Legislature(1995 - 1996)
1996-01-10 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2399 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE NINETEENTH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 10, 1996 Third Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10.05 a.m. Roll call showed 32 members present. Representative Barnes was excused due to illness. Representatives Finkelstein, Ivan, Kott, Martin, Moses, Mulder and Williams were absent. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Lindsay of the Northern Light United Church. Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Again, in deepest respect of the spiritual life of each person present, let us pray: O God, who has created a world beautiful beyond any telling of it, we are thankful that we have received Your gift of grace. Grant that we may be responsible in the measure that we have received. Fill our hearts with courage, strengthen our resolve to act for justice, and keep us on the lonely road that leads to peace. May we run and not grow weary, walk and not faint, until all are served. Amen The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Parnell. 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2400 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the second legislative day and Senate & House Joint Journal Supplement No. 13 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 9, 1996, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 6:00 p.m., January 11, 1996, for the purpose of considering the Governors vetoes. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports are on file in the Chief Clerks office: Division of Legislative Audit Legislative Budget & Audit Committee Unabridged 1995 Annual Report Condensed 1995 Annual Report Department of Administration Division of Retirement and Benefits Public Employees Retirement System Teachers Retirement System Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995 (as required by AS 39.35.020(5) and 14.25.030(4)) INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Alaska State Trooper Rose Edgren, State Medal of Heroism Recipient By Senator Lincoln; Representative Kubina 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2401 In Memoriam - Donald C. Teeluk By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Isamu Sam Taguchi By Representatives Elton, Robinson; Senator Duncan In Memoriam - Nicholas Ayaginar Charles By Senators Hoffman, Adams, Lincoln, Zharoff, Duncan; Representatives Ivan, Foster, Nicholia In Memoriam - Harold Kehoe By Senator Hoffman **The presence of Representatives Martin, Williams and Finkelstein was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 53 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 by Representatives Davies and Brown: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to voter ratification of legislative approval of amendments of the Alaska Statehood Act affecting an interest of the State of Alaska under that Act. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations, and the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representatives Moses, Kott and Ivan was noted note INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 407 HOUSE BILL NO. 407 by Representatives Davies and Brown, entitled: 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2402 HB 407 An Act relating to discrimination by certain insurers against a person with a genetic defect. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 408 HOUSE BILL NO. 408 by Representative Davies by request, entitled: An Act relating to motor vehicle registration procedures. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, State Affairs and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Vezey 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: In Memoriam - William Murphy Brady Gunaanasti By Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Nicholia, Parnell, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senator Taylor In Memoriam - Albert S. Davis Aankadaxtseen By Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Nicholia, Parnell, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senator Taylor In Memoriam - Norman E. Staton Sr. By Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Nicholia, Parnell, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senator Taylor 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2403 In Memoriam - Katherine Olanna By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Mulder, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Jonah Kungnelook Tokeinna By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, Mulder, Nicholia, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Bon Tate By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Mulder, Nicholia, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Richard C. Sackett Sr. By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Mulder, Nicholia, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Kitty Pederson By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, G.Davis, Elton, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Mulder, Nicholia, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Vezey, Williams, Willis In Memoriam - Morton Jacob Barger By Representatives Grussendorf, Phillips, Brice, B.Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kott, Kubina, Mackie, MacLean, Nicholia, Robinson, Rokeberg, Sanders, Toohey, Williams, Willis; Senator Taylor UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Vezey 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 Mulder - from 7:00 a.m., plane time, January 12 to 9:45 a.m., plane time, January 16, 1996 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2404 Representative Williams - from 2:20 p.m., plane time, January 12 to 12:06 p.m., plane time, January 15, 1996 Representative Masek - from 6:50 p.m., plane time, January 12 to 9:25 a.m., plane time, January 16, 1996 Representative Kott - from 7:00 a.m., plane time, January 13 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, January 14, 1996 **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. HCR 22 Representative Navarre added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to the daily calendar; and providing for an effective date. HJR 50 Representative Green added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to freedom of conscience. HJR 52 Representative Rokeberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 52 Relating to the creation of a new United States Court of Appeals for the Twelfth Circuit. HB 154 Representatives Ogan and G.Davis added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 154 An Act requiring the Department of Law to provide guidelines regarding unconstitutional state and municipal takings of private real property; relating to the taxation of private real property taken unconstitutionally by state or municipal action; establishing a time 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2405 HB 154 limit for bringing an action for an unconstitutional state or municipal taking of private real property; and providing for an effective date. HB 372 Representative Brown added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 372 An Act relating to liquor licenses issued to a restaurant or eating place; and providing for an effective date. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus 3:30 p.m., 1/10 Minority Caucus 9:00 a.m., 1/11 Joint Session Governors vetoes 6:00 p.m., 1/11 Governors State of the Budget Address 8:00 p.m., 1/11 ADJOURNMENT Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., January 11, 1996. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:21 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk 1996-01-10 House Journal Page 2406 HOUSE JOURNAL INDEX HB 1542404 HB 3722405 HB 4072401 HB 4082402 HCR 222404 HJR 502404 HJR 522404 HJR 532401