Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-03-07 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0575 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 7, 1997 Fifty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Hudson and Williams had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Hanley was absent and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Associate Pastor Mary Ann Warden 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: Even though we may not have children ourselves we have been children and sometimes we bring back memories of those times. So, this prayer is for children, be they sons or daughters, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins. Let us pray. O God, help us to recover our hope for our children's sake. Help us to recover our courage for our children's sake. Help us to recover our discipline for our children's sake. Help us to recover our ability to work together for our children's sake. Help us to recover our values for our children's sake. Help us to recover a spirit of sacrifice for our children's sake. Help us to recover ourselves in You for our children's sake. Amen. (From Guide My Feet by Marian Wright Edelman) 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0576 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Grussendorf. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 53rd legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 120 A message dated March 6, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed: 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. CSHB 120(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. **The presence of Representative Hanley was noted. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS A message dated March 6, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: SB 7 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(RLS) am by the Senate Rules Committee, entitled: An Act reducing certain resident sport fishing, hunting, and trapping license fees, increasing certain nonresident sport fishing license and tag fees, and relating to nonresident sport fishing and hunting licenses and tags; and providing for an effective date. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0577 SB 7 was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries, the Resources and Finance Committees. SB 75 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(STA) by the Senate State Affairs Committee, entitled: An Act relating to the regulation of accountants; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 77 SENATE BILL NO. 77 by Senators Taylor, Leman, Phillips, Parnell, Ward, Green, Pearce, Halford, Duncan, Sharp, Miller, Kelly, Torgerson and Mackie, entitled: An Act relating to the Alaska Day of Prayer. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 84 SENATE BILL NO. 84 am by Senators Wilken, Sharp and Kelly, entitled: An Act relating to fiscal management of endowment assets of the University of Alaska; amending the definition of 'university receipts' to include distribution from university endowments and the total return from the University of Alaska's endowment trust fund for land obtained under the Act of Congress of January 21, 1929, as amended, and transferring responsibility for management and investment of those assets; making technical amendments to provisions relating to federal grants and appropriations from federal land grant college fund sources that must be paid to the state; and affirming that the Board of Regents and officers of the University of Alaska may not expend 'university receipts' without legislative appropriation. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0578 COMMUNICATIONS Letters of disclosure were received in accordance with AS 24.60 and appear in House Journal Supplement No. 5 and Senate & House Joint Journal Supplement No. 7. The following report was received: Legislative Budget and Audit Committee Division of Legislative Audit Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development Board of Veterinary Examiners Audit Report, December 1, 1996 (as required by AS 24.20.311) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The State Affairs Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Martha L. Gore Reverend Richard Heacock Kathy Wisthoff as members of the State Commission for Human Rights, Katie T. Hurley as a member of the Personnel Board; and, Joyce Michaelson as a member of the Alaska Public Offices Commission. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0579 The reports were signed by Representative James, Chair; and, Representatives Hodgins, Ivan, Elton, Vezey and Berkowitz. HJR 2 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to repeal of regulations by the legislature. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): James, Hodgins, Vezey No recommendation (1): Ivan The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 3/7/97 HJR 2 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HJR 16 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to a federal balanced budget amendment. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): James, Hodgins, Vezey Do not pass (2): Elton, Berkowitz No recommendation (1): Ivan The following fiscal note applies: 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0580 HJR 16 Zero fiscal note, House State Affairs Committee/Office of the Governor, 3/7/97 HJR 16 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 23 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Relating to the seizure and sale of Alaska commercial fishing entry permits by the United States Internal Revenue Service. The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Williams, Green, Ogan, Nicholia, Joule, Hudson No recommendation (1): Masek The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, House Special Committee on Fisheries/Dept. of Fish & Game, 2/25/97 HJR 23 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 24 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Relating to challenging the environmental and economic integrity of Alaska timber as Christmas decor for the United States Capitol. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 24(RES) (same title) 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0581 HJR 24 The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Williams, Green, Barnes, Masek, Ogan, Joule No recommendation (2): Hudson, Nicholia The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 24(RES): Zero fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 3/7/97 HJR 24 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 11 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 11 An Act relating to driver's licensing; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Ivan, Hodgins, James No recommendation (1): Vezey The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 2/7/97 HB 11 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 123 The Resources Committee has considered: 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0582 HB 123 HOUSE BILL NO. 123 An Act relating to the repeal of the termination date of the federal tax obligation loan program under the Commercial Fishing Loan Act; and providing for an effective date. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(RES) An Act relating to the repeal of the federal tax obligation loan program under the Commercial Fishing Loan Act; and providing for an effective date. The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Williams, Green, Barnes, Ogan, Hudson, Nicholia, Joule No recommendation (1): Masek The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 123(RES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 2/25/97 HB 123 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 132 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132 An Act relating to municipal taxation of alcoholic beverages. The report was signed by Representative Ivan, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Joule, Dyson, Ryan, Kookesh, Ivan Amend (1): Ogan 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0583 HB 132 The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/7/97 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs, 3/7/97 SSHB 132 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Kaitlin Marie Earp By Senators Green, Halford; Representatives Kohring, Masek, Ogan Honoring - Leslie Ann Towner By Senators Green, Halford; Representatives Kohring, Masek, Ogan Honoring - Battle of the Books Winners By Senators Green, Halford; Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek Honoring - Robert S. Hattfield, Jr. By Senator Kelly In Memoriam - James Burton Bradley By Representatives Hudson, Elton; Senator Duncan In Memoriam - Simeon Peter Pletnikoff By Representative Moses In Memoriam - Johnny Jacko By Representative Moses INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 181 HOUSE BILL NO. 181 by Representative Vezey, entitled: 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0584 HB 181 An Act relating to separate segregated funds for certain political contributions from corporations and labor organizations. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 182 HOUSE BILL NO. 182 by Representative Williams, entitled: An Act relating to the qualifications of the state forester. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 118 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 118 An Act relating to reporting and other requirements of certain employment accidents; and providing for an effective date. with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 396 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (LABOR) 396 The Speaker stated that, without objection, HB 118 would be moved to the bottom of the calendar. HB 69 The following was read the second time: 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. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0585 HB 69 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 6DP 1NR 331 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, DPS) 331 FIN RPT 10DP 462 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, DPS) 2/13/97 462 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that SSHB69 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SSHB 69 was read the third time. The question being: Shall SSHB 69 pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: SSHB 69 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Hudson, Williams Absent: Davies, Rokeberg And so, SSHB 69 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. SSHB 69 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0586 HB 9 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 9 An Act relating to the right of crime victims and victims of juvenile offenses to be present at court proceedings; and amending Rule 615, Alaska Rules of Evidence. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 5DP 2NR 148 4 ZERO FNS (COURT, LAW, DPS, DHSS) 149 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 5NR 393 INDETERMINATE FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 393 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, ADM) 393 3 ZERO FNS (DPS, COURT, DHSS) 1/27/97 393 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. 9(FIN) An Act relating to the rights of crime victims and victims of juvenile offenses; relating to the collection by victims of restitution from prisoners; relating to the definition of 'incapacitated' for sexual offenses; creating the crime of interfering with a report of a crime involving domestic violence; relating to mental examinations of victims in criminal prosecutions; relating to the safety of victims, other persons, and the community in setting bail or conditions of release; relating to access to certain records of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; amending Rule 6, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules 404 and 615, Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule 3, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Ogan: Page 1, line 12: Delete "14, 16, 19, and 20" Insert "15, 17, 20, and 21" 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0587 HB 9 Page 5, following line 19: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 14. AS12.55.175(b) is amended to read: (b) Upon receipt of a record of proceedings under AS12.55.165, the three-judge panel shall consider all pertinent files, records, and transcripts, including the findings and conclusions of the judge who originally heard the matter. The panel may hear oral testimony to supplement the record before it. If the panel supplements the record, the panel shall permit the victim to testify before the panel. If the panel finds that manifest injustice would result from failure to consider relevant aggravating or mitigating factors not specifically included in AS12.55.155 or from imposition of the presumptive term, whether or not adjusted for aggravating or mitigating factors, it shall sentence the defendant in accordance with this section. If the panel does not find that manifest injustice would result, it shall remand the case to the sentencing court, with a written statement of its findings and conclusions, for sentencing under AS12.55.125." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 5, line 24, following "prosecution": Insert "and sentencing" Page 5, line 31, following "sentencing": Insert ", including a proceeding before a three-judge panel under AS12.55.175" Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 9(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 9(FIN) am was read the third time. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0588 HB 9 The question being: Shall CSHB 9(FIN) am pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 9(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders Nays: Kelly, Ogan, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Hudson, Williams Absent: Davies, Davis, Kott, Masek, Rokeberg And so, CSHB 9(FIN) am 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 court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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. Representative Kott later gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 9(FIN) am and the reconsideration was taken up then. HB 118 The following, which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 584), was again before the House in second reading: HOUSE BILL NO. 118 An Act relating to reporting and other requirements of certain employment accidents; and providing for an effective date. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0589 HB 118 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Page 2, lines 9-17: Delete all material. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Page 2, line 9: Delete reporting under (a) of this section ªFATAL TO ONE OR MORE EMPLOYEES OR THAT RESULTS IN THE OVERNIGHT HOSPITALIZATION OF TWO OR MORE EMPLOYEESß Insert fatal to one or more employees or that results in in-patient [THE OVERNIGHTß hospitalization of two or more employees Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Therriault objected. The Speaker stated that HB 118 would be held in second reading with the pending amendment to the March 10, 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: 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0590 Honoring - John Morgan By Representatives Barnes, Phillips, Austerman, Brice, Bunde, Davies, Foster, Hanley, Ivan, Joule, Kohring, Kubina, James, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Carole S. Edwards By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson, Brice, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kubina, James, Kott, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Lucille Stietz on her Retirement By Senator Phillips; Representatives Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, James, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Roy J. Textor By Senators Green, Halford; Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Croft, Davies, Foster, Kubina, James, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams RECONSIDERATION HB 9 Representative Kott gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 9(FIN) am (page 588). Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of CSHB 9(FIN) am be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) am An Act relating to the rights of crime victims and victims of juvenile offenses; relating to the collection by victims of restitution from prisoners; relating to the definition of 'incapacitated' for sexual offenses; creating the crime of interfering with a report of a crime involving domestic violence; relating to mental examinations of victims in criminal prosecutions; relating to the safety of victims, other persons, and the community in setting bail 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0591 HB 9 or conditions of release; relating to access to certain records of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; amending Rule 6, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules 404 and 615, Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule 3, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date. The question to be reconsidered: Shall CSHB 9(FIN) am pass the House? The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 9(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders Nays: Davis, James, Kelly, Ogan, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Hudson, Williams Absent: Davies And so, CSHB 9(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 9(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0592 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that the House confirm the reappointment of Shirley McCoy to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: Shall the House confirm the reappointment of Shirley McCoy to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics? The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Confirm Shirley McCoy YEAS: 34 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault Nays: Ogan, Sanders, Vezey Excused: Hudson, Williams Absent: Davies And so, the reappointment of Shirley McCoy was confirmed. 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 Ivan - from 1:22 p.m., plane time, March 27 to 9:35 p.m., plane time, March 31, 1997 HB 11 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0593 HB 11 HOUSE BILL NO. 11 An Act relating to driver's licensing; and providing for an effective date. HB 11 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 9 Representative Kubina added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) am An Act relating to the rights of crime victims and victims of juvenile offenses; relating to the collection by victims of restitution from prisoners; relating to the definition of 'incapacitated' for sexual offenses; creating the crime of interfering with a report of a crime involving domestic violence; relating to mental examinations of victims in criminal prosecutions; relating to the safety of victims, other persons, and the community in setting bail or conditions of release; relating to access to certain records of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board; amending Rule 6, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules 404 and 615, Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule 3, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date. HB 32 Representative Bunde added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 32 An Act relating to big game hunting by nonresident members of the military service; and providing for an effective date. HB 69 Representative Croft added his name as cosponsor to: 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. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0594 HB 125 Representative Green added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to the Alaska children's trust; and providing for an effective date. HB 132 Representative Ivan added his name as cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132 An Act relating to municipal taxation of alcoholic beverages. SB 1 Representative Green 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 77 Representative Grussendorf added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 77 An Act relating to the Alaska Day of Prayer. ENGROSSMENT HB 9 CSHB 9(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1997-03-07 House Journal Page 0595 HB 69 SSHB 69 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 120 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:00 p.m., March 7, 1997: 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 1:00 p.m., 3/8 Minority Caucus 9:30 a.m., 3/8 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., March 10, 1997. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:29 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk