1998-02-11                     House Journal                      Page 2279
In Memoriam - Leavie K. Anthony                                                
By Representative Sanders                                                      
                                                                               
In Memoriam - Willie T. "Bill" Ellis                                           
By Senator Lincoln; Representative Nicholia                                    
                                                                               
                   INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE                  
                             OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS                             
                                                                               
HJR 56                                                                       
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56 by Representatives Hudson,                       
Williams and Dyson:                                                            
                                                                               
Relating to yttrium mining and transfer of the linear induction               
motor research vehicle to Alaska.                                              
                                                                              
was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee.              
                                                                               
                   INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE                  
                                OF HOUSE BILLS                                
                                                                               
HB 299                                                                       
SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 299 by                                   
Representatives Williams, Croft and Dyson, entitled:                           
                                                                               
"An Act reducing excise tax rates for pipe tobacco and cigars; and            
relating to the definition of 'cigarettes' and 'tobacco products' for          
the purpose of taxation."                                                      
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                 
                                                                               
HB 389                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 389 by Representative Cowdery, entitled:                        
                                                                               
"An Act relating to an exemption from the requirement for                     
payment for overtime under a voluntary written agreement for                   
certain employees in the airline industry; and providing for an                
effective date."                                                               
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce                   
Committee.