Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-02-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0369 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 17, 1997 Thirty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 11:01 a.m. Roll call showed 24 members present. Representatives Foster, Masek, Moses, Nicholia and Ryan had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Green was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members' previous excuse be extended through today: Representatives Hodgins (p. 227); Austerman, Croft and Kemplen (p.275); Joule (p. 296); Therriault (p. 297); Brice and Davies (p. 347); and, Cowdery and Kohring (p. 361). There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Larry Olson of the Eagle Wings Community Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Dear Lord, Watch over the men and women of this House. Grant them wisdom, create in them a thirst for justice, give them vision to see accurately the effect their actions will have on the people, the land and waters and wildlife of this state, and give them hearts to care. 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0370 We pray for those people and those causes we name silently now. Amen The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Porter. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 33rd, 34th and 35th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated February 14, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 8 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 by Senators Torgerson, Pearce, Taylor and Duncan: Urging the United States Congress to give an affirmative expression of approval to a policy authorizing the state to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the export of unprocessed logs harvested from its land and from the land of its political subdivisions and the University of Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received: 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0371 Office of the Governor Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Status of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Alaska State Government 1996 Annual Report (as required by AS 44.19.451(a)(12)) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 22 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 22 An Act relating to civil liability for illegal sales of alcoholic beverages; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 22(JUD) An Act relating to civil liability for illegal sale or barter of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Croft, Rokeberg, Porter, Green, Bunde, James, Berkowitz The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 22(JUD): Zero fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 2/17/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/17/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/17/97 HB 22 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 94 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0372 HB 94 HOUSE BILL NO. 94 An Act relating to confidentiality of certain municipal tax records. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 94(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ivan, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Ogan, Ivan, Sanders, Kookesh, Dyson The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 94(CRA): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs, 2/17/97 HB 94 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Doug and Edith Weathers, Vision Award, 1996 North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce By Representatives Hodgins, Phillips, Davis; Senators Torgerson, Ward Honoring - Redoubt Homemakers, Community Service Award, 1996 North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce By Representatives Hodgins, Phillips, Davis; Senators Torgerson, Ward Honoring - Unocal Corporation's Kenai Facility, 1996 Industry Award, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce By Representatives Hodgins, Phillips, Davis; Senators Torgerson, Ward Honoring - Bill White, 1996 President's Award, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce By Representatives Hodgins, Phillips, Davis; Senators Torgerson, Ward 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0373 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 9 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 by Representative Rokeberg: Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to committee meetings; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Finance and Rules Committees. HCR 10 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 by Representative Hudson: Supporting construction of the east Lynn Canal highway. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. HJR 23 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 by Representatives Hudson and Grussendorf: Relating to the seizure and sale of Alaska commercial fishing entry permits by the United States Internal Revenue Service. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. **The presence of Representative Green was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 58 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58 by Representatives Porter and Cowdery, entitled: 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0374 HB 58 An Act relating to civil actions; relating to independent counsel provided under an insurance policy; relating to attorney fees; amending Rules 16.1, 41, 49, 58, 68, 72.1, 82, and 95, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; amending Rule 702, Alaska Rules of Evidence; amending Rule 511, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 141 HOUSE BILL NO. 141 by Representative Austerman, entitled: An Act relating to a vessel permit moratorium for the Alaska weathervane scallop fishery; relating to management of the scallop fisheries; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. HB 142 HOUSE BILL NO. 142 by Representative Davis, entitled: An Act relating to the sale of new or used motor vehicles; relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to attorney general investigations of unlawful trade practices and antitrust activities; establishing additional unlawful trade practices; relating to the mail order catalog exemption from telephonic solicitation regulation; regulating the sale of business opportunities; amending Rules 4 and 73, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 143 HOUSE BILL NO. 143 by Representative Vezey, entitled: 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0375 HB 143 An Act relating to the art in public places requirements for state- owned and state-leased buildings and facilities. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 74 The following, which had been held in third reading to today's calendar (page 360), was again before the House: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 74(FIN) am H 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. The Speaker stated that CSSB 74(FIN) am H would be held in third reading until the February 18, 1997, calendar. 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 - Judge Charles K. Cranston, 1996 Log Cabin Award, Kenai Chamber of Commerce By Representatives Hodgins, Phillips, Davis, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Williams; Senators Torgerson, Ward Honoring - Nikiski Girls' Basketball Team, 1996-97 Class 3A State Champions, Academically and Athletically By Representatives Hodgins, Phillips, Davis, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senators Torgerson, Ward 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0376 Honoring - Juneau Douglas Crimson Bears, 1996/1997 4A State Basketball Champions By Representatives Hudson, Elton, Phillips, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Davis, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Duncan 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 Ogan - from 6:00 a.m., plane time, February 28 to 9:59 a.m., plane time, March 5, 1997 Representative Davis - from 5:00 a.m., plane time, February 28 to 9:53 p.m., plane time, March 4, 1997 (amended from page 205) HB 1 Representative Green added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 1 An Act relating to taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products; and providing for an effective date. HB 51 Representative Williams added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 51 An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Conservation. HB 116 Representative Green added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 An Act relating to workers' compensation self-insurance. 1997-02-17 House Journal Page 0377 SJR 8 Representatives Grussendorf and James added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Urging the United States Congress to give an affirmative expression of approval to a policy authorizing the state to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the export of unprocessed logs harvested from its land and from the land of its political subdivisions and the University of Alaska. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Finance Committee 1:30 p.m., 2/17 meeting CANCELED Judiciary Subcommittee Capitol 106 4:00 p.m., 2/17 HB 3, HB 6 and HCR 4 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 18, 1997. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:21 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk