Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-03-31 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2805 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 31, 1998 Seventy-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 11:18 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representatives Bunde and Moses had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Hanley, Kott and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Paul Beran of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Let us pray, Gracious Father, this is the day which You have made, help us to rejoice, be glad in it, and give You the praise. You have made us and not we ourselves. We thank You for each other in these Chambers, each with special uniqueness. We are filled with hidden hopes and fears, longings and loves, dreams and disappointments, scars beneath the surface of our outward serenity. Take our lives into Your molding hands. What is amiss, amend. Today, whether in session or committee, as we work together for the good of the people of Alaska, help us to remember the voiceless, the powerless, and the downtrodden. We ask 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2806 the wisdom and guidance of Your Spirit to be our beacon. Like a many-splendored diamond, help us each to hear, to see, and to speak the truth in love as we perceive it. In the Name of Him Who came, not to be served, but to service, Jesus the Christ. Amen." The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative James. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 78th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 265 A message dated March 30, 1998, 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: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 265(RLS) am S(reengrossed) "An Act relating to pamphlets, publications, plans, and records of state agencies; and relating to reports to and from state agencies and the governor." Chapter No. 6, SLA 1998 Effective Date: June 28, 1998 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 30, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2807 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 323 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 323(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to sexual offenses, to those who commit sexual offenses, and to registration of sex offenders; amending Rule 6(r)(2), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 56 The Rules Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56 Relating to yttrium mining and transfer of the linear induction motor research vehicle to Alaska. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 56(RLS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Vezey, Phillips, Kott, Williams The following fiscal note applies to CSHJR 56(RLS): Zero fiscal note, House Resources Committee, 2/27/98 HJR 56 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2808 HB 245 The Rules Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 245 "An Act relating to minimum sentences for assault in the fourth degree that is a crime involving domestic violence; providing that a prisoner may not contact the victim of the offense when provided access to a telephone or otherwise immediately after an arrest; and amending Rule 5(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(RLS) "An Act relating to the minimum sentences for assault in the fourth degree that is a crime involving domestic violence; relating to domestic violence; relating to the definition of 'crime involving domestic violence' in AS 11; relating to unlawful contact with a victim or witness; relating to rehabilitation programs for perpetrators of domestic violence; amending Rule 5(b), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure and Rule 404(b), Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Nicholia, Phillips, Kott, Williams No recommendation (1): Vezey The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 245(RLS): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 3/31/98 Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 2/27/98 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/27/98 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 2/27/98 HB 245 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2809 HB 400 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 400 "An Act combining parts of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and parts of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs by transferring some of their duties to a new Department of Commerce and Rural Development; transferring some of the duties of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to other existing agencies; eliminating the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; relating to the Department of Commerce and Rural Development; adjusting the membership of certain multi-member bodies to reflect the transfer of duties among departments and the elimination of departments; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 400(L&C) "An Act combining parts of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and parts of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs by transferring some of their duties to a new Department of Commerce and Rural Development; transferring some of the duties of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to other existing agencies; eliminating the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; relating to the Department of Commerce and Rural Development and the commissioner of commerce and rural development; adjusting the membership of certain multi-member bodies to reflect the transfer of duties among departments and the elimination of departments; creating the office of international trade and relating to its duties; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Cowdery, Ryan 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2810 HB 400 Do not pass (1): Kubina No recommendation (2): Sanders, Rokeberg Amend (1): Brice The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 400(L&C): Fiscal note, Sponsor/Various Depts., 3/31/98 Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development/Various Depts., 3/31/98 HB 400 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 466 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 466 "An Act relating to violations of state election laws." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Hodgins Do not pass (1): Elton No recommendation (3): James, Ivan, Ryan The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, House State Affairs Committee, 3/31/98 HB 466 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2811 HB 472 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 472 "An Act relating to apportionment of business income." The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Brice, Cowdery, Ryan, Rokeberg, Kubina No recommendation (1): Sanders The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/31/98 HB 472 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 180 The State Affairs Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 180(FIN) "An Act relating to state rights-of-way." The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): James, Hodgins, Ryan Do not pass (1): Elton No recommendation (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal notes apply: Senate fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 3/18/98 Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 2/24/98 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2812 SB 180 CSSB 180(FIN) was referred to the Resources Committee. SB 240 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 240(title am)(reengrossed) "An Act repealing the tax on punchboards and certain coin- operated devices; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Therriault, Hanley, Foster, Martin, Davies, Davis, Grussendorf The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/11/98 SB 240(title am)(reengrossed) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Kott was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES SCR 20 The House Special Committee on Oil and Gas has considered: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Relating to support of the State of Alaska's areawide leasing program. The report was signed by Representative Hodgins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Kemplen, Brice, Ogan, Rokeberg, Hodgins 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2813 SCR 20 No recommendation (1): Ryan The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Senate Resources Committee, 2/6/98 SCR 20 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: Commending - Torch Run 98 By Representative Berkowitz Honoring - Alaska Chadux Corporation, CCI, Inc., and Louden Tribal Council By Representative Hodgins Honoring - Colony Lady Knights, Region III, State 4-A Girls' Basketball Champions By Senators Green, Halford; Representative Ogan In Memoriam - Ernie Gustafson By Representative Foster In Memoriam - Basil "Harvey" Levi By Senator Lincoln; Representative Nicholia **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 476 HOUSE BILL NO. 476 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2814 HB 476 "An Act relating to leases of state-owned or state-controlled airport or air navigational facility land." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 477 HOUSE BILL NO. 477 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee by request, entitled: "An Act relating to common interest communities; and amending Rule 72(k), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 478 HOUSE BILL NO. 478 by the House Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to tourism; relating to grants for tourism marketing; eliminating the division of tourism and the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 16 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 16 "An Act relating to delinquent minors, to the taking of action based on the alleged criminal misconduct of certain minors, to the services to be provided to the victims of criminal misconduct of minors, and to agency records involving minors alleged to be delinquent based on their criminal misconduct; and amending Rule 19 and repealing Rules 6, 7, 11(a), 12(a), and 21(f), Alaska Delinquency Rules." 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2815 HB 16 with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) NT 5DP 1395 4 FNS (2-ADM, COURT, COR) 1396 3 ZERO FNS (DHSS, LAW, DPS) 1396 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 4DP 2NR 1595 4 FNS (2-ADM, COURT, COR) 4/30/97 1596 3 ZERO FNS (DHSS, LAW, DPS) 4/30/97 1596 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 4NR 2703 5 FNS (3-ADM, COR, LAW) 2704 FISCAL NOTE (H.FIN/DHSS) 2705 INDETERMINATE FISCAL NOTE (COURT) 2705 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DHSS) 2705 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. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to delinquent minors, to the taking of action based on the alleged criminal misconduct of certain minors, to the services to be provided to the victims of criminal misconduct of minors, and to agency records involving minors alleged to be delinquent based on their criminal misconduct; providing for the dual sentencing of minors who commit certain felony offenses; relating to violations of municipal ordinances by minors and to civil penalties for violation of municipal ordinances by minors; relating to semi-secure residential child care facilities and secure residential psychiatric treatment centers; relating to programs and shelters for runaways; relating to placement of children in need of aid and delinquent minors in secure residential psychiatric treatment centers; amending the Interstate Compact on Juveniles to which the state is a party; allowing use of hearsay evidence at temporary detention hearings in juvenile delinquency proceedings; and amending Rules 3, 10(c), 21, and 27 and repealing Rules 6 and 7, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2816 HB 16 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 16(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 16(FIN) was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Hanley was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 16(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 16(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Excused: Bunde, Moses Absent: Vezey And so, CSHB 16(FIN) passed the House. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 16(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2817 HB 290 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 290 "An Act relating to motor vehicle license plates for ranchers, farmers, and dairymen." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) 4DP 2NR 2422 INDETERMINATE FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2423 FIN RPT CS(TRA) 4DP 7NR 2537 INDETERMINATE FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2/25/98 2538 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. 290(TRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 290(TRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 290(TRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 290(TRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 290(TRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2818 HB 290 Excused: Bunde, Moses And so, CSHB 290(TRA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 44 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March30, 1998 calendar (page 2798), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(RLS) am 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. Representative Martin moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 44(RLS) am 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 was offered by Representative Martin: Page 3, line 4, following "appoint": Delete "a redistricting ªREAPPORTIONMENTß" Insert "one member of the redistricting ªA REAPPORTIONMENTß Page 3, line 5, following "board": Insert "and the legislature shall appoint the remaining members" Representative Martin moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 9 be adopted. Representative Elton objected. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2819 HJR 44 Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Brice: Following "members": Insert "and confirmed by a vote of at least 90 percent of both houses" Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 44(RLS) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 11 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kubina, Nicholia, Rokeberg Nays: Cowdery, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Excused: Bunde, Moses Absent: Austerman, Barnes, Davis, Dyson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kookesh, Kott, Therriault, Vezey Kohring changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 was not adopted. Representative Martin placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2820 HJR 44 Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Davies: Following "members": Insert ", two each by the minority and the majority" Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted. Representative Porter objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 44(RLS) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Vezey Excused: Bunde, Moses And so, Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 was adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 44(RLS) am Second Reading Amendment No. 9 as amended YEAS: 20 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Martin, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2821 HJR 44 Nays: Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault Excused: Bunde, Moses And so, Amendment No. 9 as amended was adopted. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 44(RLS) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 44(RLS) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kubina, Masek, Nicholia, Ogan, Vezey Excused: Bunde, Moses And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, CSHJR 44(RLS) am failed to pass the House. Representative Porter gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHJR 44(RLS) am(fld H). LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2822 Honoring - John and Marjorie Hughes, 50th Wedding Anniversary By Representatives Cowdery, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Sanders - from 1:41 p.m., plane time, April 9 to 9:30a.m., plane time, April 14, 1998 Representative Phillips - from 6:24 p.m., plane time, April 9 to 2:17p.m., plane time, April 13, 1998 Representative Kohring - from 1:41 p.m., plane time, April 3 to 9:26p.m., plane time, April 5, 1998 Representative Vezey moved and asked unanimous consent that the Republican Party of Alaska Resolution No. 96.1.M be affirmed as a Sense of the House. Objection was heard. The Speaker ruled the motion out of order stating that the proper form would be introduction of a resolution. Representative Vezey appealed the ruling of the Chair. Representative Vezey placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Porter placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Vezey withdrew his appeal. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2823 HB 349 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 349 "An Act prohibiting the use of the title 'social worker' without a license; relating to social workers, licensure of social workers, and the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners; and providing for an effective date." SSHB 349 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 364 The Resources Committee has submitted the forthcoming fiscal note for their report (page 2713): Fiscal note, Dept. of Fish & Game, 3/31/98 for: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 364(RES) "An Act relating to transporters of big game hunters, moose hunting orientation courses, and nonresident big game tags for moose; and providing for an effective date." HB 364 is in the Finance Committee. HB 16 Representative Kemplen added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act relating to delinquent minors, to the taking of action based on the alleged criminal misconduct of certain minors, to the services to be provided to the victims of criminal misconduct of minors, and to agency records involving minors alleged to be delinquent based on their criminal misconduct; providing for the dual sentencing of minors who commit certain felony offenses; relating to violations of municipal ordinances by minors and to civil penalties for violation of municipal ordinances by minors; relating to semi-secure residential child care facilities and secure 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2824 HB 16 residential psychiatric treatment centers; relating to programs and shelters for runaways; relating to placement of children in need of aid and delinquent minors in secure residential psychiatric treatment centers; amending the Interstate Compact on Juveniles to which the state is a party; allowing use of hearsay evidence at temporary detention hearings in juvenile delinquency proceedings; and amending Rules 3, 10(c), 21, and 27 and repealing Rules 6 and 7, Alaska Delinquency Rules; and providing for an effective date." HB 125 Representative Croft added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to the Alaska children's trust; and providing for an effective date." HB 299 Representative Kohring added his name as cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 299 "An Act reducing excise tax rates for pipe tobacco and cigars; and relating to the definition of 'cigarettes' and 'tobacco products' for the purpose of taxation." ENGROSSMENT HB 16 CSHB 16(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 290 CSHB 290(TRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. 1998-03-31 House Journal Page 2825 The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Finance Committee 1:30 p.m., 3/31 meeting CHANGED TO: 2:00 p.m., 3/31 Resources Committee 1:00 p.m., 3/31 meeting CHANGED TO: 2:10 p.m., 3/31 Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 3/31 meeting CANCELED ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., April 1, 1998. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk