Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1997-05-11 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1847 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Sunday May 11, 1997 One Hundred Nineteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 2:25 p.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Martin and Moses were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain Designee, Representative Hudson. Representative Williams moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Please, Heavenly Father Thank You for the comradeship. Thank You for the great opportunity to serve the people of this wonderful state. Heavenly Father, thank You for the friendship that we have developed and the respect that we have gained for each other. Lord, make our work today be in the best interest of all of the people of Alaska. Amen." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kookesh. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 117th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1848 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 64 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Governor has signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(FIN) "An Act relating to the Shuyak Island State Park." Chapter No. 28, SLA 1997 Effective Date: August 9, 1997 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 163 A message dated May 10, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 163 "An Act relating to designating gamma-Hydroxybutyrate as a schedule IVA controlled substance; and providing for an effective date." HB 163 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 243 A message dated May 10, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(RES) "An Act delaying the repeal of the current law regarding subsistence use of fish and game; amending the effective date of secs. 3 and 5, ch. 1, SSSLA 1992; and providing for an effective date." CSSSHB 243(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1849 HB 246 A message dated May 10, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 246 "An Act naming the George W. Palmer Memorial Bridge." HB 246 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SB 21 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) "An Act relating to ferries and ferry terminals, establishing the Alaska Marine Highway Authority, and relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date." and recommends the following amendments: Amendment No. 1: Page 23, line 4: Delete "December 1, 1997" Insert "January 1, 1998" Page 23, line 9: Delete "January 1, 1998" Insert "January 1, 1999" Amendment No. 2: Page 17, lines 27-28: Delete "located outside of the state" Page 17, line 29: Delete "outside of the state" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1850 SB 21 Page 17, line 31: Delete "Alaska" Insert "the designated base port" Amendment No. 3: Page 5, line 27, following years.: Insert The plan shall include in detail the amount and sources of funding for the operating and capital improvement needs of the Alaska marine highway system for five fiscal years." The report was signed by Representatives Hanley and Therriault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Therriault Do not pass (1): Foster No recommendation (6): Davies, Grussendorf, Davis, Martin, Hanley, Kelly Amend (1): Kohring The following fiscal note applies: Senate fiscal note, Senate Finance Committee, 4/29/97 CSSB 21(FIN) is on today's calendar. SB 107 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am "An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1851 SB 107 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Therriault, Hanley, Kelly, Mulder, Davis, Foster No recommendation (2): Martin, Grussendorf Amend (1): Davies CSSB 107(FIN) am is on today's calendar. SB 130 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 130 "An Act amending the retirement incentive programs for municipalities and school districts; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis Do not pass (1): Kohring No recommendation (5): Therriault, Hanley, Mulder, Kelly, Foster The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 4/29/97 SB 130 is on today's calendar. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1852 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Barbara Snell, BP Teacher of Excellence By Senator Kelly In Memoriam - Moses John Cruikshank By Senator Lincoln; Representative Nicholia INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 22 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 by Representative Croft: Suspending a provision of Uniform Rule 31(c) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning the consideration of confirmation of a governor's appointee. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. HJR 42 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 42 by the House Transportation Committee: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a highway fund from state taxes on fuel used for the propulsion of highway or road use motor vehicles. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Judiciary and Finance Committees. HJR 43 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 43 by Representative Mulder: Urging the United States Congress to amend copyright laws to allow more extensive satellite service in Alaska. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1853 HJR 43 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 286 HOUSE BILL NO. 286 by Representative Ogan, entitled: "An Act requiring a waiting period before the performance of an abortion." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Health, Education & Social Services Committees. HB 287 HOUSE BILL NO. 287 by Representative Austerman, entitled: "An Act relating to the provision of electric utility service." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 288 HOUSE BILL NO. 288 by Representative Kott, entitled: "An Act establishing a small and medium business export finance assistance program." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on International Trade & Tourism and the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Moses was noted. HB 289 HOUSE BILL NO. 289 by Representative Ivan, entitled: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1854 HB 289 "An Act relating to regulation of certain fares and rates charged by certain air carriers and air operators." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 21 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been held over from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1833), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) "An Act relating to ferries and ferry terminals, establishing the Alaska Marine Highway Authority, and relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date." SB 107 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been held over from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1834), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am "An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." SB 130 The following which had been held over from the May 10, 1997, supplemental calendar (page 1840), was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 130 "An Act amending the retirement incentive programs for municipalities and school districts; and providing for an effective date." 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1855 SB 130 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 4DP 1DNP 5NR 1851 SENATE ZERO FN (ADM) 4/29/97 1851 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that SB130 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 130 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 130 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 130 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 11 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Williams Nays: Barnes, Cowdery, Ogan, Ryan, Vezey Absent: Davies, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Sanders, Therriault Barnes changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Ryan changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, SB 130 passed the House. Representative Porter moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1856 SB 130 SB 130 Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 21 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 11 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Dyson, Elton, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Williams Nays: Barnes, Cowdery, Kott, Masek, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Absent: Davies, Davis, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Therriault Cowdery changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Kott changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted. SB 130(efd fld H) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon at ease, 5/11 Minority Caucus upon at ease, 5/11 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease for both a Majority and Minority Caucus; and so, the House stood at ease at 2:42 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:18 p.m. **The presence of Representative Martin was noted. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1857 JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Speaker Phillips called the House to order and, in accordance with Uniform Rule 51, turned the gavel over to President Miller who called the joint session to order at 3:18 p.m. The purpose of the joint session was to consider the Governors vetoes on the following bills: HB 112AMEND DEFINITION OF "POLITICAL PARTY" SB 41ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS SB 136STATE FISCAL PROCEDURES & PERFORM. REPORT A roll call of the Senate showed 19 members present. Senator Kelly was excused from a call of the Senate. A roll call of the House showed 40 members present. SB 136 Senator Taylor moved that: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 136(FIN) "An Act relating to state fiscal procedures, to the state budget, to agency performance reports, and to appropriation bills." become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 136(FIN) become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: HCS CSSB 136(FIN) Override Veto SENATE YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ward, Wilken, Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Miller 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1858 SB 136 Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 136(FIN) Override Veto HOUSE YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia TOTAL: YEAS: 43 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, the Governor's veto of HCS CSSB 136(FIN) was overridden and the engrossed and enrolled copies were returned to the Office of the Governor at 4:00 p.m., May 11, 1997. SB 41 Senator Taylor moved that: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 41(JUD) "An Act relating to environmental audits to determine compliance with certain laws, permits, and regulations." become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 41(JUD) become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 41(JUD) Override Veto HOUSE 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1859 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia Brice changed from "Nay" to "Yea". The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: HCS CSSB 41(JUD) Override Veto SENATE YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Wilken, Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Miller Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly TOTAL: YEAS: 43 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, the Governor's veto of HCS CSSB 41(JUD) was overridden and the engrossed and enrolled copies were returned to the Office of the Governor at 4:00 p.m., May 11, 1997. HB 112 Senator Taylor moved that: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 112(FIN) "An Act amending the definition of 'political party' except as the definition of the term applies to the regulation of contributions and expenditures in state and municipal election campaigns, an amendment that also has the effect of changing the definition of 'political organization' as applied to the regulation of games of chance and contests of skill." 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1860 HB 112 become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto. The question being: "Shall CSHB 112(FIN) become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: CSHB 112(FIN) Override Veto SENATE YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Donley, Green, Halford, Leman, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Sharp, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Miller Nays: Adams, Duncan, Ellis, Hoffman, Lincoln Excused: Kelly The roll of the House was taken with the following result: CSHB 112(FIN) Override Veto HOUSE YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia, Williams TOTAL: YEAS: 41 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, the Governor's veto of CSHB 112(FIN) was overridden and the engrossed and enrolled copies were returned to the Office of the Governor at 4:00 p.m., May 11, 1997. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1861 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Miller adjourned the joint session at 3:26 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:07 p.m. A second quorum call showed 25 members present. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 151 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been held over from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1834), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(FIN) am "An Act relating to public employment labor relations; relating to the protection of the rights of public employees under the Public Employment Relations Act; establishing ethical standards for union representatives of public employees; and establishing disclosure requirements for public employee labor organizations." THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 116 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1810), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 116(FIN) "An Act relating to workers' compensation self-insurance." The question being: "Shall CSHB 116(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1862 HB 116 CSHB 116(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault Nays: Croft Absent: Berkowitz, Brice, Hanley, Hodgins, Kubina, Nicholia, Vezey, Williams And so, CSHB 116(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 25 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, supplemental calendar (page 1840), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 25(FIN) "An Act relating to the Department of Corrections' providing an automated victim notification and prisoner information system." The question being: "Shall CSSB 25(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 25(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 7 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1863 SB 25 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault Absent: Berkowitz, Brice, Hanley, Kubina, Nicholia, Vezey, Williams And so, CSSB 25(FIN) passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 38 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, supplemental calendar (page 1839), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 38(JUD) "An Act relating to anatomical gifts, living wills, and do not resuscitate orders." The question being: "Shall HCS CSSSSB 38(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSSSB 38(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes Absent: Berkowitz, Hanley, Kubina, Nicholia, Vezey Barnes changed from "Yea" to "Nay". 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1864 SB 38 And so, HCS CSSSSB 38(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 39 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1814), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 39(JUD) "An Act relating to hazardous chemicals, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste." The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 39(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 39(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Absent: Hanley, Kubina, Therriault And so, HCS CSSB 39(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 119 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, supplemental calendar (page 1839), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(L&C) "An Act relating to fraternal benefit societies; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 119(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1865 SB 119 CSSB 119(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Absent: Hanley, Kubina, Therriault And so, CSSB 119(L&C) 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. CSSB 119(L&C) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 150 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1816), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 150(FIN) "An Act relating to moving expenses of state employees, to compensatory time for state employees, and to calculation of compensation for the public employees' retirement system." Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 150(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Croft and Ryan: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1866 SB 150 Page 3, line 25: Delete "and" Insert "," Page 3, line 25, following "areas,": Insert "and seasonal state employees" Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Mulder objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 150(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Phillips, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Austerman, Davis, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Kohring, Martin, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg Ogan changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Ivan changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Kelly changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Therriault changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1867 SB 150 HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Ogan, Sanders, Williams And so, HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H failed to pass the House. Representative Porter later gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H(fld H) and the reconsideration was taken up then. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 107 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would take up SB 107 which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1854). The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) am "An Act making, amending, and repealing capital and other appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 6DP 2NR 1AM 1851 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1868 SB 107 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 107(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Joule: Page 43, following line 7: Insert "Appropriation General Items Fund Northwest Arctic Borough School 2,296,414 2,296,414 District: Kiana High School Renovation (ED 37)" Representative Joule moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Moses, Nicholia Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Austerman, Kubina, Sanders And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Joule: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1869 SB 107 Page 41, following line 29: Insert "Appropriation Other Items Funds Alaska Native Heritage Center 800,000 800,000 (ED 99)" Representative Joule 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: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 23 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 7 Yeas: Berkowitz, Davies, Elton, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia, Rokeberg, Sanders Nays: Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Therriault, Williams Absent: Austerman, Brice, Croft, Grussendorf, Kelly, Moses, Vezey And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment Nos. 3 and 4 were not offered. Amendment No. 5 was offered later. Amendment Nos. 6 and 7 were not offered. Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Hanley: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1870 SB 107 Page 35, line 21, following ")": Insert "and the unexpended and unobligated general fund balance of the appropriation made in sec. 30, ch. 117, SLA 1996, page 29, line 26 (Office of Management and Budget) which is not otherwise appropriated in this act" Representative Hanley moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 8 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Hanley: Add a new bill section to read: "*Sec. __. DEPARTMENT OF LAW. (a) Sec. 30, ch. 117, SLA 1996, page 37, line 36 through page 38, line 12 is amended to read: Appropriation General Allocations Items Fund Civil Division 22,697,500 8,447,800 ª22,025,200ß ª7,775,500ß General Legal Services 15,318,000 ª14,691,200ß Environmental Law 1,434,100 ª1,388,600ß Oil and Gas Litigation 11,267,500 10,013,100 ª11,939,800ß ª10,685,400ß" Representative Hanley moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 9 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 10 was offered by Representative Hanley: Page 38, line 29, following "67(b)": Insert "-(d)" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1871 SB 107 Page 38, line 31: Delete "67(c)" Insert "67(e)" Representative Hanley moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 10 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 11 was offered by Representative Hanley: Page 12, line 29: Delete "81" Insert "82" Page 28, line 3: Delete "Administration" Insert "Community and Regional Affairs" Page 38, following line 25: Insert a new bill section to read: "*Sec. 78. Section 100, ch. 123, SLA 1996, page 81, lines 14 - 15, is amended to read: Appropriation Other Items Funds Togiak - Togiak Heights Road 25,622 25,622 ªNEW LOADER/FORKLIFTß (ED 39)" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 38, line 30: Delete "81" Insert "82" Page 39, line 6: Delete "and 77" Insert ", 77, and 78" Page 39, line 8: Delete "81, and 82" Insert "82, and 83" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1872 SB 107 Page 39, line 10: Delete "81" Insert "82" Page 39, line 18: Delete "SECTION 81" Insert "SECTION 82" Representative Hanley moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 11 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon at ease, 5/11 Minority Caucus upon at ease, 5/11 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease for both a Majority and Minority Caucus; and so, the House stood at ease at 5:28 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 6:31 p.m. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 107 Amendment No. 12 was offered by Representative Nicholia: Page 41, following line 5: Insert "Appropriation General Items Fund Alaska Yukon Kuskokwim Salmon 250,000 250,000 Marketing-Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Grant (ED 99)" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1873 SB 107 Representative Nicholia moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 12 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 12 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 12 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Kelly, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey Absent: Davies, Ivan, Kohring, Moses, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Williams And so, Amendment No. 12 was not adopted. Representative Porter placed a call of the House on the bill. Amendment No. 13 was offered by Representative Nicholia: Page 53, following line 31: Insert "Appropriation General Items Fund Coalbed Methane Drill Test 600.0 600.0 Project (ED 36)" Representative Nicholia moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 13 be adopted. Objection was heard. The call was satisfied. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1874 SB 107 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 13 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 13 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams And so, Amendment No. 13 was not adopted. Amendment No. 14 was offered by Representative Nicholia: Page 41, line 5: Under Appropriation: Delete "166,000" Insert "966,000" Under Other Funds: Delete "166,000" Insert "966,000" Representative Nicholia moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 14 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 14 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1875 SB 107 HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 14 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams And so, Amendment No. 14 was not adopted. Representative Porter lifted the call. Amendment No. 15 was not offered. Amendment No. 16 was offered by Representative Grussendorf: Page 59, line 13: Under Appropriation Items: Delete "65,233,900" Insert "67,045,900" Under General Fund Delete "7,063,900" Insert "7,675,900" Under Other Funds: Delete "58,170,000" Insert "59,370,000" Page 59, following line 14: Insert "Allocations Alaska Marine Highway System- 1,200,000 Malaspina Modifications" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1876 SB 107 Representative Grussendorf moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 16 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 16 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 16 YEAS: 11 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Moses, Nicholia Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Kubina, Mulder Williams changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 16 was not adopted. Amendment No. 17 was not offered. Amendment No. 18 was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page 65, line 20: Under Appropriation Items: Delete "97,193,000" Insert "97,873,000" Under Other Funds: Delete "97,193,000" Insert "97,873,000" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1877 SB 107 Page 65, lines 34-36: Under Allocations: Delete "750,000" Insert "1,430,000" Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 18 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 18. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 19 was offered by Representative Nicholia: Page 11, following line 4: Insert a new subsection to read: "(e) The unexpended and unobligated balance, not to exceed $250,000 of the appropriation made in Sec. 30, ch. 117, SLA 96, page21, line 17 (Department of Education, K-12 Support $656,444,100) is reappropriated to the Department of Education under AS 37.05.315 for a Galena regional vocational charter school." Representative Nicholia moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 19 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 19 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 19 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1878 SB 107 Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Foster, Mulder, Sanders And so, Amendment No. 19 was not adopted. Amendment No. 20 was offered later. Amendment No. 21 was offered by Representative Hanley: Page 14, line 28, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997" Page 35, line 4, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997" Page 35, line 8, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997," Page 35, line 13, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997," Page 35, line 19, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997," Page 35, line 24, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997" Page 35, line 29, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997," Page 36, line 3, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997" Page 36, line 19, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1879 SB 107 Page 37, line 20, following "balance": Insert "on June 30, 1997," Representative Hanley moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 21 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 22 was offered by Representative Hanley: Page 21, lines 22-27: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Hanley moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 22 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Davies: Insert a new bill section to read: "*Sec. __. The unexpended and unobligated balance on June 30, 1997, not to exceed $632,000 in federal receipts, of the appropriation made in sec. 30, ch. 117, SLA 96, page 31, line 7 and allocated on line 11, is reappropriated to the Department of Health and Social Services for grants to the Community Partnerships for Access, Solutions and Success (COMPASS) program to integrate education, health and social services on the local community level for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998." Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1880 SB 107 HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 12 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Sanders And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon at ease, 5/11 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease for a Majority Caucus; and so, the House stood at ease at 7:48p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 8:20 p.m. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 107 Amendment No. 20 was offered by Representative Austerman: Page 29, line 10: Delete "100,000,000" Insert "250,000,000" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1881 SB 107 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 20 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 20 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 20 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Moses, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Dyson, Hanley, Hodgins, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kookesh, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Grussendorf changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Bunde changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Mulder changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 20 was not adopted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1882 SB 107 HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Davies, Joule, Kookesh, Nicholia, Vezey Absent: Mulder And so, HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H 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. Representative Kubina gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H. RECONSIDERATION SB 107 Representative Kubina moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1883 SB 107 HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Davies, Joule, Kookesh, Nicholia, Vezey Absent: Mulder And so, HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H 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 effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In accordance with Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, the Speaker waived engrossment of HCS CSSB 107(FIN) am H and it was referred to the Chief Clerk for transmittal to the Senate with copies of certified amendments attached. SB 150 Representative Porter gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H(fld H) (page 1867). Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of the following be taken up on the same day: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 150(FIN) am H(fld H) "An Act relating to moving expenses of state employees, to compensatory time for state employees, and to calculation of compensation for the public employees' retirement system." 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1884 SB 150 Objection was heard. Representative Porter placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall the reconsideration of HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H(fld H) be taken up on the same day?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H(fld H)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Take up Reconsideration YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia, Sanders Kott changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, the motion passed. HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 150(FIN)am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1885 SB 150 Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Nicholia, Ryan, Sanders, Williams And so, HCS CSSB 150(FIN)am H passed the House on reconsideration, and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 178 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, supplemental calendar (page 1840), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 178(FIN) am "An Act stating legislative intent regarding parking, maintenance, leasing, and other requirements for a certain building acquired by the state in downtown Anchorage; relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of an office building in Anchorage; and providing for an effective date." Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 178 (FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Sanders: Page 2, line 25, following corporation: Insert "and shall be configured for legislative offices and to conduct the annual legislative session beginning in January 2000" Representative Sanders moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. Representative Hanley placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1886 SB 178 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 31 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cowdery, Croft, Hodgins, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey, Williams And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 178 (FIN) am be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Rokeberg: Page 2, line 23, following "Corporation": Delete "shall" Insert "is authorized to" Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 178 (FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 3. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Green and Kott: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1887 SB 178 Page 1, line 3, following "Anchorage" (title amendment): Insert "relating to the payment of municipal property taxes on certain buildings" Page 1, line 7: Delete "sec. 2" Insert "sec. 3" Page 1, lines 10-11: Delete "sec. 2" Insert "sec. 3" Page 2, line 18: Delete "sec. 2" Insert "sec. 3" Page 2, line 19: Delete "sec. 2" Insert "sec. 3" Page 2, following line 21: Insert a new bill section to read: "*Sec. 2. AS 29.45.030(a)(1) is amended to read: (1) municipal property, including property held by a public corporation of a municipality, or state property, or land that is in the trust established by the Alaska Mental Health Enabling Act of 1956, P.L. 84-830, 70 Stat. 709, except that (A) a private leasehold, contract, or other interest in the property is taxable to the extent of the interest; (B) notwithstanding any other provision of law, property acquired by an agency, corporation, or other entity of the state through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure and retained as an investment of a state entity is taxable; this subparagraph does not apply to federal land granted to the University of Alaska under AS 14.40.380 or 14.40.390, or to other land granted to the university by the state to replace land that had been granted under AS 14.40.380 or 14.40.390; (C) an ownership interest of a municipality in real property located outside the municipality acquired after December 31, 1990, is taxable by another municipality; however, a borough 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1888 SB 178 may not tax an interest in real property located in the borough and owned by a city in that borough; (D) after the state purchases a building that is in existence when the purchase is made, the state shall pay the full amount of any property taxes levied on the building by a municipality;" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 2, line 28, following "state.": Delete "When the building is state property exempt under AS29.45.030(a)(1), the state shall pay to the municipality under AS 29.45.030(a)(1)(A) the property taxes attributable to the private tenants in the office building. This section constitutes the review and approval required by AS 18.55.100(d)." Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 30 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Brice, Croft, Dyson, Green, James, Kemplen, Kott, Masek, Ryan, Sanders Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey, Williams And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1889 SB 178 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 178 (FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 4. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 2, lines 25-26: Delete "for an annual amount not to exceed the buildings annual operating expenses" Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. The following members moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest: Representative Brice Representative Rokeberg Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSSB 178(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Davis, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Nicholia, Ryan, Sanders 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1890 SB 178 And so, CSSB 178(FIN) am H passed the House. Representative Porter moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 178(FIN) am H Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 34 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Brice, Cowdery, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Sanders And so, the effective date clause was adopted. CSSB 178(FIN) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 30 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 10, 1997, calendar (page 1825), was read the third time: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to the defense of Alaska from offensive nuclear attack. The question being: "Shall SSSJR 30 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1891 SJR 30 SSSJR 30 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Croft, Kemplen, Kubina, Moses Absent: Brice, Dyson, Elton, Kookesh, Ogan, Ryan And so, SSSJR 30 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. RECONSIDERATION SCR 16 Representative Therriault brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSCR 16(RLS) (page 1828). The following was again before the House in second reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RLS) Urging the state executive branch administration, University of Alaska administration, and Alaska Court System administration to negotiate collective bargaining agreements that result in a net zero cost increase. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Therriault and Kelly: Page 2, line 22: Delete "will" Insert "reserves the right to" 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1892 SCR 16 Representative Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Vezey objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Representative Croft placed a call of the House and lifted the call. The question to reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSCR 16(RLS) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSCR 16(RLS) am H-RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia Absent: Moses And so, HCS CSSCR 16(RLS) am H passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 21 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1854), would be returned to the Rules Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 21(FIN) "An Act relating to ferries and ferry terminals, establishing the Alaska Marine Highway Authority, and relating to maintenance of state marine vessels; and providing for an effective date." 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1893 SB 151 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1861), is in the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(FIN) am "An Act relating to public employment labor relations; relating to the protection of the rights of public employees under the Public Employment Relations Act; establishing ethical standards for union representatives of public employees; and establishing disclosure requirements for public employee labor organizations." 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: In Commemoration of The Chiropractic Professions One Hundredth Anniversary By Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Teresa Germain By Representatives Elton, Hudson, Kookesh, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Vezey, Williams; Senator Duncan Honoring - 1997 Women of Distinction: Martha Harrel, Brenda Holden, Effie Kokrine, Ann Secrest By Representatives Croft, Davies, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Alan W. Heinrich, Educator, Teacher, Principal By Representatives Kookesh, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Mackie 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1894 Honoring- Thomas A. Kroeck, Educator, Teacher By Representatives Kookesh, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Mackie Honoring - Kathleen Pardee-Jones, Educator, Teacher By Representatives Kookesh, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Mackie Honoring - Terry L. Friske, Educator and Teacher in Alaska By Representatives Kookesh, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Mackie Honoring - Colony High Boys Cross-Country Ski Team, 1997 Alaska State 4-A Champions By Representatives Ogan, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Marie Angaiak, BP Teacher of Excellence By Representatives Davies, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Adam Kenneth Ake By Representatives Porter, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Charlie Parr By Representatives Davies, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Williams 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1895 Honoring- Rod Hill By Senator Kelly; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Recognizing - Memorial Day 1997 By Senator Leman; Representatives Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Kimberly Price By Representatives Berkowitz, Phillips, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Sandra Jean Gobroski Representatives Rokeberg, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - John Gerard Costello, 1925-1997 By Representatives Rokeberg, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams CONSIDERATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the Supplemental Calendar. There being no objection, the following Supplemental Calendar was adopted: SCR 10 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1896 SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 10 The following was read the second time: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Supporting continued use of Alaska's renewable furbearer resources. with the: Journal Page RES RPT 5DP 1NR 1599 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (S.RES) 4/25/97 1600 The question being: "Shall SCR 10 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 10 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Davies Absent: Cowdery, Green, Kookesh And so, SCR 10 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1897 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 27 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed HJR 27 with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(TRA) Requesting the Federal Aviation Administration to grant exemptions from the "commuter rule" in order to maintain a high level of air safety and air transportation service in rural Alaska. HJR 27 is under Unfinished Business. HB 109 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 109(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(RES) "An Act relating to the management and disposal of state land and resources; relating to certain remote parcel and homestead entry land purchase contracts and patents; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 109(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. HB 241 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 241 am "An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the Alaska Pioneers' Home, and providing that certain income and assets of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance, including income from any source in an amount equal to at least $100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000 received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the resident, the resident's spouse and dependents of the resident, the 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1898 HB 241 primary residence of the resident's spouse or a dependent of the resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000; and providing for an effective date." with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(STA) "An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the Alaska Pioneers' Home, and providing that certain income and assets of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance, including income from any source in an amount equal to at least $100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000 received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the resident, the resident's spouse and dependents of the resident, the primary residence of the resident's spouse or a dependent of the resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000; relating to claims against the estate of a beneficiary of the Pioneers' Home program; and providing for an effective date." New title authorized by SCR 17. HB 241 am is under Unfinished Business. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 241, relating to the Pioneers' Home program. was read the first time and taken up later. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1899 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HJR 27 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1897) on the following at this time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Requesting the Federal Aviation Administration to grant exemptions from the "commuter rule" in order to maintain a high level of air safety and air transportation service in rural Alaska. and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(TRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HJR 27, thus adopting SCS HJR 27(TRA), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HJR 27? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HJR 27(TRA) Concur YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Barnes, Dyson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HJR 27(TRA). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1900 HJR 27 SCS HJR 27(TRA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 109 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1897) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(FIN) "An Act relating to the management and disposal of state land and resources; relating to certain remote parcel and homestead entry land purchase contracts and patents; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 109(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 109(RES), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 109(FIN)? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 109(RES) Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Barnes And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 109(RES). 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1901 HB 109 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. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 109(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 241 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1897) on the following at this time: HOUSE BILL NO. 241 am "An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the Alaska Pioneers' Home, and providing that certain income and assets of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance, including income from any source in an amount equal to at least $100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000 received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the resident, the resident's spouse and dependents of the resident, the primary residence of the resident's spouse or a dependent of the resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(STA) "An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the Alaska Pioneers' Home, and providing that certain income and assets of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance, including income from any source in an amount equal to at least $100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000 received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the resident, the resident's spouse and dependents of the resident, the primary residence of the resident's spouse or a dependent of the resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000; relating to claims against the estate of a beneficiary of the Pioneers' Home program; and providing for an effective date." 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1902 HB 241 New title authorized by SCR 17. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 241 am, thus adopting SCS HB 241(STA), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 241 am? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 241(STA) Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, 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, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Foster And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HB 241(STA). 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. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS HB 241(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 17 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up at this time: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1903 SCR 17 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 241, relating to the Pioneers' Home program. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 17 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 17 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Barnes, Davis, Foster, Kohring And so, SCR 17 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. ANNOUNCEMENTS Minority Caucus upon at ease, 5/11 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease for a Minority Caucus; and so, the House stood at ease at 10:16p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:06 p.m. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1904 * * * * * Senators Hoffman and Mackie entered the Chamber and notified the House that the Senate has adjourned. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 75 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on the following, which is under Unfinished Business (page 1715), at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj pfld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making an appropriation under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am S(brf fld S) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting CCS HB 75. The question being: Shall the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report? The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 75 ADOPT YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1905 HB 75 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia, Vezey Kohring changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, the House adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." Representative Porter moved the constitutional budget reserve fund appropriations. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the constitutional budget reserve fund appropriations?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 75 ADOPT Budget Reserve Fund Appropriations YEAS: 31 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Moses, Nicholia 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1906 HB 75 And so, the constitutional budget reserve fund appropriations were adopted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the budget reserve fund appropriations be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report (page 2013 of the Senate journal). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. CCS HB 75 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. HB 76 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on the following, which is under Unfinished Business (page 1715), at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting CCS HB 76. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1907 HB 76 The question being: Shall the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report? The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 76 ADOPT YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams And so, the House adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." 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. The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report (page 2015 of the Senate journal). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. CCS HB 76 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1908 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 63 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(2d RLS) "An Act amending the definition of 'motor fuel' under the state's motor fuel tax to add, as a part of the tax exemption set out in that definition, exemption from the tax for fuel sold for use in jet propulsion aircraft operating in flights that continue from foreign countries, subject to termination of the exemption for that fuel if a refiner operating a refinery at which the fuel was produced fails to comply with terms of a voluntary agreement entered into by the refiner to use Alaska residents, contractors, and suppliers to provide goods and services when the refinery's capacity is expanded, to add exemption from the tax for certain number 6 'residual fuel oil,' also known as bunker fuel, and to delete the exemption from the tax for fuel that is at least 10 percent alcohol by volume; and repealing ch. 42, SLA 1994, the Act providing for the imposition of a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft until June 30, 1998; and providing for an effective date." with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(RLS) am S "An Act relating to the tax on motor fuel; amending the definition of 'motor fuel' under the state's motor fuel tax to add, as a part of the tax exemption set out in that definition, exemption from the tax for fuel sold for use in jet propulsion aircraft operating in flights that continue from foreign countries, subject to termination of the exemption for that fuel if a refiner operating a refinery at which the fuel was produced fails to comply with terms of a voluntary agreement entered into by the refiner to use Alaska residents, contractors, and suppliers to provide goods and services when the refinery's capacity is expanded, to add exemption from the tax for certain number 6 'residual fuel oil,' also known as bunker fuel, and to delete the exemption from the tax for fuel that is at least 10 percent alcohol by volume; and repealing ch. 42, SLA 1994, the Act providing for the imposition of a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft until 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1909 HB 63 June 30, 1998; and relating to use of ethanol to satisfy oxygenated fuel requirements; and providing for an effective date." New title authorized by SCR 18. The message further stated that under Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, engrossment had been waived and the following certified amendments were attached: Amendment Nos. 2 and 3 (page 2025 of the Senate Journal). CSHB 63(2d RLS) is under Unfinished Business. HB 207 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 207(JUD) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(L&C) "An Act relating to employer drug and alcohol testing programs." CSHB 207(JUD) is under Unfinished Business. HB 208 A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 208(L&C) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(FIN) "An Act relating to the board of directors of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation." CSHB 208(L&C) is under Unfinished Business. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS A message dated May 11, 1997, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1910 SCR 18 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 by the Senate Rules Committee: Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 63, relating to motor fuel taxes. was read the first time and taken up later. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 207 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1909) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(JUD) "An Act relating to employer drug and alcohol testing programs." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 207(L&C) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 207(JUD), thus adopting SCS CSHB 207(L&C), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 207(JUD)? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 207(L&C) Concur YEAS: 35 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1911 HB 207 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Davies, Elton, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 207(L&C). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 207(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 63 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1908) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(2d RLS) "An Act amending the definition of 'motor fuel' under the state's motor fuel tax to add, as a part of the tax exemption set out in that definition, exemption from the tax for fuel sold for use in jet propulsion aircraft operating in flights that continue from foreign countries, subject to termination of the exemption for that fuel if a refiner operating a refinery at which the fuel was produced fails to comply with terms of a voluntary agreement entered into by the refiner to use Alaska residents, contractors, and suppliers to provide goods and services when the refinery's capacity is expanded, to add exemption from the tax for certain number 6 'residual fuel oil,' also known as bunker fuel, and to delete the exemption from the tax for fuel that is at least 10 percent alcohol by volume; and repealing ch. 42, SLA 1994, the Act providing for the imposition of a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft until June 30, 1998; and providing for an effective date." and 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1912 HB 63 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(RLS) am S "An Act relating to the tax on motor fuel; amending the definition of 'motor fuel' under the state's motor fuel tax to add, as a part of the tax exemption set out in that definition, exemption from the tax for fuel sold for use in jet propulsion aircraft operating in flights that continue from foreign countries, subject to termination of the exemption for that fuel if a refiner operating a refinery at which the fuel was produced fails to comply with terms of a voluntary agreement entered into by the refiner to use Alaska residents, contractors, and suppliers to provide goods and services when the refinery's capacity is expanded, to add exemption from the tax for certain number 6 'residual fuel oil,' also known as bunker fuel, and to delete the exemption from the tax for fuel that is at least 10 percent alcohol by volume; and repealing ch. 42, SLA 1994, the Act providing for the imposition of a different tax levy on residual fuel oil used in and on certain watercraft until June 30, 1998; and relating to use of ethanol to satisfy oxygenated fuel requirements; and providing for an effective date." New title authorized by SCR 18. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 63(2d RLS), thus adopting SCS CSHB 63(RLS) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 63(2d RLS)? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 63(RLS) am S Concur YEAS: 31 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Cowdery, Croft, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Moses, Ogan, Ryan 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1913 HB 63 Absent: Sanders And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 63(RLS) am S. 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. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 63(RLS) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 18 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up at this time: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 63, relating to motor fuel taxes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SCR 18 was read the second time. The question being: "Shall SCR 18 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 18 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1914 SCR 18 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Sanders And so, SCR 18 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 208 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1909) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(L&C) "An Act relating to the board of directors of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 208(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 208(L&C), thus adopting SCS CSHB 208(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 208(L&C)? The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 208(FIN) Concur YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1915 HB 208 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Kohring, Moses, Sanders And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 208(FIN). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 208(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following citations be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time: Honoring - Barbara Snell, BP Teacher of Excellence By Senator Kelly; Representatives Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - The House Sergeant-At-Arms, House Assistant Sergeant- At-Arms, House Pages By Representatives Kott, Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Jonathan M. Johnson, Eagle Scout By Representatives Vezey, Phillips, Davies, James, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Elton, Green, Ivan, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Williams 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1916 Honoring - Linda Conley By Representatives Foster, Phillips, Brice, Croft, Elton, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kubina, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Honoring - Senate Floor Staff By Senator Kelly; Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Elton, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Williams In Memoriam - Moses John Cruikshank By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Nicholia, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Don Nelson By Senator Miller; Representatives Vezey, Phillips, Brice, Croft, Elton, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Williams 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, it was so ordered. The citations were sent to enrolling. * * * * * The Speaker appointed Representatives Mulder and Berkowitz to notify the Senate that the House has completed its business and is ready to adjourn. The Speaker appointed Representatives Foster and Kemplen to notify the Governor that the House has finished its business and is ready to adjourn. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 241 Representative Therriault added his name as cosponsor to: 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1917 HB 241 SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(STA) "An Act relating to payment assistance for costs of residing in the Alaska Pioneers' Home, and providing that certain income and assets of a resident shall be disregarded in determining payment assistance, including income from any source in an amount equal to at least $100, cash dividends and other income equal to at least $2,000 received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, a permanent fund dividend, an amount for burial expenses of the resident, the resident's spouse and dependents of the resident, the primary residence of the resident's spouse or a dependent of the resident, and other property equal to at least a total value of $5,000; relating to claims against the estate of a beneficiary of the Pioneers' Home program; and providing for an effective date." SCR 10 Representative Kelly added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Supporting continued use of Alaska's renewable furbearer resources. SB 154 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 154(FIN) am "An Act making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, relating to paternity determination and child support; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, relating to reporting of and access to financial or other information for child support purposes; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, to laws relating to occupational licenses, crewmember fishing licenses, drivers' licenses, and other permits, certificates, or other authorizations issued by the state, other than recreational fishing and hunting licenses, to facilitate administration of child support laws; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, relating to immunity from civil liability for good faith compliance with reporting or other 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1918 SB 154 requirements for child support purposes; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, relating to voiding fraudulent transfers and to penalties for noncompliance with orders for child support purposes; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, providing that an obligor will be considered to be in substantial compliance with a support order or payment schedule if a court determines that the obligor is making the best efforts possible to have no arrearages; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, providing that the authority of a tribunal to order that service be given to a party by first class mail applies to subsequent child support enforcement efforts by the agency with respect to that party; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, allowing a party aggrieved by an order of nondisclosure of information relating to a party or a child in a child support proceeding to contest that order in a hearing when the order was based on an ex parte finding of risk; retaining existing law relating to the duty of employers and labor unions to provide employment and compensation reports to the child support enforcement agency; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, requiring that administrative subpoenas of the child support enforcement agency be served in the manner provided for service of liens by the agency; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, requiring that administrative orders to withhold and deliver be served by the child support enforcement agency electronically or in the manner provided for service of liens by the agency; retaining existing law with respect to whether a lien arising under the child support laws of another state shall be given full faith and credit in this state; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, allowing the child support enforcement agency of this or another state, but not any other person, to serve a copy of certain liens relating to child support at any time after recording of the lien; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, allowing the periodic modification of child support orders without a showing of a material change in circumstances but only if the order was not modified in the three years preceding the periodic modification; making statutory changes that will be repealed on July 1, 1999, modifying the duties of the child support enforcement agency but not authorizing the agency to enter into contracts or agreements with contractors to perform some or all of the function of the 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1919 SB 154 agency's disbursement unit; reenacting and reinstating existing laws relating to child support and paternity determination upon the repeal of the changes made by this law on July 1, 1999; amending Rules 4, 5, 35, 52, 58, 78, 90.1, and 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; amending Rule 901, Alaska Rules of Evidence; amending Rules 3 and 5, Alaska Bar Association Rules; repealing the effective date of sec. 45, ch. 107, SLA 1996; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HJR 39 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that prohibits the President of the United States from extending or establishing national monuments without the express authorization of the Congress. HB 116 CSHB 116(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SCR 16 HCS CSSCR 16(RLS) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 38 HCS CSSSSB 38(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 39 HCS CSSB 39(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 150 HCS CSSB 150(FIN) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1997-05-11 House Journal Page 1920 SB 178 CSSB 178(FIN) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., January 12, 1998. There being no objection, the House of Representatives adjourned at 11:43 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk