Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2021-06-15 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1313 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday June 15, 2021 Twenty-seventh Day The House was called to order by Speaker Stutes at 7:32 p.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Rasmussen had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Fields. Representative Thompson 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 the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer: Loving, Working God, On this day we ask your special blessing on all people who labor, either for pay or as volunteers, in jobs or at school, in the workplace or at home, in the U.S. and around the world. We especially pray for your blessings on workers who do not have jobs and for those whose inadequate pay does not allow them to live the full life you intend for each of us. Creator God, help us to build a new world in the midst of the old. A world where all workers are valued. A world where those who clean houses are also able to buy houses to live in. A world where those who grow food can also afford to eat it. 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1314 A world where those who serve and care for others are, themselves, also served and cared for. We pray for the coming of a world where all workers everywhere share in the abundance that you have given us. We ask these things knowing that you give us the courage and strength to live. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Claman. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 7th through the 26th legislative days of the first special session, House Journal Supplement No. 4, and House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 5 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 115 A message dated June 15 was read stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 115(RES) "An Act relating to aquatic farming and hatchery site leases; and requiring the director of the division of lands to provide the legislature with an annual report relating to aquatic farming and hatchery site leases." Chapter No. 10, SLA 2021 Effective Date: September 13, 2021 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 69 A message dated May 26 was read stating the President granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1315 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(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 capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested (page 1259). HB 71 A message dated May 26 was read stating the President granted limited powers of free conference to the Senate members of the Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making capital appropriations and supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested (page 1259). 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1316 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 69 The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering CSHB 69(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) and SCS CSHB 69(FIN) am S recommends the following be adopted: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; 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." (technical title change) The report was signed by Representatives Foster (Chair), Merrick, LeBon; and Senators Stedman (Chair), Bishop, Olson. A fiscal note packet was attached. The report was received at 7:50 a.m., June 14. HB 71 The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering CSHB 71(FIN) am and SCS CSHB 71(FIN) recommends the following be adopted: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making capital appropriations and supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Foster (Chair), Merrick, LeBon; and Senators Stedman (Chair), Bishop, Olson. A fiscal note packet was attached. 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1317 The report was received at 7:50 a.m., June 14. HB 69 Representative Tuck moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting the following: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; 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." (technical title change) The question being: "Shall the House adopt the report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 69 Adopt YEAS: 21 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Cronk, Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Nelson, Prax, Rauscher, Shaw, Thompson, Tilton, Vance Excused: Rasmussen And so, the House adopted CCS HB 69. 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: 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1318 CCS HB 69 Effective Date YEAS: 23 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Cronk, Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Nelson, Prax, Rauscher, Shaw, Tilton, Vance Excused: Rasmussen And so, lacking the required 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted, and the new title follows: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(efd fld H) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund." Representative Tuck moved that the appropriations from the constitutional budget reserve fund (art. IX, sec. 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 (art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 69(efd fld H) Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations YEAS: 24 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1319 Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Nelson, Prax, Rauscher, Shaw, Tilton, Vance Excused: Rasmussen And so, lacking the required 30 votes, the Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations were not adopted, and the new title follows: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(brf sup maj fld H)(efd fld H) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; and making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations." The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HB 71 Representative Tuck moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting the following: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 71 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making capital appropriations and supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall the House adopt the report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 71 Adopt YEAS: 37 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1320 Nays: Eastman, Kurka Excused: Rasmussen And so, the House adopted CCS HB 71. Representative Tuck 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: CCS HB 71 Effective Date YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Kurka Excused: Rasmussen And so, the effective date clause was adopted. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. 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 Patkotak – from noon, June 17 to 11:59 p.m., June 18 2021-06-15 House Journal Page 1321 Representative McKay – from: 8:00 a.m., June 30 to 10:00 a.m., July 8 8:00 a.m., August 18 to 10:00 a.m., August 23 Representative Tuck – from: 6:00 a.m., June 21 to 10:00 p.m., June 25 6:00 a.m., July 1 to 10:00 p.m., July 15 Representative Foster – from 8:00 a.m., July 7 to 8:00 p.m., July 23 Representative Nelson – from 6:00 p.m., August 5 to 9:00 p.m., August 8 Representative Shaw – from 12:00 a.m., August 7 to 12:00 a.m., August 11 Representative Kreiss-Tomkins – from 6:00 a.m., August 25 to 10:00 p.m., August 29 HB 208 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 208 "An Act relating to certain rail properties conveyed to the state under the Alaska Railroad Transfer Act." ANNOUNCEMENTS Uniform Rule 23(d) is in effect. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:27 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk