Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-01-26 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-01-26 House Journal Page 0079 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday January 26, 2015 Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:01 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Drummond, Hawker, Hughes, Keller, and Lynn be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Tari Stage-Harvey of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. We remember today that 56 years ago on January 26, 1959, the first Alaska State Legislature convened in Juneau, and I offer this prayer respecting the beliefs of all Alaskans. Gracious and Living God, we give thanks for all the legislators who have worked in this capitol. There are many sacrifices made in public office and many challenging decisions. We are thankful to those who continue to serve the common good. Be present in this assembly today. Give them healthy conflict so disagreements may lead to creative solutions. Give them humor and affection towards one another so relationships may 2015-01-26 House Journal Page 0080 be gracious. Make them ever mindful of the many Alaskans for generations to come who are impacted by their decisions. Trusting in your love, we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Edgmon. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the fourth, fifth, and sixth legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Munoz introduced Kennedy and Lincoln Buckner, Guest Pages, from Juneau. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Aaron Abella for Outstanding Artistic Performance By Representatives Munoz, Kito; Senator Egan Honoring - Aaron Densmore By Senator Meyer In Memoriam - Ruth Anderson By Senator Meyer In Memoriam - Franklin Elliott Vaughn By Senator Meyer In Memoriam - Richard Malcom Fraser By Senator Stevens; Representative Seaton 2015-01-26 House Journal Page 0081 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 2 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 by Representatives GATTIS, Saddler, Millett, Wilson, Thompson, Talerico, and Colver: Designating January 25 - 31, 2015, as Alaska School Choice Week. was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 79 HOUSE BILL NO. 79 by the House Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to controlled substances; relating to marijuana; relating to driving motor vehicles when there is an open marijuana container; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 80 HOUSE BILL NO. 80 by Representatives GATTIS and Colver, entitled: "An Act repealing the requirement for secondary students to take college and career readiness assessments." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: 2015-01-26 House Journal Page 0082 In Memoriam - Richard Dauenhauer By Representatives Kito, Munoz, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Egan UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Millett 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 Drummond - from 6:00 p.m., January 29 to 10:00 p.m., February 1 Representative Herron - from 6:00 p.m., January 28 to 11:30 a.m., February 1 Representative Kito - from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., February 11 HJR 8 Representative Hughes added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Urging the federal government to empower the state to protect the state's access to affordable and reliable electrical generation. HJR 9 Representative Hughes added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development; urging the United States Department of the Interior to recognize the private property rights of owners of land in and adjacent to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies. 2015-01-26 House Journal Page 0083 HB 43 Representative Millett added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 43 "An Act establishing Alaska Law Enforcement Officers' Day." HB 50 Representative Millett added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 50 "An Act establishing March 13 each year as Alaska Oil and Gas Day." HB 56 Representative Millett added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act establishing Alaska Firefighters' Day." HB 74 Representatives Hughes and Millett added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 74 "An Act relating to the donation of leave by public employees." HB 77 Representative Saddler added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 77 "An Act relating to training regarding disabilities for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers; relating to guidelines for drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer; relating to driver's license examinations; and relating to a voluntary disability designation on a state identification card and a driver's license." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. 2015-01-26 House Journal Page 0084 ADJOURNMENT Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., January 28, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:34 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk