Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-06 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2531 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 6, 1998 Fifty-fourth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:11 a.m. Roll call showed 31 members present. Representatives Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia and Ogan had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Barnes, Berkowitz, Hanley and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Kathleen Wakefield, Assistant Rector of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "May You be blessed forever, Lord, for not abandoning me when I abandoned You. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for offering Your hand of love in my darkest, most lonely moment. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for putting up with such a stubborn soul as mine. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for loving me more than I love myself. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for continuing to pour out Your blessings upon me, even though I respond so poorly. 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2532 May You be blessed forever, Lord, for drawing out the goodness in all people, even including me. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for repaying our sin with Your love. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for being constant and unchanging amidst all the changes of the world. May You be blessed forever, Lord, for Your countless blessings on me and on all Your creatures." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Davies. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 52nd and 53rd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Messages dated March 4 and 5, 1998, were read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 22 CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22(STA) by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Relating to promotion of Kids Voting Alaska programs. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2533 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 158 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 158(L&C) by the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to motor vehicle liability insurance covering a person who has had the person's driver's license revoked for possession or consumption of alcohol while under 21 years of age." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. SB 307 SENATE BILL NO. 307 am by Senators Halford, Leman, Green, Miller, Torgerson, Pearce, Ward, Phillips, Taylor and Kelly, entitled: "An Act relating to conditions for filling vacancies in the office of United States senator; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received: Office of the Governor Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Updated 1997 Annual Report The Status of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Alaska State Government (as required by AS 44.19.451) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Branch 1998 Affirmative Action Plan (as required by AS 44.19.451) Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 1997 Annual Report 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2534 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 36 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to redistricting of the legislature, and repealing as obsolete language in the article setting out the apportionment schedule used to elect the members of the first state legislature. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36(FIN) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to redistricting of the legislature, and repealing obsolete language setting out the apportionment schedule used to elect the members of the first state legislature. The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Therriault, Hanley, Mulder, Martin, Kohring, Davis, Kelly, Foster Do not pass (2): Davies, Grussendorf No recommendation (1): Moses The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 36(FIN): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 1/23/98 HJR 36 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Berkowitz was noted. HJR 44 The Finance Committee has considered: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2535 HJR 44 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to redistricting of the legislature. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(FIN) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to redistricting and reapportionment of the legislature; repealing obsolete language setting out the apportionment schedule used to elect members of the first state legislature. The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Therriault, Hanley, Mulder, Kelly, Foster Do not pass (3): Kohring, Davies, Grussendorf No recommendation (2): Martin, Davis The following fiscal notes apply to CSHJR 44(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/18/98 Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/18/98 HJR 44 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 50 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 50 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a public corporation established to manage the permanent fund. The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2536 HJR 50 Do pass (3): Porter, James, Bunde No recommendation (4): Rokeberg, Croft, Green, Berkowitz The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/12/98 HJR 50 was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 59 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 59 Relating to an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting desecration of the Flag of the United States. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): James, Elton, Ivan, Dyson, Vezey, Hodgins The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, House State Affairs Committee, 3/6/98 HJR 59 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 264 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 264 "An Act providing for a negotiated regulation making process; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2537 HB 264 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(FIN) "An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Mulder, Martin, Grussendorf, Davies No recommendation (4): Therriault, Davis, Foster, Kelly The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 264(FIN): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/6/98 Indeterminate fiscal note, Office of the Governor/All Depts., 3/6/98 HB 264 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 290 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 290 "An Act relating to motor vehicle license plates for ranchers, farmers, and dairymen." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 290(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Therriault, Martin, Kohring, Foster No recommendation (7): Hanley, Mulder, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis, Kelly 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2538 HB 290 The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 290(TRA): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/25/98 HB 290 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 370 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 370 "An Act making an appropriation for relief of the 1997 fishery disaster in Bristol Bay and on the Kuskokwim River; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 370(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for relief of the 1997 economic disaster in Bristol Bay and on the Kuskokwim River; 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, Foster Do not pass (1): Kohring No recommendation (4): Therriault, Martin, Davis, Kelly HB 370 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. HB 406 The Resources Committee has considered: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2539 HB 406 HOUSE BILL NO. 406 "An Act relating to subsistence uses of fish and game." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 406(RES) "An Act relating to fish and game; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Dyson, Green, Ogan Do not pass (1): Joule No recommendation (1): Barnes Amend (3): Masek, Williams, Hudson The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 406(RES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/6/98 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 3/6/98 HB 406 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 413 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 413 "An Act relating to disclosure of compensation paid to sponsors of initiative petitions; placing limitations on the compensation that may be paid to sponsors of initiative petitions; and prohibiting payments to persons who sign or refrain from signing initiative petitions." and recommends it be replaced with: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2540 HB 413 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(STA) "An Act relating to disclosure of compensation paid to sponsors of initiative petitions; relating to disclosure of contributions to and expenditures by groups concerning initiative, referendum, and recall petitions; relating to the definition of 'group' in laws relating to state election campaigns; placing limitations on the compensation that may be paid to sponsors of initiative petitions; and prohibiting payments to persons who sign or refrain from signing initiative petitions." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Elton, Ivan, Dyson, Hodgins Do not pass (1): Vezey Amend (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 413(STA): Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 3/6/98 HB 413 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 461 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 461 "An Act making supplemental and special appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 461(FIN) "An Act making supplemental and special appropriations and amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2541 HB 461 Do pass (8): Hanley, Mulder, Martin, Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis, Foster Do not pass (1): Kohring No recommendation (2): Therriault, Kelly HB 461 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 265 The State Affairs Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act designating the moose as the state land mammal." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): James, Elton, Berkowitz, Ivan, Dyson, Hodgins Amend (1): Vezey The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Senate State Affairs Committee, 2/11/98 SB 265 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Senior Peer Counselors By Representatives Elton, Hudson; Senator Duncan Honoring - Karen Melton, 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community Award By Senator Parnell 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2542 In Memoriam - Lynn Birdsall By Representative Mulder In Memoriam - Frans Joseph Klaasen By Senator Leman INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 466 HOUSE BILL NO. 466 by the House State Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to violations of state election laws." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 467 HOUSE BILL NO. 467 by the House Rules Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to employees of the legislature who are employed under a personal services contract." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 373 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 373 "An Act relating to forests and forestry practices." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 1NR 2402 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DNR) 2402 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2543 HB 373 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 373(RES) "An Act making changes to the Forest Resources and Practices Act; classifying anadromous streams and tributaries; relating to the designation of riparian areas; establishing buffers and slope stability standards on certain streams; and requiring retention of low value timber along certain water bodies where prudent." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 373(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 373(RES) was read the third time. **The presence of Representatives Barnes and Hanley was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 373(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 373(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan Absent: Vezey 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2544 HB 373 And so, CSHB 373(RES) passed the House. Representative Vezey gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 373(RES). THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 53 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March4, 1998 calendar (page 2510), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(RLS) "An Act expressing legislative intent without the force of law concerning correctional facility space and the Cleary v. Smith case; relating to the power of municipalities to provide for the confinement and care of prisoners; relating to authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into agreements to lease facilities for the confinement and care of prisoners with the City of Delta Junction and with the Municipality of Anchorage; and providing for an effective date." Representative Mulder moved and asked unanimous consent CSHB 53(RLS) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 9. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 9 (title amendment) was offered by Representative Mulder: Page 1, line 2: Delete "relating to the power of municipalities to provide for" Insert "adding, as a general power of municipalities, the power to provide for, and enter into agreements concerning" Representative Mulder moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 9 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 9 was adopted and the new title appears below: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2545 HB 53 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 53(RLS)(title am) "An Act expressing legislative intent without the force of law concerning correctional facility space and the Cleary v. Smith case; adding, as a general power of municipalities, the power to provide for, and enter into agreements concerning the confinement and care of prisoners; relating to authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into agreements to lease facilities for the confinement and care of prisoners with the City of Delta Junction and with the Municipality of Anchorage; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 53(RLS)(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 53(RLS)(title am) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Brice, Elton, Masek, Moses, Vezey Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan And so, CSHB 53(RLS)(title am) passed the House. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the House Rules Committee letter of intent (page 2493). There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 53(RLS)(title am) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2546 THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 275 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March4, 1998 calendar (page 2518), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(STA)(title am H) "An Act relating to time periods for making, soliciting, or accepting campaign contributions; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 275(STA)(title am H) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 275(STA)(title am H) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Vezey Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan Absent: Moses And so, CSSB 275(STA)(title 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: 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2547 SB 275 CSSB 275(STA)(title am H) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 22 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Vezey Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan Absent: Moses And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted. Representative Porter gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSSB 275(STA)(title am H)(efd fld H). LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Trooper Roger Ellis on His Retirement By Representatives James, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2548 Honoring - Sonja Schmidt, Alaska's 1998 Teacher of the Year By Representatives James, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams; Senator Miller Honoring - Maggie Ahmaogak By Senator Adams; Representatives Joule, Foster, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Honoring - Dr. Thomas F. Albert By Senator Adams; Representatives Joule, Foster, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Honoring - Burton Atqaan Rexford By Senator Adams; Representatives Joule, Foster, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams In Memoriam - Frederick W. Stickman, Jr. By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Nicholia, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Keith Korsmo By Senators Duncan, Ellis; Representatives Elton, Hudson, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2549 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 21 The Speaker waived the Health, Education & Social Services Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Bunde, Chair: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Relating to declaring March 1998 as Sobriety Awareness Month. SCR 21 was removed from the Health, Education & Social Services Committee and taken up as a Special Order of Business. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 21 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Relating to declaring March 1998 as Sobriety Awareness Month. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that SCR21 pass the House. Representative Kubina objected. The question being: "Shall SCR 21 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 21 Special Order of Business YEAS: 32 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2550 SCR 21 Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan Absent: Dyson, Kookesh, Moses And so, SCR 21 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House ratify the reappointment of Ed Granger to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a potential conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Elton was required to vote. The question being: "Shall the House ratify the reappointment of Ed Granger to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Ratify Reappointment of Ed Granger YEAS: 31 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Sanders Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan Absent: Dyson, Kookesh, Moses And so, the reappointment was ratified. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2551 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House ratify the appointment of Dennis Cook to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The question being: "Shall the House ratify the appointment of Dennis Cook to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Ratify Appointment of Dennis Cook YEAS: 31 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Sanders Excused: Cowdery, Davis, Kott, Nicholia, Ogan Absent: Dyson, Kookesh, Moses And so, the appointment was ratified. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Brice - from 6:45 p.m., plane time, March 12 to 9:26p.m., plane time, March 15, 1998 Representative Williams - from 2:20 p.m., plane time, March 6 to 9:36p.m., plane time, March 8, 1998; and, from 2:20 p.m., plane time, March 12 to 9:36p.m., plane time, March 17, 1998 Representative Kohring - from 6:25 a.m., plane time, March 7 to 9:26p.m., plane time, March 8, 1998 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2552 Representative Nicholia - from 6:30 a.m., plane time, March 17 to 9:30p.m., plane time, March 22, 1998 Representative Moses - from 6:25 a.m., plane time, March 13 to 9:26p.m., plane time, March 17, 1998 HB 307 Representative Austerman added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 307 "An Act relating to custody of and visitation rights concerning children; and relating to an obligor's liability to the state for public money paid to support the obligor's children." HB 373 Representatives Kubina and Williams added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 373(RES) "An Act making changes to the Forest Resources and Practices Act; classifying anadromous streams and tributaries; relating to the designation of riparian areas; establishing buffers and slope stability standards on certain streams; and requiring retention of low value timber along certain water bodies where prudent." HB 451 Representative Davies added his name as first cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 451 "An Act relating to assistive technology devices and mobility aids for physically disabled persons." SB 265 Representative Hodgins added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 265 "An Act designating the moose as the state land mammal." 1998-03-06 House Journal Page 2553 ENGROSSMENT HB 53 CSHB 53(RLS)(title am) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate, with a letter of intent, for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber 1:00 p.m., 3/7 ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., March 9, 1998. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:12 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk