Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2016-05-16 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-05-16 House Journal Page 2925 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday May 16, 2016 One Hundred Nineteenth Day The House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 1:04 p.m. in the Terry Miller Legislative Office Building gymnasium. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representative Hawker had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Claman and Wool were absent. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Stephanie Hall, Assistant Chief Clerk. 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. Dear Lord, On the day after Pentecost in which the gift of the Holy Spirit is celebrated, may our hearts be opened to receive your spirit to guide us in all of our endeavors. Bless and watch over us as we seek to do the work before us. Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. I ask this in your name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Reinbold. 2016-05-16 House Journal Page 2926 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 116th, 117th, and 118th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated May 15, 2016, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 138 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Chad Bentz By Representatives Colver, Munoz CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 379 The following was read the second time: 2016-05-16 House Journal Page 2927 HOUSE BILL NO. 379 "An Act eliminating pay step increases and pay increments for certain state employees; relating to collective bargaining agreements entered into by the state; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 4DNP 3NR 2568 FN1: (LEG/VARIOUS DEPTS) 2568 FN2: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 2582 FN3: (AJS/VARIOUS DEPTS) 2582 FN4: (GOV/VARIOUS DEPTS) 2582 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. 379(FIN) "An Act reducing or eliminating pay step increases and pay increments for certain state employees; relating to collective bargaining agreements entered into by the state; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 379(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 379(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 6, 2016. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. 2016-05-16 House Journal Page 2928 ADJOURNMENT Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., May 17, 2016. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk