establish programs for persons on parole that require testing for controlled substances and alcoholic beverages; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." 2014-04-22 House Journal Page 2782 ANNOUNCEMENTS Conference Committee Free Conference Committee on HB 278 April 22 Tuesday House Finance 519 10:00 a.m. With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 8, 2014. Submit written notice of a meeting by 4:00 p.m. to the Chief Clerk's office for publication in the next day's committee schedule. ADJOURNMENT Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn (page 2779) until 10:30 a.m., April 23, 2014. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk