Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-01-28 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0089 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 28, 2015 Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:30 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend 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. On behalf of all Alaskans, I offer this prayer. We pray for our brothers and sisters who serve in this capitol: the legislators, staff, pages, security, and those who keep the place clean. Give them integrity and honor in their work. We pray for our brothers and sisters in this state from Barrow to Metlakatla. We pray for those who rejoice and find abundance in this land. We pray for those who live in scarcity, the lonely, the hungry, the homeless. May we seek to live as community - building each other up. We pray for our brothers and sisters who came before us and those who will come to this land after us. May we respect tradition and tread lightly upon the earth. Give us grace, give us joy, give us wisdom. Amen. 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0090 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Drummond. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the seventh and eighth legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kito introduced Michaela Twarog and Leah Fraser, House Pages, from Juneau. Representative Keller introduced Catherine Dunleavy, House Page, from Wasilla. Representative Neuman introduced Matt Simpson, Assistant Sergeant- at-Arms, from Big Lake. Representative Hughes introduced Zach Zegzdryn, House Page, from Palmer. Representative Guttenberg introduced Mary Strehl, House Page, from Fairbanks. Representative Millett introduced Darren Campbell, House Page, from Anchorage. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated January 26, 2015, was read stating that, in accordance with art. VII, sec. 3, Constitution of the State of Alaska and AS 14.40.150, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0091 University of Alaska Board of Regents Sheri D. Buretta - Eagle River Appointed: 2/2/2015 Term Expires: 2/1/2022 John Davies - Fairbanks Appointed: 2/2/2015 Term Expires: 2/1/2022 Lisa M. Parker - Soldotna Appointed: 2/2/2015 Term Expires: 2/1/2022 Andrew Teuber - Kodiak Appointed: 2/2/2015 Term Expires: 2/1/2022 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated January 21, 2015, was received from Dana Fabe, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, stating that she nominated the following public members to serve on the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics pursuant to AS 24.60.130 and 24.60.131: Dennis "Skip" Cook Herman G. Walker, Jr. The Speaker referred the appointments to the Judiciary Committee. The following were received: Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank 2014 Annual Report (as required by AS 44.81.200) International Arctic Research Center Annual Report 2014 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority 2014 Annual Report (as required by AS 19.75.111) 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0092 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: In Memoriam - Katie Elliott, An Inspiration to Young Alaskans By Representatives Vazquez, Gara The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Alaska Broadcasters Association, 50th Anniversary By Representative Pruitt; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Janet Alice Constantine By Senator Egan; Representatives Munoz, Kito In Memoriam - Christine Ann McVay By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Charles Hugh Dorman By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - David Pestrikoff By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Beverly Rena Horn By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Iver Emmanuel Malutin By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Bob Compeau, Jr. By Senator Bishop; Representative Wilson In Memoriam - James Bentley Kallander By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Harold J. Naughton By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0093 In Memoriam - Julie Knagin By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Roy Albert Ecklund By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Edward F. Allen By Senator Stevens INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 10 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 by Representatives NAGEAK, Chenault, Millett, Johnson, Hawker, Olson, Herron, Neuman, Wilson, Hughes, Saddler, Tilton, Stutes, Pruitt, Colver, and Talerico: Opposing the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; opposing attempts by President Obama to alter management of the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal based on the revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan or accompanying Environmental Impact Statement; and encouraging the United States Congress to reject a proposal that does not open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 81 HOUSE BILL NO. 81 by Representatives TILTON and Hughes, entitled: "An Act relating to an exemption from the regulation of construction contractors." 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0094 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 82 HOUSE BILL NO. 82 by Representative FOSTER, entitled: "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for schools." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 83 HOUSE BILL NO. 83 by Representative LEDOUX, entitled: "An Act relating to collecting information about civil litigation by the Alaska Judicial Council; repealing Rule 41(a)(3), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 511(c) and (e), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 84 HOUSE BILL NO. 84 by Representatives REINBOLD, Tilton, Keller, and Hughes, entitled: "An Act relating to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; and requiring state agencies, municipalities, and regional educational attendance areas to report on federal receipts." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 85 HOUSE BILL NO. 85 by Representative REINBOLD, entitled: "An Act relating to college and career readiness assessments for secondary students; and relating to restrictions on the collection, storage, and handling of student data." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0095 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Millett 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 - Aaron Abella for Outstanding Artistic Performance By Representatives Munoz, Kito, 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 Honoring - Aaron Densmore By Senator Meyer; Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Ruth Anderson By Senator Meyer; Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Franklin Elliott Vaughn By Senator Meyer; Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0096 In Memoriam - Richard Malcom Fraser By Senator Stevens; Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool 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 Chenault - from 8:00 p.m., January 30 to 10:00 p.m., February 1 Representative Millett - from noon, January 30 to 10:30 p.m., February 1 Representative Hughes - from noon, February 6 to 8:00 p.m., February 8 Representative Vazquez - from 6:00 a.m., January 30 to 10:00 p.m., February 1 Representative Gattis - from noon, February 6 to 10:00 a.m., February 8 Representative Gara - from 6:30 p.m., January 30 to 10:30 a.m., February 2 Representative Pruitt - from noon, January 28 to 8:00 p.m., February 2 (amended from page 68) Representative Wool - from noon, January 30 to 10:30 a.m., February 2 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0097 HB 62 The Speaker removed the Judiciary Committee referral and added a Transportation Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 62 "An Act relating to off-highway restricted noncommercial drivers' licenses." HB 62 is in the State Affairs Committee. Pursuant to AS 24.20.650, and in conjunction with the Senate President, the Speaker appointed George Vakalis to a three-year term on the Joint Armed Services Committee as the public member recommended by the Municipality of Anchorage. HJR 7 Representative Ortiz added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Opposing the proposed designation of an Aleutian Islands National Marine Sanctuary. HB 77 Representative Vazquez added her 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." SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Katie Elliott, An Inspiration to Young Alaskans, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2015-01-28 House Journal Page 0098 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Katie Elliott, An Inspiration to Young Alaskans By Representatives Vazquez, Gara, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson, Wool ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., January 30, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk