Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2015-04-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0933 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 15, 2015 Eighty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:38 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Gruenberg. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. Grant us peace, Thy most precious gift, O Thou eternal source of peace, and enable our country to be its messenger unto the peoples of the earth. Bless our country that it may ever be a stronghold of peace, and its advocate in the council of nations. May contentment reign within its borders, health and happiness within its homes. Strengthen the bonds of friendship and fellowship among the inhabitants of all lands. Plant virtue in every soul, and may the love of Thy name hallow every home and every heart. Praised be Thou, Giver of peace. And let us say together: Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Colver. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0934 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 85th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated April 14, 2015, was read stating the Governor withdraws the following name from legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted, which had been referred to the Education Committee (page 254): Board of Education and Early Development Esther Cox - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 3 A message dated April 14, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RLS) Urging the governor and the attorney general to pursue all legal and legislative options to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and areas of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S Urging the governor and the attorney general to pursue all legal and legislative options to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and areas of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; and urging the governor and the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to work with the United States Congress to enact measures necessary to prevent President Barack Obama and 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0935 federal agencies from implementing regulations that place landscape characteristic restrictions on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that are equivalent to the restrictions placed on land given a wilderness designation. CSHCR 3(RLS) is under Unfinished Business. HB 5 A message dated April 14, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to the persons who may be appointed conservators of a protected person." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 5(JUD) "An Act relating to the persons who may be appointed guardians of incapacitated persons or conservators of protected persons." (SCR 11 - title change resolution) HB 5 is under Unfinished Business. A message dated April 14, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 by Senator MCGUIRE: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 5, relating to the persons who may be appointed conservators of a protected person. was read the first time. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0936 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 70 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 70(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to exceptions from designation as a special purpose site under art. VIII, sec. 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska for portions of Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation Area to allow leasing a right-of-way for a natural gas pipeline." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 27 The Judiciary Committee considered: 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 27(JUD) "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 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0937 transition programs; relating to emergency and temporary placement of a child in need of aid; relating to transitional living arrangements for children in foster care; and amending Rule 17.2, Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure." The report was signed by Representative LeDoux, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Claman, Lynn, Foster, Gruenberg, LeDoux Amend (1): Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 27(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services SSHB 27 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 80 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 80 "An Act repealing the requirement for secondary students to take college and career readiness assessments." The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Pruitt, Wilson, Gattis, Edgmon, Thompson No recommendation (4): Guttenberg, Munoz, Gara, Saddler Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0938 HB 80 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 105 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; related to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating to the Interior energy project; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of rebuilding transmission between the Hope substation and Portage, rebuilding transmission between Powerline Pass to Indian, and the Eklutna hydroelectric transmission system upgrade project; relating to legislative 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0939 approval for loans from the power project fund to the City of King Cove; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Munoz, Edgmon, Kawasaki, Gara, Wilson, Guttenberg, Thompson No recommendation (3): Gattis, Pruitt, Saddler The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 105(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 105 is on today's first supplemental calendar. SB 5 The Judiciary Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to loss of income and valuing property for orders of restitution." The report was signed by Representative LeDoux, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Claman, Lynn, Keller, LeDoux Amend (1): Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 3. Zero, Dept. of Law 4. Zero, Dept. of Administration SB 5 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0940 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Fisheries reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Donald L. Stiles as a member of the Fishermen's Fund Advisory & Appeals Council. Benjamin Brown Verne Rupright as members of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. The report was signed by Representative Stutes, Chair; and Representatives Johnson, Ortiz, Foster, and Herron. SJR 13 The Conference Committee considering CSSJR 13(RES) am H and CSSJR 13(RES) recommends the following be adopted: 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 Millett (Chair), Talerico, Gruenberg; and Senators Coghill (Chair), Giessel. The report is under Unfinished Business. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0941 Honoring - James Fields, 2015 2A Coach of the Year By Representatives Colver, Talerico; Senators Dunleavy, Bishop Honoring - Kaleena Pysher By Representatives Tuck, Millett Honoring - Ed Conway By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Honoring - Abe Aulbach By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Honoring - East High School Softball Team, 2014 Alaska State Champions By Representative Pruitt; Senator Giessel Honoring - Jualani "Nani" Ostrom By Senators Meyer, Egan Honoring - Joyce Anderson By Senator Gardner; Representative Tuck Honoring - Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska Inc., 50th Annual Founders Day Banquet and Ball By Senator Meyer; Representative LeDoux In Memoriam - Helen Mary "Kiksiuq" Pootoogooluk By Representative Foster; Senator Olson In Memoriam - Merta S. Kiffer By Representative Ortiz; Senator Stedman In Memoriam - Harlena Warford By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Cheryl Jean Evan By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0942 In Memoriam - Gregory Mark Killinger By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins In Memoriam - Agnes Johnson By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 19 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(CRA) "An Act relating to road service area boundary changes." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 4DP 3NR 680 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 681 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 19(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSB 19(CRA) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 33 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 33 "An Act relating to remittance of tire fees; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 7DP 1NR 890 FN2: (REV) 891 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0943 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 33(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 33(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS SB 33(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 33(FIN) 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, HCS SB 33(FIN) 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. HCS SB 33(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0944 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 137 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 14, 2015, calendar (page 924), was read the third time: 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." Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 137(FIN) 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 137(FIN) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gruenberg, Talerico, and Millett: Page 10, line 21, following "physical": Insert "or developmental" Page 11, line 4, following "physical" Insert "or developmental" Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0945 Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Ortiz: Page 8, line 29: Delete "15 [10]" Insert "10" Representative Ortiz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Colver objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 137(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 30 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Gara, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Tarr, Tuck Nays: Chenault, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Absent: Gruenberg And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. CSHB 137(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Amendment No. 3 (title amendment) was offered by Representatives Gruenberg and Talerico: Page 1, line 5, following "three years;" Insert "relating to hunting and fishing by proxy;" 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0946 Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(FIN) am "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 hunting and fishing by proxy; 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." Representatives Gruenberg and Lynn 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 Speaker stated that many members may have a perceived conflict of interest and ruled that all members were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 137(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 137(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0947 Nays: Drummond, Gara, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Ortiz, Tuck And so, CSHB 137(FIN) 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. The following letter of intent for CSHB 137(FIN) am was offered by Representative Colver: "It is the intent of the Alaska State Legislature that the increase in nonresident harvest permit fees for Dall sheep are to be used for management of the resource, which has seen a long-term statewide population decline. The legislature intends that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game perform research to address declining populations of Dall sheep and make recommendations to the Board of Game to implement conservation measures for Dall sheep." Representative Colver moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the letter of intent. Representative Kito objected. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the letter of intent?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 137(FIN) am Letter of Intent YEAS: 20 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Foster, Herron, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Neuman, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Thompson, Vazquez, Wool Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Hughes, Johnson, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Munoz, Olson, Ortiz, Stutes, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0948 Neuman changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, the letter of intent was not adopted. Representative Gara gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 137(FIN) am. Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 137(FIN) am be taken up on the same day. There was objection. Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Gara withdrew his notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 137(FIN) am. CSHB 137(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 176 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 14, 2015, calendar (page 925), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(FIN) "An Act repealing state employee salary schedule increases; and providing for an effective date." Representative Keller moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Keller was required to vote. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease until 1:15 p.m.; and so, the House stood at ease at 12:44 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:40 p.m. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0949 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 176 CSHB 176(FIN) was before the House in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 176(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 176(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Gattis, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Munoz, Ortiz, Tarr, Tuck, Wool And so, CSHB 176(FIN) 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 176(FIN) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Tarr, Tuck, Wool 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0950 And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Millett gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 176(FIN). 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 - Marianne Mahon By Representatives Gara, Drummond, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, 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 Honoring - House Sergeant-At-Arms, House Assistant Sergeant-At- Arms, House Pages By Representatives Johnson, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, 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 - Fairbanks Thai Restaurants By Representatives Kawasaki, Wool, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson Honoring - 49th State Street Rodders Club By Representatives Hughes, Colver, Gattis, Keller, Neuman, Tilton, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0951 Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senators Stoltze, Dunleavy, Huggins Honoring - Dallas and Mitch Seavey By Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stoltze; Representatives Keller, Hughes, Tilton, Gattis, Neuman, Colver, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Sidney C. Huntington on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, 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 Honoring - Huslia - 2015 Iditarod Golden Clipboard Award By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, 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 - Richard Zimmer By Representatives Claman, Gara, Chenault, 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, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Minister Cheryl A. Forrest By Representatives Gara, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0952 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 Gardner In Memoriam - Alice McKee By Senator Coghill; Representatives Wilson, 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, Wool In Memoriam - Roberta Sheldon By Senators Dunleavy, Huggins, Stoltze; Representatives Keller, Hughes, Tilton, Gattis, Neuman, Colver, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool RECONSIDERATION HB 123 Representative Millett brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 123(JUD) (page 919). The following was before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(JUD) "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." Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 123(JUD) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0953 considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Lynn, Saddler, Johnson, Tilton, Keller, Hawker, Pruitt, Vazquez, Talerico, Hughes, Tuck, Olson, Reinbold, Kito, Herron, and Gruenberg: 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, or agent of the marijuana establishment has been convicted of a felony and either (1) less than five years have elapsed from the time of the person's conviction; or (2) the person is currently on probation or parole for that felony." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. CSHB 123(JUD) am was automatically in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 123(JUD) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 123(JUD) am Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 36 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0954 Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wool Nays: Hughes, Kito, Olson, Wilson And so, CSHB 123(JUD) am passed the House on reconsideration. 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. CSHB 123(JUD) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 4 A message dated April 15, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 4 "An Act relating to automated external defibrillators." HB 4 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HJR 18 A message dated April 15, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed CSHJR 18(RES) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. CSHJR 18(RES) is under Unfinished Business. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0955 SJR 13 A message dated April 15, 2015, was read stating the Senate adopted the Conference Committee report on CSSJR 13(RES) am H and CSSJR 13(RES), thus adopting: 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 is under Unfinished Business. A message dated April 15, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 15 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 15 by Senator COGHILL, entitled: "An Act relating to the tax on policy year premiums for life insurance policies." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 34 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 34(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to investment of the power cost equalization endowment fund; and providing for an effective date." 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0956 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the following First Supplemental Calendar: HB 105-AIDEA: BONDS;PROGRAMS;LOANS;LNG PROJECT There being no objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 105 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; related to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page ENE RPT CS(ENE) 7DP 308 FN1: ZERO(CED) 309 RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 2NR 3AM 821 FN1: ZERO(CED) 822 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 3NR 938 FN1: ZERO(CED) 939 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0957 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. 105(FIN) "An Act relating to the programs and bonds of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority sustainable energy transmission and supply development fund; requiring the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to deliver to the legislature reports relating to the Interior energy project; relating to the financing authorization through the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of a liquefied natural gas production plant and natural gas energy projects and distribution systems in the state; amending and repealing bond authorizations granted to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance the infrastructure and construction costs of rebuilding transmission between the Hope substation and Portage, rebuilding transmission between Powerline Pass to Indian, and the Eklutna hydroelectric transmission system upgrade project; relating to legislative approval for loans from the power project fund to the City of King Cove; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 105(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 105(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 105(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0958 CSHB 105(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson, Wool Nays: Olson, Vazquez Absent: Foster And so, CSHB 105(FIN) 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. CSHB 105(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated April 15, 2015, was read stating that, in accordance with art. III, sec. 26, Constitution of the State of Alaska [and AS 39.05.080], the Governor submits the following name for legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: Board of Education and Early Development John T. Harmon - Palmer Appointed: 4/15/2015 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 A resume for the appointment is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. # The House advanced to: 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0959 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SJR 13 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Conference Committee report (page 940) on CSSJR 13(RES) am H and CSSJR 13(RES). There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee report, thus adopting the following: 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 question being: "Shall the House adopt the report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 13(RES) Adopt Conference Committee Report YEAS: 23 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tilton, Vazquez Nays: Claman, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Tarr, Tuck, Wilson, Wool Absent: Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, the House adopted CSSJR 13(RES). The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The Senate adopted the Conference Committee report (page 955). 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0960 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HCR 3 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 934) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(RLS) Urging the governor and the attorney general to pursue all legal and legislative options to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and areas of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am S Urging the governor and the attorney general to pursue all legal and legislative options to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and areas of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas to oil and gas exploration, development, and production; and urging the governor and the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to work with the United States Congress to enact measures necessary to prevent President Barack Obama and federal agencies from implementing regulations that place landscape characteristic restrictions on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that are equivalent to the restrictions placed on land given a wilderness designation. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHCR 3(RLS), thus adopting SCS CSHCR 3(JUD) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHCR 3(RLS)?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0961 SCS CSHCR 3(JUD) am S Concur YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 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, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Absent: Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHCR 3(JUD) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 5 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 935) on the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to the persons who may be appointed conservators of a protected person." and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 5(JUD) "An Act relating to the persons who may be appointed guardians of incapacitated persons or conservators of protected persons." (SCR 11 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 5, thus adopting SCS HB 5(JUD), and recommended that the members vote yes. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0962 The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 5?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 5(JUD) Concur YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Absent: Gara, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS HB 5(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 11 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 5, relating to the persons who may be appointed conservators of a protected person. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 11 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 11 Special Order of Business YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0963 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Absent: Gara, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, SCR 11 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HJR 18 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 954) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 18(RES), thus adopting SCS CSHJR 18(RES), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 18(RES)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 18(RES) Concur YEAS: 29 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0964 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Nays: Claman, Drummond, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kito, Tarr, Tuck Absent: Gara, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHJR 18(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 137 Representative Colver moved and asked unanimous consent that the House rescind previous action in failing to adopt the letter of intent (page 947) for the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 137(FIN) am "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 hunting and fishing by proxy; 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 Colver moved that the House adopt the letter of intent (page 947). 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0965 The question being: "Shall the House adopt the letter of intent?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 137(FIN) am Letter of Intent YEAS: 24 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Foster, Gattis, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Tilton, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Stutes, Tarr, Tuck Absent: Gara, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, the House letter of intent was adopted. HJR 18 Representatives Hughes, Herron, Gattis, Thompson, Neuman, Vazquez, Talerico, Saddler, LeDoux, and Colver added as cosponsors to: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. ENGROSSMENT HB 105 CSHB 105(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 123 CSHB 123(JUD) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 137 CSHB 137(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted with a House letter of intent to the Senate for consideration. 2015-04-15 House Journal Page 0966 SB 33 HCS SB 33(FIN) 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. The following meeting today was changed: Labor & Commerce Committee CHANGED TO: 4:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 16, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk