Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-25 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2073 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 25, 2020 Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 11:47 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representative Kreiss-Tomkins was absent, and his presence was noted later. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Lincoln, Neuman, and Rasmussen be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Talerico. Representative Drummond moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer: Loving and gracious God, thank you for giving us another day, we ask your blessings upon all those gathered here and everyone throughout Alaska. As we, along with people all over the world, face the anxiety and concern surrounding the coronavirus, we thank you for all those in both the public and private sector whose dedication, generosity, and sensitivity to the vulnerable have made us aware of the many wonderful people who are our neighbors, friends, and fellow citizens. 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2074 Bless those who suffer with the virus infection and those who labor in treating this illness. Send your comforting and encouraging spirit to each one. We pray for the safety of all and wisdom for all our leaders as they guide us through this time. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Eastman. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 64th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SB 120 A message dated March 24 was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) "An Act relating to administration of psychotropic medication to a patient without the patient's informed consent; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 120(HSS) am H "An Act establishing an alternative to arrest procedure for persons suffering from an acute behavioral health crisis; relating to emergency detention for mental health evaluation; relating to administration of psychotropic medication to a patient without the patient's informed consent; relating to licensure of crisis stabilization centers; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 19 - title change resolution) A message dated March 25 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2075 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 241 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 241(RLS) am by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act extending the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; relating to the COVID-19 outbreak; relating to a financing plan; relating to standing orders of the chief medical officer; relating to occupational and professional licensing; relating to telemedicine and telehealth; relating to fingerprinting requirements; relating to elections in calendar year 2020; relating to permanent fund dividend applications; relating to automatic voter registration; relating to tax filings, payments, and penalties; relating to shareholder meetings; relating to the teachers' retirement system and the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; providing for electronic and videoconference notification, verification, and acknowledgment of documents; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 255 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 255 "An Act relating to a waiver of work requirements or time limits in the food stamp program; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Zulkosky, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Tarr, Claman, Drummond, Spohnholz, Zulkosky The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2076 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 255 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 - Raymond and Coletta Walker, 50th Wedding Anniversary By Representatives Vance, Lincoln Honoring - Dr. Delores Ilskyalas Churchill By Representative Ortiz; Senator Stedman Honoring - Linda Schandelmeier By Representative Hopkins; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Christina Tachick, Volunteer of the Year 2019 By Representative Hopkins Honoring - Jamie Smith, Artist of the Year 2019 By Representative Hopkins Honoring - Jon Huff, Alaska Universal Production By Representative Hopkins Honoring - Daniel Domke, Education Advocate of the Year 2019 By Representatives Hopkins, Fields Honoring - Daryll Thompson By Representative Edgmon Honoring - Elaina Mack By Representative Edgmon Honoring - Alaska Vaccine Assessment Program By Senators Giessel, Bishop, Wilson, Coghill 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2077 Honoring - International Year of the Nurse and Midwife By Senators Giessel, Bishop; Representative Spohnholz Honoring - Women Police of Alaska By Senator Revak; Representatives Gillis, Shaw In Memoriam - Chuck Hawkins By Representative Vance; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Randall Jay Gamble By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins; Senators Stedman, Kiehl In Memoriam - Wayne Lavern Wilson By Senator Wilson In Memoriam - David Harold Keating By Senator Micciche; Representative Knopp In Memoriam - Dr. John Nels Anderson By Senator Micciche; Representative Knopp In Memoriam - Ronald Albert Malston By Senator Micciche; Representative Knopp In Memoriam - Donnis Thompson By Senator Micciche; Representative Carpenter In Memoriam - Marilyn Conaway By Senator Begich; Representative Josephson CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR In accordance with Uniform Rule 43(b), the Speaker announced that engrossment may be waived on the bills on today's calendar. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 146 The following was read the second time: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2078 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to an application for a license to operate as a dealer in motor vehicles; and requiring a dealer in motor vehicles to maintain liability and property insurance." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 4DP 1745 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 1745 L&C RPT CS(JUD) 5DP 1NR 1990 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 1990 Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSHB 146(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSSHB 146(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 174 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 174 "An Act raising the minimum age to purchase, sell, exchange, or possess a product containing nicotine or an electronic smoking product; and providing for an effective date." 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2079 with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) NT 5DP 1840 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1840 FN2: ZERO(DHS) 1840 FN3: ZERO(LAW) 1840 FN4: (REV) 1840 JUD RPT CS(CRA) NT 3DP 1DNP 1NR 1942 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1942 FN2: ZERO(DHS) 1942 FN3: ZERO(LAW) 1942 FN4: (REV) 1942 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. 174(CRA) "An Act raising the minimum age to purchase, sell, exchange, or possess tobacco, a product containing nicotine, or an electronic smoking product; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 174(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 174(CRA) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 134 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to medical assistance reimbursement for the services of licensed professional counselors; and providing for an effective date." 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2080 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 6DP 3NR 2049 FN2: (H.FIN/DHS) 2049 Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 134 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. SB 134 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 155 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) "An Act relating to exploration and mining rights; relating to annual labor requirements with respect to mining claims and related leases; relating to statements of annual labor; defining 'labor'; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 5DP 4NR 2049 FN1: (DNR) 2049 Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSSB 155(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSSSB 155(RES) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 30 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 24 calendar (page 2058), was read the third time: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2081 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 30(FIN) "An Act relating to notice of workers' compensation death benefits; relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits in the case of permanent partial impairment; relating to the payment of workers' compensation death benefits payable to a child of an employee when there is no surviving spouse; and providing for an effective date." Representatives Rauscher, Pruitt, Tilton, Johnson, Knopp, Carpenter, and Prax moved and asked unanimous consent to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and they were required to vote. **The presence of Representative Kreiss-Tomkins was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 30(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 30(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 25 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Merrick, Ortiz, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillis, Jackson, Johnson, Prax, Pruitt, Rauscher, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tilton, Vance Excused: Lincoln, Neuman, Rasmussen And so, CSHB 30(FIN) passed the House. Representative Thompson moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2082 CSHB 30(FIN) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillis, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Merrick, Ortiz, Prax, Pruitt, Rauscher, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Jackson Excused: Lincoln, Neuman, Rasmussen And so, the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Pruitt gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 30(FIN). HB 127 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 24 calendar (page 2060), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(FIN) "An Act relating to the practice of dental hygiene; relating to advanced practice permits for dental hygienists; relating to dental assistants; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against a dental hygienist who holds an advanced practice permit; relating to medical assistance for dental hygiene services; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 127(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 127(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillis, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2083 Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Merrick, Ortiz, Prax, Pruitt, Rauscher, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Lincoln, Neuman, Rasmussen And so, CSHB 127(FIN) passed the House. 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 being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 127(FIN). THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 106 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 24 calendar (page 2057), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(L&C) "An Act relating to renewal of insurance coverage for homeowners and renters; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 106(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 106(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillis, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Merrick, Ortiz, Pruitt, Rauscher, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman, Prax 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2084 Excused: Lincoln, Neuman, Rasmussen And so, CSSB 106(L&C) passed the House. 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 being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 106(L&C). 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 - Steve Kinney By Representative Ortiz; Senator Stedman Honoring - Bruce and Barry Christensen By Representative Ortiz; Senator Stedman Honoring - Grace Hopkins, Winner Alaska 2019 National History Day By Representative LeBon Honoring - 2020 House Floor Staff By Representative Kopp Honoring - Earth Day 50th Anniversary By Representative Hopkins; Senator Kawasaki Honoring - Kathy Lea By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Story, Hannan Honoring - Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska By Senator Revak; Representatives Gillis, Shaw In Memoriam - Sean Joaquin Martines By Senator Kawasaki 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2085 In Memoriam - Jan Baker "JB" Carnahan By Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Marcel Doris Silven Colp By Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Nancy Kay Kuhn By Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Solomon Atkinson By Senator Stedman; Representatives Ortiz, Shaw In Memoriam - Patricia "Pat" Wolf By Senator Begich; Representative Spohnholz In Memoriam - Flo Rooney By Senator Begich; Representative Spohnholz In Memoriam - Barney Gottstein By Senator Begich The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to a call of the Chair; and so, the House recessed at 12:34 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:44 p.m. **The presence of Representative Lincoln, who was excused (page 2073), was noted. RESCIND HB 234 Representative Thompson moved that the House rescind previous action in adopting the following (page 1937): SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2086 There was objection. The question being: "Shall the House rescind previous action?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 234(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) Rescind YEAS: 23 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, Lincoln, Ortiz, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillis, Jackson, Johnson, LeDoux, Merrick, Prax, Pruitt, Rauscher, Shaw, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tilton, Vance Excused: Neuman, Rasmussen And so, the House rescinded its action. Representative Thompson moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 234(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 234(FIN) Concur YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillis, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Lincoln, Merrick, Ortiz, Prax, Pruitt, Rauscher, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman Excused: Neuman, Rasmussen 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2087 And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. Representative Thompson moved that the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 234(FIN) Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations Concur YEAS: 27 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, Lincoln, Ortiz, Pruitt, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillis, LeDoux, Merrick, Prax, Rauscher, Shaw, Sullivan-Leonard, Tilton, Vance Excused: Neuman, Rasmussen And so, lacking the required 30 votes, the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund were not adopted, and the new title follows: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 234(FIN)(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making supplemental appropriations and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." 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 being no objection, it was so ordered. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The bill was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2088 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 197 A message dated March 25 was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 197 "An Act extending the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date." HB 197 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 203 A message dated March 25 was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(FSH) "An Act relating to transportation of live crab." CSHB 203(FSH) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 309 A message dated March 25 was read stating the Senate passed HB 309 am with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 309(RLS) "An Act relating to the procedure for confirmation of the governor's appointments; relating to the board of the Mental Health Trust Authority; and providing for an effective date." HB 309 am is under Unfinished Business. HB 205 A message dated March 25 was read stating the President granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2089 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN)(Corrected) 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; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 15 – title change resolution) Messages dated March 25 were read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 11 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Relating to awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to Gabriel David Conde. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 150 SENATE BILL NO. 150 by Senator Revak, entitled: 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2090 "An Act repealing the termination date for the intensive management hunting license surcharge." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 205 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN)(Corrected) 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; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) am S "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 15 – title change resolution) requests limited powers of free conference on the appropriations and language that are not identical in House and Senate versions of HB 205. The request was signed by Representatives Foster (Chair), Johnston, Tilton; and Senators Stedman (Chair), von Imhof, Olson. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2091 The Senate message granting limited powers of free conference is on page 2088. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 127 Representative Tarr added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(FIN) "An Act relating to the practice of dental hygiene; relating to advanced practice permits for dental hygienists; relating to dental assistants; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against a dental hygienist who holds an advanced practice permit; relating to medical assistance for dental hygiene services; and providing for an effective date." HB 146 Representative Josephson added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(JUD) "An Act relating to an application for a license to operate as a dealer in motor vehicles; and requiring a dealer in motor vehicles to maintain liability and property insurance." SB 106 Representatives Tarr and Josephson added as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 106(L&C) "An Act relating to renewal of insurance coverage for homeowners and renters; and providing for an effective date." SB 155 Representative Kopp added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 155(RES) "An Act relating to exploration and mining rights; relating to annual labor requirements with respect to mining claims and related leases; relating to statements of annual labor; defining 'labor'; and providing for an effective date." 2020-03-25 House Journal Page 2092 SCR 13 The following, which passed the House (page 1940), was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 234, making supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; capitalizing funds; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Uniform Rule 23(d) is in effect as of March 24. 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., March 26. Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall the House adjourn?" The roll was taken with the following result: Adjourn YEAS: 30 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillis, Hannan, Hopkins, Jackson, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, LeDoux, Lincoln, Merrick, Ortiz, Prax, Pruitt, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Johnson, Rauscher, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tilton, Vance Excused: Neuman, Rasmussen And so, the House adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk