Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-02-13 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0329 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday February 13, 1997 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:14 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Austerman, Foster and Moses had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Barnes was excused due to illness. Representatives Hanley and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Nicholia was later excused. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Lindsay of the Northern Light United Church. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: With deepest respect for the religious tradition of each person present, let us pray: God of past, present and future, allow us a moment to remember those who have gone before us, and all that they were able to accomplish. Remind us of what a privilege it is to serve. Guide our hearts and our hands, and bless our labor. Forgive us our harsh words or work that does not serve all people. May the light of this new day break down walls that divide and give us a sense of common purpose. For this day, we give You thanks. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Vezey. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0330 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 31st legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Messages dated, February 12, 1997, were read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 1 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: An Act relating to living and working conditions of prisoners in correctional facilities operated by the state, and authorizing the commissioner of corrections to negotiate with providers of detention and confinement services under contract to apply those conditions and limitations on services to persons held under authority of state law at facilities operated under contract or agreement; relating to services provided to prisoners; amending the definition of 'severely medically disabled' applicable to prisoners seeking special medical parole; amending provisions of the correctional industries program; and extending the termination date of the Correctional Industries Commission and the program. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 10 SENATE BILL NO. 10 by Senator Mackie, entitled: An Act naming Mountain View Road in Gustavus. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0331 SB 56 SENATE BILL NO. 56 by Senators Green, Pearce and Mackie, entitled: An Act relating to tourist oriented directional signs that are 90 inches in width and 18 inches in height, relating to penalties for violations related to outdoor advertising, and annulling a regulation of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 69 The Judiciary Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69 An Act relating to designating flunitrazepam as a schedule IVA controlled substance; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Green, Porter, Rokeberg, Croft, James, Bunde No recommendation (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/13/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 2/13/97 SSHB 69 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 74 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 74(FIN) An Act making appropriations concerning the state's position on the sovereign powers of Native tribal governments in the state; and providing for an effective date. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0332 SB 74 The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Therriault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Therriault, Hanley, Mulder, Martin, Kohring Do not pass (2): Davies, Grussendorf No recommendation (1): Davis CSSB 74(FIN) appears on today's calendar. **The presence of Representatives Therriault and Hanley was noted. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Ninilchik Wolverines Girls' Basketball Team, 1996-97 Class 2A State Champions By Senators Torgerson, Leman; Representative Phillips Honoring - Wing Initial Communications Package Team, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Combat Challenge 1996 By Senator Leman and In Memoriam - Mildred E. Shelley By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson which was taken up later as a Special Order of Business. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 131 HOUSE BILL NO. 131 by Representatives Sanders, Rokeberg, and Kohring, entitled: 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0333 HB 131 An Act providing for an advisory vote on the issue of capital punishment. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 132 HOUSE BILL NO. 132 by Representative Davis, entitled: An Act relating to municipal taxation of alcoholic beverages. was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 133 HOUSE BILL NO. 133 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: An Act relating to regulation of architects, engineers, and land surveyors; extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 134 HOUSE BILL NO. 134 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: An Act relating to regulation of barbers and hairdressers; extending the termination date of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0334 HB 135 HOUSE BILL NO. 135 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: An Act relating to dental licensing; extending the termination date of the Board of Dental Examiners; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 136 HOUSE BILL NO. 136 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: An Act relating to the regulation of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants; extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 137 HOUSE BILL NO. 137 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: An Act relating to veterinarians; extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 138 HOUSE BILL NO. 138 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0335 HB 138 An Act relating to the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 139 HOUSE BILL NO. 139 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, entitled: An Act relating to the responsibility for victim notification concerning discretionary parole and special medical parole and extending the termination date of the Board of Parole. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 120 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 120 An Act relating to the power of the attorney general to waive immunity from suit in federal court; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 4DP 311 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LAW) 312 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(JUD) (same title) 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0336 HB 120 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 120(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 120(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: Shall CSHB 120(JUD) pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 120(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia And so, CSHB 120(JUD) passed the House. Representative Porter 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 being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 120(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 74 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 74(FIN) An Act making appropriations concerning the state's position on 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0337 SB 74 the sovereign powers of Native tribal governments in the state; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 5DP 2DNP 1NR 331 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 1, lines 5-13: Delete all material. Insert a new section to read: * Section 1. (a) The sum of $167,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Law for the purpose of representation and advocacy before federal and state courts to appeal the decision of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in State of Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (9th Cir. Case No. 9635042, decided November 20, 1996). (b) The sum of $333,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Law for the purpose of representation and advocacy before federal and state courts to appeal the decision of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in State of Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (9th Cir. Case No. 9635042, decided November 20 1996). (c) The sum of $167,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative operating budget for the purpose of supporting the states interest, including litigation, on the issue of sovereign powers of Native tribal governments in the state in light of the decision of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in State of Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (9th Cir. Case No. 96-35042, decided November 20, 1996). (d) The sum of $333,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative operating budget for the purpose of supporting the state's interest, including litigation, on the issue of sovereign powers of Native tribal governments in the state in light 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0338 SB 74 of the decision of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in State of Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (9th Cir. Case No. 96-35042, decided November 20, 1996). * Sec. 2. The appropriations made in Sec. 1(b) and (d) of this Act take effect only if the United States Supreme Court decides to remand or to review the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal's decision in the case referred to in (b) and (d) above. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Hanley objected. Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Brice: Under Section 1: Delete subsection (d) Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Hanley objected. The question being: Shall Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 74(FIN) Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0339 SB 74 Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia Absent: Sanders And so, Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 74(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia Absent: Sanders And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Nicholia be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Elton: Page 1, line 9: Delete "The" Insert "Subject to the condition set out in (c) of this section, the" Page 1, lines 9 - 10: Delete "legislative operating budget" Insert "Legislative Council" 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0340 SB 74 Page 1, following line 13: Insert a new subsection to read: "(c) The appropriation made in (b) of this section may not be encumbered or expended until the encumbrance or expenditure has been approved by the Legislative Council in a meeting." Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 74(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg Nays: Hodgins, Ivan, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia Absent: Martin And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Grussendorf: Page 1, line 5: Delete $500,000 Insert $650,000 Page 1, lines 9-13: Delete all material. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0341 SB 74 Representative Grussendorf moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Hanley objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 74(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 1, line 5: Delete "The" Insert "Subject to the condition in (c) of this section, the" Page 1, lines 6 - 8: Delete "advocating the state's legal position on the sovereign powers of Native tribal governments in the state, including representation and advocacy before federal and state courts and federal administrative agencies" Insert "representation and advocacy before federal and state courts to appeal the decision of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in State of Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (9th Cir. Case No. 96-35042, decided November20, 1996)" 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0342 SB 74 Page 1, line 9: Delete "The" Insert "Subject to the condition in (d) of this section, the" Page 1, following line 13: Insert new subsections to read: "(c) The appropriation made by (a) of this section is conditioned on the Department of Law agreeing to present to the legislature a detailed financial account of the expenditures made against the appropriation on the 10th day of the 1998 legislative session. (d) The appropriation made by (b) of this section is conditioned on the Legislative Affairs Agency agreeing to present to the legislature a detailed financial account of the expenditures made against the appropriation on the 10th day of the 1998 legislative session." Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 4. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Grussendorf: Page 1, line 5: Delete $500,000 Insert $600,000 Page 1, line 9: Delete $500,000 Insert $200,000 Representative Grussendorf moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Hanley objected. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0343 SB 74 The question being: Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 74(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Grussendorf: Page 1, line 14: Delete all material. Insert a new section to read: * Sec. 2. The appropriations made by section one of this Act lapse on the earlier date of June 30, 1998, or the date when the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case described in section one (b) of this Act becomes final. Representative Grussendorf moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Mulder objected. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0344 SB 74 CSSB 74(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia And so, Amendment No. 6 was not adopted. Amendment No. 7 was offered by Representative Brice: Page 1, line 10, following purpose of: Delete supporting the state's interest, including litigation, Insert submitting a brief Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 7 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: Shall Amendment No. 7 be adopted? The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 74(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 7 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0345 SB 74 Nays: Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Foster, Moses, Nicholia Absent: James, Therriault And so, Amendment No. 7 was not adopted. The Speaker stated that CSSB 74(FIN) am H will be in third reading on the February 14, 1997, calendar. Representative Porter 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 Nicholia - from 6:45 p.m., plane time, February 12 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, February 17, 1997 (amended from pages 323 and 339). The voting records before Representative Nicholia's excused absence on page 339 were changed to reflect that she was excused. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Porter 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 - The Iditarod Sled Dog Race By Representatives Masek, Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Katherine Weber Baker By Representatives Kelly, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Davies, Davis, James, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0346 Honoring - Noorvik Bears Boys' Basketball Team, Class IA State Champions By Representatives Joule, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams; Senator Adams Honoring - The Noorvik Bears Girls' Basketball Team, Region IA Champions By Senator Adams; Representatives Joule, Foster, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Green, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Anchorage BP Teachers of Excellence By Senator Pearce; Representatives Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Catherine Attla, 1997 Governor's Award for Native Arts By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Nicholia, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Frederick Joseph Venchenko By Senator Taylor; Representatives Williams, Berkowitz, Davis, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Honoring - Jewel Kilcher, Best New Rock/Pop Artist, American Music Awards By Senator Torgerson; Representatives Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Petty Officer Cheryl Ann Borg By Senator Taylor; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0347 In Memoriam - Marie S. Taressaq Active By Representatives Ivan, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Katherine Mulkiet McGill By Representatives Ivan, Phillips, Berkowitz, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, James, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Lawrence Wayne Shields, Sr. By Senator Taylor; Representatives Williams, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Porter 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 Brice - from 6:42 p.m., plane time, February 13 to 9:33 a.m., plane time, February 17, 1997 Representative Davies - from 6:42 p.m., plane time, February 14 to 9:33 a.m., plane time, February 17, 1997 Representative Mulder - from 1:22 p.m., plane time, February 21 to 9:33 a.m., plane time, February 22, 1997 Representative Ryan - from 6:42 p.m., plane time, February 16 to 9:43 a.m., plane time, February 18, 1997 Representative Hodgins - from 2:37 p.m., plane time, February 20 to 9:34 a.m, plane time, February 24, 1997 (amended from page 323) HB 89 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral to follow the Resources Committee referral for the following: 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0348 HB 89 HOUSE BILL NO. 89 An Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park. HB 89 is in the Resources Committee. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations Honoring - Hunter Education Program Volunteers and In Memoriam - Mildred E. Shelley be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that all members of the House be shown as cosponsors of the citation In Memoriam - Mildred E. Shelley. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Hunter Education Program Volunteers By Representatives Bunde, Dyson, Kohring, Ogan, Ryan In Memoriam - Mildred E. Shelley By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson, Phillips, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 51 Representatives Hodgins, Vezey, Bunde, Cowdery, Mulder and Kohring added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0349 HB 116 Representative Ogan added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 An Act relating to workers' compensation self-insurance. HB 120 Representatives Ogan and Croft added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 120(JUD) An Act relating to the power of the attorney general to waive immunity from suit in federal court; and providing for an effective date. SB 1 Representative Mulder added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(FIN) am An Act relating to living and working conditions of prisoners in correctional facilities operated by the state, and authorizing the commissioner of corrections to negotiate with providers of detention and confinement services under contract to apply those conditions and limitations on services to persons held under authority of state law at facilities operated under contract or agreement; relating to services provided to prisoners; amending the definition of `severely medically disabled' applicable to prisoners seeking special medical parole; amending provisions of the correctional industries program; and extending the termination date of the Correctional Industries Commission and the program. SB 56 Representative Rokeberg added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 56 An Act relating to tourist oriented directional signs that are 90 inches in width and 18 inches in height, relating to penalties for violations related to outdoor advertising, and annulling a regulation of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. 1997-02-13 House Journal Page 0350 ENGROSSMENT HB 120 CSHB 120(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Minority Caucus upon adj., 2/13 CANCELED House Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations 5:00 p.m., 2/13 meeting CANCELED ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 14, 1997. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:46 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk