Legislature(2015 - 2016)
2016-05-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2931 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 17, 2016 One Hundred Twentieth Day The House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 8:49 p.m. in the Terry Miller Legislative Office Building gymnasium. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Hawker had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Claman be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Munoz. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With deep respect for all religious beliefs: Dear Heavenly Father, Grant us faith in your enduring love and patience during these trying times. You have called us to serve the people of our great state. We pray now for your wisdom and understanding. Give us the courage and discernment that we may be instruments of your peace: Sowing love where there is unrest; Pardon, where there is injury; 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2932 Union in place of discord; Faith, instead of doubt; Hope, not despair; Light to cast away the darkness And, joy where there is sadness. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Colver. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 119th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SB 138 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) "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." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2933 The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Thompson, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Neuman, Thompson No recommendation (5): Saddler, Munoz, Pruitt, Gattis, Edgmon Amend (4): Kawasaki, Wilson, Guttenberg, Gara CSSB 138(FIN) is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and taken up later on the special order citation calendar: Honoring - Donald Erickson, ASAA Hall of Fame By Senator Olson; Representative Foster Honoring - Nome Volunteer Fire Department Retirees By Senator Olson; Representative Foster In Memoriam - Johnny Theodore Hawk By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Denny Amarok By Senator Olson; Representative Foster In Memoriam - Ben Esch By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Guttenberg UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 377 Representative Olson, Chair of the Labor & Commerce Committee, moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be withdrawn: HOUSE BILL NO. 377 "An Act relating to the per diem allowance for members of the legislature." There being no objection, HB 377 was withdrawn. 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2934 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 138 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) "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." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) NT 2DP 5NR 4AM 2932 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 138(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 138(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 138(FIN) was read the third time. 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2935 The Speaker stated that, without objection, HCS CSSB 138(FIN) would be held in third reading to tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 379 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 16, 2016, calendar (page 2927), was read the third time: 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." The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 379(FIN) would be held in third reading to tomorrow's calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Chad Bentz By Representatives Colver, Munoz, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 256 The Speaker waived Rule 42(c) of the Uniform Rules for the Conference Committee considering the following bills: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2936 capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(FIN) (same title) HB 257 The Speaker waived Rule 42(c) of the Uniform Rules for the Conference Committee considering the following bills: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 21 - title change resolution) Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Claman - from 11:00 p.m., today to 10:00 p.m., May 19 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the special order citation calendar be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2937 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the special order citation calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Donald Erickson, ASAA Hall of Fame By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, 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, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Nome Volunteer Fire Department Retirees By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, 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, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Johnny Theodore Hawk By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Denny Amarok By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, 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, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Ben Esch By Senator Olson; Representatives Foster, Guttenberg, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Gara, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2938 LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool ENROLLMENT HB 125 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:09 p.m., May 16, 2016: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to the sale of products containing dextromethorphan; relating to the regulation of dextromethorphan by municipalities; and providing for an effective date." HB 216 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:09 p.m., May 16, 2016: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 216(RES) "An Act relating to obstruction or interference with a person's free passage on or use of navigable water; and amending the definition of 'navigable water' under the Alaska Land Act." HB 231 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:09 p.m., May 16, 2016: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 231(STA) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Parole; and providing for an effective date." 2016-05-17 House Journal Page 2939 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 18, 2016. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk