Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-04-29 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3323 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 29, 1998 One Hundred Eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 10:22 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Davis was absent and his presence was noted later. The invocation was performed by The Capital Singers--Myrna McGhie, Barbara Cotting, Dave Stancliff, Jim Hornaday and, guitarist, Bryce Edgmon. Representative Ryan moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Amazing Grace Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3324 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Cowdery. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 107th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 325 A message dated April 28, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "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." with the following amendment with a technical title change and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) am S "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." The message was received at 8:25 a.m., April 29, 1998. CSHB 325(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) is under Unfinished Business. HB 326 A message dated April 28, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 326(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3325 HB 326 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(FIN) am S "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." The message was received at 8:25 a.m., April 29, 1998. CSHB 326(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. SB 221 A message dated April 28, 1998, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 221(FIN), thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 221(FIN) "An Act relating to negatively amortizing loans secured by owner- occupied real property originated under a program approved or sponsored by the state or federal government, including congressionally chartered national corporations." REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Robert Churchill Walter Sampson as members of the Board of Game, and; Mary McDowell as a member of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC). The reports were signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co- chairs; and, Representatives Masek, Barnes, Dyson, Green, Williams, Nicholia and Joule. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3326 Eric Williamson as a member of the Board of Game, and; Russell S. Nelson John R. White as members of the Board of Fisheries. The reports were signed by Representatives Hudson and Ogan, Co-chairs; and, Representatives Masek, Dyson, Green and Nicholia. The reports did not reflect an intent by any of the members to vote for or against the named individuals during any further sessions for the purposes of confirmation. **The presence of Representative Davis was noted. HB 230 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to housing assistance provided by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and to its rural housing programs, to the corporation's supplemental housing development grants to regional housing authorities, and to housing programs of regional housing authorities; permitting regional housing authorities to make, originate, and service loans for the purchase and development of residential housing; and amending definitions relating to various housing programs; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(FIN) "An Act amending the definition of 'small community' for purposes of housing programs involving the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3327 HB 230 The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Hanley, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Mulder, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis, Foster No recommendation (5): Therriault, Hanley, Martin, Davies, Kelly Amend (1): Kohring The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 230(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 4/29/98 HB 230 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 344 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 344 "An Act relating to paternity establishment and child support; relating to the crimes of criminal nonsupport and aiding the nonpayment of child support; and amending Rule 37(b)(2)(D), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(JUD) "An Act relating to paternity establishment and to support orders; relating to the crimes of criminal nonsupport and aiding the nonpayment of child support; relating to divorces, dissolutions, and actions to declare a marriage void; amending Rule 37(b)(2)(D), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3328 HB 344 Do not pass (1): James No recommendation (5): Rokeberg, Croft, Porter, Green, Bunde Amend (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 344(JUD): Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 1/23/98 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/18/98 Zero fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Administration, 1/23/98 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/23/98 HB 344 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 400 The Finance 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 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3329 HB 400 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 Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Therriault, Mulder, Kohring Do not pass (2): Grussendorf, Davies No recommendation (1): Davis The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 400(L&C): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development/Various Depts., 3/31/98 HB 400 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 458 The Rules Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 458 "An Act relating to establishing a golf course alcoholic beverage license to allow sales of beer and wine; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3330 HB 458 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 458(RLS) "An Act relating to establishing a golf course alcoholic beverage license to allow sales of beer and wine; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Kott, Phillips, Porter, Williams Do not pass (1): Elton No recommendation (1): Nicholia The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 458(RLS): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/2/98 HB 458 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 473 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 473 "An Act relating to training and certification of fire fighters, fire instructors, and certain emergency responders; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 473(FIN) "An Act relating to training and certification of fire services personnel; relating to certification of fire services training programs; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Therriault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3331 HB 473 Do pass (2): Mulder, Kohring No recommendation (7): Therriault, Martin, Davies, Grussendorf, Davis, Kelly, Foster The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 473(FIN): Fiscal note, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Public Safety, 4/29/98 HB 473 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 476 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 476 "An Act relating to leases of state-owned or state-controlled airport or air navigational facility land." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 476(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Williams, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Masek, Williams No recommendation (4): Hudson, Elton, Kookesh, Sanders The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 476(TRA): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 4/29/98 HB 476 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3332 SCR 11 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force. The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Dyson, Green, Bunde, Porter, Kemplen, Brice The following fiscal notes apply: Senate fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 3/4/98 Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development, 3/4/98 Senate zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 3/4/98 CSSCR 11(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 35 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35(FIN) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to participation in an abortion. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35(FIN) (same title) 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 (3): Davies, Grussendorf, Moses 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3333 SJR 35 The following fiscal note applies to HCS CSSJR 35(FIN): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/17/98 CSSJR 35(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 242 The Judiciary Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 242(FIN) "An Act providing for the forfeiture of good time sentence credits of sex offenders who fail to successfully complete sex offender treatment programs." The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Porter, Rokeberg, Croft, Green, James, Bunde, Berkowitz The following fiscal notes apply: Senate fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 1/27/98 Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 4/6/98 Senate zero fiscal notes (2), Dept. of Administration, 1/27/98 CSSB 242(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 269 The Rules Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(L&C) "An Act relating to the state plumbing code; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(RLS) (same title) 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3334 SB 269 The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Kott, Phillips No recommendation (4): Porter, Williams, Elton, Nicholia The following fiscal note applies to HCS CSSB 269(RLS): Senate zero fiscal note, Dept. of Labor, 3/4/98 CSSB 269(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 313 The Judiciary Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 313 "An Act relating to sponsor certification of initiative petitions; relating to sponsor identification during petition circulation; relating to the voidability of an initiated law; placing limitations on the compensation that may be paid to sponsors of initiative petitions; prohibiting payments to persons who sign or refrain from signing initiative petitions; and repealing procedures for filing a supplementary initiative petition." The report was signed by Representative Green, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Green, James, Bunde The following fiscal note applies: Senate zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 3/19/98 SB 313 was referred to the Finance Committee. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3335 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School, SB 265, The Moose Bill By Representatives Hodgins, Davis, Phillips; Senators Torgerson, Ward Honoring - North Star Elementary School, Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-9, 1998 By Representative Hodgins Honoring - Dan Anderson and Charlie Champaine, Carnegie Hero Award Recipients By Representatives Kubina, James Honoring - Jacob Ancil Ruben Berg By Representative Kott Honoring - Jerry and Mary Holmstrom By Senator Taylor Honoring - Dr. William C. Gasaway By Senator Sharp In Memoriam - Billy G. Foster By Representative Kohring In Memoriam - Marie J. Agnaqin Schuerch By Representative Joule; Senator Adams CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 245 The following was read the second time: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3336 HB 245 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." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 6DP 1340 2 INDETERMINATE FNS (COR, ADM) 1340 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, DPS) 1340 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 6DP 1NR 1598 2 INDETERMINATE FNS (COR, ADM) 4/25/97 1599 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (LAW, DPS) 4/25/97 1599 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 2DP 6NR 2AM 2451 2 INDETERMINATE FNS (COR, ADM) 2451 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (ADM, DPS) 2451 RLS RPT CS(RLS) NT 4DP 1NR 2808 INDETERMINATE FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2808 INDETERMINATE FISCAL NOTE (COR) 2/27/98 2808 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (ADM, DPS) 2/27/98 2808 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. 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." There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3337 HB 245 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 245(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Objection was heard. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 245(RLS) would be moved to the bottom of the calendar. HB 284 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 284 "An Act relating to infestations and diseases of timber." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 2DP 5NR 2938 FISCAL NOTE (DNR) 2938 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 7DP 3NR 3272 FISCAL NOTE (DNR) 4/9/98 3272 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. 284(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 284(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Kubina objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 284(FIN) will be in third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3338 HB 383 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 383 "An Act relating to expected deaths that occur at home or in a health care facility." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 5DP 1NR 2453 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.L&C/DHSS) 2453 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 6DP 2851 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.L&C/DHSS) 2/27/98 2852 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. 383(JUD) "An Act relating to expected deaths that occur at home." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 383(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 383(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 383(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 383(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3339 HB 383 Nays: Barnes, James, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Ogan Absent: Dyson, Moses, Therriault And so, CSHB 383(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 245 The following, which had been moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3337), was again before the House with a motion to advance to third reading pending: 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 objection was withdrawn. There being no further objection, CSHB 245(RLS) was advanced to third reading. CSHB 245(RLS) was read the third time. Representative Brice moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Brice was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 245(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 245(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 20 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3340 HB 245 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Ivan, Joule, Kott, Martin, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Barnes, Davies, Elton, Foster, Hanley, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Therriault, Vezey Absent: Cowdery, Hudson, Kemplen, Kookesh And so, lacking the necessary 21 votes, CSHB 245(RLS) failed to pass the House. Representative Ryan gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 245(RLS)(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 - Jamie Parsons By Representatives Hudson, Elton, Phillips, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams; Senator Duncan Honoring - Leslie Campbell, Daniel Hackett and Glenda Field, BPTeachers of Excellence By Representatives Brice, Phillips, Berkowitz, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Honoring - United Way of the Tanana Valley By Representatives Brice, Berkowitz, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3341 Commemorating - Police Memorial Day, May 15, 1998 By Senator Miller; Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Hjalmar Savikko By Representatives Elton, Hudson, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams; Senator Duncan CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 334 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3301) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) am "An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a peace officer or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 334(FIN) "An Act relating to waiver of tuition and fees for certain family members of a member of the armed services, a peace officer, or a fire fighter killed in the line of duty; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 334(FIN) am, thus adopting SCS CSHB 334(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3342 HB 334 The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 334(FIN) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 334(FIN) Concur YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Cowdery, Hudson, Kemplen, Kookesh And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 334(FIN). 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 334(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HJR 53 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3301) on the following at this time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 Relating to support for federal legislation providing for the continuation of the University of Alaska by the conveyance of federal land to the university. and HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 am S (same title) 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3343 HJR 53 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HJR 53, thus adopting HJR 53 am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HJR 53?" The roll was taken with the following result: HJR 53 am S Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Hudson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting HJR 53 am S. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. HJR 53 am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 479 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 479 "An Act relating to recognition of employers who hire Alaskans." HB 479 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 245 Representative Hodgins added his name as cosponsor to: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3344 HB 245 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." HB 303 Representative Hodgins added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 303 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 313 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: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 313(FIN) "An Act relating to preventive maintenance programs required for certain state grants; and providing for an effective date." HB 383 CSHB 383(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 17 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:50 a.m., April 29, 1998: 1998-04-29 House Journal Page 3345 HB 17 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 17(RES) "An Act establishing the Department of Natural Resources as the platting authority in certain areas of the state; relating to subdivisions and dedications; and providing for an effective date." HB 395 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:50 a.m., April 29, 1998: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 395(JUD) "An Act relating to civil liability resulting from the use of a defibrillator in providing emergency aid or emergency training." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., April 30, 1998. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk