Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-04-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-04-17 House Journal Page 3052 HJR 2 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to repeal of regulations by the legislature. 1998-04-17 House Journal Page 3053 HJR 2 with the: Journal Page STA RPT 3DP 1NR 579 FISCAL NOTE (GOV) 579 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 5DP 2NR 1440 FISCAL NOTE (GOV) 3/7/97 1441 FIN RPT 4DP 1DNP 4NR 2085 FISCAL NOTE (GOV) 2085 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Kubina: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete all material and insert: "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska authorizing a priority for subsistence uses of renewable natural resources that is based on rural residency; and providing for an effective date." Page 1, lines 4 - 13: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. ArticleVIII, Constitution of the State of Alaska, is amended by adding a new section to read: Section 19. Subsistence. The legislature may, consistent with the sustained yield principle, provide a priority for subsistence uses in the taking of fish and wildlife and other renewable natural resources based on rural residency. * Sec. 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be placed before the voters of the state at the next general election in conformity with art.XIII, sec.1, Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the election laws of the state. * Sec. 3. If adopted by the voters at the next general election, the amendment proposed by this resolution takes effect immediately upon certification of the election returns by the lieutenant governor." Representative Kubina moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Porter objected. The Speaker ruled Amendment No. 1 out of order citing Rule 402 of Mason's Manual. 1998-04-17 House Journal Page 3054 HJR 2 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HJR2 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Objection was heard. The Speaker stated that HJR 2 would be in third reading on tomorrow's calendar.