Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-03-23 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0547 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 23, 2015 Sixty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:36 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Lynn and Ortiz had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Kawasaki was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Nageak be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Melissa Engel of Juneau Cooperative Youth Ministry. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. I invite you into a time and space of reflection and prayer. Majestic God, full of love and grace, I sit before you along with the representatives of the State of Alaska in the spirit of humility. Stir in us this day your love and compassion for all of creation and all that surrounds us. May your playful Spirit move among us, reminding us of our relationships and of our intricate connections. I thank you, God, for this time together to make the world a better place in such a diverse and beautiful representation of creation in all its views. Bless the dialogue about to occur and 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0548 the people here. Remind us to be humble in our conversations and decisions. In your loving presence, I pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Olson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 60th, 61st, and 62nd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 2 A message dated March 20, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2(EDC) Designating January 24 - 30, 2016, as Alaska School Choice Week. CSHCR 2(EDC) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 58 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act making an entity that is exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code) and a federally recognized tribe eligible for a loan from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; and relating to loans from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund." and recommends it be replaced with: 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0549 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(L&C) "An Act making an entity that is exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), (4), (6), (8), (12), or (19) (Internal Revenue Code) and a federally recognized tribe eligible for a loan from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; relating to loans from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; and relating to the annual report published by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." The report was signed by Representative Hughes, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Tilton, Kito, Josephson, Colver, Hughes The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 58(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 58 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Dr. Stephen Atwater By Representative Olson; Senator Micciche In Memoriam - Dolly Farnsworth By Representative Olson In Memoriam - Julie Wood By Senator Coghill In Memoriam - John Arthur Miscovich By Senator Coghill In Memoriam - Delores "Dee Dee" Greene By Senator Meyer 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0550 In Memoriam - Gordon Harry Benedict By Senator Huggins INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 159 HOUSE BILL NO. 159 by Representative KELLER, entitled: "An Act exempting certain health care agreements from regulation as insurance." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 160 HOUSE BILL NO. 160 by Representative GATTIS, entitled: "An Act relating to the art requirements for certain public buildings and facilities and to the funding of works of art." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 161 HOUSE BILL NO. 161 by Representative GATTIS, entitled: "An Act relating to the purchase of durable medical equipment under Medicaid; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 by Representative WILSON, entitled: "An Act relating to administrative revocation of a driver's license; and repealing Rule 603(a)(3), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure." 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0551 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 163 HOUSE BILL NO. 163 by Representative WILSON, entitled: "An Act relating to school fundraisers; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. HB 164 HOUSE BILL NO. 164 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance; relating to risk based capital for domestic insurers and fraternal benefit societies, including provisions related to insurers subject to risk based capital and action level event requirements; relating to review by the director of insurance of an insurer's risk based capital plan; relating to confidentiality and sharing of certain information submitted to the director of insurance for evaluating insurance holding companies, risk based capital, risk management, and own risk and solvency assessments; clarifying provisions related to risk based capital plans; relating to exemptions by the director of insurance for certain domestic and casualty insurers from risk based capital requirements; relating to insurance holding companies, including filing requirements, divestiture, content of statements, and hearings; relating to registration requirements; relating to transactions within an insurance holding company system or transactions involving a domestic insurer; relating to management and examination of domestic insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system; adding provisions relating to participation by the director of insurance in a supervisory college; relating to civil and criminal penalties for violations of provisions related to insurance holding companies; relating to provisions for risk management and own risk and solvency assessments; relating to operating requirements for controlling insurance producers; 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0552 relating to producer-controlled insurers; adding and amending definitions related to insurers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the Chamber; and so, the House stood at ease at 10:48 a.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:01 a.m. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Chenault turned the gavel over to President Meyer who called the joint session to order at 11:01 a.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear an address by the Honorable Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Meyer appointed Representative Gattis and Senator Huggins to escort the Senator to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Senator's entrance into the House Chamber. Senator Sullivan was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Meyer. 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0553 Senator Sullivan delivered his address, and it is published in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. A question and answer period followed the conclusion of the Senator's speech. Senator Sullivan received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Gattis and Senator Huggins. Senator Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Meyer adjourned the joint session at 12:01 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:01 p.m. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 5:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:01 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 5:05 p.m. **The presence of Representative Kawasaki was noted. The presence of Representative Nageak, who was excused (page 547), was noted. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated March 23, 2015, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 16.05.221 and art. III, sec. 26, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Governor submits the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted. 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0554 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: Board of Fisheries Robert Ruffner - Soldotna Appointed: 3/23/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2015 Reappointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2019 A resume for the appointment is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 115 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 115 "An Act relating to the transfer of public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 115(FIN) "An Act relating to the sovereignty of the state and the state's right to a credit or setoff for amounts or injuries inequitably or unlawfully caused or claimed by the federal government; requiring the United States to lift certain land orders and federal withdrawals; relating to the transfer of public land or interests in public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land or any interest in land; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Thompson, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Saddler, Pruitt, Gattis, Neuman, Thompson Do not pass (2): Gara, Guttenberg 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0555 No recommendation (2): Edgmon, Munoz The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 115(FIN): 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 115 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 135 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Tilton, Kito, Josephson, Colver, LeDoux, Olson No recommendation (1): Hughes The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 135 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 140 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 140 "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue revenue bonds to finance a positive train control rail transportation safety project that qualifies for federal financial participation; and providing for an effective date." 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0556 The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Thompson, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gara, Munoz, Thompson No recommendation (6): Saddler, Pruitt, Guttenberg, Gattis, Edgmon, Neuman The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 140 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 165 HOUSE BILL NO. 165 by Representative GARA, entitled: "An Act relating to mitigation at sentencing in a criminal case for a defendant found by the court to have been affected by sexual- assault-related post-traumatic stress disorder." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 132 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 20, 2015, calendar (page 534), was read the third time: 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 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0557 the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." Representative Colver moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 132(L&C) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 132(L&C) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Colver: Page 3, line 26: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Page 3, following line 29: Insert a new subsection to read: "(i) The corporation may not take a substantial step to develop an in-state natural gas pipeline described in (a)(4) of this section without first considering a route for the pipeline along the Richardson Highway." Representative Colver moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Hawker objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 132(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Colver, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Tarr, Tuck, Wool 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0558 Nays: Chenault, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Excused: Lynn, Ortiz And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Colver: Page 3, line 26: Delete "a new subsection" Insert "new subsections" Page 3, following line 29: Insert a new subsection to read: "(i) The corporation may not take a substantial step to develop a pipeline related to an Alaska liquefied natural gas project described in (a)(5) of this section without first considering a route for the pipeline along the Richardson Highway." Representative Colver moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Hawker objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 132(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Colver, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Tuck, Wool Nays: Chenault, Claman, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0559 Excused: Lynn, Ortiz And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. CSHB 132(L&C) was automatically in third reading. Representatives Hawker, Reinbold, and Gattis moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 132(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 132(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Nays: Claman, Colver, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Seaton, Tarr, Tuck, Wool Excused: Lynn, Ortiz And so, CSHB 132(L&C) passed the House. Representative Millett moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 132(L&C) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 27 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0560 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Tarr, Tuck, Wool Excused: Lynn, Ortiz And so, the effective date clause was adopted. CSHB 132(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN SECOND READING HCR 5 The following, which was held from the March 20, 2015, calendar (page 535), was before the House: 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. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Herron: Page 1, line 4 (title amendment): Delete "Arctic Policy and" Page 2, line 4: Delete "draft Arctic Policy and" Page 2, line 22: Delete "Arctic Policy and" 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0561 Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 (EDA) am 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 Implementation Plan of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Gattis, Wilson, Herron, Millett, Hughes, Tilton, Reinbold, and Keller: Page 2, line 13, following "period;": Insert "and WHEREAS nothing in this resolution supports, endorses, or opposes the reestablishment of the Alaska coastal zone management program that expired in 2011 and was rejected by the state voters in 2012; and WHEREAS nothing in this resolution supports, endorses, or opposes the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea;" Representative Gattis moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 5(EDA) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 28 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0562 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Nays: Drummond, Edgmon, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Munoz, Nageak, Tarr, Tuck Excused: Lynn, Ortiz Munoz changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. The question being: "Shall CSHCR 5(EDA) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 5(EDA) am Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Excused: Lynn, Ortiz And so, CSHCR 5(EDA) am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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: 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0563 Commemorating - Law Enforcement Memorial Day, May 8, 2015 By Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Bruce Knowles By Representatives Colver, Keller, Hughes, Gattis, Neuman, Tilton, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senators Dunleavy, Stoltze, Huggins Honoring - Service High School Boys Cross Country Ski Team, 2015 State Champions By Representatives Millett, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Meyer Honoring - Peter Kaiser, Winner - 2015 Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Herron, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Philip William Bryson By Representatives Olson, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0564 Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Micciche In Memoriam - Thomas Chester Walker By Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Micciche In Memoriam - Frances Erickson By Representatives Wool, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson; Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Frank M. Wise 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, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Donald Neil "Red" West By Senator Stevens; Representatives Stutes, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0565 In Memoriam - David Wayne Heitman By Senator Stevens; Representatives Stutes, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Wilma Flora Ellington By Senator Micciche; Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 164 Representative Olson, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23(a) be waived in order that HB 164-INSURANCE; RISK MG'T; HOLDING COMPANIES be heard in the Labor & Commerce Committee at 3:15 p.m., March 25, 2015. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 Thompson - from 12:30 p.m., March 27 to 10:00 a.m., March 30 Representative Reinbold - from 1:00 p.m., March 27 to 10:00 a.m., March 29 Representative Claman - from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 24 HCR 5 Representative Kawasaki added as a cosponsor to: 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0566 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 (EDA) am 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 Implementation Plan of the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. HB 27 Representative Tuck added as a cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to hearings on and plans for permanent placement of a child in need of aid; relating to school placement and transportation for children in foster care; relating to foster care transition programs; relating to emergency and temporary placement of a child in need of aid; relating to the confidentiality of information regarding child protection; and amending Rule 17.2, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure." HB 132 Representative Saddler 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 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." ENGROSSMENT HCR 5 CSHCR 5(EDA) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2015-03-23 House Journal Page 0567 HB 132 CSHB 132(L&C) 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 Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 25, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk