Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-05-03 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2743 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 3, 2022 One Hundred Sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Stutes at 11:24 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Kreiss-Tomkins was absent, and his presence was noted later. Representative Tuck 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 Snyder – from today to 9:00 a.m., May 9 The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Caroline Malseed of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. O Lord our Governor, Bless the leaders of our State, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other states and nations of the earth. To senators and representatives, and those who make our laws in states, cities, and towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2744 And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor you by all the names by which you are known to us. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Josephson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 105th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 85 A message dated May 2 was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 85(L&C) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 85(L&C) "An Act relating to the Alaska Banking Code; relating to mutual savings banks; relating to interstate state banks and international banks; relating to the pledging of bank assets as collateral security to tribal organizations; relating to the pledging of bank assets for interest swap agreements; relating to state business licenses; relating to persons who make loans secured by interests in vessels or facilities; relating to liability for the release or threatened release of hazardous substances; relating to the Model Foreign Bank Loan Act; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 85(L&C) is under Unfinished Business. SB 33 A message dated May 2 was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 33(FIN), thus adopting: 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2745 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) "An Act relating to a fisheries product development tax credit; and providing for an effective date." REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Julie Sande as the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development. Elizabeth Stuart as a member of the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy. Janice Hill Douglas Moore as members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Brent Cole Sterling Strait as members of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors. Walter Campbell as a member of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dominic Wenzell as a member of the Board of Dental Examiners. Paula Harrison as a member of the Alaska Labor Relations Agency. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2746 Ely Cyrus Eliza Muse Bruce Schulte as members of the Marijuana Control Board. Tristian Monterastelli as a member of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy. Amanda Nosich Kelli Shew as members of the Board of Massage Therapists. Hannah St. George as a member of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. Lena Lafferty Jody Miller as members of the Board of Nursing. Kathleen Rice as a member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry. Ramsey Bell Ashley Schaber as members of the Board of Pharmacy. Valery Kudryn as a member of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. Chad Stigen Devon Thomas as members of the Real Estate Commission. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2747 Gabriel King Sharon Woodward as members of the Board of Social Work Examiners. Ciara Vallaro as a member of the Board of Veterinary Examiners. Stephen Hagedorn as a member of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission. Bradley Austin Matthew Barth Randy Beltz Christopher Dean Micheal Dennis Sara Faulkner Sarah LeFebvre as members of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board. The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Spohnholz, Co- chairs; and Representatives Kaufman, Schrage, McCarty, and Snyder. HB 382 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 382 "An Act relating to insurance coverage for pharmacy services." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 382(HSS) (Same title) The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Spohnholz, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2748 Do pass (4): Schrage, Snyder, Fields, Spohnholz Amend (3): Kaufman, McCarty, Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 382(HSS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services/Dept. of Health 2. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 382 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 413 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 413 "An Act relating to facilities constituting a school; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Merrick and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): LeBon, Carpenter, Josephson, Foster No recommendation (6): Thompson, Johnson, Wool, Rasmussen, Edgmon, Merrick The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development/Fund Capitalization HB 413 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 204 The Resources Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 204(RES) "An Act relating to auctions or raffles for hunting harvest permits and big game tags; and providing for an effective date." 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2749 The report was signed by Representative Patkotak, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): McKay, Cronk, Gillham No recommendation (4): Hopkins, Hannan, Schrage, Patkotak The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Fish & Game CSSB 204(RES) was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: In Memoriam - Nicky Myers By Representative Foster; Senator Olson The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Glenn Clayton Dick By Representative Stutes; Senator Stevens In Memoriam - Barry Matteson By Representative Shaw; Senator Costello CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 104 The following, which was held from the May 2 calendar (page 2733), was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to vehicle registration and registration fees; relating to the motor fuel tax; and providing for an effective date." 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2750 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 3DP 3DNP 1NR 348 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 348 FN2: ZERO(DOT) 348 FN3: (ADM) 348 FN4: (REV) 348 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 3DP 5NR 2073 FN5: ZERO(DEC) 2073 FN6: (GOV/FUND TRANSFERS) 2073 FN7: (REV) 2073 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. 104(FIN) "An Act relating to the refined fuel surcharge; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Kreiss-Tomkins was noted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Merrick: Page 1, line 1, following "surcharge;" (title amendment): Insert "suspending the tax on motor fuel;" Page 1, following line 5: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: SUSPENSION OF TAX ON MOTOR FUEL. Notwithstanding AS 43.40.010(a) and (b), the taxes levied under AS 43.40.010(a) and (b) are suspended beginning the first day of the month following the effective date of this section and ending June 30, 2023. During the suspension, the Department of Revenue or a dealer that sells or otherwise transfers fuel in the state may not collect the taxes suspended under this section. During the suspension, a dealer or user of refined fuel shall reduce the cost of fuel to the final consumer by an 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2751 amount equal to the amount of the tax suspended under this section. This section does not apply to a payment of tax, interest, or a penalty due before the suspension takes effect. * Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: REGULATIONS AND RETROACTIVITY OF REGULATIONS. The Department of Revenue may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 necessary to implement this Act. Notwithstanding AS 44.62.240, the Department of Revenue may adopt a regulation to implement sec. 2 of this Act that applies retroactively. A regulation adopted by the Department of Revenue to implement sec. 2 of this Act applies retroactively to the effective date of sec. 2 of this Act. * Sec. 4. Sections 2 and 3 of this Act take effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 1, line 6: Delete "This" Insert "Except as provided in sec. 4 of this Act, this" Representative Merrick moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and removed. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FIN) am "An Act relating to the refined fuel surcharge; suspending the tax on motor fuel; and providing for an effective date." Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Wool: Page 1, line 1 (title amendment): Following "Act": Insert "relating to vehicle registration and registration fees; relating to the motor fuel tax;" Following "surcharge;": Insert "temporarily suspending the tax on motor fuel;" 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2752 Page 1, following line 2: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 28.10.155(a) is amended to read: (a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the [THE] owner of a motor vehicle [, OTHER THAN A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE,] that is required to be registered under this chapter may elect to register the motor vehicle permanently in lieu of registration under AS 28.10.108 if the vehicle is at least eight years old and the owner resides in the unorganized borough or in a municipality that elects, by passage of an appropriate ordinance, to allow the permanent registration of motor vehicles. The permanent registration expires when the owner transfers or assigns the owner's title or interest in the vehicle. A permanent registration may not be renewed. On receiving the proper application and fees, the department shall issue to the registered owner registration plates, tabs, and a permanent registration form. * Sec. 2. AS 28.10.155 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (c) The following vehicles are not eligible for permanent registration under (a) of this section: (1) commercial motor vehicles; (2) electric vehicles; (3) plug-in hybrid vehicles; (4) vehicles powered by an alternative fuel and manufactured primarily for use on public roads. (d) In this section, (1) "alternative fuel" includes hydrogen and natural gas; (2) "electric vehicle" and "plug-in hybrid vehicle" have the meanings given in AS 28.10.421(k). * Sec. 3. AS 28.10.421 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (k) In addition to the other fees imposed under this section, the owner of an electric vehicle shall pay a special biennial registration fee of $100, the owner of a vehicle powered by alternative fuel shall pay a special biennial registration fee of $100, and the owner of a plug-in hybrid vehicle shall pay a special biennial registration fee of $50. Fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the special highway fuel tax account described in AS 43.40.010(g). In this subsection, (1) "alternative fuel" includes hydrogen and natural gas; 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2753 (2) "electric vehicle" means a vehicle that is (A) powered solely by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current; and (B) manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways; (3) "plug-in hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that is (A) capable of using gasoline, diesel fuel, or alternative fuel, and is powered in part by electrical energy using a battery storage system capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity; and (B) manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways. * Sec. 4. AS 28.35.155(a) is amended to read: (a) It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached on a paved highway or road from May 1 through September 15, inclusive, north of 60 North Latitude and from April 15 through September 30, inclusive, south of 60 North Latitude, except that at any latitude on a paved portion of the Sterling Highway a person may not operate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached from May 1 through September 15, inclusive. The commissioner of public safety shall by emergency order provide for additional lawful operating periods based on unusual seasonal or weather conditions. An emergency order adopted under this section is not subject to AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act). Upon application, a special individual traction permit may be issued by the Department of Administration allowing the operation of a motor vehicle with studded tires or chains at any time at the discretion of the vehicle owner. The fee for the special individual permit is one-third of the biennial registration fee applicable to that class of vehicle under AS 28.10.421(b), (c), or (h) [AS 28.10.421]. The department may provide an appropriate sticker or other device identifying the vehicle to which the permit applies." Page 1, line 3: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 5" 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2754 Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 1, following line 5: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 6. AS 43.40.010(a) is amended to read: (a) In addition to the surcharge levied under AS 43.40.005, there is levied a tax of 16 [EIGHT] cents a gallon on all motor fuel sold or otherwise transferred within the state, except that (1) the tax on aviation gasoline is four and seven-tenths cents a gallon; (2) the tax on motor fuel used in and on watercraft of all descriptions is 10 [FIVE] cents a gallon; (3) the tax on all aviation fuel other than gasoline is three and two-tenths cents a gallon; and (4) the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is the same tax rate a gallon as other motor fuel; however, in an area and during the months in which fuel containing alcohol is required to be sold, transferred, or used in an effort to attain air quality standards for carbon monoxide as required by federal or state law or regulation, the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is six cents a gallon less than the tax on other motor fuel not described in (1) - (3) of this subsection. * Sec. 7. AS 43.40.010(b) is amended to read: (b) In addition to the surcharge levied under AS 43.40.005, there is levied a tax of 16 [EIGHT] cents a gallon on all motor fuel consumed by a user, except that (1) the tax on aviation gasoline consumed is four and seven-tenths cents a gallon; (2) the tax on motor fuel used in and on watercraft of all descriptions is 10 [FIVE] cents a gallon; (3) the tax on all aviation fuel other than gasoline is three and two-tenths cents a gallon; and (4) the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is the same tax rate a gallon as other motor fuel; however, in an area and during the months in which fuel containing alcohol is required to be sold, transferred, or used in an effort to attain air quality standards for carbon monoxide as required by federal or state law or regulation, the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is six cents a gallon less than the tax on other motor fuel not described in (1) - (3) of this subsection. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2755 * Sec. 8. AS 43.40.030(a) is amended to read: (a) Except as specified in AS 43.40.010(j), a person who uses motor fuel to operate (1) an internal combustion engine is entitled to a motor fuel tax refund of 12 [SIX] cents a gallon if (A) [(1)] the tax on the motor fuel has been paid; (B) [(2)] the motor fuel is not aviation fuel, or motor fuel used in or on watercraft; and (C) [(3)] the internal combustion engine is not used in or in conjunction with a motor vehicle licensed to be operated on public ways; or (2) a watercraft licensed under AS 16.05.490 or 16.05.530 and used for commercial fishing is entitled to a motor fuel tax refund of five cents a gallon if the tax on the motor fuel has been paid. * Sec. 9. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: SUSPENSION OF TAX ON MOTOR FUEL. Notwithstanding AS 43.40.010(a) and (b), the taxes levied under AS 43.40.010(a) and (b) are suspended beginning the first day of the month following the effective date of this section and ending July 1, 2023. During the suspension, the Department of Revenue or a dealer that sells or otherwise transfers fuel in the state may not collect the taxes suspended under this section. This section does not apply to a payment of tax, interest, or a penalty due before the suspension takes effect. * Sec. 10. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: TRANSITION: REGULATIONS AND RETROACTIVITY OF REGULATIONS. The Department of Revenue may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 necessary to implement this Act. Notwithstanding AS 44.62.240, the Department of Revenue may adopt a regulation to implement sec. 9 of this Act that applies retroactively. A regulation adopted by the Department of Revenue to implement sec. 9 of this Act applies retroactively to the effective date of sec. 9 of this Act. * Sec. 11. Sections 9 and 10 of this Act take effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2756 Page 1, line 6: Delete "This" Insert "Section 5 of this" Page 1, following line 6: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 13. Except as provided in secs. 11 and 12 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1, 2023." Representative Wool moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 104(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Schrage, Spohnholz, Story, Tarr, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Eastman, Foster, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Patkotak, Prax, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Shaw, Stutes, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance Excused: Snyder Story changed from "NAY" to "YEA" And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Tarr, Drummond, Josephson, and Schrage: Page 1, line 1, following "surcharge" (title amendment): Insert "and the motor fuel tax" 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2757 Page 1, following line 5: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 43.40.010(a) is amended to read: (a) In addition to the surcharge levied under AS 43.40.005, there is levied a tax of 10 [EIGHT] cents a gallon on all motor fuel sold or otherwise transferred within the state, except that (1) the tax on aviation gasoline is four and seven-tenths cents a gallon; (2) the tax on motor fuel used in and on watercraft of all descriptions is seven [FIVE] cents a gallon; (3) the tax on all aviation fuel other than gasoline is three and two-tenths cents a gallon; and (4) the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is the same tax rate a gallon as other motor fuel; however, in an area and during the months in which fuel containing alcohol is required to be sold, transferred, or used in an effort to attain air quality standards for carbon monoxide as required by federal or state law or regulation, the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is six cents a gallon less than the tax on other motor fuel not described in (1) - (3) of this subsection. * Sec. 3. AS 43.40.010(b) is amended to read: (b) In addition to the surcharge levied under AS 43.40.005, there is levied a tax of 10 [EIGHT] cents a gallon on all motor fuel consumed by a user, except that (1) the tax on aviation gasoline consumed is four and seven-tenths cents a gallon; (2) the tax on motor fuel used in and on watercraft of all descriptions is seven [FIVE] cents a gallon; (3) the tax on all aviation fuel other than gasoline is three and two-tenths cents a gallon; and (4) the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is the same tax rate a gallon as other motor fuel; however, in an area and during the months in which fuel containing alcohol is required to be sold, transferred, or used in an effort to attain air quality standards for carbon monoxide as required by federal or state law or regulation, the tax rate on motor fuel that is blended with alcohol is six cents a gallon less than the tax on other motor fuel not described in (1) - (3) of this subsection." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2758 Page 1, line 6: Delete "This" Insert "Section 1 of this" Page 1, following line 6: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 5. Sections 2 and 3 of this Act take effect January 1, 2024." Representative Tarr moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 104(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Hannan, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Ortiz, Schrage, Spohnholz, Story, Tarr, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Eastman, Foster, Gillham, Hopkins, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Patkotak, Prax, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Shaw, Stutes, Thompson, Tilton, Vance Excused: Snyder And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representatives Kurka and Eastman: Page 1, line 1 (title amendment): Delete "relating to the refined fuel surcharge;" Page 1, lines 3-5: Delete all material. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2759 Representative Kurka moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 104(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 31 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, Tilton, Vance Nays: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Snyder Story changed from "YEA" to "NAY" And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 104(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 104(FIN) am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 135 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 135 "An Act relating to geothermal resources; relating to the definition of 'geothermal resources'; and providing for an effective date." 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2760 with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 3DP 6NR 1714 FN3: ZERO(DNR) 1714 FN4: (DNR) 1714 FIN RPT CS(RES) 8DP 2NR 2650 FN3: ZERO(DNR) 2650 FN4: (DNR) 2650 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. 135(RES) (same title) Representative Eastman objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 135(RES) was adopted. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 135(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 135(RES) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 289 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 289 "An Act establishing the Alaska marijuana industry task force; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 6DP 1NR 1857 FN1: (CED) 1857 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 8DP 2NR 2618 FN2: (CED) 2618 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2761 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. 289(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 289(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 289(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 222 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 222 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 7DP 2NR 2683 FN1: (CED) 2683 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 222 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. SB 222 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2762 LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Jason Wilson By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Wesley Verhamme By Representatives Hannan, Story; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Polly Carr By Representatives Drummond, Tarr Honoring - Juneau Capitals Alaska State Hockey Association 16UA State Champions By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Nicky Myers, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. Representative Edgmon objected, offered remarks, and removed the objection. There being no further objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Nicky Myers By Representative Foster; Senator Olson 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2763 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative McCarty's excused absence (page 2738) be amended to end 8:00 a.m., May 10. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 Kreiss-Tomkins – from 6:00 a.m., May 4 to 9:15 p.m., May 8 Representative Kaufman – from 4:00 p.m., May 4 to 10:00 a.m., May 9 Representative Thompson – from 12:30 p.m., May 5 to 10:15 a.m., May 9 Representative Cronk – from 4:00 p.m., May 5 to 8:00 p.m., May 8 Representative Gillham – from 4:00 p.m., May 6 to 9:30 p.m., May 8 Representative LeBon – from noon, May 20 to 1:00 p.m., May 21 HB 289 Representatives Spohnholz, Tarr, Drummond, and Josephson added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 289(FIN) "An Act establishing the Alaska marijuana industry task force; and providing for an effective date." HB 363 Per request of the Speaker, the following, which was transmitted to the Senate May 2 (page 2740), was returned: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(FIN) "An Act establishing the office of broadband; creating the broadband parity adjustment fund; establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date." 2022-05-03 House Journal Page 2764 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Speaker, citing Section 102 of Mason's Manual, cautioned the member to confine remarks to the topic. Representative Kurka appealed the ruling of the chair. The question being: "Shall the Ruling of the Chair be sustained?" The roll was taken with the following result: Sustain Ruling of the Chair YEAS: 26 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Schrage, Shaw, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Tuck, Wool Nays: Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, Rauscher, Tilton, Vance Excused: Snyder Absent: Cronk, McCabe, Rasmussen, Thompson, Zulkosky And so, the ruling of the Chair was sustained. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meeting today was changed: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 8:00 a.m., May 4. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk