Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-03-20 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0525 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 20, 2015 Sixtieth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:32 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representatives Foster, Kawasaki, Lynn, Millett, and Ortiz had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Juneau. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Good and gracious God, we come before you confident in your love for us. We ask that you bless the members of this House of Representatives. In their work, may they reflect your justice. In their decisions, may they reflect your wisdom. In their actions, may they reflect your love. And may all of us reflect that you have created us in your image. Heavenly Father, we pray and support our legislators as they represent us in bringing forth the laws of this land. May they always strive for the common good in this state of Alaska. Guide them, protect their families, and may they always know your peace and presence in their lives. We ask, too, for your blessing upon the neediest in our world and in our state. In particular, we are mindful of our brothers 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0526 and sisters who face the challenges of a harsh life. We ask for your providential care for them. Through our charitable works and acts of kindness, may they know your presence and consolation. We offer this prayer in your name and to your glory forever and ever. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Neuman. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Herron, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 58th and 59th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kito introduced Katie Janes and Abby Grummett, Guest Pages, from Juneau. Representative Guttenberg introduced Grant Ackerman, Guest Page, from Fairbanks. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 18, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 19 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(CRA) by the Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to road service area boundary changes." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee. 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0527 COMMUNICATIONS HB 147 A memorandum dated March 19, 2015, was received from Emily Nauman, Legislative Counsel, Division of Legal and Research Services, submitting the following corrected bill, which was introduced March 16, 2015 (page 496): HOUSE BILL NO. 147 "An Act relating to the investigation of cruelty to animals complaints; relating to the seizure of animals; relating to the destruction of animals; relating to a bond or security posted for the costs of care for an animal; relating to the inclusion of an animal in a protective order and the crimes and arrests for violating that protective order; and relating to the ownership of an animal upon divorce or dissolution of marriage." HB 147 was reprinted today and is in the Judiciary Committee. The following was received: University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Annual Report 2013 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 132 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to the support of the Alaska liquefied natural gas project by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "An Act relating to the purpose, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation related to the Alaska liquefied 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0528 natural gas project and an in-state natural gas pipeline; relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Tilton, Olson Do not pass (2): Josephson, Kito No recommendation (3): LeDoux, Colver, Hughes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 132(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 132 is on today's calendar. SJR 13 The Resources Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(RES) Supporting oil and gas exploration and development on the outer continental shelf offshore of the state; opposing attempts to prohibit future oil and gas development in the Beaufort and the Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area; and requesting that the federal Administration cease and desist from restrictions that adversely affect active or future leases in high petroleum potential areas in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area. The report was signed by Representatives Nageak and Talerico, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Seaton, Olson, Hawker, Nageak, Talerico No recommendation (3): Herron, Josephson, Tarr 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0529 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate Resources Committee CSSJR 13(RES) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, & Arctic Policy reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Chris Hladick as Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. The report was signed by Representative Herron, Chair; and Representatives Stutes, Tilton, and Johnson. HB 6 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans and for spouses and domestic partners of veterans by private employers." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(MLV) "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans by private employers." The report was signed by Representative Herron, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0530 Do pass (6): Gruenberg, LeDoux, Colver, Hughes, Tuck, Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 6(MLV): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor 2. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 6 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Carolyn Servid and Dorik Mechau By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Commemorating - Law Enforcement Memorial Day, May 8, 2015 By Representative Chenault Honoring - Bruce Knowles By Representatives Colver, Keller, Hughes, Gattis, Neuman, Tilton; Senators Dunleavy, Stoltze, Huggins Honoring - Service High School Boys Cross Country Ski Team, 2015 State Champions By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer Honoring - Peter Kaiser, Winner - 2015 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race By Senator Hoffman; Representative Herron In Memoriam - Philip William Bryson By Representative Olson; Senator Micciche 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0531 In Memoriam - Thomas Chester Walker By Representative Chenault; Senator Micciche In Memoriam - Frances Erickson By Representative Wool; Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Frank M. Wise By Senator Stevens; Representative Seaton In Memoriam - Donald Neil "Red" West By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - David Wayne Heitman By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Wilma Flora Ellington By Senator Micciche INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 19 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 by Representative REINBOLD: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the constitutional budget reserve fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 153 HOUSE BILL NO. 153 by Representative COLVER, entitled: "An Act expanding the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge." 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0532 was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 154 HOUSE BILL NO. 154 by Representatives EDGMON and Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 155 HOUSE BILL NO. 155 by Representative THOMPSON, entitled: "An Act relating to fees charged by the commercial fisheries entry commission; repealing an exploration incentive credit; amending the calculation of adjusted gross income for purposes of the tax on gambling activities aboard large passenger vessels; repealing the amount that may be deducted from the motor fuel tax to cover the expense of accounting and filing for the monthly tax return; repealing a provision allowing an investigation expense under the Alaska Small Loans Act to be in place of a fee required under the Alaska Business License Act; repealing the amount that may be deducted from the tobacco excise tax to cover the expense of accounting and filing for the monthly tax return; repealing the discount on cigarette tax stamps provided as compensation for affixing the stamps to packages; repealing the amount that may be deducted from a tire fee remittance to cover the expense of accounting and filing for the quarterly fee return; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 156 HOUSE BILL NO. 156 by Representative KELLER, entitled: "An Act relating to compliance with federal education laws; relating to public school accountability; and providing for an effective date." 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0533 was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. HB 157 HOUSE BILL NO. 157 by Representative KREISS-TOMKINS, entitled: "An Act relating to language immersion charter schools; relating to teacher certification; and relating to standards-based assessments in language immersion charter schools and language immersion programs." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 158 HOUSE BILL NO. 158 by Representative MUNOZ, entitled: "An Act relating to a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 132 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to the support of the Alaska liquefied natural gas project by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 6DP 1DNP 2NR 493 FN1: ZERO(CED) 493 L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 2DP 2DNP 3NR 527 FN1: ZERO(CED) 528 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0534 Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "An Act relating to the purpose, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation related to the Alaska liquefied natural gas project and an in-state natural gas pipeline; relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 132(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 132(L&C) will advance to third reading on the March 23, 2015, calendar. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 5 The following was read the second time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Declaring 2015, 2016, and 2017 to be the Years of the Arctic; encouraging the state and its partners to join the Institute of the North; and encouraging the state to promote its Arctic policy during the Years of the Arctic and to take action to address the strategic recommendations in the Arctic Policy and Implementation Plan of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. with the: Journal Page EDA RPT CS(EDA) NT 3DP 1NR 424 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 424 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 497 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0535 Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5(EDA) Declaring 2015, 2016, and 2017 to be the Years of the Arctic; encouraging the state and its partners to join with the Institute of the North in encouraging the state to promote its Arctic policy during the Years of the Arctic and to take action to address the strategic recommendations in the Arctic Policy and Implementation Plan of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHCR 5(EDA) would be held to the March 23, 2015, calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Herron 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 - Randy Creamer for 22 Years of Service By 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, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Stevens Honoring - Al Tamagni, Sr. By Representatives Millett, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Meyer 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0536 In Memoriam - Dr. Paul "Kangrilnguq" John By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Dorothy Perdue By Senator Coghill; 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, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Glenn Kenneth Johnson By Senator Coghill; 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, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Herron 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 Colver - from 6:30 p.m., today to 9:30 p.m., March 22 Representative Gara - from 6:30 p.m., today to 10:00 a.m., March 23 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0537 Honoring - Carolyn Servid and Dorik Mechau, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Herron 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 - Carolyn Servid and Dorik Mechau By Representatives Kreiss-Tomkins, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 4 Representative Lynn added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Relating to the duties of delegates selected by the legislature to attend a convention of the states called under art. V, Constitution of the United States, to consider a countermand amendment to the Constitution of the United States; establishing as a joint committee of the legislature the Delegate Credential Committee and relating to the duties of the committee; providing for an oath for delegates and alternates to a countermand amendment convention; providing for a chair and assistant chair of the state's countermand amendment delegation; providing for the duties of the chair and assistant chair; providing instructions for the selection of a convention president; and providing specific language for the countermand amendment on which the state's convention delegates are authorized by the legislature to vote to approve. HCR 5 Representatives Guttenberg, Tuck, and Josephson added as cosponsors to: 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0538 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5(EDA) Declaring 2015, 2016, and 2017 to be the Years of the Arctic; encouraging the state and its partners to join with the Institute of the North in encouraging the state to promote its Arctic policy during the Years of the Arctic and to take action to address the strategic recommendations in the Arctic Policy and Implementation Plan of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. HJR 14 Representative Lynn added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Making application to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose a countermand amendment to the Constitution of the United States as provided under art. V, Constitution of the United States; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to make the same application. HB 6 Representatives Hughes, Gruenberg, LeDoux, and Colver added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans and for spouses and domestic partners of veterans by private employers." HB 80 Representatives LeDoux, Hughes, and Tilton added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 80 "An Act repealing the requirement for secondary students to take college and career readiness assessments." HB 132 Representative Tilton added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "An Act relating to the purpose, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation related to the Alaska liquefied 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0539 natural gas project and an in-state natural gas pipeline; relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." SCR 6 Representative Kawasaki added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6 Proclaiming April 2015 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. ENROLLMENT HJR 13 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:05 p.m., March 19, 2015: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(STA) Urging the United States Department of the Army to maintain and strengthen the current level of its combat-capable structure in the state and not to reduce personnel at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Legislative Resolve No. 4 HB 43 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:05 p.m., March 19, 2015: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 43(STA) "An Act establishing Alaska Law Enforcement Officers' Day." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. 2015-03-20 House Journal Page 0540 ADJOURNMENT Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 23, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:52 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk