2017-04-07                     House Journal                      Page 0893
HJR 19                                                                                                                        
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 by Representative Westlake:                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
    Commending the Arctic Waterways Safety Committee; supporting                                                                
    the adoption of prevention measures into international agreements                                                           
    to ensure clear, universal, and enforceable marine safety measures                                                          
    in the Arctic; and urging the state's delegation in the United States                                                       
    Congress and the governor to promote the adoption of spill                                                                  
    prevention measures into international agreements; urging the                                                               
    President of the United States and the United States Department of                                                          
    State to initiate negotiations to enter into international agreements                                                       
    to ensure safe and environmentally responsible marine operations                                                            
    in the Arctic.                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on                                                          
Arctic Policy, Economic Development, & Tourism.