Legislature(1997 - 1998)
1998-05-12 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3853 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday May 12, 1998 One Hundred Twenty First Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Phillips at 12:22 p.m. Roll call showed 28 members present. Representatives Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Hanley, Kohring, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault and Vezey were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was sung by the Chaplain Designee, Representative Martin. Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: "Madam Speaker, if I may, I would like to sing a special farewell to all my colleagues, and to all the staff that has helped us so much over the years and made us look good, and to all the people of Juneau who have done so many things for us throughout the years to make this a great experience to come down here and be in our winter home. May the good Lord bless and keep you." May the Good Lord bless and keep you Whether near or far away. May the Good Lord bless and keep you Till we meet again. May you always walk in sunlight With a bluebird in every tree May you see a silver lining Back of every cloud you see. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3854 May your dreams be sweet tomorrows Never mind what might have been May the Good Lord bless and keep you Till we meet Till we meet again. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Martin. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 119th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated May 11, 1998, was received stating the Senate accepts the House invitation to meet in Joint Session May 12, 1998 at 1:00p.m. for the purpose of considering the Governor's appointments to boards and commissions. HB 11 A message dated May 11, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed HB 11 with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(RLS) "An Act relating to driver's licensing; and providing for an effective date." HB 11 is under Unfinished Business. HB 486 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has failed to recede from its amendment to: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3855 HB 486 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 486(L&C) "An Act relating to the Alaska Securities Act; and providing for an effective date." namely: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 486(L&C) am S (same title) The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Halford, Chair Senator Ward Senator Adams and granted limited powers of free conference on Section 43. The House members of the Conference Committee are Representative Rokeberg, Chair; and, Representatives Kott and Kookesh (page 3816). **The presence of Representatives Mulder, Brice and Hanley was noted. COMMUNICATIONS Disclosures were received in accordance with AS 24.60 and will be published in House Journal Supplement No. 13. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to Messages from the Governor. The following proclamation dated May 12, 1998, was read: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3856 "Under the authority of art. II, sec. 9, and art. III, sec. 17, of the Alaska Constitution, and in the public interest, I call the Twentieth Legislature of the State of Alaska into special session at Juneau, Alaska, in the legislative chambers on May 26, 1998, at 1:00 p.m., to consider the following subject: (1)an amendment to the Alaska Constitution granting authority to the Legislature to provide a priority, based on place of residence, for the taking of fish and wildlife and other renewable natural resources for subsistence uses; and (2)laws implementing the priority described in (1) of this proclamation. Done by__ /s/ Tony Knowles, Governor" REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES SB 153 The Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference considering SB 153 and HCS SB 153(FIN) am H recommends the following be adopted: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 153 "An Act relating to issuance of special license plates." The following fiscal note applies to CCS SB 153: Senate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 4/16/97 The report was signed by Representatives Green (Chair), Rokeberg and Croft; and, Senators Kelly (Chair), Donley and Ellis. The report was received in the Chief Clerk's Office at 10:30 p.m., May11, 1998, and is under Unfinished Business. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3857 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Kristan Tanner By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green Honoring - Elizabeth Arnold, 1997 Dirksen Award By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson Honoring - Chugiak High School Science Olympiad Team By Senators Phillips, Halford Honoring - Colonel Samuel C. "Sam" Johnson III By Senator Leman Honoring - The Legislative Bill Room By Senator Kelly Honoring - Phyllis Schmidt By Senator Parnell Honoring - Kathleen Lynn Wakefield By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson In Memoriam - Kevin Burns By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Patrick Joseph Cook By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Oswald Herman Kohring By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Shelby L. Larsen By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Tom Neville By Representative Kelly 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3858 **The presence of Representative Sanders was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 36 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 calendar (page 3787), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(FIN) "An Act relating to public schools; relating to the definition of a school district, to the transportation of students, to employment of chief school administrators, to school district layoff plans, to the special education service agency, and to the child care grant program; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker stated that, without objection, HCS CSSB 36(FIN) would be moved to the bottom of today's calendar. **The presence of Representatives Rokeberg and Vezey was noted. SB 354 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House move down the calendar to SB 354. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental Calendar (page 3837), was read the third time: SENATE BILL NO. 354 "An Act relating to wills, intestacy, nonprobate transfers, and trusts; and amending Rule 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 354 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3859 SB 354 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Porter: Page 9, line 27, following "A" Insert "dissenting" Page 9, line 29, following "power": Insert "if the dissenting trustee joins because of a requirement for unanimous trustee consent to the exercise of the power Page 9, line 29 through page 10, line 2: Delete "A dissenting trustee is not liable to the beneficiaries or to others for the consequences of an act in which the dissenting trustee joins at the direction of the majority trustees if the dissenting trustee expresses the dissenting trustee's dissent in writing to a co-trustee at or before the time of joinder." Insert "The dissenting trustees dissent must be presented in writing to a co-trustee and a legally competent beneficiary or, if the beneficiary is a minor or an incompetent person, the representative of the beneficiary." Page 10, line 5, following "exercise": Delete "the" Insert "that" Page 12, lines 12-16: Delete all material Page 13, line 24, following "withdrawal." Insert "Nothing in this section is intended to authorize the mingling of trust funds." Page 15, line 5, following "contract": Delete "constitutes prima facie evidence of an intent to exclude the trustee from personal liability, and the addition of the words "and not individually" following the word "trusts" or the words "as trustee" after the signature of a trustee to a contract constitutes irrebuttable evidence of an intent to exclude the trustee from personal liability, and" 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3860 SB 354 Insert "creates a presumption, which may only be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence otherwise, of an intent to exclude the trustee from personal liability, and, unless the presumption is rebutted," Page 15, lines 16 -24: Delete all material. Insert "the trustee or an officer or employee of the trustee was not guilty of personal fault in incurring the liability. (b) If a trustee has incurred personal liability for a tort committed in the administration of the trust and that tort increases the value of the trust property, the trustee is entitled to exoneration or reimbursement to the extent of the increase in value as a result of the tort even though the trustee would not otherwise be entitled to exoneration or reimbursement." Page 16, lines 1-2: Delete all material. Page 16, lines 3-4: Delete "(2) although the tort was not a common incident under (1) of this subsection," Insert "(1)" Renumber the following paragraph accordingly. Page 16, line 7: Delete "or (2)" Page 16, line 9: Delete "or (2)" Page 16, line 11: Delete "3" Insert "2" Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Vezey objected. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3861 SB 354 **The presence of Representatives Barnes, Masek and Moses was noted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 354 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 32 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Nays: Brice, Davies Absent: Barnes, Bunde, Hanley, Kelly, Therriault, Williams And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall SB 354 am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 354 am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Absent: Bunde, Hanley, Kelly, Therriault, Williams And so, SB 354 am H passed the House. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3862 SB 354 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 change. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 354 am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon recess, 5/12 Minority Caucus upon recess, 5/12 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess; and so, the House recessed at 12:49 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:55 p.m. **The presence of Representative Bunde was noted. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with the Uniform Rules, Speaker Phillips turned the gavel over to President Miller who called the joint session to order at 1:56 p.m. The purpose of the joint session was to consider confirmation of the Governors appointments. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that Senator Sharp be excused from a call of the Joint Session. There being no objection, it was so ordered. A roll call of the Senate showed 19 members present. A roll call of the House showed 40 members present. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3863 The boards and commissions' appointments are as follows: 1998 CONFIRMATION OF GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS Commissioner - Department of Commerce and Economic Development Deborah B. Sedwick - Anchorage Appointed: 12/10/97 Alaska Army National Guard - Assistant Adjutant General Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Marjorie J. Kaiser, C.P.A. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/25/01 Steven R. Tarola, C.P.A. - Barrow Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/25/01 Sandra R. Wilson - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/25/01 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Toni L. Jackson - Copper Center Appointed: 08/27/97 Expires: 01/31/00 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Kathy L. Gardner, P.E. Appointed: 04/03/98 Expires: 07/01/99 Donald J. Iverson - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Patrick H. Kalen - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 07/01/00 Scott McLane, P.L.S. - Soldotna Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Patricia Peirsol - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3864 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Inge Bolivar Appointed: 04/06/98 Expires: 07/01/01 Lawrence R. Krupa - North Pole Appointed: 04/08/94 Reappointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 07/01/02 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Trevor V. Ireland, D.C. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/15/93 Reappointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 07/15/01 Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) Mary McDowell - Juneau Appointed: 10/06/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Board of Dental Examiners James B. Blasingame Appointed: 04/03/98 Expires: 02/01/01 Raymond L. Lang, D.D.S. - Nome Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 02/01/02 Board of Dispensing Opticians Cynde M. Oleck - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 06/14/01 Board of Education Bettye Davis - Anchorage Appointed: 02/01/98 Expires: 01/31/2003 Mike Williams - Akiak Appointed: 02/01/98 Expires: 01/31/2003 Board of Fisheries Russell S. Nelson - Dillingham Appointed: 03/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 John R. White - Bethel Appointed: 02/09/95 Reappointed: 03/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3865 Board of Game Robert Churchill - Anchorage Appointed: 09/23/97 Expires: 01/31/00 Walter Sampson - Kotzebue Appointed: 03/19/98 Expires: 01/31/01 Eric Williamson - Anchorage Appointed: 03/19/98 Expires: 01/31/01 State Commission for Human Rights Ruth G. Benson - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 01/31/99 James H. Chase - Anchorage Appointed: 02/06/98 Expires: 01/31/03 Christine R. Marasigan - Anchorage Appointed: 02/06/98 Expires: 01/31/03 Commission on Judicial Conduct Jeffrey M. Feldman, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 09/01/93 Reappointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/28/01 Alaska Judicial Council Mary Matthews - Fairbanks Appointed: 05/19/97 Expires: 05/18/03 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Karen J. Mahurin - Kenai Appointed: 08/11/93 Reappointed: 06/30/94, 12/02/97 Expires: 06/30/00 Alfred L. Tamagni, Sr. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/93 Reappointed: 12/02/97 Expires: 06/30/99 Board of Marine Pilots Peter S. Garay - Homer Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 06/01/01 Michael N. White - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 06/01/00 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3866 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Dixie A. Hood - Juneau Appointed: 10/12/95 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 12/14/01 Wilfred M. Miles, Ph.D. Appointed: 04/03/98 Expires: 12/14/01 Elaine L. Williams - Juneau Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 12/14/00 State Medical Board Martha T. Cotten, M.D. - Eagle River Appointed: 10/03/97 Expires: 04/21/00 Constance E. Livsey - Anchorage Appointed: 10/03/97 Expires: 08/13/00 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Susan LaBelle, MSW - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 03/03/99 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Martha J. Linden, C.N.M. - Anchorage Appointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 07/21/01 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Dennis Davidson - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 08/01/01 Carla Meek - Juneau Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 08/01/00 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Camille Oechsli - Anchorage Appointed: 08/28/97 Expires: 12/31/02 Personnel Board Charlie Parr - Fairbanks Appointed: 09/02/97 Expires: 03/20/02 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3867 Board of Pharmacy Paul Joseph Gionet, R.Ph. - Anchorage Appointed: 04/01/93 Reappointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 04/01/01 Gerry Knasiak - Ketchikan Appointed: 04/16/98 Expires: 04/01/01 Martin Krull, R.Ph. - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 04/01/01 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Sundi M. Hondl, L.P.T. - Wasilla Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 09/01/01 Ann P. Mattson - Juneau Appointed: 01/20/94 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 01/01/02 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Georgia S. Cast - Bethel Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Patricia E. Chitty - Nikolaevsk Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Linda Connelly - Palmer Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/99 Judith Entwife - Juneau Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Carey S. Edney, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/01 David J. Sperbeck, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Reappointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) Kathleen Harrington - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 02/01/00 Mark C. Rowland - Anchorage Appointed: 04/16/98 Expires: 02/01/03 Philip R. Volland, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/23/97 Expires: 02/01/02 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3868 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Judy Kemplen - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 Real Estate Commission Audrey J. Foldoe - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/05/93 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 01/31/01 Board of Veterinary Examiners Deanna J. Thornell, D.V.M. - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/31/94 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 01/31/02 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Carol L. Alley, M.D. - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/01/95 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 12/15/00 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board John A. Abshire - Anchorage Appointed: 07/23/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Valerie K. Baffone - Anchorage Appointed: 11/08/96 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Shawn Pierre - Chugiak Appointed: 11/08/96 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Florence S. Rooney - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/93 Reappointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/99 Marc D. Stemp - Bethel Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 07/01/00 James G. Williams - Douglas Appointed: 07/05/95 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the following Governor's appointment as the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development be confirmed: Commissioner - Department of Commerce and Economic Development Deborah B. Sedwick - Anchorage Appointed: 12/10/97 There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3869 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following boards and commissions be confirmed: Alaska Army National Guard - Assistant Adjutant General Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Marjorie J. Kaiser, C.P.A. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/25/01 Steven R. Tarola, C.P.A. - Barrow Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/25/01 Sandra R. Wilson - Fairbanks Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/25/01 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Toni L. Jackson - Copper Center Appointed: 08/27/97 Expires: 01/31/00 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Kathy L. Gardner, P.E. Appointed: 04/03/98 Expires: 07/01/99 Donald J. Iverson - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Patrick H. Kalen - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 07/01/00 Scott McLane, P.L.S. - Soldotna Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Patricia Peirsol - Fairbanks Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Inge Bolivar Appointed: 04/06/98 Expires: 07/01/01 Lawrence R. Krupa - North Pole Appointed: 04/08/94 Reappointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 07/01/02 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Trevor V. Ireland, D.C. - Anchorage Appointed: 07/15/93 Reappointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 07/15/01 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3870 Objection was heard to Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointees to the above boards and commissions be confirmed with the exception of Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek as Assistant Adjutant General of the Alaska Army National Guard. There being no objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek be confirmed as Assistant Adjutant General of the Alaska Army National Guard. The question being: "Shall Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek be confirmed as Assistant Adjutant General of the Alaska Army National Guard?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Alaska Army National Guard Assistant Adjutant General Confirm - Korenek SENATE YEAS: 17 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Ellis, Green, Halford, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Donley, Duncan, Miller Nays: Hoffman, Adams Excused: Sharp The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Alaska Army National Guard Assistant Adjutant General Confirm - Korenek HOUSE YEAS: 34 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3871 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Barnes, Berkowitz, Croft, Joule, Kubina, Nicholia TOTAL: YEAS: 51 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, Brigadier General Stephen P. Korenek was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following boards and commissions be confirmed: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) Mary McDowell - Juneau Appointed: 10/06/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Board of Dental Examiners James B. Blasingame Appointed: 04/03/98 Expires: 02/01/01 Raymond L. Lang, D.D.S. - Nome Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 02/01/02 Board of Dispensing Opticians Cynde M. Oleck - Fairbanks Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 06/14/01 Board of Education Bettye Davis - Anchorage Appointed: 02/01/98 Expires: 01/31/2003 Mike Williams - Akiak Appointed: 02/01/98 Expires: 01/31/2003 Board of Fisheries Russell S. Nelson - Dillingham Appointed: 03/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 John R. White - Bethel Appointed: 02/09/95 Reappointed: 03/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3872 Board of Game Robert Churchill - Anchorage Appointed: 09/23/97 Expires: 01/31/00 Walter Sampson - Kotzebue Appointed: 03/19/98 Expires: 01/31/01 Eric Williamson - Anchorage Appointed: 03/19/98 Expires: 01/31/01 State Commission for Human Rights Ruth G. Benson - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 01/31/99 James H. Chase - Anchorage Appointed: 02/06/98 Expires: 01/31/03 Christine R. Marasigan - Anchorage Appointed: 02/06/98 Expires: 01/31/03 Objections were heard to John R. White, Robert Churchill, Walter Sampson and Eric Williamson. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointees to the above boards and commissions be confirmed with the exception of John R. White to the Board of Fisheries; and, Robert Churchill, Walter Sampson and Eric Williamson to the Board of Game. There being no objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that John R. White be confirmed to the Board of Fisheries. The question being: "Shall John R. White be confirmed to the Board of Fisheries?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Board of Fisheries Confirm - White HOUSE YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3873 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Davis, Hodgins, Hudson, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Phillips, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Bunde changed from "Nay" to "Yea". The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Board of Fisheries Confirm - White SENATE YEAS: 14 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Phillips, Taylor, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Miller Nays: Leman, Pearce, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken Excused: Sharp TOTAL: YEAS: 43 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, John R. White was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that Robert Churchill be confirmed to the Board of Game. The question being: "Shall Robert Churchill be confirmed to the Board of Game?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Churchill SENATE YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3874 Yeas: Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Miller Nays: Ward Excused: Sharp Halford changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Taylor changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Green changed from "Nay to Yea". The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Churchill HOUSE YEAS: 32 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Hodgins, Kelly, Kohring, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Masek changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Cowdery changed from "Nay" to "Yea". TOTAL: YEAS: 50 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, Robert Churchill was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that Walter Sampson be confirmed to the Board of Game. Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Senator Hoffman was required to vote. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3875 The question being: "Shall Walter Sampson be confirmed to the Board of Game?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Sampson HOUSE YEAS: 32 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Hodgins, James, Kohring, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Sampson SENATE YEAS: 18 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Miller Nays: Ward Excused: Sharp TOTAL: YEAS: 50 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, Walter Sampson was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that Eric Williamson be confirmed to the Board of Game. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3876 The question being: "Shall Eric Williamson be confirmed to the Board of Game?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Williamson SENATE YEAS: 7 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Phillips, Wilken, Duncan, Ellis Nays: Kelly, Leman, Pearce, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Adams, Donley, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Miller Excused: Sharp The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Board of Game Confirm - Williamson HOUSE YEAS: 24 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Nicholia, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders Nays: Barnes, Cowdery, Foster, Hanley, Hodgins, James, Kelly, Kohring, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams TOTAL: YEAS: 31 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, Eric Williamson was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following boards and commissions be confirmed: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3877 Commission on Judicial Conduct Jeffrey M. Feldman, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 09/01/93 Reappointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 04/28/01 Alaska Judicial Council Mary Matthews - Fairbanks Appointed: 05/19/97 Expires: 05/18/03 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Karen J. Mahurin - Kenai Appointed: 08/11/93 Reappointed: 06/30/94, 12/02/97 Expires: 06/30/00 Alfred L. Tamagni, Sr. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/30/93 Reappointed: 12/02/97 Expires: 06/30/99 Board of Marine Pilots Peter S. Garay - Homer Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 06/01/01 Michael N. White - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 06/01/00 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Dixie A. Hood - Juneau Appointed: 10/12/95 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 12/14/01 Wilfred M. Miles, Ph.D. Appointed: 04/03/98 Expires: 12/14/01 Elaine L. Williams - Juneau Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 12/14/00 State Medical Board Martha T. Cotten, M.D. - Eagle River Appointed: 10/03/97 Expires: 04/21/00 Constance E. Livsey - Anchorage Appointed: 10/03/97 Expires: 08/13/00 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Susan LaBelle, MSW - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 03/03/99 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3878 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Martha J. Linden, C.N.M. - Anchorage Appointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 07/21/01 Objections were heard to Dixie A. Hood and Constance E. Livsey. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointees to the above boards and commissions be confirmed with the exception of Dixie A. Hood to the Board of Marital and Family Therapy and Constance E. Livsey to the State Medical Board. There being no objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that Dixie A. Hood be confirmed to the Board of Marital and Family Therapy. The question being: "Shall Dixie A. Hood be confirmed to the Board of Marital and Family Therapy?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Board of Marital and Family Therapy Confirm - Hood HOUSE YEAS: 28 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Williams Nays: Cowdery, Dyson, Hodgins, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Absent: Barnes Porter changed from "Nay" to "Yea". 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3879 The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Board of Marital and Family Therapy Confirm - Hood SENATE YEAS: 16 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Miller Nays: Leman, Ward, Halford Excused: Sharp TOTAL: YEAS: 44 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 And so, Dixie A. Hood was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved that Constance E. Livsey be confirmed to the State Medical Board. The question being: "Shall Constance E. Livsey be confirmed to the State Medical Board?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: State Medical Board Confirm - Livsey SENATE YEAS: 15 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Lincoln, Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Torgerson, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Hoffman, Kelly, Miller Nays: Taylor, Ward, Halford, Leman Excused: Sharp Kelly changed from "Nay" to "Yea". 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3880 The roll of the House was taken with the following result: State Medical Board Confirm - Livsey HOUSE YEAS: 30 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Cowdery, Dyson, Hodgins, James, Kohring, Martin, Ogan, Ryan, Vezey Absent: Barnes Kott changed from "Nay" to "Yea". TOTAL: YEAS: 45 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 And so, Constance E. Livsey was confirmed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following boards and commissions be confirmed: Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Dennis Davidson - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 08/01/01 Carla Meek - Juneau Appointed: 07/16/97 Expires: 08/01/00 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Camille Oechsli - Anchorage Appointed: 08/28/97 Expires: 12/31/02 Personnel Board Charlie Parr - Fairbanks Appointed: 09/02/97 Expires: 03/20/02 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3881 Board of Pharmacy Paul Joseph Gionet, R.Ph. - Anchorage Appointed: 04/01/93 Reappointed: 11/26/97 Expires: 04/01/01 Gerry Knasiak - Ketchikan Appointed: 04/16/98 Expires: 04/01/01 Martin Krull, R.Ph. - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 04/01/01 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Sundi M. Hondl, L.P.T. - Wasilla Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 09/01/01 Ann P. Mattson - Juneau Appointed: 01/20/94 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 01/01/02 Professional Teaching Practices Commission Georgia S. Cast - Bethel Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Patricia E. Chitty - Nikolaevsk Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Linda Connelly - Palmer Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/99 Judith Entwife - Juneau Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners Carey S. Edney, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/01 David J. Sperbeck, Ph.D. - Anchorage Appointed: 08/21/96 Reappointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/01 Objections were heard to Camille Oechsli and Charlie Parr. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the appointees to the above boards and commissions be confirmed with the exception of Camille Oechsli to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and Charlie Parr to the Personnel Board. There being no objection, the appointees were confirmed. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3882 Senator Taylor moved that Camille Oechsli be confirmed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The question being: "Shall Camille Oechsli be confirmed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission?" The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Confirm - Oechsli HOUSE YEAS: 32 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Green, Hudson, Kohring, Martin, Ogan, Porter, Vezey Absent: Dyson The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Confirm - Oechsli SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Mackie, Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Miller Excused: Sharp TOTAL: YEAS: 51 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 And so, Camille Oechsli was confirmed. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3883 Senator Taylor moved that Charlie Parr be confirmed to the Personnel Board. The question being: "Shall Charlie Parr be confirmed to the Personnel Board?" The roll of the Senate was called with the following result: Personnel Board Confirm - Parr SENATE YEAS: 19 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Parnell, Pearce, Phillips, Taylor, Torgerson, Ward, Wilken, Adams, Donley, Duncan, Ellis, Green, Halford, Hoffman, Kelly, Leman, Lincoln, Mackie, Miller Excused: Sharp The roll of the House was taken with the following result: Personnel Board Confirm - Parr HOUSE YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 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, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Rokeberg TOTAL: YEAS: 58 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, Charlie Parr was confirmed. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3884 Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's appointments to the following boards and commissions be confirmed. Representative Kemplen moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Kemplen was required to vote. Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) Kathleen Harrington - Anchorage Appointed: 08/12/97 Expires: 02/01/00 Mark C. Rowland - Anchorage Appointed: 04/16/98 Expires: 02/01/03 Philip R. Volland, Esq. - Anchorage Appointed: 06/23/97 Expires: 02/01/02 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Judy Kemplen - Anchorage Appointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 06/30/01 Real Estate Commission Audrey J. Foldoe - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/05/93 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 01/31/01 Board of Veterinary Examiners Deanna J. Thornell, D.V.M. - Fairbanks Appointed: 01/31/94 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 01/31/02 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Carol L. Alley, M.D. - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/01/95 Reappointed: 01/21/98 Expires: 12/15/00 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board John A. Abshire - Anchorage Appointed: 07/23/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Valerie K. Baffone - Anchorage Appointed: 11/08/96 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Shawn Pierre - Chugiak Appointed: 11/08/96 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 Florence S. Rooney - Anchorage Appointed: 07/01/93 Reappointed: 10/31/97 Expires: 07/01/99 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3885 Marc D. Stemp - Bethel Appointed: 03/20/98 Expires: 07/01/00 James G. Williams - Douglas Appointed: 07/05/95 Reappointed: 07/01/97 Expires: 07/01/00 There being no objection, the appointees were confirmed. Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Miller adjourned the joint session at 3:18 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 3:19 p.m. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease until 4:00 p.m.; and, so the House stood at ease at 3:20 p.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:33 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 325 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 3780) at this time: 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." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3886 HB 325 and 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." 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 325. Representative Porter placed a call of the House on the bill. **The presence of Representative Therriault was noted. The call was satisfied. 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 325 Adopt Conference Committee Report YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Moses, Vezey And so, the House adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3887 HB 325 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325 "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 that the appropriations in Section 7 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the appropriations in Section 7 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS HB 325 Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations - Section 7 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, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia, Vezey And so, lacking the necessary 30 votes, Section 7 was not adopted. Representative Porter moved that the appropriations in Section 32 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the appropriations in Section 32 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska)?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3888 HB 325 CCS HB 325(brf sup maj pfld) Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations - Section 32 YEAS: 36 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, 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, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Vezey And so, Section 32 was adopted. 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 adopted the Conference Committee report (page 4137 of the Senate Journal). CCS HB 325(brf sup maj pfld) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. RECONSIDERATION SJR 42 Representative Ogan brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSJR 42(RLS) (page 3786). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 42(RLS) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to marriage. Representative Kelly placed a call of the House. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3889 SJR 42 The call was satisfied. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSJR 42(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSJR 42(RLS)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Nicholia Williams changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Kott changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, HCS CSSJR 42(RLS) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 11 Representative Hanley brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 11(FIN) (page 3789). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 11(FIN) "An Act establishing a reimbursement program for municipal bonds, notes, or other indebtedness incurred for school construction; relating to administrative costs of reimbursing municipal school construction debt; relating to municipal school construction project eligibility requirements for receiving state reimbursement; and providing for an effective date." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3890 SB 11 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 11(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 11(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage 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, HCS CSSB 11(FIN) 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. HCS CSSB 11(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 360 Representative Hanley brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 360(FIN) am H (page 3799). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 360(FIN) am H "An Act authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for certain capital projects; relating to those bonds and to the appropriation of revenue of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 360(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3891 SB 360 HCS CSSB 360(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 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, Williams Nays: Vezey And so, HCS CSSB 360(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 on HCS CSSB 360(FIN) am H, and it was referred to the Chief Clerk for transmittal to the Senate with copies of the certified amendments attached. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 326 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 3780), at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(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." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3892 HB 326 and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 326(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 326. 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: CCSHB 326 Adopt Conference Committee Report 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. 326 "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 adopted the Conference Committee report (page 4139 of the Senate Journal). 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3893 HB 326 CCS HB 326 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. RECONSIDERATION SB 231 Representative Hanley brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H(brf sup maj fld) (page 3798). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 231(FIN) am H "An Act making and amending capital, supplemental, and other appropriations; making appropriations 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 question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 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, Williams Nays: Vezey And so, HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H passed the House on reconsideration. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3894 SB 231 Representative Porter moved that the appropriations in Section 42 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the appropriations in Section 42 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations - Section 42 YEAS: 30 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Joule, Kemplen, Kubina, Nicholia, Vezey And so, Section 42 was adopted. Representative Porter moved that the appropriations in Section 43 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska) be adopted. The question being: "Shall the House adopt the appropriations in Section 43 from the constitutional budget reserve fund (Article IX, Section 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H--RECONSIDERATION Constitutional Budget Reserve Appropriations - Section 43 YEAS: 36 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3895 SB 231 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Croft, Kemplen, Vezey And so, Section 43 was adopted. 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 Letter of Intent (page 3797). There being no objection, it was so ordered. In accordance with Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, the Speaker waived engrossment on HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H and it was referred to the Chief Clerk for transmittal to the Senate with copies of the certified amendments attached. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 7:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 6:31 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 7:21 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 153 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 3856), at this time: SENATE BILL NO. 153 "An Act relating to issuance of special license plates to commemorate the arts." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3896 SB 153 and HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 153(FIN) am H "An Act relating to issuance of special license plates." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Croft placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Porter moved that the House adopt the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting CCS SB 153. 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 SB 153 Adopt Conference Committee Report YEAS: 31 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kott, Martin, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Williams Nays: Davis, Kelly, Kohring, Ogan, Vezey Absent: Davies, Kookesh, Kubina, Sanders And so, the House adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 153 "An Act relating to issuance of special license plates." The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report (page 4140 of the Senate Journal). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3897 RECONSIDERATION SJR 35 Representative Ogan brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSJR 35(FIN)(fld H) (page 3784). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR 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. Representative Ogan withdrew his request to take up reconsideration at this time. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 105 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3826), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) am H "An Act relating to legislative and executive branch ethics; relating to campaign finances for candidates for state or municipal office; relating to the conduct and regulation of lobbyists with respect to public officials; relating to the filing of disclosures by certain state employees and officials; making a conforming amendment to the definition of 'public official' for employment security statutes; and providing for an effective date." 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. Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 8. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3898 SB 105 Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Elton: Page 11, following line 20: Insert a new bill section to read: "*Sec. 13. AS 24.45.121 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) A lobbyist or a business in which a lobbyist has a controlling interest may not enter into a contract to provide goods or services to a campaign committee of a candidate for governor, lieutenant governor, or the legislature or to a political party as defined in AS 15.13.400 if the lobbyist has registered or is required to register as a lobbyist under AS 24.45.041 during the calendar year. This subsection does not (1) apply to a volunteer lobbyist described in AS 24.45.161(a)(1) or a person who is a representational lobbyist under regulations of the commission; or (2) prohibit a lobbyist from making personal contributions to a candidate as authorized by AS 15.13 or personally advocating on behalf of a candidate." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 58, line 30: Delete "104" Insert "105" Page 58, line 31: Delete "19, 61, 104, and 105" Insert "20, 62, 105, and 106" Page 59, line 2: Delete "Sections 11-18, 20-60, and 62-103" Insert "Sections 11-19, 21-61, and 63-104" 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3899 SB 105 Representative Elton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 8 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 21 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Phillips, Porter, Therriault, Williams Nays: Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Hanley, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Absent: Nicholia, Rokeberg Kohring changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Dyson changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Barnes changed from "Yea" to "Nay". James changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Masek changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Bunde changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 8 was adopted. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3900 SB 105 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, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Ogan Absent: Nicholia, Rokeberg And so, HCS CSSB 105(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 Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House rescind previous action in passing HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H. Objection was heard. Representative Ryan placed a call of the House and lifted the call. The question being: "Shall the House rescind previous action in passing HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Third Reading Rescind previous action in passing YEAS: 25 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Martin, Moses, Nicholia, Sanders 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3901 SB 105 Absent: Kubina And so, the motion passed and the following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(FIN) am H "An Act relating to legislative and executive branch ethics; relating to campaign finances for candidates for state or municipal office; relating to the conduct and regulation of lobbyists with respect to public officials; relating to the filing of disclosures by certain state employees and officials; making a conforming amendment to the definition of 'public official' for employment security statutes; and providing for an effective date." Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of rescinding previous action in adopting Amendment No. 8. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of rescinding previous action in adopting Amendment No. 8?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Third Reading Return to Second/Rescind previous action/Amendment No. 8 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, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Nicholia And so, the motion passed. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3902 SB 105 The question being: "Shall the House rescind previous action in adopting Amendment No. 8?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Second Reading Rescind previous action/Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 26 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Nicholia Absent: Croft And so, the motion passed. Representative Sanders placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Nicholia, Williams Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, James, Kelly, Kohring, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3903 SB 105 And so, Amendment No. 8 was not adopted. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage 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, HCS CSSB 105(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. HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION SB 17 Representative Ryan brought up reconsideration of the vote on SB 17 am H (page 3800). The following was again before the House in third reading: SENATE BILL NO. 17 am H "An Act creating the crime of criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3904 SB 17 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SB 17 am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 17 am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 25 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 7 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Davies, Elton, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Nicholia Absent: Croft, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kubina, Martin, Moses, Therriault And so, SB 17 am H passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 218 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3827), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 218(FIN) "An Act relating to the crimes of murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; and relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person." SB 223 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3828), was read the third time: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3905 SB 223 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 223(FIN) am "An Act relating to the age requirement for purposes of senior housing programs and requiring the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to establish the age requirement, which may not be less than 55 years of age, for occupants of certain senior housing; relating to the senior housing revolving fund; repealing the senior housing bond account; relating to bonds to fund senior housing loans; repealing a provision relating to the interest rate on senior housing loans made by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 223(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 223(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 26 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Davis, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Rokeberg, Vezey Absent: Croft, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Kubina, Moses, Ogan, Therriault And so, CSSB 223(FIN) am 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 223(FIN) am Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 29 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 9 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3906 SB 223 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Martin, Vezey Absent: Barnes, Croft, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Kubina, Moses, Ogan, Therriault And so, the effective date clause was adopted. CSSB 223(FIN) am was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 242 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3828), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: 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." SB 244 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which had been advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3829), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: SENATE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to polygraph or other lie-detecting testing for certain correctional officers." SB 254 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3829), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 254(FIN) "An Act relating to the exemption from levy, execution, 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3907 SB 254 garnishment, attachment, or other remedy for the collection of debt as applied to a permanent fund dividend." The question being: "Shall CSSB 254(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 254(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Davies, James, Vezey Absent: Barnes, Brice, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kubina, Moses, Ogan, Therriault And so, CSSB 254(FIN) passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 281 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3830), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 281(CRA) "An Act relating to general grant land entitlements for the City and Borough of Yakutat; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 281(CRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 281(CRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3908 SB 281 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Kohring, Vezey Absent: Barnes, Brice, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kubina, Moses, Ogan, Therriault And so, HCS CSSB 281(CRA) 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. HCS CSSB 281(CRA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 313 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3834), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 313(FIN) "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 question being: "Shall HCS SB 313(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 313(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3909 SB 313 Yeas: Austerman, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Williams Nays: Kohring, Vezey Absent: Barnes, Berkowitz, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kubina, Moses, Ogan, Therriault And so, HCS SB 313(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 347 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3836), was read the third time: SENATE BILL NO. 347 "An Act relating to the increase of an appropriation item based on additional federal or other program receipts." Representative Ryan moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 347 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1 and withdrew the motion. Representative Martin placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall SB 347 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 347 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 25 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3910 SB 347 Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia, Ogan And so, SB 347 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. RECONSIDERATION HJR 44 Representative Mulder brought up reconsideration of the concurrence vote on the Senate amendments to CSHJR 44(RLS) am (page 3812). The following was again before the House: 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. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 44(JUD) (same title) Representative Mulder placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 44(RLS) am, thus adopting SCS CSHJR 44(JUD)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHJR 44(JUD)--RECONSIDERATION Concur YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3911 HJR 44 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 And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 44(RLS) am, thus adopting SCS CSHJR 44(JUD). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHJR 44(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 36 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the following, which had been read a third time and moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3858), be taken up at this time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(FIN) "An Act relating to public schools; relating to the definition of a school district, to the transportation of students, to employment of chief school administrators, to school district layoff plans, to the special education service agency, and to the child care grant program; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter placed a call of the House. HCS CSSB 36(FIN) was again read the third time. Representative Porter lifted the call. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would stand at ease for 10 minutes; and so, the House stood at ease at 9:46 p.m. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3912 AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 10:06 p.m. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 36 Representative Porter placed a call of the House and lifted the call. ANNOUNCEMENTS Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon recess, 5/12 Minority Caucus upon recess, 5/12 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess; and so, the House recessed at 10:13 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 10:26 p.m. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 36 Representative Porter placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 36(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. Representative Porter objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, HCS CSSB 36(FIN) was returned to second reading. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Davies: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3913 SB 36 Page 26, following line 2, insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 46. AS 14.17.490(d) enacted in Sec. 2 of this Act is repealed June 30, 2002." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative Vezey rose to a point of order regarding improper debate. The Speaker cautioned the member to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 36(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Mulder, Nicholia, Rokeberg Nays: Barnes, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Masek, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Representative Vezey rose to a point of order regarding improper reference to the other body. The Speaker cautioned the member to proceed in order. Representative Barnes also rose to a point of order regarding improper reference to the other body. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3914 SB 36 The Speaker again cautioned the member to proceed in order. Representative Porter rose to a point of order stating the debate was not on the bill. The Speaker stated the point was well taken. Representative Barnes rose to a point of order stating the speaker was reading from a document. The Speaker cautioned the member to proceed in order. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 36(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 36(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Croft, Elton, Ivan, Joule, Kohring, Kookesh, Kubina, Moses, Nicholia, Ogan, Vezey Grussendorf changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Davies changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Austerman changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, HCS CSSB 36(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 effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 36(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3915 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to Messages from the Senate. HB 344 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 344(FIN) am with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(FIN) am S "An Act relating to paternity establishment and to support orders; relating to the crime of criminal nonsupport; relating to divorces, dissolutions, and actions to declare a marriage void; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 344(FIN) am is under Unfinished Business. HB 367 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed HB 367 am with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 367(FIN) "An Act relating to part-time public school students; and providing for an effective date." HB 367 am is under Unfinished Business. HB 386 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 386(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 386(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the financing authority, programs, operations, and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 386(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3916 HB 393 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 393(RES) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(FIN) "An Act relating to contracts with the state establishing payments in lieu of other taxes by a qualified sponsor or qualified sponsor group for projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; providing for the inclusion in the contracts of terms making certain adjustments regarding royalty value and the timing and notice of the state's right to take royalty in kind or in value from projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; relating to the effect of the contracts on municipal taxation; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 393(RES) is under Unfinished Business. HB 459 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 459(FIN) am "An Act establishing new eligibility for medical assistance for certain disabled persons and giving their eligibility for services the highest priority among optional services and groups under the medical assistance program; amending the definition of 'personal care services in a recipient's home' as used in the medical assistance program; moving midwife services from being the first to being the 14th service eliminated under the medical assistance program when there is insufficient funding; and adjusting the priority of optional services and optional eligible groups under the medical assistance program in order to reflect the new priorities given to the newly-eligible disabled persons and to midwife services but without otherwise changing the relative order of the other optional services and optional groups." with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3917 HB 459 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 459(RLS) "An Act establishing new eligibility for medical assistance for certain disabled persons and giving their eligibility for services the highest priority among optional services and groups under the medical assistance program; amending the definition of 'personal care services in a recipient's home' as used in the medical assistance program; moving midwife services from being the first to being the seventh service eliminated under the medical assistance program when there is insufficient funding; adjusting the priority of optional services and optional eligible groups under the medical assistance program in order to reflect the new priorities given to the newly-eligible disabled persons and to midwife services but without otherwise changing the relative order of the other optional services and optional groups; relating to catastrophic illness assistance; establishing a medical assistance program for chronic and acute medical conditions; and providing for an effective date." (New title authorized by SCR 31.) CSHB 459(FIN) am is under Unfinished Business. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: SCR 31 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 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. 459, relating to the medical assistance program. was read the first time. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3918 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 459 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3916) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 459(FIN) am "An Act establishing new eligibility for medical assistance for certain disabled persons and giving their eligibility for services the highest priority among optional services and groups under the medical assistance program; amending the definition of 'personal care services in a recipient's home' as used in the medical assistance program; moving midwife services from being the first to being the 14th service eliminated under the medical assistance program when there is insufficient funding; and adjusting the priority of optional services and optional eligible groups under the medical assistance program in order to reflect the new priorities given to the newly-eligible disabled persons and to midwife services but without otherwise changing the relative order of the other optional services and optional groups." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 459(RLS) "An Act establishing new eligibility for medical assistance for certain disabled persons and giving their eligibility for services the highest priority among optional services and groups under the medical assistance program; amending the definition of 'personal care services in a recipient's home' as used in the medical assistance program; moving midwife services from being the first to being the seventh service eliminated under the medical assistance program when there is insufficient funding; adjusting the priority of optional services and optional eligible groups under the medical assistance program in order to reflect the new priorities given to the newly-eligible disabled persons and to midwife services but without otherwise changing the relative order of the other optional services and optional groups; relating to catastrophic illness assistance; establishing a medical assistance program for chronic and acute medical conditions; and providing for an effective date." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3919 HB 459 (New title to be authorized by SCR 31.) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 459(FIN) am, thus adopting SCS CSHB 459(RLS), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 459(FIN) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 459(RLS) Concur YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Cowdery, Vezey Absent: Grussendorf, Moses And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 459(RLS). 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 459(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3920 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS SCR 31 Representative Porter moved to take up the following at this time (page 3917): SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 459, relating to the medical assistance program. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall SCR 31 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 31 Special Order of Business YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, 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 Absent: Grussendorf, Moses And so, SCR 31 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 393 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3916) on the following at this time: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3921 HB 393 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(RES) "An Act relating to contracts with the state establishing payments in lieu of other taxes by a qualified sponsor or qualified sponsor group for projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; providing for the inclusion in the contracts of terms making certain adjustments regarding royalty value and the timing and notice of the state's right to take royalty in kind or in value from projects to develop stranded gas resources in the state; relating to the effect of the contracts on municipal taxation; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 393(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 393(RES), thus adopting SCS CSHB 393(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 393(RES)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 393(FIN) Concur YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 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, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Martin, Vezey Absent: Bunde, Moses, Nicholia And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 393(FIN). 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3922 HB 393 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the Senate Letter of Intent (page 4155 of the Senate Journal). 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. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 393(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 386 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3915) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 386(FIN) "An Act relating to the financing authority, programs, operations, and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 386(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 386(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 386(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 386(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 386(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3923 HB 386 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, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Rokeberg Absent: Moses, Nicholia And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 386(FIN) 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 386(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 11 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3854) on the following at this time: HOUSE BILL NO. 11 "An Act relating to driver's licensing; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(RLS) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 11, thus adopting SCS HB 11(RLS), and recommended that the members vote yes. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3924 HB 11 The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 11?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 11(RLS) Concur YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 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, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Vezey Absent: Moses, Nicholia And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HB 11(RLS). 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 11(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 367 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3915) on the following at this time: HOUSE BILL NO. 367 am "An Act relating to part-time public school students; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 367(FIN) (same title) 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3925 HB 367 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 367 am, thus adopting SCS HB 367(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 367 am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 367(FIN) Concur YEAS: 34 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Nays: Davis, Grussendorf, Hanley, Kookesh Absent: Moses, Nicholia And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HB 367(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 HB 367(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 344 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3915) on the following at this time: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3926 HB 344 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(FIN) am "An Act relating to paternity establishment and to support orders; relating to the crime of criminal nonsupport; relating to divorces, dissolutions, and actions to declare a marriage void; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 344(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 344(FIN) am, thus adopting SCS CSHB 344(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 344(FIN) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 344(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 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, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Nays: Kohring, Vezey Absent: Moses, Nicholia And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 344(FIN) 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. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3927 HB 344 The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 344(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 36 Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the following Letter of Intent: "It is the intent of the Legislature to direct the Department of Education to include in the required report of Section 47 a thorough review of educational adequacy in the schools of Alaska, paying particular attention to differences in costs of school operations between communities, differences in costs of school operations depending on their size, and the particular effects and impacts described in AS 14.17.490 section (d), and to report to the Legislature no later than January 15, 2001." for: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(FIN) "An Act relating to public schools; relating to the definition of a school district, to the transportation of students, to employment of chief school administrators, to school district layoff plans, to the special education service agency, and to the child care grant program; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 350 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3836), was read the third time: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3928 SB 350 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 350(FIN) "An Act relating to tourism and tourism marketing; eliminating the Alaska Tourism Marketing Council; and providing for an effective date." Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 350(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. Objection was heard. The Speaker stated that, without objection, HCS CSSB 350(FIN) would be returned to the Rules Committee. Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that the House rescind action in returning HCS CSSB 350(FIN) to the Rules Committee. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 350(FIN) was again before the House in third reading with a motion pending to return to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no further objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Kott: Page 3, line 25, following "contract.": Insert "If the qualified trade association with the right of first refusal declines a tourism related contract, the contract may be awarded to another qualified trade association only if it provides matching funds equal to at least 30 percent of the amount of the contract." Page 5, line 24, following "contract.": Insert "If the qualified trade association with the right of first refusal declines a tourism related contract, the contract may be awarded to another qualified trade association only if it provides matching funds equal to at least 60 ¦30á percent of the amount of the contract." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3929 SB 350 Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative Kubina placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be withdrawn. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 350(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 350(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 28 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Phillips, Porter, Ryan, Therriault, Williams Nays: Austerman, Cowdery, Grussendorf, Kohring, Kott, Martin, Ogan, Rokeberg, Vezey Absent: Moses, Nicholia, Sanders And so, HCS CSSB 350(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 effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 350(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3930 RECONSIDERATION SJR 35 Representative Vezey brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSJR 35(FIN)(fld H) (page 3784). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR 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. Representative Barnes moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HCS CSSJR 35(FIN) be tabled. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall reconsideration of HCS CSSJR 35(FIN) be tabled?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSJR 35(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Reconsideration - Table YEAS: 24 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kubina, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Williams Nays: Dyson, Green, James, Kelly, Kohring, Martin, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Absent: Kott, Moses, Nicholia And so, the motion passed and reconsideration of HCS CSSJR 35(FIN) was tabled. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3931 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House revert to Messages from the Senate. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 399 A message dated May 12, 1998, was read stating the Senate has passed HB 399 with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 399(RLS) "An Act relating to an optional exemption from, and deferral of payment of, municipal taxes on deteriorated property, and defining 'deteriorated property' for purposes of the exemption or deferral; and providing for an effective date." CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 399 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent to consider the message at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 399, thus adopting SCS HB 399(RLS), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HB 399?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HB 399(RLS) Concur YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 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, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Absent: Moses, Nicholia, Sanders 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3932 HB 399 And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS HB 399(RLS). 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 399(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS (Continued) SB 358 Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House move down the calendar to HCS SB 358(FIN). There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 11, 1998 First Supplemental calendar (page 3838), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 358(FIN) "An Act relating to the disclosure of certain personnel records that include information about the use of public resources." The question being: "Shall HCS SB 358(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 358(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Masek, Mulder, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3933 SB 358 Nays: Davies Absent: Martin, Moses, Nicholia, Sanders And so, HCS SB 358(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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 - Joe and Suzi Williams, Parents of the Year By Representatives Williams, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey Honoring - Barbara Weil, Alaskan Educator By Representatives Ryan, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Kathy Kyle By Representatives Grussendorf, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Michihira Konno, Winner, 1998 North American Championship Sled Dog Race By Representatives Nicholia, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Elton, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Lincoln 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3934 Honoring - Reverend David Salmon By Representatives Nicholia, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Lisa Sternadel By Representatives Davies, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Nicholia, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Judy Mowery-Ingle By Representatives Ivan, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Russell C. George By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Senate Sergeant-At-Arms, Senate Assistant Sergeant-At- Arms, Senate Pages By Senator Kelly; Representatives Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Maxine "Maxx" Tobey By Senator Leman; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Principles & Interests Project, The Alaska Humanities Forum By Senator Kelly; Representatives Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, Hudson, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3935 Honoring - Colonel Russell E. Gillaspie By Senator Kelly; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Captain Jim and Mary Binkley By Senator Wilken; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Karen Cedzo By Senator Wilken; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Paul E. Smith By Representatives Nicholia, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senator Lincoln In Memoriam - Starosta Gregory Anelon, Sr. By Representatives Moses, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - John W. Walters By Representatives Foster, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davis, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Charles H. Strand By Representatives Brice, Berkowitz, Croft, Davis, Elton, Foster, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3936 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the citations, Honoring - Representative Mark Hanley, Honoring - Representative Terry Martin, and Honoring - Senator Bert Sharp, be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that all members of the House be shown as cosponsors of the citations. 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, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Representative Hanley By Senator Pearce; Representatives Barnes, Phillips, 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, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Representative Martin By Senator Pearce; Representatives Barnes, Phillips, 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, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Senator Bert Sharp By Senator Wilken; Representatives Barnes, Phillips, 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, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Therriault, Vezey, Williams 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3937 LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Porter moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the Citation Calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Kristan Tanner By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senators Halford, Green Honoring - Elizabeth Arnold, 1997 Dirksen Award By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Elton, Grussendorf, Green, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Chugiak High School Science Olympiad Team By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, Green, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams Honoring - Colonel Samuel C. "Sam" Johnson III By Senator Leman; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders Vezey, Williams Honoring - The Legislative Bill Room By Senator Kelly; Representatives Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, Kubina, Mulder Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg Ryan, Sanders, Williams Honoring - Phyllis Schmidt By Senator Parnell; Representatives Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kelly, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3938 Honoring - Kathleen Lynn Wakefield By Senator Duncan; Representatives Elton, Hudson, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Grussendorf, James, Joule, Kelly, Kemplen, Kott, Kubina, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams In Memoriam - Kevin Burns By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, Ivan, James, Joule, Kelly, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Patrick Joseph Cook By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, James, Joule, Kelly, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey Williams; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Oswald Herman Kohring By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hanley, Hodgins, Hudson, James, Joule, Kelly, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Shelby L. Larsen By Representatives Kohring, Ogan, Masek, Phillips, Berkowitz, Brice, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Foster, Grussendorf, Hudson, James, Joule, Kelly, Kott, Mulder, Nicholia, Porter, Rokeberg, Ryan, Sanders, Vezey, Williams; Senators Halford, Green In Memoriam - Tom Neville By Representatives Kelly, Brice UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 490 Representative Ryan moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the following Letter of Intent: 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3939 HB 490 "The Alaska State Legislature acknowledges receipt of the following letter from Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dated May 7, 1998, to Speaker Gail Phillips, regarding House Bill 490, relating to insurance premium taxes: I want to express our appreciation as well as the appreciation of all the members we insure in Alaska for the Finance Committee's passage of HB 490 which would eliminate the State's retaliatory tax. You have our commitment that as we renew our Alaska contracts, this tax reduction will be passed along in the future rate calculations to the benefit of our members. Our commitment to provide the highest quality of healthcare to Alaskans precedes Alaska statehood. Our goal has always been to provide the highest quality of healthcare at a far price to each resident of Alaska. Your support and the support of the Finance Committee and other members have greatly assisted us in striving to reach this goal for the benefit of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska members. Thank you again for your support. Please do not hesitate to call me if I can be of any assistance to you." for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 490(RLS) am "An Act relating to insurance premium taxes and to insurance taxes, licenses, or fees imposed on certain health care insurance; and providing for an effective date." which passed the House on May 10, 1998 (page 3749). There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Senate adopted a Letter of Intent for CSHB 409(RLS) am on page 4164 of the Senate Journal. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3940 SB 209 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 209(RLS) "An Act relating to the Task Force on Privatization; and providing for an effective date." SB 216 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(JUD) "An Act providing for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators." SB 218 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 218(FIN) "An Act relating to the crimes of murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; and relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person." SB 242 The following bill on today's calendar was not 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." SB 244 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: SENATE BILL NO. 244 "An Act relating to polygraph or other lie-detecting testing for certain correctional officers." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3941 SB 259 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(RLS) "An Act relating to the membership of a metropolitan highway planning organization." SB 340 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 340(FIN) "An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land, and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state land." SB 356 The following bill on today's calendar was not considered: SENATE BILL NO. 356 am "An Act relating to regulation of candidates for state office; and providing for an effective date." SB 218 Representatives Ogan and Croft added their names as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 218(FIN) "An Act relating to the crimes of murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; and relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person." SB 242 Representative Croft added his name as cross sponsor to: 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." 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3942 SCR 11 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FIN) Creating the Long-Term Care Task Force. SCR 29 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: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 471, relating to the boards of commissioners of regional Native housing authorities, and relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations. SCR 30 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: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Suspending Uniform Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) of the Alaska State Legislature concerning House Bill No. 7, relating to establishment of community dispute resolution centers. ENGROSSMENT SJR 42 HCS CSSJR 42(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 11 HCS CSSB 11(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3943 SB 17 SB 17 am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 36 HCS CSSB 36(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate, with a letter of intent, for consideration. SB 105 HCS CSSB 105(FIN) am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 231 In accordance with Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, the Speaker waived engrossment of HCS CSSB 231(FIN) am H and it was referred to the Chief Clerk for transmittal to the Senate with copies of certified amendments attached. SB 281 HCS CSSB 281(CRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 313 HCS SB 313(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 350 HCS CSSB 350(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 354 SB 354 am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 358 HCS SB 358(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3944 SB 360 In accordance with Rule 43(b) of the Uniform Rules, the Speaker waived engrossment of HCS CSSB 360(FIN) am H and it was referred to the Chief Clerk for transmittal to the Senate with copies of certified amendments attached. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Martin moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn sine die. There being no objection, the House of Representatives of the Twentieth Legislature of the State of Alaska adjourned sine die at 12:03 a.m., May 13, 1998. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3945 HOUSE JOURNAL INDEX HB 11 3854 3923-3924 HB 325 3885-3888 HB 326 3891-3893 HB 344 3915 3925-3927 HB 367 3915 3924-3925 HB 386 3915 3922-3923 HB 393 3916 3920-3922 HB 399 3931-3932 HB 459 3916-3919 HB 486 3854-3855 HB 490 3938-3939 HJR 44 3910-3911 SB 11 3889-3890 3943 SB 17 3903-3904 3943 SB 36 3858 3911-3914 3927 3943 SB 105 3897-3903 3942 SB 153 3856 3895-3896 SB 209 3940 SB 216 3940 SB 218 3904 3940-3941 SB 223 3904-3906 SB 231 3893-3895 3943 SB 242 3906 3940-3941 SB 244 3906 3940 SB 254 3906-3907 SB 259 3941 SB 281 3907-3908 3943 SB 313 3908-3909 3943 SB 340 3941 SB 347 3909-3910 SB 350 3927-3929 3943 SB 354 3858-3862 3943 SB 356 3941 SB 358 3932-3933 3943 SB 360 3890-3891 3944 SCR 11 3942 SCR 29 3942 1998-05-12 House Journal Page 3946 SCR 30 3942 SCR 31 3917 3920 SJR 35 3897 3930 SJR 42 3888-3889 3942