Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-04-14 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0913 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 14, 2015 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:38 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Gara, Guttenberg, Johnson, and Pruitt were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Talerico. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With respect to all faiths, I offer the following prayer: Dear God and Heavenly Father, we come before you today, humbling ourselves and seeking your help. Thank you for your goodness, mercy and grace, and thank you for the blessings you give us every day. I pray today that you would have your hand of grace and guidance upon us. I pray that you would give us the wisdom we need on a daily basis to fulfill this office. I thank you for each and every representative and all they do to direct our great state. I also ask that you would guide, encourage and protect each of us in our personal lives as well as our families, friends and loved ones. I ask for your blessings upon Alaska, our nation and upon our day. It is in your name I pray, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Claman. 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0914 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 84th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 85 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 85 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(EDC) "An Act repealing the college and career readiness assessments for secondary students; and relating to restrictions on the collection, storage, and handling of student data." The report was signed by Representative Keller, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Talerico, Vazquez, Keller Do not pass (2): Drummond, Seaton No recommendation (1): Colver The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 85(EDC): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 85 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0915 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Marianne Mahon By Representatives Gara, Drummond Honoring - House Sergeant-At-Arms, House Assistant Sergeant-At- Arms, House Pages By Representative Johnson Honoring - Fairbanks Thai Restaurants By Representatives Kawasaki, Wool Honoring - 49th State Street Rodders Club By Representatives Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton; Senators Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins Honoring - Dallas and Mitch Seavey By Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stoltze; Representatives Keller, Hughes, Tilton, Gattis, Neuman, Colver Honoring - Sidney C. Huntington on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday By Senator Olson; Representative Foster Honoring - Huslia - 2015 Iditarod Golden Clipboard Award By Senator Olson; Representative Foster In Memoriam - Richard Zimmer By Representatives Claman, Gara In Memoriam - Minister Cheryl A. Forrest By Representative Gara; Senator Gardner In Memoriam - Alice McKee By Senator Coghill; Representative Wilson 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0916 In Memoriam - Roberta Sheldon By Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stoltze; Representatives Keller, Hughes, Tilton, Gattis, Neuman, Colver **The presence of Representatives Johnson and Guttenberg was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 197 HOUSE BILL NO. 197 by Representatives TARR and Drummond, entitled: "An Act relating to an annual report concerning the payment of equal pay for comparable work; increasing the minimum wage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 6 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans and for spouses and domestic partners of veterans by private employers." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) NT 6DP 529 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 530 FN2: ZERO(LWF) 530 L&C RPT CS(MLV) NT 6DP 844 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 844 FN2: ZERO(LWF) 844 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0917 **The presence of Representative Pruitt was noted. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(MLV) "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans by private employers." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 6(MLV) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 6(MLV) was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Gara was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 6(MLV) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 6(MLV) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: 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 And so, CSHB 6(MLV) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 123 The following was read the second time: 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0918 HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act establishing the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the powers and duties of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the appointment, removal, and duties of the director of the Marijuana Control Board; relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 1DP 3NR 3AM 619 FN2: (ADM) 620 FN3: (CED) 620 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 2DP 4NR 1AM 803 FN2: (ADM) 803 FN3: (CED) 803 FIN RPT CS(JUD) 2DP 4NR 1AM 887 FN2: (ADM) 887 FN3: (CED) 887 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Lynn: Page 6, following line 7: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 4. AS 17.38.100 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (i) A marijuana establishment may not be registered under this chapter if a person who is an owner, officer, agent, or employee of the marijuana establishment has been convicted of (1) a felony and less than five years have elapsed since the person's unconditional discharge from the conviction; or (2) a misdemeanor involving a controlled substance in the last three years." 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0919 Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative LeDoux objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 123(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Hawker, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kito, Lynn, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Tuck, Vazquez Nays: Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Wilson, Wool And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 123(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 123(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 123(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 123(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 25 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0920 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Ortiz, Seaton, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson, Wool Nays: Chenault, Colver, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kito, Lynn, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Talerico, Vazquez And so, CSHB 123(JUD) 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 123(JUD) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: 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 And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Millett gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 123(JUD). The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 8:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:25 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 8:23 p.m. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Edgmon be excused from a call of the House tonight. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0921 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 131 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 131 "An Act relating to the licensure of nail technicians and hairdressers; relating to the practice of manicuring; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 1DP 5AM 846 FN1: ZERO(CED) 846 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gattis, Hughes, and LeDoux: Page 6, line 11, following "Act.": Insert "A person who is eligible to engage in the practice of manicuring under this subsection may, for one renewal period, renew the person's license to practice manicuring if, before August 31, 2017, the person (1) submits proof satisfactory to the board that the person has completed 250 hours of work experience as a manicurist; and (2) has taken and passed a written or oral examination under AS 08.13.090." Representative Gattis moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 131 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 131 am was read the third time. 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0922 The question being: "Shall HB 131 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 131 am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wool Nays: Kawasaki, Wilson Excused: Edgmon And so, HB 131 am passed the House. Representative Millett 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. HB 131 am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 135 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act establishing a Roth contribution program for the public employees' deferred compensation program; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 6DP 1NR 555 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 555 FIN RPT 9DP 748 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 748 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0923 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 135 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 135 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 135 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 135 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, 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 Excused: Edgmon Absent: Guttenberg And so, HB 135 passed the House. Representative Millett 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. HB 135 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 137 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 137 "An Act raising certain fees related to sport fishing, hunting, and trapping; raising the age of eligibility for a sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license exemption for state residents to 65 years of age; requiring state residents to purchase big game tags to take certain species; and providing for an effective date." 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0924 with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 2DP 3NR 2AM 594 FN1: (DFG) 594 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 5DP 5NR 888 FN2: (DFG) 888 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(FIN) "An Act raising certain fees related to sport fishing, hunting, and trapping; relating to the fish and game fund; providing for the repeal of the sport fishing surcharge and sport fishing facility revenue bonds; replacing the permanent sport fishing, hunting, or trapping identification card for certain residents with an identification card valid for three years; relating to fish and game conservation decals; raising the age of eligibility for a sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license exemption for state residents; raising the age at which a state resident is required to obtain a license for sport fishing, hunting, or trapping; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 137(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 137(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 176 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 176 "An Act eliminating geographic pay differentials for employees of the legislature; repealing state employee salary schedule increases; and providing for an effective date." 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0925 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 2DP 2DNP 6NR 874 FN1: (AJS/VARIOUS) 874 FN2: (GOV/VARIOUS) 874 FN3: (LEG/VARIOUS) 874 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(FIN) "An Act repealing state employee salary schedule increases; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 176(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 176(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 107 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 13, 2015, calendar (page 885), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(EDC) "An Act relating to the composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." Representative Gattis moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 107(EDC) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0926 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gattis, Keller, and Hughes: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete "; and providing for an effective date" Page 2, lines 9 - 22: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION. Notwithstanding AS 14.40.130(a), as repealed and reenacted by sec. 1 of this Act, and AS 14.40.130(f) and (g), added by sec. 2 of this Act, a person who is a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska on the effective date of this Act may serve the remainder of the member's term. The governor shall make appointments under AS 14.40.150 to fill vacancies and expired terms on the Board of Regents that occur on or after the effective date of this Act in accordance with AS 14.40.130(a), as repealed and reenacted by sec. 1 of this Act, and AS 14.40.130(f) and (g), added by sec. 2 of this Act." Representative Gattis moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(EDC) am "An Act relating to the composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska." CSHB 107(EDC) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 107(EDC) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 107(EDC) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 26 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0927 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Drummond, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kito, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Nays: Claman, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Seaton, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool Excused: Edgmon And so, CSHB 107(EDC) am passed the House. Representative Gruenberg later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 107(EDC) am, and reconsideration was taken up then. 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: Commemorating - July 2015, Alaska Peony Month By Representatives Guttenberg, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, 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 Honoring - Barbara Karl By Representatives Tarr, Gruenberg, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Ellis Honoring - Joyce Hines By Representatives Tarr, Gruenberg, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0928 Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Chief Thomas Remaley, Palmer Chief of Police By Representatives Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senators Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins Honoring - Clark Arts & Technology Students By Representatives Tarr, Gruenberg, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, 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, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Ellis Honoring - Alaska State Fair By Representatives Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senators Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins In Memoriam - Josh Jennett 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, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0929 RECONSIDERATION HB 107 Representative Gruenberg gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 107(EDC) am (page 926). Representative Gattis moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 107(EDC) am be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(EDC) am "An Act relating to the composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 107(EDC) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 107(EDC) am Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 26 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Drummond, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kito, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Nays: Claman, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Seaton, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool Excused: Edgmon And so, CSHB 107(EDC) am passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 6 Representatives Millett, Josephson, Kawasaki, Gara, and Tarr added as cosponsors to: 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0930 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(MLV) "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for veterans by private employers." HB 27 Representatives Gruenberg, LeDoux, Lynn, and Claman added as cosponsors 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 80 Representative Wilson added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 80 "An Act repealing the requirement for secondary students to take college and career readiness assessments." HB 107 Representatives Millett and Tilton added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 107(EDC) am "An Act relating to the composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska." ENGROSSMENT HB 6 CSHB 6(MLV) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2015-04-14 House Journal Page 0931 HB 107 CSHB 107(EDC) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 131 HB 131 am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 135 HB 135 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 8, 2015. 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., April 15, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk