Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-02-28 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2323 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 28, 2000 Fiftieth Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 11:12 a.m. Roll call showed 34 members present. Representatives Brice, Kerttula, and Kookesh had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Davies had been previously excused from a call of the House today until plane time. Representative Masek had been previously excused from a call of the House today until plane time and her presence was noted later. Representative Halcro was absent and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by Pastor Bob Quick of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Representative Kott moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Almighty God, to You belongs all power, all glory, yet You delegate the power of leadership to Your people. In our state, You have given us the freedom to oversee the welfare of our land and the many people it supports. It is not easy to know which actions will produce the greatest good. Allow us to view situations from the perspective of others that we may know what is best for us all. May Your presence lead us this day. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Cissna. 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2324 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 47th, 48th, and 49th legislative days, House Journal Supplement No.6, and House & Senate Joint Journal Supplement No.12 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 9 A message dated February 25, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9(RES) am Relating to Take a Young Person Hunting Week. CSHCR 9(RES) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. COMMUNICATIONS The following report was received: Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Monetary Terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State and the Public Safety Employees Association (Correctional Officers) February 25, 2000 (as required by AS 23.40.215) The Speaker referred the report to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 163 The Judiciary Committee has considered: 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2325 HB 163 HOUSE BILL NO. 163 "An Act relating to qualifications of voters; relating to the registration of voters; relating to election districts and officials; 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 163(JUD) "An Act relating to qualifications of voters; relating to the registration of voters; relating to election districts and officials; 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; relating to financial statements by public officials and candidates for public office; making conforming amendments in references to 'election district,' 'chairman,' and similar terms; relating to initiative, referendum, and recall petitions; and providing for an effective date." 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2326 HB 163 The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Croft, Kott, James, Rokeberg The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 163(JUD): Fiscal note, Office of the Governor, 2/9/00 HB 163 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 257 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 257 "An Act relating to funding for school districts operating secondary school boarding programs; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 257(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Morgan, Dyson, Coghill, Whitaker No recommendation (2): Green, Brice The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 257(HES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Education & Early Development, 2/28/00 HB 257 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 259 The Finance Committee has considered: 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2327 HB 259 HOUSE BILL NO. 259 "An Act relating to a parent's eligibility to be represented by the public defender before and during the probable cause and temporary placement hearing that is held after the state takes emergency custody of a child." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 259(FIN) "An Act relating to eligibility to be represented by the public defender before and during the probable cause and temporary placement hearing that is held after the state takes emergency custody of a child." The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Therriault, Mulder, Grussendorf No recommendation (6): Bunde, Austerman, Moses, Davis, Williams, Phillips The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 259(FIN): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 2/28/00 HB 259 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Halcro was noted. HB 298 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 298 "An Act requiring that health care insurers provide coverage for treatment of diabetes." 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2328 HB 298 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Green, Morgan, Dyson, Whitaker, Kemplen, Brice Do not pass (1): Coghill The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 298(HES): Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/28/00 HB 298 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 304 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 304 "An Act relating to issuance and sale of revenue bonds to fund drinking water projects, to creation of an Alaska clean water administrative fund and an Alaska drinking water administrative fund, to fees to be charged in connection with loans made from the Alaska clean water fund and the Alaska drinking water fund, and to clarification of the character and permissible uses of the Alaska drinking water fund; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kott, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Croft No recommendation (3): Murkowski, Green, Kott 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2329 HB 304 Amend (2): James, Rokeberg The following fiscal notes apply: Fiscal note, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 1/21/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Revenue, 1/21/00 HB 304 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 325 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 325 "An Act relating to priorities, claims, and liens for payment for certain medical services provided to medical assistance recipients; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Green, Dyson No recommendation (4): Whitaker, Coghill, Brice, Kemplen The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 325(HES): Fiscal note, Dept. of Health & Social Services, 2/2/00 HB 325 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 357 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2330 HB 357 HOUSE BILL NO. 357 "An Act relating to the redemption of shares of certain Alaska corporations." The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Murkowski, Harris, Cissna, Halcro, Rokeberg The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Community & Economic Development, 2/28/00 HB 357 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 330 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 330 "An Act establishing Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Days and Women Veterans Day; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Murkowski, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Kott, Porter, Croft, Cissna, Murkowski The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs, 2/2/00 HB 330 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2331 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Chugiak and East High School Students and "Frostbyte" F. I. R. S. T. Robotics Competition 2000 By Senators Pearce, Halford, Phillips Honoring - George E. Gordon By Senator Wilken The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Pond Reef Fire Department By Representative Williams INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 58 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 58 by the House Finance Committee: Respectfully requesting the members of the Alaska Congressional delegation to sponsor and support passage of an amendment to the statute relating to the disposition of federal funds received by the state from oil and gas leases in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska to authorize use of the funds for the state's power cost equalization program. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 379 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 379 by Representative Smalley, entitled: 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2332 HB 379 "An Act relating to credited service under the public employees' retirement system for peace officers and fire fighters on leave without pay or receiving workers' compensation benefits because of certain on-the-job injuries." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 423 HOUSE BILL NO. 423 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the monthly salary for heads of principal executive departments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note applies: Zero fiscal note, Office of the Governor/All Depts., 2/28/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 25, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: Present and past administrations have been fortunate to find capable men and women willing to leave far more lucrative jobs to serve the public in demanding positions as heads of principal state departments. In fact, over the years many candidates have declined offers and commissioners have left after a short tenure because they could earn so much more in other public and private jobs. While public service can be personally fulfilling, the state cannot expect to continue to attract or retain talented people unless there is a fair salary commensurate with the responsibilities of the job. I am transmitting to you a bill that would permit some flexibility in setting the salary of a principal department head. Under existing law enacted over 20 years ago, commissioner salaries are set at Range 28, Step E with no opportunity for step or range increases regardless of 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2333 HB 423 how long the person remains in the job. This bill allows setting a commissioner's salary at a higher step and range--no more than Range 30, Step F--to recognize special skill or experience. This approach is identical to the method under existing law for setting the salary of deputy department heads. The current salary of Commissioners is not in line with positions of similar authority and responsibility in the private sector or even larger municipalities within Alaska. Ironically, deputies and other managers often make more than their commissioners do because they are permitted salary increases over time. Salaries of the directors of the state's quasi-independent agencies such as AHFC, AIDEA, and the Permanent Fund, which compete most closely with the private sector, substantially exceed those of Commissioners. Despite lower costs of living, the salaries of department heads in many other states, including those on the West Coast, exceed those of Alaska commissioners. While this proposal would permit only a modest salary increase for department heads, the flexibility afforded could help attract candidates from the private sector and could encourage qualified appointees to remain in service to the public. Recognizing that there is never a good time to raise salaries for our public officials, this action is long overdue. I urge your favorable action this session. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 424 HOUSE BILL NO. 424 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the accounting for and appropriations of state land disposal program revenue; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2334 HB 424 The following fiscal note applies: Fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/28/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 25, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: Thoughtfully crafted sales of state land can benefit the public as well as the state. Unfortunately, budget restraints severely limit the state's financial ability to plan and offer land sales. This bill I transmit today provides the mechanism for the state to sell land to Alaskans by placing proceeds of sales into a separate account that can then fund future sales. Under this bill, receipts of the state land disposal program administered by the Department of Natural Resources (department) would be accounted for separately and placed in the state land disposal income fund. The Legislature may appropriate from the fund for department expenses associated with the program. The fund would be capped at $5 million; any revenues in excess of $5 million at the end of a given fiscal year would be deposited into the general fund. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 425 HOUSE BILL NO. 425 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to misrepresentation and false claims made against the state or a municipality; and providing for an effective date." 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2335 HB 425 was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Indeterminate fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 2/28/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Administration/All Depts., 2/28/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 25, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: This bill I transmit today would fill a gap in our statutory law by providing general authority for the civil prosecution of a person who makes a false claim for, or a misrepresentation regarding, money or property against the state or a municipality. The public needs some way of ensuring that persons who seek to recover money or property from the state or a municipality are doing so in good faith. The most effective means of doing this is to provide for clear consequences for unlawful conduct. This bill would allow for a civil penalty of damages up to three times the amount suffered and court costs and attorneys fees from persons who make a misrepresentation or false claim against the state or a municipality. The bill would provide incentives to cooperate in the prosecution of a misrepresentation or false claim. Also, the bill would apply only to matters involving at least $500 and would not apply to unemployment, workers' compensation, state tax, public assistance, or temporary assistance claims. These programs have specific authority elsewhere in statute providing for the prosecution of false claims. The bill also provides procedures for circumstances in which both state and municipal money or property are involved and sets a limitation period of 10 years after which suits for misrepresentations and false claims are barred. 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2336 HB 425 Nearly all states and the federal government have false claims statutes. It is time that Alaska had similar authority to protect the public treasury from wrongful claims. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" HB 426 HOUSE BILL NO. 426 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to transfers of public land or grants or conveyances of interest in public land among the Alaska Railroad Corporation, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and the Department of Natural Resources to relocate or widen the Seward Highway, to relocate railroad facilities, and to relocate adjacent utility facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Resources, and Finance Committees. The following fiscal notes apply: Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Natural Resources, 2/28/00 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities, 2/28/00 The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 25, 2000, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: The Seward Highway south of Anchorage through Chugach State Park has been reconstructed and realigned over the past few years to promote greater safety and ease for the traveling public. Some of these improvements and further planned projects also involve adjacent railroad and utility rights-of-way. Because the laws creating Chugach 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2337 HB 426 State Park prohibit transfer of park lands, land exchanges for realignments and relocations of the highway and railroad require specific statutory authority. This bill allows for the exchanges of property interests between Chugach State Park, the Department of Transportation, the Alaska Railroad and utilities needed for widening or relocating the highway or railroad through the Park. All land exchanges would be subject to a finding by the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources that they would not significantly affect the purposes of the Park. The transferred park land would be limited to the amount necessary for the relocation. All lands received in exchange for the relocation needs would become part of Chugach State Park. This bill will provide for the continued upgrading and increased safety along one of our state's most traveled highways. At the same time, the scenic and recreational values of Chugach State Park will be protected and enhanced through continued close cooperation and project planning between state agencies and the Alaska Railroad. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Tony Knowles Governor" CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 108 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 108 "An Act relating to the use, operation, and regulation of boats; establishing a uniform state waterway marking system; and providing for an effective date." 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2338 HB 108 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) 5DP 618 FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 619 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (DPS, DNR) 619 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 1DP 5NR 726 FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 3/31/99 727 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (DPS, DNR) 3/31/99 727 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 5DP 3NR 1AM 2137 FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2138 2 ZERO FISCAL NOTES (DPS, DNR) 2138 **The presence of Representative Masek was noted. 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. 108(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Mulder: Page 10, lines 13 - 18: Delete all material and insert: "(4) a boat that is not equipped with mechanical propulsion and that is exclusively paddled, poled, rowed, or powered by wind, unless the boat owner voluntarily elects to comply with the numbering and registration provisions of this section;" Representative Mulder moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2339 HB 108 CSHB 108(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 31 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker Nays: Bunde, Cissna, Green, Hudson, Williams Excused: Brice, Davies, Kerttula, Kookesh And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Ogan: Page 12, lines 11 - 20: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Ogan moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Hudson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 108(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 32 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Coghill, Kohring, Ogan, Sanders 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2340 HB 108 Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Brice, Davies, Kerttula, Kookesh And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 108(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Ogan objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 108(FIN) am will be in third reading on the March 1, 2000, calendar. HB 191 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 191 "An Act relating to charter schools; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) 1DP 6NR 1066 2 FISCAL NOTES (DOE) 1067 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 2DP 4DNP 3NR 2169 FISCAL NOTE (DOE) 2170 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. 191(FIN) "An Act relating to charter schools." There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2341 HB 191 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 191(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Kapsner objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 191(FIN) will be in third reading on the March 1, 2000, calendar. 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 - Iyana Gusty By Representatives Morgan, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Matthew Nicolai, Western Council Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Eagle Scout Award By Representatives Morgan, Phillips, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Lincoln Honoring - Mona Lisa Drexler, Municipal Clerk of the Year By Senator Pete Kelly; Representatives Brice, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2342 In Memoriam - Peggy A. Hunt By Representatives Phillips, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Williams In Memoriam - Abbie Natalie Stephanoff By Representatives Morgan, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Williams; Senator Lincoln In Memoriam - Jerome Thomas Galley By Senator Taylor; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Irene, Nathan, Chelsea and Nicolas Suskuk By Senator Tim Kelly; Representatives Kapsner, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams RECONSIDERATION SB 101 Representative Kott brought up reconsideration of the vote on CCS SB 101(3d CC)(fld H), which had been held until today (page 2296). The following was again before the House: CONFERENCE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 101(3d CC) "An Act relating to disasters and to the disaster relief fund." Representative Kott placed a call of the House and lifted the call. 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2343 SB 101 Representative Berkowitz placed a call of the House and lifted the call. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the House adopt the 3d Conference Committee report?" The roll was taken with the following result: CCS SB 101(3d CC) Adopt Reconsideration YEAS: 22 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Foster, Grussendorf, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kohring, Morgan, Moses, Ogan, Sanders, Smalley Excused: Brice, Davies, Kerttula, Kookesh And so, the House adopted the 3d Conference Committee report on reconsideration, thus adopting CCS SB 101(3d CC). The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. The Senate has adopted the 3d Conference Committee report (Senate journal page 2413). 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 Green - from 1:35 p.m., March 2 to 9:34 p.m., plane time, March 3, 2000 Representative Masek - from 1:35 p.m., March 3 to 9:31 a.m., plane time, March 6, 2000 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2344 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Pond Reef Fire Department, 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: Honoring - Pond Reef Fire Department By Representatives Williams, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, 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, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 51 Representative Kemplen added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 51 Expressing support for a cooperative United States-Canada feasibility study on extending the North American rail system through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory to Alaska. HB 108 Representative Murkowski added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(FIN) am "An Act relating to the use, operation, and regulation of boats; establishing a uniform state waterway marking system; and providing for an effective date." 2000-02-28 House Journal Page 2345 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 2/28 HB 318 RETURN FOUND PROPERTY TO FINDER Finance Subcommittee upon adj., 2/28 Legislature Anchorage Caucus upon adj., 2/28 ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 1, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:32 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk