Legislature(1999 - 2000)
1999-03-26 House Journal
Full Journal pdf1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0577 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 26, 1999 Sixty-seventh 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 Austerman, Barnes, Kapsner, Kookesh and Rokeberg had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Berkowitz and Kohring were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Joule was absent. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Leon Thompson of the Chapel by the Lake. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: As we awakened this morning we prepared our bodies for a new day and the challenges that were ahead. Now let us take a moment to prepare our hearts and minds by giving thanks and seeking God's direction and guidance for this day. Before we do that, I would ask that we take a few moments of silent prayer in memory of Will Shattuck, Senator Ray's grandson. Dear God, We give thanks for this day. You created this day and all the days of our lives. You created each one of us unique and special and set before us challenges and tasks that at times seem overwhelming. Undergird us this day with wisdom and courage, give us attitudes of compassion and show us the right way to lead all the peoples of this land. 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0578 Help each of us to be sensitive, bold, caring, filled with integrity, responsive to the needs of others, wise and at times courageous. We know that in all this we will struggle attempting to make it on our own, however, we know that You desire to walk in front, behind and beside us through each step of the day. We give thanks for Your presence with us. Be with our nation this day in the midst of the difficulties she faces. We pray for a quick resolution to the conflict in Kosovo. Help each of us to stand upright and firm in the midst of the trials and temptations in life. Show us Your way and help us to walk in it. We pray this to the One who created us and sustains us through all of life. Amen The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Foster. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 66th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Coghill introduced Aaron Shaw, Guest Page, from Nenana. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 73 A message dated March 25, 1999, was read stating the Senate has passed: 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0579 HB 73 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act relating to commercial vehicle registration fees and taxes; relating to determining the taxable location of a vehicle for purposes of municipal registration taxes; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 73(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 76 A message dated March 25, 1999, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 76(RLS) am with the following amendment: Page 2, line 19: Insert "*Sec. 2 AS 29.45.050(o) is repealed July 1, 2002." Renumber the following section accordingly. And so, the following is transmitted for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(RLS) am S "An Act relating to an exemption from and deferral of payment on municipal taxes on deteriorated property; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 76(RLS) am is under Unfinished Business. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received: Dept. of Corrections Report of the Alaska Board of Parole 1997 and 1998 December 1998 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0580 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 40 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 40 "An Act combining parts of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and parts of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs by transferring some of their duties to a new Department of Commerce and Rural Development; transferring some of the duties of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to other existing agencies; eliminating the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; relating to the Department of Commerce and Rural Development and the commissioner of commerce and rural development; adjusting the membership of certain multi-member bodies to reflect the transfer of duties among departments and the elimination of departments; creating the office of international trade and relating to its duties; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 40(CRA) "An Act combining parts of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and parts of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs by transferring some of their duties to a new Department of Commerce and Rural Development; transferring some of the duties of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to other existing agencies; eliminating the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; relating to the Department of Commerce and Rural Development and the commissioner of commerce and rural development; establishing in the Office of the Governor the position of rural affairs advocate; adjusting the membership of certain multi-member bodies to reflect the transfer of duties among departments and the elimination of departments; creating the office of international trade and relating to its duties; and providing for an effective date." 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0581 HB 40 The report was signed by Representative Harris, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Harris No recommendation (3): Dyson, Halcro, Joule Amend (2): Morgan, Murkowski The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 40(CRA): Fiscal note, Dept. of Commerce & Economic Development/Various Depts., 3/26/99 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/26/99 HB 40 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 69 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 69 "An Act relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(FIN) "An Act requiring certain reports or information from alcoholic beverage licensees that are also limited liability organizations; relating to powers of employees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to investigate violations of certain criminal laws; relating to regulation of alcoholic beverage licenses issued to limited liability organizations; relating to brewpub licenses; relating to package store licenses; relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages on licensed premises; relating to the liability of a member of a limited liability organization who also holds an alcoholic beverage license; extending the termination date of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to June 30, 2003; relating to residency requirements for obtaining an alcoholic beverage license; and providing for an effective date." 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0582 HB 69 The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Therriault, Mulder, Bunde, Foster No recommendation (1): Moses Amend (2): Davies, Grussendorf The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 69(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 3/8/99 HB 69 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: Commemorating - Law Enforcement Memorial Day, May 15, 1999 By Representative Porter Honoring - Anchorage Christian School Boys Basketball Team, 1999 3-A Boys State Champions By Representative Mulder; Senator Tim Kelly Honoring - Dora Estevez By Representative Davis Honoring - Chugiak Mustangs Boys Basketball Team, 4-A State Tournament, Academic and Sportsmanship Awards By Senators Halford, Phillips; Representative Dyson Honoring - The Alaska Firebirds Girls Hockey Team By Senators Phillips, Halford; Representative Dyson In Memoriam - Carol Eastaugh By Representatives Hudson, Kerttula; Senator Elton 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0583 In Memoriam - Henrietta "Pen" Lee By Senators Halford, Phillips; Representative Dyson In Memoriam - Gordon W. Bordine By Senators Halford, Phillips; Representative Dyson INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 33 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 by Representatives Phillips and Green: Urging the United States Senate to decline to ratify the treaty from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change adopted in December 1997 at Kyoto, Japan. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 by Representative Kemplen, entitled: "An Act relating to confidential mental health records; relating to mental health services and programs; relating to liability for payment for mental health evaluation and treatment services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services, Judiciary and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. HB 163 HOUSE BILL NO. 163 by Representative James, entitled: "An Act relating to qualifications of voters; relating to the registration of voters; relating to election districts and officials; 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0584 HB 163 relating to election procedures and ballots; relating to special procedures for elections; relating to nomination of candidates; relating to national elections; relating to special elections and appointments; relating to constitutional amendments; relating to election offenses and corrupt practices; relating to election pamphlets; relating to the deferral of jury service for certain election officials; relating to an exemption from the State Procurement Code regarding election ballots; relating to the provision and use of mailing addresses on permanent fund dividend applications for election purposes; relating to the inclusion of voter registration forms with permanent fund dividend applications; making conforming amendments in references to 'election district' and 'chairman'; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 112 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March25, 1999 calendar (page 570), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 112 "An Act establishing the Alaska public building fund; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HB 112 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 112 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 2 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0585 HB 112 Yeas: Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Austerman, Barnes, Kapsner, Kookesh, Rokeberg Absent: Berkowitz, Joule And so, HB 112 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 112 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: Honoring - Alaska Support Industry Alliance By Representatives Porter, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault; Senator Pearce In Memoriam - Caroline M. Anderson By Representatives Smalley, Porter, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Phillips, Sanders, Therriault 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0586 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 Kott - from 7:15 a.m., March 27 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, March 29 1999 Representative Morgan - from 7:21 p.m., March 31 to 9:33 p.m., plane time, April 5, 1999 Representative Berkowitz - from 1:23 p.m., April 1 to 9:20 p.m., plane time, April 5, 1999 HB 31 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 31 "An Act making an appropriation for construction and renovation of the University of Alaska, Anchorage Consortium Library Facility; and providing for an effective date." HB 40 Representative Mulder added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 40 "An Act combining parts of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and parts of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs by transferring some of their duties to a new Department of Commerce and Rural Development; transferring some of the duties of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs to other existing agencies; eliminating the Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the Department of Community and Regional Affairs; relating to the Department of Commerce and Rural Development and the commissioner of commerce and rural development; adjusting the membership of certain multi-member bodies to reflect the transfer of duties among departments and the elimination of departments; creating the office of international trade and relating to its duties; and providing for an effective date." 1999-03-26 House Journal Page 0587 HB 101 Representative Foster added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 101 "An Act relating to the reinstatement of corporations that are public utilities; and providing for an effective date." HB 134 Representative Phillips added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 134 "An Act relating to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to issue citations for certain skiing violations; relating to establishing a bail schedule for certain skiing violations and to procedures for issuing a citation for a skiing violation." SCR 2 Representative Coghill added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Relating to management of Alaska's wildlife and fish resources. ENGROSSMENT HB 112 HB 112 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. **The presence of Representative Berkowitz was noted. ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., March 29, 1999. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk