Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2019-05-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0775 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday May 2, 2019 One Hundred Eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:38 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Rasmussen was absent and later excused. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Tuck be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was sung by the Chaplain, Representative Jackson. Representative Shaw moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With deepest respect for all of you and to whom you worship, this is my prayer from my heart to yours. I offer you love, light, and peace through these beautiful words by lyricist Fanny Crosby: Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0776 Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Let me at Thy throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Refrain] Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative LeDoux. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 107th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 39 A message dated May 1 and received May 2 at 8:17 a.m. was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0777 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 3 - title change resolution) CSSSHB 39(FIN) am (brf sup maj fld) is under Unfinished Business. HB 40 A message dated May 1 and received May 2 at 8:17 a.m. was read stating the Senate passed CSSSHB 40(FIN) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(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." CSSSHB 40(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. SB 93 A message dated May 1 was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendments to CSSB 93(HSS), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 93(FIN) "An Act relating to a workforce enhancement program for health care professionals employed in the state; and providing for an effective date." A message dated May 1 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 3 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 by the Senate Finance Committee: 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0778 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 39, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations. was read the first time. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SB 36 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 36 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Nursing; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Wilson and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Johnston, LeBon, Knopp, Josephson, Ortiz, Wilson, Foster No recommendation (4): Carpenter, Tilton, Merrick, Sullivan- Leonard The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 36 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 37 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 37(FIN) "An Act relating to the statewide immunization program; and providing for an effective date." 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0779 The report was signed by Representatives Wilson and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Johnston, LeBon, Knopp, Josephson, Ortiz, Wilson, Foster No recommendation (4): Carpenter, Tilton, Merrick, Sullivan- Leonard The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Senate Finance Committee/Dept. of Health & Social Services 3. Fiscal, Senate Finance Committee/Fund Capitalization 4. Fiscal, Senate Finance Committee/Fund Transfers CSSB 37(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Xavier Mason By Representatives Jackson, Revak Honoring - 2019 House Floor Staff By Representative Kopp Honoring - Fritz Moser & Liz Moser By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story In Memoriam - Linda "Lena" Sorenson By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story In Memoriam - Nathaniel Charles Simon By Senator Olson; Representative Foster In Memoriam - Joyce Elaine Peterson Galleher By Senator Olson; Representative Foster 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0780 In Memoriam - Peter Larsen Jr. By Senators Olson, Bishop In Memoriam - John J. Cadigan By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 41 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 41 "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FSH RPT 1DP 6NR 362 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 362 FN2: (REV) 362 FN3: INDETERMINATE(DFG) 362 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 1DNP 4NR 748 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 748 FN4: ZERO(H.FIN/REV) 748 FN5: INDETERMINATE(DFG) 748 Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) "An Act relating to management of enhanced stocks of shellfish; authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to engage in shellfish enhancement projects; authorizing the Department of Fish and Game to collect fee revenue from applicants for certain salmon hatchery permits and from applicants for shellfish enhancement 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0781 project permits; relating to application fees for salmon hatchery permits; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 41(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 41(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 40 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the month of February as Black History Month." Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 40 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 40 was read the third time. **Representative Rasmussen was excused (page 753). The question being: "Shall SB 40 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 40 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0782 Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Lincoln, Merrick, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Rauscher, Revak, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Vance, Wilson, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman Excused: Rasmussen, Tuck And so, SB 40 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 78 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 1 calendar (page 770), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 78(TRB) "An Act establishing May 31 of each year as Katie John Day; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HCS SB 78(TRB) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 78(TRB) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Lincoln, Merrick, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Rauscher, Revak, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Vance, Wilson, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman Excused: Rasmussen, Tuck And so, HCS SB 78(TRB) passed the House. 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0783 Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There was objection. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 78(TRB) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Lincoln, Merrick, Neuman, Ortiz, Pruitt, Rauscher, Revak, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Vance, Wilson, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Rasmussen, Tuck And so, the effective date clause was adopted. HCS SB 78(TRB) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Thompson 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: Honoring - Jean Kaufman By Representative Sullivan-Leonard; Senator Costello Honoring - Kelly Corrigan By Representatives Claman, Revak Honoring - Linda Hulbert By Representative LeBon; Senator Coghill 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0784 In Memoriam - Minnie Ayakak Morris By Senator Olson; Representative Lincoln UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Thompson 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 Neuman – from noon, May 3 to 2:00 p.m., May 8 HR 8 Representative Spohnholz added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8 Recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon and supporting an associated global initiative identifying the importance of wild salmon. HR 10 Representatives Kreiss-Tomkins, Fields, and Vance added as cosponsors to: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 without an exemption for tribal governments in the state and to support Savanna's Act and highlight the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. SB 40 Representatives Tarr, Wool, Josephson, Spohnholz, Hopkins, Kopp, Story, LeDoux, Jackson, and Hannan added as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 40 "An Act establishing the month of February as Black History Month." SB 78 Representative LeDoux added as a cross sponsor to: 2019-05-02 House Journal Page 0785 HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 78(TRB) "An Act establishing May 31 of each year as Katie John Day; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT SB 78 HCS SB 78(TRB) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., May 3. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk