Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-03-08 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0423 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 8, 2017 Fifty-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:35 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Gara and Seaton were absent. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Melissa Engel of Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. Loving Spirit, I humbly pray to you today for transformation-to transform my heart. I pray for the transformation of my heart to be more kind, more compassionate, and more patient. I pray for the transformation of our communities; that we be more kind, more compassionate, and more patient with each other. I pray for the transformation of the world; that we be more kind, more compassionate, and more patient with our neighbors. God, I pray blessings of love and patience on these legislators today. That they strive toward kindness, compassion, and patience in their relationships with each other to reach beyond 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0424 the boundaries of political parties to work toward the common good for all Alaskans. I also pray these blessings on their relationships outside of the House of Representatives. All of this I pray in your Holy name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Millett. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 49th and 50th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Spohnholz introduced Hazel Fuhs, Guest Page, from Anchorage. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 6 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 2 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 by Senator Meyer: Proclaiming April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Health & Social Services Committees. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 46 SENATE BILL NO. 46 by Senators Wilson, Begich, Wielechowski, Meyer, Olson, Egan, Hughes, Gardner, Stevens, MacKinnon, Giessel, Costello, Bishop, Dunleavy, Micciche, von Imhof, and Stedman, entitled: 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0425 "An Act establishing October 25 of each year as African American Soldiers' Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Judiciary Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Adam Schwemley Robert Clift as members of the Alaska Public Offices Commission. The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair; and Representatives Eastman, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, Fansler, LeDoux, and Reinbold. HB 43 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 43 "An Act relating to prescribing, dispensing, and administering an investigational drug, biological product, or device by physicians for patients who are terminally ill; providing immunity related to manufacturing, distributing, or providing investigational drugs, biological products, or devices; and relating to licensed health care facility requirements." The report was signed by Representative Spohnholz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Johnston, Tarr, Edgmon, Sullivan-Leonard, Spohnholz No recommendation (1): Kito Amend (1): Eastman 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0426 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 43 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 127 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 127 "An Act relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed." The report was signed by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Johnson, Wool, LeDoux, Tuck, Kreiss-Tomkins No recommendation (2): Knopp, Birch The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 127 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 132 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers." and recommends it be replaced with: 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0427 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Stutes and Wool, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Wool No recommendation (4): Sullivan-Leonard, Neuman, Drummond, Stutes Amend (2): Claman, Kopp The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 132(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 132 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Sitka High School Drama, Debate, & Forensics Team By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins Honoring - Francine Lastufka Taylor By Senator Gardner The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Michael D. Miller By Senator Bishop Honoring - Jessica Gutzwiler By Senator Meyer; Representative Birch 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0428 Honoring - Carlene Sanders By Senator Wilson In Memoriam - Mortin B. Schierhorn By Senator Bishop INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 46 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46 by Representative Tarr, entitled: "An Act relating to the state and municipal procurement preferences for agricultural products harvested in the state and fisheries products harvested or processed in the state; relating to merchandise sold and certain fees charged or collected by the Department of Natural Resources; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 160 HOUSE BILL NO. 160 by Representative Tilton, entitled: "An Act relating to a municipal enhanced 911 surcharge." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 161 HOUSE BILL NO. 161 by Representatives Rauscher and Wilson, entitled: "An Act authorizing an advisory vote on the use of permanent fund earnings to finance the operation of state government." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0429 HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to criminal and civil history requirements and a registry regarding certain licenses, certifications, appeals, and authorizations by the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 7 follows: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the criminal history, civil history, and establishing a civil registry for certain individuals or entities that are licensed or certified by the Department of Health and Social Services. There are hundreds of individuals and entities that provide medical assistance and other services to Alaskans in need through individual assistance or group living homes. Many of the people qualifying for assistance are ill, elderly, or disabled. We must make sure that those providing services to these individuals are qualified to do so; that qualification includes assurance that an individual's or entity's past background does not reveal behaviors inconsistent with the safe care of our vulnerable citizens. Recognizing this need, the Legislature enacted statutes (AS 47.05.310 - 47.05.390) in 2005 to centralize and formalize the process by which the Department of Health and Social Services (Department) conducts criminal background checks for entities and individuals who seek to be licensed providers or who are paid, in whole or in part, by the Department to provide services to 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0430 individuals in the Department's care and custody. Additionally, the 2005 legislation authorized the Department to create a centralized registry (that my bill would rename the civil registry) so the State could rely on certain civil findings to bar persons from owning, operating, and being an administrator of certain licensed facilities. Over the ensuing years, certain gaps in the statutes have become apparent. This legislation is designed to clarify and amend current statutes to fix those gaps. The changes proposed by the bill ensure proper application and fairness under the system. This bill would make amendments to the criminal background statute (AS 47.05.310), removing substantive references to the centralized civil registry under AS 47.05.330 to alleviate confusion, inconsistencies, and redundancy between the statutes. These amendments would further clarify that individuals as well as entities may request a criminal and civil history background check. These amendments would also remove language that the Department of Health and Social Services is a criminal justice agency as unnecessary to accomplish the background checks needed. The bill would add a new section to AS 47.05, establishing a civil history check statute that mirrors the criminal background check statute, primarily to clarify that the same individuals would be subject to review and possible bar, depending on the results of their background check under the centralized civil registry. This statute would further clarify what type of civil findings would prohibit an individual or entity from obtaining a license and would establish procedures for an individual or entity to request an exception or variance, or to request that incorrect information in a registry be addressed in a written finding. To simplify and more accurately set out the centralized civil registry, the bill would repeal and reenact AS 47.05.330, providing for the identification of a civil registry. The Department would identify by regulation each register the Department would review to identify the names and certain civil events that would preclude someone from being allowed to own, operate, be employed by, or be paid by the State to provide medical assistance services. 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0431 The bill would add an important new provision as AS 47.05.360, establishing that a person could seek a variance from being allowed to own, operate, be employed by, or be paid by the State to provide services due to a condition identified as part of a criminal or civil history background check. If the request for a variance was denied, a person could seek review in superior court. This bill makes amendments to AS 47.17.040, clarifying that the confidential child protection registry would contain substantiated findings of abuse or neglect. The amendment would further clarify that this information can be used for licensing both in and out of this state and confirms the due process protections before placement on the central registry. Another gap addressed is to AS 47.32.090, allowing the Department to investigate an employee, contractor, or volunteer of a licensed entity and, if conduct that did not comply with licensing standard is substantiated, place the employee, contractor, or volunteer on the civil registry. Currently State law only allows the Department to investigate and issue findings against an entity, not against individuals who work for the entity. Additionally, changes were made to AS 47.32.150(b), allowing a person subject to a civil fine as an enforcement action to have the right to appeal the fine. The bill would allow the Department to share, on a confidential basis, licensing information with a law enforcement agency upon request, further strengthening protections for vulnerable citizens. The bill would also address limitations in current law that limit sharing and access to the Divisions of Public Health and Public Assistance by amending AS 47.32.190 to allow any division of the Department that is responsible for licensing to share and gather information in order to implement the protections of AS 47.32, centralized licensing. This change is needed because licensing is done by the Office of Children's Services, Division of Health Care Services, and Division of Public Assistance. This amendment simply allows those divisions who are responsible for licensing to share and access information to implement this chapter without reference to specific divisions. This provides the Department with flexibility to implement the chapter when they make organizational changes in the future. 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0432 This bill will improve the background check process and protect our vulnerable citizens. Additionally, it will add the necessary safeguards to allow persons to challenge or request a variance from the provisions that would otherwise bar individuals from certain employment. In order to protect vulnerable Alaskans yet offer due process and confidentiality protections to individuals, I am transmitting this bill and urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor" HB 163 HOUSE BILL NO. 163 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act authorizing the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreements with nonprofit regional corporations and federal, tribal, and local government agencies to provide law enforcement services; authorizing the Department of Public Safety to collect fees for certain law enforcement services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Public Safety The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 7 follows: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill authorizing the Department of Public Safety to enter into agreements with and collect fees from nonprofit regional corporations and federal, tribal, and local government agencies to provide law enforcement services. 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0433 The State's current fiscal crisis has forced many agencies to reevaluate how they allocate their limited resources. In particular, the Department of Public Safety has been forced to reduce its Trooper presence in some areas. Under current law, the Department of Public Safety does not have the ability to enter into contractual agreements with communities to provide continued law enforcement services. This requires many of these areas to consider procuring alternate law enforcement services. The bill would allow nonprofit regional corporations and governmental agencies to contract with the Department of Public Safety and pay for Trooper presence in their area. This will not only have a positive effect on public safety in those local areas, but will also allow the Department to better allocate resources in order to continue to provide basic law enforcement services statewide. This bill would limit contracts to communities that currently lack an organized police force. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor" HB 164 HOUSE BILL NO. 164 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the protection of vulnerable adults and residents of long term care facilities." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Zero, Dept. of Revenue The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 7 follows: 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0434 "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the protection of vulnerable adults and residents of long term care facilities. This bill would amend provisions of AS 47.62, Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman, to ensure alignment with 42 U.S.C. 3058(g) (Older Americans Act of 1965), as amended by S. 192, P.L. 114-144, (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016), and implementing regulations, 45 C.F.R. Part 1327. The bill would also amend certain provisions of AS 47.24 (protection of vulnerable adults). Under current State law, if a report of abuse or neglect of an older Alaskan is made directly to the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman, the Ombudsman is required to provide the report and the results of the Office's investigation to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). This mandate potentially conflicts with federal requirements precluding the Ombudsman from disclosing the report unless there is consent; this bill would clarify that the Ombudsman may provide a report of abuse to DHSS, but only if the vulnerable adult provides consent to do so. The bill also would clarify that DHSS has the responsibility to investigate all reports of harm it receives regarding vulnerable adults and that DHSS may transfer reports to the Ombudsman for additional assistance in resolving any issues for residents in long term care facilities. The Ombudsman also would have discretion to investigate and resolve complaints for residents of facilities who are younger than 60 years of age, consistent with federal law. Under current law, the Ombudsman may not disclose the person's identity without the consent of the identified person or the person's legal guardian, unless required by court order. Amendments, consistent with federal law, would allow the Ombudsman to disclose the person's identity for purposes of making a referral to an agency if the person or the resident representative is unable to provide consent and if certain other conditions are met. The bill includes a definition of "resident representative" consistent with federal regulations. This bill also amends AS 47.24 as it relates to the Department of Health and Social Services' handling of reports of harm to older 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0435 Alaskans and the investigation of the reports. Additionally, it clarifies where reports of harm are to be lodged within DHSS. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor" HB 165 HOUSE BILL NO. 165 by Representatives Parish and Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act relating to hiring for positions in state service based on substitution of military work experience or training for civilian work experience or training requirements." was read the first time and referred to House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. HB 166 HOUSE BILL NO. 166 by Representative Parish, entitled: "An Act establishing a museum construction grant program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Tuck 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: 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0436 Honoring - Brenda Riley By Representatives Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Wool, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson Honoring - Demry Mebane By Representatives LeDoux, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss- Tomkins, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Charles Anthony Skinner By Representatives Stutes, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool; Senator Stevens Honoring - Monroe High School Rams Hockey Team, 2017 Greatland 3A Champions By Representatives Thompson, Kawasaki, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Adam Skelton By Senator Giessel; Representatives Johnston, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0437 Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Jubilee Mine By Senator Giessel; Representatives Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan- Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Warren B. Cummings By Representatives Kawasaki, Thompson, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Michael Anthony Rogan By Representatives Guttenberg, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Cynthia Marie Pilot By Representatives Foster, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Fansler, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool; Senator Olson In Memoriam - Mark Lawrence "Big Foot" Rosser By Representatives Wool, Guttenberg, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0438 LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Chenault - from 6:00 p.m., March 9 to 8:00 a.m., March 13 Representative Grenn - from 6:00 a.m., March 18 to 10:00 a.m., March 20 Representative Johnston - from 1:00 p.m., March 10 to 10:30 p.m., March 12 Representative Kreiss-Tomkins - from 6:00 p.m., March 9 to 6:00 a.m., March 13 Representative Millett - from 6:30 p.m., today to 8:00 a.m., March 13 Representative Pruitt - from 7:00 p.m., March 17 to 10:00 p.m., March 19 Representative Thompson - from noon, March 10 to 10:00 p.m., March 12; and from noon, March 17 to 10:30 a.m., March 20 Representative Stutes - from 8:00 a.m., March 11 to 8:00 p.m., March 12 The Speaker appointed Representative Spohnholz to replace Representative Claman (page 274) on the Legislative Task Force on Civics Education pursuant to Legislative Resolve No. 34, SLA 2016. 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0439 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citations, Honoring - Sitka High School Drama, Debate, & Forensics Team and Honoring - Francine Lastufka Taylor, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Sitka High School Drama, Debate, & Forensics Team By Representatives Kreiss-Tompkins, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Francine Lastufka Taylor By Senator Gardner; Representatives Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 7 Representative Johnston added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to an appropriation limit. HB 116 Representatives Talerico, Sullivan-Leonard, Pruitt, Tilton, Knopp, and Reinbold added as cosponsors to: 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0440 HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the art requirements for certain public buildings and facilities and to the funding of works of art." HB 127 Representatives Kreiss-Tomkins and LeDoux added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 127 "An Act relating to a permanent fund dividend for an individual whose conviction has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed; and relating to the calculation of the value of the permanent fund dividend by including payment to individuals eligible for a permanent fund dividend because of a conviction that has been vacated, reversed, or dismissed." SCR 2 Representative Kawasaki added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proclaiming April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SB 46 Representative Kawasaki added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 46 "An Act establishing October 25 of each year as African American Soldiers' Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day." ENROLLMENT HJR 5 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 1:56 p.m., March 6: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5(ARC) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas 2017-03-08 House Journal Page 0441 development; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies. Legislative Resolve No. 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 10. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk