Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-05-13 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1377 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday May 13, 2017 One Hundred Seventeenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:50 a.m. Roll call showed 34 members present. Representatives Birch, Chenault, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, and Thompson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Johnston be excused from a call of the House from today to 10:00 a.m., May 15. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Reinbold. Representative Westlake moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With respect for all, I offer this prayer in the Alaska State House Chamber: Thank you for the miracle of life that we treasure. Thank you that we live in a free country - help us preserve that freedom. Thank you for the mighty mountains across Alaska and the lovely birds that sing around us. Thank you for the beautiful ocean and the magnificent sea life in our waters. Thank you for the incredible wildlife in our great outdoors and the vast resources in Alaska. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1378 As elected leaders in our state, help us to responsibly develop our resources and allow Alaskans to enjoy the royalties we benefit from those who toil to develop them. Give us clarity to know what resources to preserve and protect for future generations and which to enjoy today. Please give us wisdom to help solve the issues of today - taking care of the most vulnerable yet be wise enough to save for our future as we help energize independence amongst Alaskans. As we face this fiscal challenge, give us wisdom to create economic prosperity, eliminate waste, and protect the safety of our citizens. Please help us know when to drop our shields and swords and come together with a solution. Also, help us to know when it's time for a group hug and bring closure to the session, so we can celebrate going back home to our families and communities. We ask a special blessing on all mothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, adopted mothers, stepmothers, godmothers, and all who have nurtured us. In the glorious name of Christ. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 116th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 103 A message dated May 12 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 103(FIN) "An Act relating to the practice of optometry; and providing for an effective date." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1379 CSHB 103(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 132 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kito, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Sullivan-Leonard, Birch, Wool No recommendation (2): Stutes, Kito Amend (1): Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 132(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 132 is on today's calendar. SB 28 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the general grant land entitlement for the Petersburg Borough; and providing for an effective date." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1380 The report was signed by Representatives Seaton and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Ortiz, Gara, Seaton, Foster No recommendation (7): Kawasaki, Neuman, Guttenberg, Pruitt, Grenn, Tilton, Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources SB 28 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 100 The Rules Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act relating to municipal liens." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(RLS) "An Act relating to municipal liens; relating to service areas in second class boroughs; relating to a municipal tax exemption or deferral for economic development property; relating to a municipal tax exemption for a fire protection system; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 11 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representative LeDoux, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Claman, LeDoux No recommendation (4): Reinbold, Stutes, Kito, Eastman 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1381 The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 100(RLS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 100 is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 249 HOUSE BILL NO. 249 by Representative Eastman, entitled: "An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to the general fund." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 47 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 47 "An Act requiring certain municipalities with a population that decreased by more than 25 percent between 2000 and 2010 that participate in the defined benefit retirement plan of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska to contribute to the system an amount calculated by applying a rate of 22 percent of the total of all base salaries paid by the municipality to employees of the municipality who are active members of the system during a payroll period; authorizing the administrator of the defined benefit retirement plan of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska to reduce the rate of interest payable by certain municipalities that are delinquent in transmitting employee and employer contributions to the retirement plan; and providing for an effective date." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1382 with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 4DP 1NR 1AM 390 FN1: INDETERMINATE(ADM) 391 FIN RPT 5DP 6AM 1094 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 1094 FN3: (ADM/RETIREMENT PAYMENTS) 1094 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 47 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 47 will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. HB 132 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) 1DP 4NR 2AM 426 FN1: ZERO(CED) 427 FN2: ZERO(LWF) 427 L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 3DP 2NR 1AM 1379 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1379 FN2: ZERO(LWF) 1379 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers; and providing for an effective date." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1383 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 132(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 132(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 83 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(HSS) "An Act relating to the protection of vulnerable adults and residents of long term care facilities." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 4DP 3NR 1AM 1288 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 1288 FN2: ZERO(REV) 1288 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 83(HSS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSB 83(HSS) will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. SB 100 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 100 "An Act relating to municipal liens." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1384 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 4DP 2NR 1172 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1172 RLS RPT HCS(RLS) NT 2DP 4NR 1380 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1381 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(RLS) "An Act relating to municipal liens; relating to service areas in second class boroughs; relating to a municipal tax exemption or deferral for economic development property; relating to a municipal tax exemption for a fire protection system; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 11 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 100(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HCS SB 100(RLS) will advance to third reading on the May 15 calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 74 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 12 calendar (page 1364), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN) "An Act relating to the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; relating to issuance of identification cards and drivers' licenses; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; and providing for an effective date." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1385 Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 74(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 74(FIN) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Gara and Wool: Page 2, line 2: Delete "$20" Insert "$10" Page 9, line 15: Delete "$20" Insert "$10" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Wilson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, Neuman, Parish, Reinbold, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Wool Nays: Claman, Edgmon, Guttenberg, LeDoux, Millett, Ortiz, Pruitt, Rauscher, Saddler, Seaton, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1386 Amendment No. 2 was not offered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Seaton: Page 2, line 29, following "compliant": Insert "unless the person is a state or municipal employee and the duties of the person's job require the use of an identification card that is federally compliant" Page 2, line 30, following "shall": Insert "otherwise" Page 5, line 30: Following "compliant": Insert "unless the person is a state or municipal employee and the duties of the person's job require the use of a driver's license that is federally compliant" Following "shall": Insert "otherwise" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 2:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:08 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:14 p.m. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 74 CSHB 74(FIN) was before the House in second reading with Amendment No. 3 moved and pending. Representative Wilson objected. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1387 Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Tuck: Following the first instance of "Insert "otherwise"": Delete all material. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 was adopted. Representative Wilson withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 3 as amended was adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Seaton: Page 3, line 3: Delete "after the expiration of the identification card" Page 6, line 4: Delete "after the expiration of the license" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Wilson objected and withdrew her objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. Representative Rauscher moved and asked unanimous consent that the House rescind previous action in adopting Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 26 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 1 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1388 Yeas: Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Westlake, Wool Nays: Edgmon, Guttenberg, Millett, Pruitt, Seaton, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson Absent: Claman And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representatives Tuck, Eastman, Kawasaki, Rauscher, Wilson, Pruitt, Johnson, and Reinbold: Page 2, lines 19 - 20: Delete "15 years after the date of application unless otherwise required by another" Insert "the minimum amount of time required by P.L. 109-13, Division B (REAL ID Act of 2005), or other" Page 3, line 3: Delete "15 years" Insert "one year" Page 5, lines 20 - 21: Delete "15 years after the date of application unless otherwise required by another" Insert "the minimum amount of time required by P.L. 109-13, Division B (REAL ID Act of 2005), or other" Page 6, lines 3 - 4: Delete "15 years" Insert "one year" Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Seaton objected. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1389 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Johnson, Kawasaki, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Westlake, Wool Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representatives Tuck, Eastman, Kawasaki, Rauscher, Wilson, Pruitt, Johnson, and Reinbold: Page 3, lines 6 - 8: Delete all material and insert: "(2) may not copy, scan, or retain in any form a document other than the application." Page 6, lines 6 - 8: Delete all material and insert: "(2) may not copy, scan, or retain in any form a document other than the application." Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Wool objected. Representative Millett placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 6. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1390 Amendment No. 7 was offered by Representatives Kawasaki, Wilson, Reinbold, Josephson, Johnson, Pruitt, Drummond, Tilton, Parish, Talerico, Tuck, and Rauscher: Page 2, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 18.65.310(a), as amended by sec. 2 of this Act, is amended to read: (a) Upon payment of a $15 fee, the department shall issue a card identical to the motor vehicle operator's license provided for in AS 28.15.111, except that the card shall be of a different color and shall state in bold type letters across the face of it that it is for identification purposes only. [UPON REQUEST OF A PERSON AND UPON PAYMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL $20 FEE, THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE AN IDENTIFICATION CARD UNDER THIS SECTION THAT IS FEDERALLY COMPLIANT.]" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, following line 11: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 5. AS 18.65.310(b), as amended by sec. 4 of this Act, is amended to read: (b) A person may obtain an identification card provided for in (a) of this section by applying to the department on forms and in the manner prescribed by the department. [THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INCLUDE ON THE APPLICATION FOR AN IDENTIFICATION CARD A REQUIREMENT THAT THE APPLICANT INDICATE (1) THAT THE APPLICANT UNDERSTANDS THE OPTIONS FOR IDENTIFICATION CARDS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE; AND (2) THE TYPE OF IDENTIFICATION CARD THAT THE APPLICANT SELECTS.]" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 7, following line 14: Insert a new bill section to read: 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1391 "* Sec. 11. AS 28.15.101(a), as amended by sec. 10 of this Act, is amended to read: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a driver's license expires on the licensee's birthday in the fifth [EIGHTH] year following issuance of the license. A license may be renewed within one year of its expiration upon proper application, payment of the required fee, and except when a license is renewed under (c) of this section, successful completion of a test of the licensee's eyesight." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 7, following line 25: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 13. AS 28.15.101(d), as amended by sec. 12 of this Act, is amended to read: (d) Under regulations adopted by the department, the department may issue to a person a driver's license with a duration of less than five [EIGHT] years if the person is authorized to stay in the United States for less than five [EIGHT] years or the period of authorized stay is indefinite. The department shall issue the license for the period of the authorized stay. If the period of authorized stay is indefinite, the department shall issue the license with a validity of one year. The department shall provide that a person receiving a license with a duration of less than five years under this subsection may renew the license without a renewal fee during a period of up to five years after first issuance of the license [UP TO EIGHT YEARS]." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 8, following line 15: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 15. AS 28.15.111(a), as amended by sec. 14 of this Act, is amended to read: (a) Upon successful completion of the application and all required examinations, and upon payment of the required fee, the department shall issue to every qualified applicant a driver's license indicating the type or general class of vehicles that the licensee may drive. The license must (1) display a distinguishing 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1392 number assigned to the license; (2) display the licensee's full name, address, date of birth, brief physical description, and color photograph; (3) display either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee must write the licensee's usual signature with pen and ink; (4) display a holographic symbol intended to prevent illegal alteration or duplication [PHYSICAL SECURITY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT TAMPERING, COUNTERFEITING, OR DUPLICATION OF THE DOCUMENT FOR FRAUDULENT PURPOSES]; (5) display, for a qualified applicant who is under 21 years of age, the words "UNDER 21"; and (6) to the extent the department is able, be designed to allow the electronic reading and electronic display of the information described under (2) of this subsection and the electronic reading and display and a physical display on the license that the person is restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages under AS 04.16.160. A license may not display the licensee's social security number and is not valid until signed by the licensee. If facilities are not available for the taking of the photograph required under this section, the department shall endorse on the license, the words "valid without photograph."" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 9, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 21. AS 18.65.310(m), 18.65.310(n), 18.65.310(o), 18.65.310(p), 18.65.310(q); AS 28.05.068; AS 28.15.041(d), 28.15.041(e), 28.15.061(b)(6), 28.15.111(d), 28.15.111(e), 28.15.271(b)(4); and AS 28.90.990(32) are repealed." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 9, following line 28: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 23. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: CONDITIONAL EFFECT; NOTIFICATION. (a) Sections 1, 2, 4, 6 - 10, 12, 14, and 16 - 18 of this Act take effect only if the commissioner of administration does not make a certification to the revisor of statutes and lieutenant governor as required under (c) of this 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1393 section before January 1, 2019. (b) Sections 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, and 21 of this Act take effect only if (1) secs. 1, 2, 4, 6 - 10, 12, 14, and 16 - 18 of this Act take effect under sec. 24 of this Act; and (2) the commissioner of administration makes a certification to the revisor of statutes and the lieutenant governor as required under (c) of this section on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2029. (c) The commissioner of administration shall certify to the revisor of statutes and the lieutenant governor in writing of the date that the United States Congress passes a measure that is enacted into law that repeals the provisions of P.L. 109-13, Division B (REAL ID Act of 2005) relating to security for drivers' licenses and personal identification cards. * Sec. 24. If, under sec. 23(a) of this Act, secs. 1, 2, 4, 6 - 10, 12, 14, and 16 - 18 of this Act take effect, they take effect January 1, 2019. * Sec. 25. If, under sec. 23(b) of this Act, secs. 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, and 21 of this Act take effect, they take effect on the day after the date the commissioner of administration makes the certification required under sec. 23(c) of this Act." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 9, line 29: Delete "Sections 14 and 16" Insert "Sections 19, 22, and 23" Page 9, line 30: Delete all material. Representative Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 7 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 7. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representatives LeDoux, Tarr, and Gara: 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1394 Page 1, line 1, following "Act" (title amendment): Insert "relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans;" Page 1, line 3, following "Administration;" (title amendment): Insert "relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor;" Page 2, following line 11: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 4. AS 18.65.310(l) is amended to read: (l) At the request of the person, the department shall provide a veteran designation and United States flag replica on an identification card identifying the person as a retired veteran, [OR] a veteran of the armed forces of the United States discharged under honorable conditions, or a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran who served in military operations in support of the United States in the Kingdom of Laos between February 28, 1961, and May 15, 1975. The department may not charge a fee solely for the designation. To receive a veteran designation, the person shall provide proof of veteran status that shows the person is retired, was [OR] discharged under honorable conditions, or is a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran. The department shall consult with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to determine the proof necessary to show that a person is a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran. With the approval of the person, the department shall make available to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs the name and address of a person receiving a veteran designation under this subsection. Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the department may charge a fee of $5 for replacement of a valid identification card with a new identification card with a veteran designation." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 5, following line 12: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 7. AS 28.10.181 is amended by adding new subsections to 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1395 read: (jj) Vehicles owned by recipients of a Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, or Coast Guard Cross. The department, upon receipt of written proof that the person is the sole or joint owner of a motor vehicle, shall issue special registration plates for the motor vehicle to a requesting person who has received the Bronze Star Medal awarded for valor, Silver Star Medal, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, or Coast Guard Cross. The commissioner, after consulting with the person in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs in charge of veterans' affairs, shall determine the design and color of the Bronze Star awarded for valor recipient plates, Silver Star recipient plates, Navy Cross recipient plates, Distinguished Service Cross recipient plates, Air Force Cross recipient plates, and Coast Guard Cross recipient plates. (kk) Vehicles owned by recipients of awards reflecting valor issued by the armed forces of the United States. The department, upon receipt of written proof that the person is the sole or joint owner of a motor vehicle, may issue special registration plates for the motor vehicle to a requesting person who has received an award reflecting valor issued by the armed forces of the United States other than a Purple Heart, Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, or Coast Guard Cross. The commissioner, after consulting with the person in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs in charge of veterans' affairs, shall determine the design and color of the award recipient plates. * Sec. 8. AS 28.10.421(d)(2) is amended to read: (2) special request plates for (A) Alaska National Guard personnel $30; (B) veterans, retired veterans, or Lao veterans $30; (C) recipients of the Purple Heart none; (D) recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, or other award reflecting valor $30; (E) owners of custom collector vehicles 50; (F) [(E)] Iditarod race finishers $50; (G) [(F)] other special request plates $30; 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1396 plus the fee required for that vehicle under (b) of this section; the fee required by this paragraph shall be collected only on the first issuance and on the replacement of special request plates;" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 8, following line 15: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 14. AS 28.15.111(c) is amended to read: (c) At the request of an applicant, the department shall provide a veteran designation and United States flag replica on a license identifying the driver as a retired veteran, [OR] a veteran of the armed forces of the United States discharged under honorable conditions, or a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran who served in military operations in support of the United States in the Kingdom of Laos between February 28, 1961, and May 15, 1975. The department may not charge a fee solely for the designation. To receive a veteran designation, the driver shall make available proof of veteran status that shows that the person is retired, was [OR] discharged under honorable conditions, or is a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran. The department shall consult with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to determine the proof necessary to show that a person is a Hmong veteran or Lao veteran. With the approval of the applicant, the department shall make available to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs the name and address of a driver receiving a veteran designation under this subsection. The department may charge a fee of $5 for replacement of a valid driver's license with a new license with a veteran designation. A replacement license with a veteran designation issued for $5 under this subsection shall retain the expiration date of the license it replaces." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 9, line 29: Delete "Sections 14 and 16" Insert "Sections 18 and 20" 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1397 Page 9, line 30: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 22. Sections 7 and 8 of this Act take effect January 1, 2018. * Sec. 23. Sections 1 - 3, 5, 6, 9 - 13, and 15 - 17 of this Act take effect January 1, 2019." Representative LeDoux moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 8 be adopted. Representative Neuman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Drummond, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Ortiz, Parish, Rauscher, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Tarr, Tuck, Westlake, Wool Nays: Claman, Eastman, Edgmon, Grenn, Johnson, Kopp, Millett, Neuman, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Talerico, Tilton, Wilson Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 8 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN) am "An Act relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans; relating to the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; relating to issuance of identification cards and drivers' licenses; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor; and providing for an effective date." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1398 Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representatives Josephson, Drummond, Spohnholz, Westlake, and Kawasaki: Page 4, following line 2: Insert a new subsection to read: "(q) The department shall process and issue all identification cards and identification cards that are federally compliant. The department may not delegate to or contract with a private entity for the processing or issuance of identification cards or identification cards that are federally compliant. This subsection does not apply to identification cards or identification cards that are federally compliant that are processed or issued in rural areas. In this subsection, "rural" means a community with a population of 5,000 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Page 6, following line 20: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) The department shall process and issue all drivers' licenses and drivers' licenses that are federally compliant. The department may not delegate to or contract with a private entity for the processing or issuance of drivers' licenses or drivers' licenses that are federally compliant. This subsection does not apply to drivers' licenses or drivers' licenses that are federally compliant that are processed or issued in rural areas. In this subsection, "rural" means a community with a population of 5,000 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks." Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 9 be adopted. There was objection. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Josephson: 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1399 Under "(q)" and "(g)", following "private entity" Insert "within the state" Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No 9 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 and Amendment No. 9. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 10 was offered by Representatives Wilson and Saddler: Page 2, line 3, following "compliant.": Insert "The department may, by regulation, adjust the fee upwards to ensure that the fee defrays the actual costs of issuing an identification card that is federally compliant." Page 9, line 15: Delete "$20" Insert "$10. The department may, by regulation, adjust the fee upwards to ensure that the fee defrays the actual costs of issuing a driver's license that is federally compliant." Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 10 be adopted. Representative Wool objected. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 10 was offered by Representative Johnson: Under Page 2, line 3, following "adjust the fee": Delete "upwards" Under Page 9, line 15, following "adjust the fee": Delete "upwards" 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1400 Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 10 be adopted. Representative Seaton objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 10 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 10 YEAS: 27 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool Nays: Drummond, Edgmon, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Seaton, Spohnholz Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 10 was adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 10 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 10 as amended YEAS: 15 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Kito, Kopp, LeDoux, Millett, Parish, Saddler, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Westlake, Wool 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1401 Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 10 as amended was not adopted. Amendment No. 11 was offered by Representatives Eastman, Tuck, Rauscher, Reinbold, Wilson, and Kawasaki: Page 4, following line 2: Insert a new subsection to read: "(q) At the request of an applicant, the department may issue an identification card that has a photograph that is not able to be used in facial recognition software." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Page 8, following line 16: Insert a new subsection to read: "(d) At the request of an applicant, the department may issue driver's license that has a photograph that is not able to be used in facial recognition software." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 11 be adopted. Representative Saddler objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 11 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 11 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Kawasaki, Millett, Neuman, Rauscher, Reinbold, Talerico, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1402 Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Josephson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Tarr, Westlake, Wool Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson Tarr changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 11 was not adopted. Amendment No. 12 was offered by Representatives Josephson, Drummond, Westlake, and Kawasaki: Page 4, following line 2: Insert a new subsection to read: "(q) The department shall process and issue all identification cards and identification cards that are federally compliant. The department may not delegate to or contract with a private entity within the state for the processing or issuance of identification cards or identification cards that are federally compliant. This subsection does not apply to identification cards or identification cards that are federally compliant that are processed or issued in rural areas. In this subsection, "rural" means a community with a population of 5,000 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks." Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Page 6, following line 20: Insert a new subsection to read: "(g) The department shall process and issue all drivers' licenses and drivers' licenses that are federally compliant. The department may not delegate to or contract with a private entity within the state for the processing or issuance of drivers' licenses or drivers' licenses that are federally compliant. This subsection does not apply to drivers' licenses or drivers' licenses that are federally compliant that are processed or issued in rural areas. In this subsection, "rural" means a community with a population of 5,000 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks." 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1403 Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 12 be adopted. Representative Millett objected. Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 12. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Rauscher moved and asked unanimous consent that the House rescind previous action in adopting Amendment No. 8. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Ortiz, Parish, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Tarr, Tuck, Westlake, Wool Nays: Eastman, Edgmon, Grenn, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kopp, Millett, Neuman, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Talerico, Tilton, Wilson Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No 8 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 74(FIN) am "An Act relating to a veteran's designation on an identification card or a driver's license for Hmong veterans and Lao veterans; relating to the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; relating to issuance of identification cards and drivers' licenses; relating to data sharing by the Department of Administration; relating to special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star awarded for valor, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1404 Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 74(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 74(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 13. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 74(FIN) am would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 13 was offered by Representative Tuck: Page 9, following line 20: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 14. AS 44.21 is amended by adding a new section to read: Article 7. Facilitation of Travel. Sec. 44.21.510. Passport card reimbursement. (a) To facilitate travel by state residents, the department shall create a program to reimburse state residents for the cost of obtaining a United States passport card. (b) A state resident shall apply on a form created by the department to obtain reimbursement under this section. The department shall require proof that a person has obtained a United States passport card and proof of the amount paid by the state resident to obtain the passport card. The department may not reimburse a state resident for any extra fees paid by the resident to expedite processing of the passport card. (c) A state resident who is 16 years of age or older may receive reimbursement from the department only once every 10 years. A state resident who is under 16 years of age may receive reimbursement from the state only once every five years. (d) In this section, "state resident" has the meaning given in AS 43.23.095." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 9, following line 22: Insert a new bill section to read: 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1405 "* Sec. 17. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY. AS 44.21.510, enacted by sec. 14 of this Act, applies to state residents who apply for and receive a passport card on or after January 1, 2019." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 9, line 29: Delete "Sections 14 and 16" Insert "Sections 15 and 18" Page 9, line 30: Delete "sec. 17" Insert "sec. 19" Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 13 be adopted. Representative Seaton objected. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 13. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 14 was offered by Representatives Tuck, Kopp, and Reinbold: Page 4, following line 16: Insert a new subsection to read: "(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the department may not convey, distribute, or communicate to a private entity any photographs or scanned or stored documents collected in order to carry out the provisions of AS 28.15." Reletter the following subsections accordingly. Page 5, line 2: Delete "(d)(1)" Insert "(e)(1)" 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1406 Page 5, line 10: Delete "(b) - (e)" Insert "(c) - (f)" Page 9, line 22: Delete "AS 28.05.068(f)" Insert "AS 28.05.068(g)" Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 14 be adopted. There was objection. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 14 was offered by Representative Tuck: Delete "photographs or" Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 14 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 14 was adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 14 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 14 as amended YEAS: 27 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Kawasaki, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Josephson, Kito, Talerico, Wool Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 14 as amended was adopted. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1407 CSHB 74(FIN) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 74(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 25 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Westlake, Wool Nays: Eastman, Johnson, Kawasaki, Neuman, Rauscher, Reinbold, Tilton, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, CSHB 74(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Tuck moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 74(FIN) am Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 28 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Tuck, Westlake, Wool Nays: Eastman, Johnson, Rauscher, Reinbold, Tilton, Wilson Excused: Birch, Chenault, Johnston, Knopp, Sullivan-Leonard, Thompson And so, the effective date clause was adopted. 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1408 Representative Millett gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 74(FIN) am. THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 19 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 12 calendar (page 1368), would be held to the May 15 calendar: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(AET) 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; urging the state's delegation in the United States Congress and the governor to promote the adoption of spill prevention measures into international agreements; and 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. The House adjourned. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS The following citation was not taken up today and will be on the May 15 calendar. In Memoriam - George Brown By Representatives Tarr, 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, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 3 Representative Reinbold added as a cosponsor to: 2017-05-13 House Journal Page 1409 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the duration of regular sessions of the legislature. HB 25 Representative Gara added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 25 "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and providing for an effective date." HB 132 Representatives LeDoux and Reinbold added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 132 "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers." SB 63 Representative Ortiz added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act prohibiting smoking in certain places; relating to education on the smoking prohibition; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of May 10. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn (page 1408) until 11:00 a.m., May 15. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk