Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-02-19 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0245 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday February 19, 1999 Thirty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:07 a.m. Roll call showed 32 members present. Representatives Dyson, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan and Phillips had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Barnes was excused from a call of the House due to illness. Representative Brice was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Mulder be excused from a call of the House from today to 9:10 p.m., plane time, February 20, 1999. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Brian Ewing of the Calvary Fellowship. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: 'Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practise them.' (Romans 1:32) Father we have broken Your laws. We have not only continued to do what is wrong but we have given our seal of approval to those actions, as though we can legitimatize the breaking of God's laws by making it legal to do so. We have 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0246 mistaken the approval of men for the approval of God. We have been willing to negotiate away every moral law You have given us. In the process we have become like the man who You said gained the whole world but lost his own soul; or like Esau who sold his birthright for a bowl of soup; or the one who took the alluring path of least resistance not knowing it would cost him his very life. We have been like sheep going astray. You have laid our guilt on Jesus the one who was wounded for our transgression and bruised for our iniquity. Father take each man and woman assembled here into Your hands. Let them find the counsel that You freely offer to them. Shape their thoughts as they arrange them and themselves beneath Your authority. Let them find the approval that comes from only You. In Jesus' name we ask this. Amen The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative James. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 30th and 31st legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated February 17, 1999, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 10:30 a.m., February 19 to hear an address by the Honorable Frank Murkowski, U.S. Senator. A message dated February 18, 1999, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 11:00 a.m., May 6 to hear an address by the Honorable Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0247 HJR 8 A message dated February 17, 1999, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHJR 8(MLV) am with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: Page 2, line 10, following "system": Insert "; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Twenty-First Alaska State Legislature requests that, in the development and operation of a national ballistic missile defense system in Alaska, the Department of Defense provide adequate protection from any danger posed by the system to local residents; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Twenty-First Alaska State Legislature strongly encourages the Department of Defense to contract with Alaska businesses in the development, construction, and operation of a national ballistic missile defense system in Alaska" And so, the following is transmitted for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(MLV) am S Relating to a national ballistic missile defense system. CSHJR 8(MLV) am is under Unfinished Business. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS Messages dated February 17 and 18, 1999, were read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: SCR 2 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 by Senator Taylor: Relating to management of Alaska's wildlife and fish resources. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0248 SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 by the Senate Rules Committee: Authorizing a recess by the Senate and the House of Representatives for a period of more than three days. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 3 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 3(RLS) by the Senate Rules Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the crimes of murder, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide; relating to homicides of children; relating to registration as a sex offender or child kidnapper; relating to the crime of interference with custody of a child or incompetent person; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 12 SENATE BILL NO. 12 by Senators Mackie, Taylor, Lincoln, Leman, Pearce, Green and Elton, entitled: "An Act classifying anadromous streams and tributaries; relating to the designation of riparian areas; establishing buffers on certain streams and relating to slope stability standards on certain streams; and requiring retention of low value timber along certain water bodies where prudent." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0249 COMMUNICATIONS The following reports were received: Alaska State Legislature Mental Health Parity Task Force Final Report, February 1999 Representative Davis and Senator Torgerson, Co-chairs (as required by Legislative Resolve No. 63, SLA 1998) **The presence of Representative Brice was noted. Dept. of Administration Division of Risk Management Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1998 (as required by AS 37.05.287) State Insurance Catastrophe Reserve Account Letter of review by the State Accountant February 12, 1999 (as required by AS 37.05.287) Independent actuarial assessment of the State Insurance Program (as required by AS 37.05.287) Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development Alaska Energy Authority Financial Statements and Schedule June 30, 1998 and 1997 (as required by AS 44.83.940) Dept. of Community & Regional Affairs Division of Municipal and Regional Assistance Alaska Taxable 1998 Municipal Taxation - Rates and Policies Full Value Determination Population and G.O. Bonded Debt Volume XXXVIII, January 1999 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0250 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 9 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to act to ensure that federal agencies do not retain records relating to lawful purchase or ownership of firearms gathered through the Brady Handgun Bill instant check system. The report was signed by Representative James, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): James, Smalley, Coghill, Hudson, Whitaker No recommendation (1): Kerttula Amend (1): Ogan The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, State Affairs Committee, 2/19/99 HJR 9 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 12 The Finance Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 12 "An Act relating to a utility corridor and railroad right-of-way between the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska-Canada border." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.12(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0251 HB 12 Do pass (8): Therriault, Mulder, Kohring, Austerman, Davies, Grussendorf, Davis, Foster No recommendation (2): Bunde, Williams The following fiscal notes apply to CSSSHB 12(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/3/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 2/3/99 SSHB 12 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - West High School Football By Representatives Rokeberg, Porter; Senator Pearce Honoring - Dimond High School Football By Representatives Rokeberg, Halcro; Senator Pearce Honoring - Beverly A. Ward By Representatives Hudson, Kerttula; Senator Elton Recognizing - Frank Cyra-Korsgaard By Representative Berkowitz; Senator Leman Recognizing - Iron Dog Gold Rush Classic Snowmobile Race By Representative Masek In Memoriam - David R. Demmert, Sr. By Representative Williams In Memoriam - Kathleen Walker Williams By Senator Green; Representative Green 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0252 In Memoriam - Ruby Rokeberg, Alaska Pioneer By Senator Pearce INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 97 HOUSE BILL NO. 97 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the management and protection of state land legislatively designated for public use under AS 41.23, and state land designated by the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources for special management; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources, Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/19/99 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18, 1999, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: In the interest of public health and safety, the state of Alaska should make every effort to enforce our laws governing conduct on state land and water. Existing statute authorizes certain state employees to enforce these laws in state parks and some recreational facilities. However, it does not extend that enforcement capability to legislatively designated public use areas, other recreation areas, or special use areas. This bill I transmit today extends enforcement authority to these other highly valued and used lands by authorizing certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources to issue citations for violations. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0253 HB 97 Perhaps the biggest problem this bill tries to address is the removal of abandoned equipment, property, and junk on state land. Without any enforcement authority, the department currently is limited to asking violators to remove their junk, usually with no response. The department would resort to issuing citations when other non-punitive attempts to halt the illegal activity have failed. Penalties for conviction of a special area violation would range from $1,000 to $5,000 and could include the forfeiture of natural resources and profits acquired as a result of the violation. However, the bill authorizes the Alaska Supreme Court to identify offenses that could be paid without a court appearance and to set a bail schedule for these cases. It is likely these fines for incidents such as littering, unauthorized occupancy, or blocking public access to trails, airstrips, and river channels, would mirror fines for these offenses on park lands and range from $25 to $200. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure that will enhance the use of our public lands. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 98 HOUSE BILL NO. 98 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to contracts for the provision of state public assistance to certain recipients in the state; providing for regional public assistance plans and programs in the state; relating to grants for Alaska tribal family assistance programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0254 HB 98 The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/19/99 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18, 1999, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: The bill I transmit today continues Alaska's efforts to implement effective and responsible welfare reform, particularly in rural areas. This bill builds on the provision in federal welfare reform law that allows regional non-profit Native corporations to develop and implement independent welfare programs promoting local responsibility for program success by tying program assistance to local economic and social conditions. Under this bill, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will be able to award grants to regional Native organizations operating tribal family assistance plans that differ from the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program plan because they are designed to meet regional circumstances. The federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 provided that specifically named Alaska Native organizations could propose to operate tribal temporary assistance plans, independent of the state plan, to serve the Alaska Native and Indian populations within a specific geographical region. A state- and federally-approved tribal family assistance plan will receive, directly from the federal government, a portion of Alaska's allocation of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant money. The federal money, however, is only about half of the money that has historically been appropriated to serve this population. This bill establishes clear statutory standards under which the state would provide grants to Alaska Native organizations with federally-approved tribal plans that differ from the state's plan. As of October 1, 1998, Tanana Chief's Conference, Inc. (TCC) received approval from the federal government to operate its own tribal temporary assistance program for needy families. The DHSS developed a plan with TCC to serve tribal program recipients. Under current state law, however, the program must be identical to the state's 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0255 HB 98 temporary assistance program. As a consequence, the state loses the opportunity to shape regional programs to meet regional conditions. This bill will make it possible for regional programs to be designed to specifically address local circumstances. Regional tribal plans are expected to be custom designed to meet the economic conditions and needs of the region. This bill also would allow the DHSS to adopt a regional plan for non-tribal members if such a plan appears more suitable to address regional conditions. Therefore, program standards under a regional plan could differ from some otherwise generally applicable standards of the state's plan, but would always contain specifically identified program elements. This bill will contribute to making our public assistance programs more effective by considering regional conditions in plan developments. I urge your support of this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 99 HOUSE BILL NO. 99 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to sexual assault and the definitions of 'sexual contact,' 'sexual penetration,' and 'legal guardian' in AS 11." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 2/19/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/19/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 2/19/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/19/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/19/99 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0256 HB 99 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 18, 1999, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: I am transmitting today a bill making it a crime for a person employed in a correctional facility or other placement for prisoners to engage in sexual conduct with a prisoner. The bill also makes it a crime for a legal guardian of a person 18 or 19 years of age, who is in the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), to engage in sexual conduct with that person. Alaska law currently prohibits persons in specific authoritative positions from engaging in sexual conduct with other persons subject to that authority. For example, employees who work in licensed care facilities are prohibited from engaging in sexual conduct with clients who are mentally incapable, incapacitated, or unaware a sexual act is being committed. The criminalization of this conduct is premised on the offender's abuse of authority over others. Those employed in correctional facilities or other placements designated by the commissioner of the Department of Corrections (DOC), and those who are a legal guardian of an 18- or 19-year old in the custody of the DHSS, have a similar position of authority over persons committed to the state's custody, and should not abuse their position by engaging in sexual conduct with the persons subject to that authority. The bill provides that it is a class C felony for these persons in authority to engage in sexual penetration, and a class A misdemeanor to engage in sexual contact with a person subject to that authority. A defendant convicted of either offense would be required to register as a sex offender. The bill does not address conduct involving juveniles under the age of 18 who are committed to the legal custody of the DHSS, because that conduct is already illegal under Alaska law. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0257 HB 99 I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this proposal. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 100 HOUSE BILL NO. 100 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making and amending capital, supplemental, and other appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; ratifying certain expenditures; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 17, 1999, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: In recognition of oil revenues being substantially lower than projected when the FY99 budget was passed last May, my Administration has worked hard to cut the supplemental request as much as possible. Although last spring's budget plan included a $16.5 million "place holder" for supplementals, the expenditures for fires, flood and fisheries disasters alone exceed that amount by more than $3 million. Other critical supplementals have been brought down to $901,700 by identifying cuts to offset short-funded areas and by requiring agencies to absorb many other unexpected cost increases. The $6.3 million in belt-tightening I announced two weeks ago for hiring, travel and purchasing can cover both this $901,700 and $5.3 million needed for Corrections to comply with court orders in the Cleary settlement. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0258 HB 100 While this supplemental is $5 million more than the place holder in the budget plan it represents a concerted effort by state agencies to offset the financial impact of disasters, known short-funding, and unanticipated expenditures for FY99. Further budget reductions will be part of the work still ahead of us on the FY2000 budget. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 101 HOUSE BILL NO. 101 by Representative Morgan, entitled: "An Act relating to the reinstatement of corporations that are public utilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Utility Restructuring and the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 102 HOUSE BILL NO. 102 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act imposing certain requirements relating to cigarette sales in this state by tobacco product manufacturers, including requirements for escrow, payment, and reporting of money from cigarette sales in this state; providing penalties for noncompliance with those requirements; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 2/19/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/19/99 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0259 HB 102 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 19, 1999, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: Cigarette smoking presents serious public health concerns to the state and its citizens. Recently, this Administration, along with virtually every other state, reached a monumental master settlement agreement with the leading tobacco producers. That agreement was approved by the Alaska Superior Court on February 9, 1999. Under the terms of the settlement, it is anticipated the State of Alaska will receive $670 million over the next 25 years and will benefit from important restrictions on advertising and other matters to address public health concerns. While this is an important step forward in addressing this significant health problem, the states that are parties to the agreement wanted to be sure the problem was more comprehensively addressed. This bill I transmit today would help do that by placing some requirements on tobacco product manufacturers who sell cigarettes in the state but do not sign the settlement agreement. Under this bill, the non-participating tobacco manufacturers will take responsibility for their share of the financial burden caused by their products by setting up escrow accounts to cover qualified claims for health-related concerns. The availability of the escrow money will better ensure a source of compensation for Alaskans while preventing those manufacturers from deriving large, short-term profits from sales in this state and then becoming judgment-proof before liability may arise. This bill is fair and puts all tobacco product manufacturers on an equal footing regarding cigarette sales in Alaska. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this bill, as part of an overall solution to address this major public health concern. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0260 HB 103 HOUSE BILL NO. 103 by Representative Dyson, entitled: "An Act relating to civil actions by municipalities and certain public corporations and prohibiting certain civil actions by them against firearms or ammunition manufacturers and dealers." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 104 HOUSE BILL NO. 104 by Representatives Hudson and Austerman, entitled: "An Act revising the procedures and authority of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, the Board of Fisheries, and the Department of Fish and Game to establish a moratorium on participants or vessels, or both, participating in certain fisheries; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. HB 105 HOUSE BILL NO. 105 by Representative Bunde, entitled: "An Act providing for the licensing of speech-language pathologists; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 106 HOUSE BILL NO. 106 by Representative Phillips, entitled: "An Act making special appropriations for education from the earnings reserve account." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0261 HB 107 HOUSE BILL NO. 107 by Representative Phillips, entitled: "An Act authorizing an advisory vote on whether appropriations of income from the permanent fund should be restricted; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The House recessed at 10:25 a.m. to allow members of the Senate to enter the House Chamber. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 10:29 a.m. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with the Uniform Rules, Speaker Porter turned the gavel over to President Pearce who called the joint session to order at 10:30a.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear an address by the Honorable Frank Murkowski, U.S. Senator. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. President Pearce introduced Nancy Murkowski, the Senator's wife. President Pearce appointed Representative Murkowski to escort her father, Senator Murkowski to the joint session. 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0262 The House Sergeant-at-arms, Sean Riley, announced the Senator's entrance into the House Chamber. Senator Murkowski was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by President Pearce. Senator Murkowski delivered his address and it appears in House and Senate Joint Journal Supplement No. 4. A question and answer period followed the conclusion of the Senator's speech. Senator Murkowski received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Murkowski. Senator Mackie moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Pearce adjourned the joint session at 11:42 a.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 11:46 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 2 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 2 "An Act relating to issuance of a motor vehicle registration plate to or parking permit for a person who is disabled." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 5DP 2NR 129 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 129 STA RPT 7DP 207 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2/3/99 208 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0263 HB 2 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 2 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 2 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 2 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 2 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 7 ABSENT: 11 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Foster, Green, Harris, Hudson, James, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Barnes, Dyson, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Phillips Absent: Cissna, Croft, Grussendorf, Halcro, Joule, Kemplen, Masek, Moses, Ogan, Sanders, Therriault And so, HB 2 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 10 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 10 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 6DP 180 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 180 FIN RPT 8DP 208 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2/10/99 208 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0264 HB 10 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 10 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 10 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 10 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 10 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 7 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Masek, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Barnes, Dyson, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Phillips Absent: Kemplen, Moses, Ogan, Sanders And so, HB 10 passed the House. Representative Green 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. HB 10 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Green 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: 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0265 Celebrating - 1999 National Engineers' Week By Senator Leman; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Allen Alexander Lowrance By Representatives Grussendorf, Porter, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Davis, Foster, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 13 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following, which had been returned to the Rules Committee with pending amendments (page 170): CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 13(L&C) am "An Act relating to the characterization of, use of, segregation of, deposit of, interest on, and disbursement of escrow money; relating to the recording, filing, and delivery of escrow documents; relating to civil penalties for violations of certain escrow provisions by escrow settlement agents; relating to the supervision by the Department of Commerce and Economic Development of escrow settlement agents; authorizing the adoption of regulations to implement certain escrow provisions; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 13(L&C) am was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 73 The Speaker waived the State Affairs Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative James, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 73 "An Act relating to commercial vehicle registration fees and taxes; and providing for an effective date." 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0266 HB 73 HB 73 was removed from the State Affairs Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 77 The Speaker waived the State Affairs Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative James, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 77 "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee, a permanent interim committee of the Alaska State Legislature; and providing for an effective date." HB 77 was removed from the State Affairs Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HJR 8 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 247) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(MLV) am Relating to a national ballistic missile defense system. and CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(MLV) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 8(MLV) am, thus adopting CSHJR 8(MLV) amS, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHJR 8(MLV) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0267 HJR 8 CSHJR 8(MLV) am S Concur YEAS: 27 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 8 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Masek, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Davies, Kerttula Excused: Barnes, Dyson, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Phillips, Sanders Absent: Kemplen, Moses, Ogan And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting CSHJR 8(MLV) am S. **The voting record for Representative Sanders on CSHJR 8(MLV) am S was corrected to reflect that he was later excused from a call of the House beginning at 12 noon today (page 267). The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. CSHJR 8(MLV) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Sanders - from 12:00 noon, today to 9:30 a.m., plane time, February 22, 1999 Representative Williams - from 2:40 p.m., today to 9:15 p.m., plane time, February 21, 1999 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0268 Representative Halcro - from 6:00 p.m., today to 9:32 p.m., plane time, February 21, 1999 Representative Bunde - from 7:15 a.m., February 26 to 9:20 p.m., plane time, February 28, 1999 Representative Cowdery - from 7:10 p.m., February 25 to 2:00 p.m., plane time, March 2, 1999 Representative Therriault - from 1:23 p.m., February 26 to 9:20 p.m., plane time, March 1, 1999 Representative Masek - from 1:23 p.m., March 5 to 9:33 a.m., plane time, March 8, 1999 Representative Coghill - from 6:00 a.m., March 7 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, March 9, 1999 (amended from page 120) HJR 8 Representative Cowdery added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(MLV) am S Relating to a national ballistic missile defense system. HJR 9 Representative Whitaker added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to act to ensure that federal agencies do not retain records relating to lawful purchase or ownership of firearms gathered through the Brady Handgun Bill instant check system. HB 2 Representative Brice added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 2 "An Act relating to issuance of a motor vehicle registration plate to or parking permit for a person who is disabled." 1999-02-19 House Journal Page 0269 HB 60 Representative Morgan removed his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 60 "An Act relating to use of traditional means of access to assist in taking game or fish and to traditional means of access for traditional outdoor activities on land and water set aside for fish and game purposes." ENGROSSMENT HB 2 HB 2 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 10 HB 10 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., February 22, 1999. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk