Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-02-07 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2111 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 7, 2000 Twenty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 11:04 a.m. Roll call showed 31 members present. Representatives Davies, James, Joule, Kookesh, Morgan, and Phillips had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Barnes, Masek, and Mulder were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Johnny L. Reimer of the Douglas Island Bible Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Our God and Heavenly Father, We honor and extol You for Your greatness, Your sovereign control over all things. We thank You that in Your greatness, You are mindful of us in our weakness and sin. We thank You for the way of salvation made available for us through Christ, our Lord. We recognize that there are forces in our world that are setting themselves against our families, seeking their destruction. We pray they will not succeed. We pray that families would be diligent to recapture the virtues that make them effective. We pray that we would seek Your wisdom and counsel to strengthen the family and bind it together. We ask You to show us ways and means to bring about greater stabilization. 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2112 We thank You, Sovereign Lord, that in Your love, mercy, and grace, You have not dealt with us as the greatness of our sins deserve. You readily extend forgiveness to those who seek Your face and repent. Help us to be honest and admit our need of forgiveness so we can experience Your mercy and peace. Open our eyes to opportunities that are around us. Teach us to express trust rather than suspicion, to seek after truth rather than accept falsehood, to show love rather than prejudice, to demonstrate genuine concern for others rather than pursue selfishness. In ourselves we are weak, so strengthen us to properly meet the demands and responsibilities before us -- through Christ, our Lord. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Murkowski. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 26th, 27th, and 28th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received: Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development Research and Analysis Section Nonresidents Working in Alaska-1998 January 31, 2000 (as required by AS 36.10.130) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 180 The Finance Committee has considered: 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2113 HB 180 HOUSE BILL NO. 180 "An Act relating to the possession, manufacture, use, display, or delivery of controlled substances while children are present." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 180(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Therriault, Mulder, Foster Do not pass (4): Davies, Grussendorf, Moses, Davis No recommendation (3): Bunde, Austerman, Phillips The following fiscal notes apply to CSHB 180(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/7/00 Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Corrections, 2/7/00 Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/7/00 Zero fiscal note, Alaska Court System, 2/7/00 HB 180 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Barnes was noted. HB 203 The Finance Committee has considered: 2d SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to loans from the agricultural revolving loan fund; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2114 HB 203 CS FOR 2d SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 203(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Mulder, Davies, Foster, Davis, Phillips No recommendation (5): Therriault, Bunde, Austerman, Grussendorf, Moses The following fiscal note applies to CS 2d SSHB 203(FIN): Fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/7/00 2d SSHB 203 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Commemorating - The Life History, Chief Visilla By Representative Kohring The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: In Memoriam - Sewell "Stumpy" Faulkner By Representatives Rokeberg, Bunde INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 53 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 53 by Representative Masek: 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2115 HJR 53 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to a preference for taking wildlife for human consumption. was read the first time and referred to the Resources, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 342 HOUSE BILL NO. 342 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the financing authority, payment in lieu of tax agreements, and tax exemption for assets and projects of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to renaming and contingently repealing the rural development initiative fund within the Department of Community and Economic Development, and establishing the rural development initiative fund within the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Labor & Commerce, and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/7/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 3, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) has been a key player in many of Alaska's economic successes through the years. AIDEA programs have financed smaller projects, such as the Unalaska Marine Center dock, and the multi-million dollar Red Dog 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2116 HB 342 mine and Federal Express aircraft maintenance facility. This bill I transmit today continues AIDEA's role in boosting economic development and creating jobs in the state by extending its bonding authority for development projects of up to $10 million and for conduit bond financing that does not involve the assets or credit of AIDEA or the state. Under the bill, AIDEA's general bonding authority for projects up to $10 million would be extended for three years, until June 30, 2003. The bill also clarifies that the sunset provision does not apply to conduit revenue financing transactions. Projects larger than $10 million would still require specific legislative authorization. In addition, this bill clarifies the procedures available to municipalities to grant tax exemptions for privately held interests in AIDEA-owned assets and projects, and instead enter into agreements and receive payments in lieu of taxes. The bill also provides for the transfer of the rural development initiative fund (RDIF) program from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to AIDEA. This makes formal the program transfers authorized in last year's departmental merger bill. Transferring the RDIF program would enable AIDEA to further its economic development mission in communities of 5,000 or less. The state is fortunate to have a financially healthy agency like the AIDEA to forge public-private partnerships that can strengthen Alaska's economic base. This bill will enhance the tools available to the AIDEA to further this mission. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 344 HOUSE BILL NO. 344 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2117 HB 344 "An Act authorizing a land exchange between the Department of Natural Resources and Alaska Hard Rock, Inc.; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/7/00 The Final Exchange Agreement, Independence Mine SHP Exchange with Alaska Hardrock, Inc., was attached and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 3, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: This bill I transmit today would provide legislative approval of a land exchange agreement between the state Department of Natural Resources, and Alaska Hard Rock, Inc. The purpose of the land exchange is for the state to acquire private land located within and adjacent to Independence Mine State Historical Park, near Hatcher Pass. The land to be acquired would be developed to enhance the interpretive and recreational uses of the park. The land the state is exchanging is also located in the Hatcher Pass area and is presently under permit to Alaska Hard Rock, Inc., which is interested in receiving title. State law requires legislative approval of land exchanges involving lands of unequal appraised value. In this proposed exchange, the state will receive land appraised at $87,000 while conveying land appraised at $66,500. Alaska Hard Rock, Inc. is agreeable to this unequal exchange and will be receiving a federal tax credit for the difference. Adding this land to the Independence Mine State Historical Park, particularly the underground mine tunnels, will greatly add to the tourism potential of the park. The DNR expects to contract with a 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2118 HB 344 private concession to run tours and maintain the historic buildings in the park, saving a part of Alaska's history while increasing economic activity in the area. A copy of the land exchange agreement between the DNR and Hard Rock, Inc., is being provided to the legislature. The DNR has available a report that explains the proposed exchange in more detail. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 345 HOUSE BILL NO. 345 by Representative Rokeberg, entitled: "An Act relating to state employee health insurance." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. HB 346 HOUSE BILL NO. 346 by Representatives Joule and Brice, entitled: "An Act relating to services for persons with developmental disabilities." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 347 HOUSE BILL NO. 347 by Representative Therriault by request, entitled: "An Act relating to the disposition of surplus moose, caribou, deer, Dall sheep, elk, and musk oxen; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2119 HB 348 HOUSE BILL NO. 348 by Representative Masek, entitled: "An Act requiring a hunter to obtain proof of licensure from a guide before contracting or paying for big game hunting services. was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. HB 349 HOUSE BILL NO. 349 by Representative Masek, entitled: "An Act relating to powers of the Board of Game, means of access for hunting, trapping, and fishing, the definition of 'means' and 'methods', and hunting safety education and game conservation education programs; relating to the purposes of game refuges, fish and game critical habitat areas, and public use areas." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 350 HOUSE BILL NO. 350 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act repealing the statutory bars to the State of Alaska's prosecution of a criminal act that resulted in a conviction or acquittal by the United States, another state, or territory." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/7/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/7/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 4, 2000, appears below: 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2120 HB 350 "Dear Speaker Porter: I am transmitting a bill that would allow the State of Alaska to prosecute and punish an offender for a crime that has been prosecuted by the federal government or by another state or territory. Since early statehood, the State of Alaska has had statutory prohibitions on the state prosecuting and punishing a person, including a corporation, for an act that another jurisdiction has already prosecuted. This policy is not based on constitutional law; the state and federal constitutional prohibitions against being placed twice in jeopardy for the same act do not prohibit separate jurisdictions from separately prosecuting, and punishing, the same act under different bodies of law. Recent events have suggested a reconsideration of this policy. The federal prosecution of a cruise ship company for illegally discharging water polluted with oil and hazardous waste into our pristine Alaska waters demonstrates that the harm suffered by our state should have been addressed in a separate state prosecution. This bill will allow the State of Alaska to prosecute an offender if a similar situation should arise again. I urge your prompt and favorable consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 351 HOUSE BILL NO. 351 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to certain state rights-of-way." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2121 HB 351 The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/7/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 4, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: I am transmitting a bill amending the list and recording requirements as prescribed by a 1998 state law for state rights-of-way, commonly known as RS 2477. The need to correct the list and recording requirements results from further Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land research and recent experience in trying to record the routes. The state was required to have had every listed right-of-way recorded by January 1, 1999. Most of the 602 routes listed in the 1998 law are unsurveyed. Experience has shown recording unsurveyed routes clouds the title of landowners whose property is not necessarily subject to the historical RS2477 trail or route. Many affected private landowners objected when DNR notified them that it was required to record all the routes, particularly unsurveyed trails, noting they often reflect inaccurate routings. This proposed bill requires that most RS2477 routes be recorded only if surveyed, and within one year of the survey. Those unsurveyed trails still subject to recording would be limited to routes crossing larger privately owned parcels (at least 160 acres), or that cross public lands. Those routes would be recorded within two years of listing. In addition, this bill deletes 12 routes from the current list. Examination of early land records indicates these 12 trails were constructed after the land was reserved or appropriated, making RS 2477 inapplicable. Based on what is now known, they do not qualify as valid RS 2477 rights-of-way. 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2122 HB 351 This bill simplifies the recording process for RS2477 trails and removes the concern many private landowners may have with the current law. I urge your support of this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 352 HOUSE BILL NO. 352 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to five-year schedules of timber sales planned on land managed by the Department of Natural Resources; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/7/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 4, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: As part of the Administration's efforts to operate efficiently and responsibly meet budget constraints, I am transmitting this bill to change the requirement for state publication of the five-year timber sale schedule from annual to biennial. This change will increase the efficiency of state government without diminishing the quality of the schedule or the public's opportunity to comment. Before a timber sale on state land may currently proceed, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is required to list the sale in 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2123 HB 352 two separate five-year sale schedules. Although this bill provides that a sale would only be listed on one schedule, it would still be required to appear for two years. The timber schedules are scoping documents, not decision documents, and no change is proposed to the decision documents issued for every proposed sale. These Forest Land Use Plan/final best interest findings will still be published for every proposed sale and subject to public and agency review. Publishing the five-year timber schedule is a time-intensive task. The change proposed in this bill, to publish the schedule every other year instead of every year, will continue to provide the public notice that interested parties have come to rely on when scrutinizing Alaska's timber sale program. But it will also allow DNR greater ability to direct its efforts toward other management concerns during years in which the schedule need not be produced. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 353 HOUSE BILL NO. 353 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to heirloom certificates of marriage." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/7/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 4, 2000, appears below: 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2124 HB 353 "Dear Speaker Porter: One of the efforts in which the Administration and the Legislature can take great pride is the revitalization of the Alaska Children's Trust. Alaskans have responded with overwhelming support to help build the principal of the trust to more than $9 million. Proceeds from the trust provide grants to communities and agencies statewide to prevent child abuse and neglect and create healthier lives for children. One fundraising effort for the trust is the sale of heirloom birth certificates. The sales raised more than $50,000 for the Children's Trust last year and is the most successful fundraising program of its type nationwide. This bill I transmit today expands the birth certificate program by establishing an heirloom marriage certificate suitable for display. Hopefully $25 from the sale proceeds for each certificate would be appropriated by the legislature to the Alaska Children's Trust. This program offers an excellent and appealing way to continue the worthwhile work of the Children's Trust. I urge your favorable consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 105 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 105 "An Act providing for the licensing of speech-language pathologists; and providing for an effective date." 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2125 HB 105 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 2DP 2NR 2004 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2005 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 1DP 8NR 2084 FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2084 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act providing for the licensing of speech-language pathologists; relating to fees paid by audiologists and speech- language pathologists; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 105(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 105(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 105(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 105(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Coghill, Dyson, Kohring, Ogan, Sanders, Therriault Excused: Davies, James, Joule, Kookesh, Morgan, Phillips 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2126 HB 105 Absent: Masek And so, CSHB 105(FIN) 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. CSHB 105(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 272 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the tax assessment by a home rule or general law municipality of housing that qualifies for the low-income housing credit under the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 5DP 1AM 2058 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H.CRA) 2059 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB272 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 272 was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Masek was noted. The question being: "Shall HB 272 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 272 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2127 HB 272 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Barnes, Coghill, Kohring, Ogan, Sanders Excused: Davies, James, Joule, Kookesh, Morgan, Phillips And so, HB 272 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 272 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 - Don and Nikki Gilman By Representatives Smalley, Phillips, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Jay Quinlan, Freestyle Snowmobiling Champion By Representatives Harris, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Lincoln 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2128 Honoring - Jess and Nella Wooten on their Fifty-seventh Wedding Anniversary By Senators Halford, Phillips; Representatives Dyson, Kohring, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Ben and Christine Shennum, 50th Wedding Anniversary By Senator Ward; Representatives Sanders, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Senator William Merle "Bill" Poland By Representatives Austerman, Porter, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Mackie 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 Kohring - from 1:35 p.m., February 11 to 9:34 p.m., plane time, February 13, 2000 Representative Moses - from 6:30 a.m., February 11 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, February 15, 2000 Representative Masek - from 1:35 p.m., February 11 to 9:31 a.m., plane time, February 15, 2000 Representative Joule - from 1:35 p.m., February 11 to 9:32 p.m., plane time, February 16, 2000 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2129 Representative Austerman - from 1:30 p.m., February 21 to 9:36 p.m., plane time, February 22, 2000 Representative Rokeberg - from 7:00 a.m., February 9 to 9:31 a.m., plane time, February 15, 2000 (amended from page 1996) HB 272 Representative Rokeberg declared a conflict of interest on the following bill: HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the tax assessment by a home rule or general law municipality of housing that qualifies for the low-income housing credit under the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date." HB 272 passed the House (page 2126). SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Sewell "Stumpy" Faulkner, be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that all members of the House be shown as cosponsors of the citation. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Sewell "Stumpy" Faulkner By Representatives Rokeberg, Bunde, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams 2000-02-07 House Journal Page 2130 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 105 Representative Smalley added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(FIN) "An Act providing for the licensing of speech-language pathologists; relating to fees paid by audiologists and speech- language pathologists; and providing for an effective date." HB 272 Representatives Smalley and Mulder added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to the tax assessment by a home rule or general law municipality of housing that qualifies for the low-income housing credit under the Internal Revenue Code; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 105 CSHB 105(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 272 HB 272 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 10:00 a.m., February 9, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:11 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk