Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-03-31 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2799 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 31, 2000 Eighty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:11 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representatives Kookesh and Moses had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Kerttula, Kohring, and Mulder were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Beverly Smith of the Christian Science Church. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: From Psalms -- 'Great peace have they which love Thy law . . . ' Dear God, Our Father, Lift our hearts and minds this day to understand Thy perfect law and its flawless operation in our lives. Your law is Truth, lighting our path, establishing justice, and ruling equitably. Your law is also a law of Love, healing divisions, establishing the brotherhood of man, and bringing peace to nations. Your law of infinite Spirit provides abundant good for all. It does not take from one and give to another, but assures us that what blesses one, blesses all. There is no opposition to God's law, no power to obstruct God's establishment of righteous 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2800 government. We thank You, Father, for the ability you have given us to do Your will, and we rejoice that '. . . the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.' (Isaiah 32) Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Therriault. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 81st legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 357 A message dated March 30, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 357 "An Act relating to the redemption of shares of certain Alaska corporations." HB 357 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SB 7 A message dated March 30, 2000, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to CSSB 7(FIN) am, thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(FIN) am H "An Act relating to the University of Alaska and university land and authorizing the University of Alaska to select additional state land." **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. A message dated March 30, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2801 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 85 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(RLS) by the Senate Rules Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to credited service in the public employees' retirement system for temporary employment; and creating a public service benefit in the public employees' retirement system." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 270 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to sexual assault and sexual abuse and to payment for certain examinations in cases of alleged sexual assault or sexual abuse." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270(HES) "An Act relating to payment for certain examinations in cases of sexual assault." The report was signed by Representative Dyson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Green, Dyson, Coghill, Whitaker No recommendation (2): Morgan, Kemplen The following fiscal note applies to CSSSHB 270(HES): 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2802 HB 270 Zero fiscal note, Dept. of Public Safety, 3/15/00 SSHB 270 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Kerttula was noted. HB 384 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 384 "An Act establishing the Legislative Road Development Task Force; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 384(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Halcro, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cowdery, Kohring, Hudson Do not pass (1): Kemplen No recommendation (1): Halcro The following fiscal note applies to CSHB 384(TRA): Fiscal note, Legislative Affairs Agency, 3/15/00 HB 384 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - John D. Horn By Representative Phillips 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2803 Honoring - Scott Gomez, National Hockey League All-Star By Representative Berkowitz; Senators Phillips, Tim Kelly Honoring - 3rd Wing, Elmendorf Air Force Base, PACAF Outstanding Rating By Senator Leman Honoring - East Anchorage High School Girls 2000 Class 4-A State Basketball Champions By Senator Tim Kelly The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Honoring - Dr. Ruth Lister By Representative Davies **The presence of Representative Mulder was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 442 HOUSE BILL NO. 442 by the House Community & Regional Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 253 The following was read the second time: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2804 HB 253 HOUSE BILL NO. 253 "An Act establishing a school disciplinary and safety program; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) NT 4DP 1951 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DOE) 1952 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 1DP 4NR 2644 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DOE) 1/21/00 2645 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. 253(JUD) "An Act relating to a school disciplinary and safety program; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 253(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 253(JUD) will be in third reading on the April 3, 2000, calendar. RECONSIDERATION SB 269 Representative Green brought up reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 269(FIN)(efd fld H) which had been held to today (page 2788). The following was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act relating to legislative powers and responsibility with respect to collective bargaining agreements between the state and 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2805 SB 269 a labor or employee organization representing state employees; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HCS CSSB 269(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 269(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker Excused: Kookesh, Moses Absent: Williams And so, HCS CSSB 269(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration. 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. Representative Berkowitz objected. Representative Therriault placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 269(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 27 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2806 SB 269 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Sanders, Smalley Excused: Kookesh, Moses Davies changed from "Yea" to "Nay". Hudson changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, the effective date clause was adopted on reconsideration. HCS CSSB 269(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 304 Representative Green brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 304(FIN) am (page 2795). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 304(FIN) am "An Act relating to issuance and sale of revenue bonds to fund drinking water projects, to the Alaska clean water fund, 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 question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 304(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2807 HB 304 CSHB 304(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Kookesh, Moses Absent: Mulder And so, CSHB 304(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration. 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. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule change. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 304(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. * * * * * Representative Ogan introduced Laura Menefee and Candice Frisby, Guest Pages, from Palmer. Lauren Halcro and Alyssa Robinson from Anchorage were also Guest Pages today. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Kapsner be excused from a call of the House from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2808 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (Continued) HB 298 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 298 "An Act requiring that health care insurers provide coverage for treatment of diabetes." with the: Journal Page HES RPT CS(HES) 6DP 1DNP 2327 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2328 L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 5DP 1NR 2663 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 2664 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DCED) 2/28/00 2664 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 2771 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. 298(L&C) "An Act requiring that certain health care insurers provide coverage for treatment of diabetes." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 298(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 298(L&C) was read the third time. Representative Hudson moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Hudson was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 298(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2809 HB 298 CSHB 298(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Coghill, Kohring, Ogan, Sanders Excused: Kookesh, Moses And so, CSHB 298(L&C) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 361 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 361 "An Act relating to charges for state services; requiring that fees levied by resource agencies for designated regulatory services be based on the actual and reasonable direct cost of providing the services, except in the case of certain negotiated or fixed fees; relating to negotiated or fixed fees of resource agencies; relating to invoices for designated regulatory services; establishing a petition process regarding fees charged by resource agencies for regulatory services; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 3NR 1AM 2683 5 FISCAL NOTES (GOV, 3-DEC, LAW) 2683 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DNR) 2684 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2810 HB 361 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 361(FIN) "An Act relating to charges for state services; requiring that fees levied by resource agencies for designated regulatory services be based on the actual and reasonable direct cost of providing the services, except in the case of certain negotiated or fixed fees; relating to negotiated and fixed fees of resource agencies; relating to invoices for designated regulatory services; establishing a petition process regarding fees charged by resource agencies for regulatory services; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 361(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 361(FIN) will be in third reading on the April 3, 2000, calendar. HB 363 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 363 "An Act relating to salmon product reports; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FSH RPT CS(FSH) 1DP 4NR 1AM 2453 FISCAL NOTE (REV) 2453 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 2DP 1DNP 7NR 2748 FISCAL NOTE (REV) 2749 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. 363(FIN) "An Act relating to salmon product reports and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date." 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2811 HB 363 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 363(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 363(FIN) was read the third time. Representative Dyson declared a conflict of interest. The question being: "Shall CSHB 363(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 363(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Excused: Kookesh, Moses Absent: Morgan, Phillips, Therriault Davis changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSHB 363(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 363(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2812 HB 429 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 429 "An Act extending the termination date for the vessel permit moratoria for the Bering Sea Korean hair crab fishery and the weathervane scallop fishery; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 2DP 4NR 2611 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (F&G) 2611 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HB429 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB429 was read the third time. **Representative Kapsner had been previously excused from a call of the House today (page 2807). The question being: "Shall HB429 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 429 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Barnes, Ogan Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh, Moses And so, HB429 passed the House. 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2813 HB 429 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. HB429 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 266 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 266(RES) "An Act relating to the use of a TBT-based marine antifouling paint or coating on certain vessels; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 6DP 2726 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DEC) 3/2/00 2727 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 266(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 266(RES) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 266(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 266(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2814 SB 266 Nays: Ogan Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh, Moses Absent: Barnes, Davies, Dyson, Joule, Kohring And so, CSSB 266(RES) 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. CSSB 266(RES) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 420 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March30, 2000, calendar (page 2790), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 420(FIN) "An Act relating to tourism marketing contracts; and providing for an effective date." Representative James rose to a point of order regarding debate pertaining to the bill before the body. The Speaker cautioned the member to confine remarks to the bill. Representative Barnes rose to a point of order regarding debate being dilatory. The Speaker requested the member to wrap up remarks in a timely manner. The question being: "Shall CSHB 420(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2815 HB 420 CSHB 420(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Joule, Kerttula Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh, Moses Absent: Davies, Kemplen And so, CSHB 420(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 clauses. Representative Berkowitz objected. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that the question be divided. The Speaker ruled that the question was divisible. There being no objection, the question of the effective date clauses was divided. 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 in Section 4. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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 in Section 5. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2816 HB 420 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 in Section 6. Representative Berkowitz objected. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause in Section 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 420(FIN) Third Reading Effective Date - Section 6 YEAS: 25 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Grussendorf, Joule, Kerttula, Kohring, Ogan, Sanders, Smalley Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh, Moses Absent: Davies, Kemplen And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, the effective date clause in Section 6 was not adopted. CSHB 420(FIN)(efd pfld) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 422 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March30, 2000, calendar (page 2794), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 422 "An Act relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries resulting from consumption of alcohol or use of drugs; and providing for an effective date." 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2817 HB 422 **Representative Sanders had been previously excused from a call of the House today (page 2771). The question being: "Shall HB 422 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 422 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Kerttula Excused: Kapsner, Kookesh, Moses, Sanders Absent: Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Kemplen And so, HB 422 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 422 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: 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2818 Honoring - Douglas "Butch" Wright, Eagle Scout By Representatives Masek, Porter, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Peter Bushre By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula, Porter, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - JDHS Tsunami Team, Alaska Ocean Science Bowl By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula, Porter, Austerman, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Whitaker - from 1:35 p.m., March 31 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, April 3, 2000 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Dr. Ruth Lister, 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. 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2819 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 - Dr. Ruth Lister By Representatives Davies, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, 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, Williams UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 270 Representatives Dyson, Coghill, Green, Whitaker, Morgan, and Kemplen added their names as cosponsors to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 270 "An Act relating to sexual assault and sexual abuse and to payment for certain examinations in cases of alleged sexual assault or sexual abuse." HB 298 Representatives Smalley, James, Kott, Davies, Croft, and Joule added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(L&C) "An Act requiring that certain health care insurers provide coverage for treatment of diabetes." HB 363 Representative James added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(FIN) "An Act relating to salmon product reports and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date." 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2820 SJR 38 Representative James added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 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. SB 266 Representative Smalley added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 266(RES) "An Act relating to the use of a TBT-based marine antifouling paint or coating on certain vessels; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 298 CSHB 298(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 304 CSHB 304(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 363 CSHB 363(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 420 CSHB 420(FIN)(efd pfld) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 422 HB 422 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 429 HB 429 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2000-03-31 House Journal Page 2821 SB 269 HCS CSSB 269(FIN) 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 following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 3/31 meeting CHANGED TO: 1:15 p.m., 3/31 ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., April 3, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:37 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk