Legislature(1999 - 2000)
2000-04-20 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3339 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 20, 2000 One Hundred Second Day Pursuant to adjournment, the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 11:11 a.m. Roll call showed 31 members present. Representatives Barnes, Croft, Kerttula, Kott, Moses, Mulder, Ogan, Rokeberg, and Therriault were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Envoy Craig Fanning of The Salvation Army. Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Shall we pray, Heavenly Father, as we come before You this morning, acknowledging You and Your presence, accept our thanks for all You do for us. Make us mindful of all the needs of our people today. We pray for the poor, the widows, the children, all who You entrust to our care. May we remember these who need our protection the most in our deliberations today. We also remember the cultural diversity of Alaska, and pray for sensitive hearts to all the issues that face our Native and Indian peoples. Help us to be usable by You in these needs today. Thank You Father. Amen. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3340 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Bunde. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 101st legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Whitaker introduced Guest Pages, Mattie and Emilie Ringstad, from Fairbanks. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 10:00 a.m., April 21 to consider the Governor's vetoes. HB 25 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 25 "An Act relating to a municipal river habitat protection tax credit." HB 25 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 346 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 346(HES) "An Act requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to establish a waiting list for state-funded services for persons with developmental disabilities and requiring the department to submit an annual report concerning the waiting list and persons with developmental disabilities." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3341 HB 346 CSHB 346(HES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HJR 60 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed HJR 60 with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 60(RES) am S Opposing the designation of millions of acres of Alaska as critical habitat for the Spectacled Eider and the Steller's Eider. HJR 60 is under Unfinished Business. HB 3 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3(JUD) "An Act relating to controlled substances and to the possession of certain chemicals." with the following amendment with a technical title change and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3(FIN) "An Act relating to controlled substances and to the possession of certain chemicals; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 3(JUD) is under Unfinished Business. HB 288 A message dated April 20, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 288(JUD) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 288(FIN) "An Act relating to the creation of an aggravating factor for the commission of domestic violence in the physical presence or hearing of a child." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3342 HB 288 CSHB 288(JUD) is under Unfinished Business. **The presence of Representative Croft was noted. HB 331 A message dated April 20, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 331(MLV) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 331(RLS) "An Act relating to compensation of members of the Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia in active service; changing the name of the Alaska State Militia to the Alaska State Defense Force; relating to compensation and work status for members of the Alaska State Defense Force; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 331(MLV) is under Unfinished Business. HB 378 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 378(RLS) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 378(FIN) am S "An Act relating to the establishment of, assessment of, collection of, and accounting for service fees for state administration of workers' compensation and workers' safety programs; establishing civil penalties and sanctions for late payment or nonpayment of the service fee; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 378(RLS) is under Unfinished Business. HB 418 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 418(RLS) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 418(FIN) am S "An Act designating certain receipts as program receipts, 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3343 HB 418 appropriations of which are not made from the unrestricted general fund; relating to the establishment of an administrative cost charge for the state's role in the community development quota program; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 418(RLS) is under Unfinished Business. HB 420 A message dated April 20, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 420(FIN)(efd pfld) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 420(L&C) "An Act relating to tourism marketing contracts; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 420(FIN)(efd pfld) is under Unfinished Business. SB 222 A message dated April 19, 2000, was read stating the Senate has concurred in the House amendment to SB 222 thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 222(L&C) "An Act relating to standard industrial classification for, eligibility for benefits under, and the definition of 'benefit year' for the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES SCR 1 The Rules Committee has considered: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Suspending provisions of Rule 1(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, relating to proportional minority membership on standing committees as it applies to the Senate Finance Committee during the Twenty-First Alaska State Legislature. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3344 SCR 1 and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(RLS) Relating to the Task Force on Motorized Oil Transport. (New title to be authorized by HCR 27) The report was signed by Representative Cowdery, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Joule, Phillips, Kott, Cowdery No recommendation (1): Green The following fiscal note applies to HCS SCR 1(RLS): Zero fiscal note, House Rules Committee, 4/20/00 SCR 1 is on today's calendar. SB 259 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(JUD) "An Act relating to crimes and offenses relating to aural representations, recordings, access devices, identification documents, impersonation, false reports, and computers; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Therriault and Mulder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3345 SB 259 Do pass (8): Therriault, Mulder, Bunde, Austerman, Grussendorf, Davis, Williams, Foster No recommendation (1): Davies The following fiscal notes apply to HCS CSSB 259(JUD): Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 4/19/00 Fiscal note, Dept. of Law, 4/19/00 Senate fiscal note, Senate Finance Committee/Dept. of Public Safety, 4/13/00 CSSB 259(JUD) is on today's calendar. **The presence of Representative Moses was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 225 The Conference Committee considering CSHB 225(JUD) and SCS CSHB 225(JUD) am S recommends the following be adopted: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to election campaigns and legislative ethics; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Green (Chair), Harris, Croft; and Senators Donley (Chair) and Miller. The following fiscal note applies to CCS HB 225: Fiscal note, Dept. of Administration, 4/20/00 The report is under Unfinished Business. **The presence of Representatives Barnes and Mulder was noted. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3346 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Recognition - The 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition, Retraced in 2000 By Representatives Murkowski, Phillips Honoring - Julia Klein, University of Alaska-Southeast Swimmer By Representatives Hudson, Kerttula; Senator Elton Honoring - Mary Magdalene Home Alaska By Representatives Dyson, Kott, Kohring; Senators Halford, Phillips Honoring - Edward A., Edward B., and Elmer E. Rasmuson By Representative Davies Honoring - Ruth Hulbert By Senator Green Commemorating - The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, 100th Anniversary By Senator Mackie; Representative Kookesh Honoring - Christine Klein By Senator Taylor In Memoriam - Florence (Rusty) Lancashire By Representatives Davis, Phillips In Memoriam - Eugene "Gene" Francis Short By Representative Bunde In Memoriam - Emily Hopson Quamagun Brower Sr. By Representative Joule; Senator Adams 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3347 In Memoriam - Larry Fox By Representative Smalley In Memoriam - Robert E. McFarland By Senator Donley In Memoriam - Mabel M. Burford By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula In Memoriam - Robert Keith Coyne By Senator Green INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 27 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 by the House Rules Committee: Suspending, concerning Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, the provision of Uniform Rule 35 preventing an amendment with a subject different from that under consideration from being admitted. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Rokeberg was noted. * * * * * Representative Hudson requested that the House stand for a moment of silence to honor the lives of state employees Ladd Macaulay and Martin Richard; and to extend the members' condolences to the families and sincere regards for the complete recovery of Steve McGee. **The presence of Representatives Therriault, Ogan, Kott, and Kerttula was noted. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3348 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 281 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 281 "An Act providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $665,000,000 for the purposes of paying the cost of design, construction, and renovation of public elementary and secondary schools, renovation of state buildings, capital improvements at the University of Alaska, and capital improvements to state harbors; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 2NR 2AM 3325 2 FISCAL NOTES (REV) 3326 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. 281(FIN) "An Act relating to the financing of construction of public school facilities, facilities for the University of Alaska, and facilities for ports and harbors; authorizing the commissioner of revenue to sell the right to receive a portion of the anticipated revenue from a certain tobacco litigation settlement to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; relating to the deposit of certain anticipated revenue from a certain tobacco litigation settlement; authorizing the issuance of bonds by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation with proceeds to finance public school construction, facilities for the University of Alaska, and facilities for ports and harbors; providing for the creation of subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the purpose of financing or facilitating the financing of public school construction, facilities for the University of Alaska, and facilities for ports and harbors; and providing for an effective date." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3349 HB 281 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 5, following line 20: Insert "Egan Building Classroom Addition 7,600,000" Page 5, line 25: Delete "36,000,000" Insert "31,000,000" Page 5, line 30: Delete "25,199,054" Insert "22,579,054" Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Mulder objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 281(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, James, Kohring, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg Absent: Austerman, Barnes, Masek, Ogan, Sanders And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3350 HB 281 Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Davies: Page 3, Line 16 Insert new section: "(b) In addition to the authorization provided by (a) of this section, and notwithstanding the limitation contained in AS 18.56.090 or other provision of law, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is authorized to issue $49,000,000 in bonds to finance state grants for construction and major maintenance of public school facilities." Delete: Page 3, Line 17 "(b) Subject to agreements with bondholders and appropriation as described in (c) of this section, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation shall make the proceeds of the bonds issued under (a) of this section" Replace with: "(c) Subject to agreements with bondholders and appropriation as described in (c) of this section, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation shall make the proceeds of the bonds issued under (a) and (b) of this section" Page 3, Line 26 Insert new section: "(4) Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to pay for expenditures in (e) of this section." Delete: Page 3 Line 31 through Page 5 Line 16 Insert new section: "1. Construction Projects Kashunamiut Chevak School Replacement $28,272,551 Lower Yukon Pilot Station School Replacement 17,654,003 Southwest Region Manokotak School Replacement 14,689,464 Lower Yukon Kotlik School Replacement 17,910,901 Bering Strait Elim School Phase III 12,146,788 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3351 HB 281 Northwest Arctic Noorvik K-12 Improvements 13,633,183 Bering Strait Golovin School Phase III 9,609,516 Southwest Region Togiak School Replacement 25,027,049 Bering Strait Koyuk K-12 School 600,737 Yupiit Akiachak Elementary Replacement And Secondary Renovation 14,370,287 Sub-Total $153,914,479 2. Major Maintenance and Improvement Projects Juneau City Bor. Auke Bay Elementary Roof Replacement $653,842 Petersburg City Fascia/Soffit Repair/ Replacement Recovery of Funds 112,960 Yukon-Koyukuk Nulato Structural Repairs 400,724 Juneau City Bor. Marine Drake Roof Replacement 599,501 Pribilof Island St. George School Remodel 4,385,970 Bering Strait Shishmaref School Roof Replacement And Renovation, Phase III 8,133,754 Juneau City Bor. Harborview Elementary Gym Roof Replacement 106,604 Chatham Angoon Elementary School Major Maintenance 2,222,675 Lake & Peninsula Pedro Bay School Renovation/ Relocation/Reconstruction 1,557,714 Wrangell City Wrangell Elementary And High School Structural Repairs 363,650 Wrangell City Elementary and Middle School Renovation 1,229,000 Ketchikan Schoenbar Renovation, Phase I 2,219,785 Wrangell City Middle School Shop Renovation 168,518 Hoonah City Swimming Pool Sprinkler 212,458 North Slope Bor. Tikigaq School Renovation 3,713,270 Kenai Peninsula McNeil Canyon Elementary Wastewater Treatment System Replacement 125,300 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3352 HB 281 Tanana City Tanana Kitchen Renovation 426,179 Chatham Angoon High School Major Maintenance 1,687,794 Iditarod Area Takotna Community School Water Project 179,512 Iditarod Area Blackwell School Heating Renovation & Site Repair 280,010 Wrangell City Elementary & High Schools Roof & Exterior Repairs 103,760 Galena Project Education Food Service Renovation 159,088 Delta/Greely Fort Greely Utility Conversion 1,996,941 Sitka City Bor. Blatchley Middle School Exterior Upgrade 317,638 Southwest Region Clark's Point Generator Building 36,302 Kenai Peninsula Kenai Central High School Reinsulate Exterior Walls 367,648 Yakutat City Yakutat High School Gym Structural Repairs 86,936 Dillingham City Elementary School Weatherization 146,860 Yupiit Akiak High School Repairs 329,954 Juneau City Bor. High School Heating & Ventilation 65,303 Juneau City Bor. High School Auxiliary Gym Floor Replacement 109,385 Nenana City Elementary Wing Sprinkler Expansion 106,333 Alaska Gateway Tok Multipurpose Recreation Complex Renovation 969,494 Southwest Region Koliganek School Weather Protection 379,555 Galena High School Repairs 128,662 Juneau City Bor. Floyd Dryden Middle School Gym Floor Replacement 108,236 Hoonah City Hoonah Schools Renovation 1,223,725 Lower Yukon Alakanuk Mechanical System Upgrade 997,557 Kuspuk George Morgan Sr. High School Sewage System Replacement 411,975 Lower Yukon Emmonak Mechanical System Upgrade 715,772 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3353 HB 281 Iditarod Area David-Louis Memorial School Asbestos Abatement & Demolition 417,246 Denali Borough Cantwell School Heating And Sprinkler System 668,125 Hydaburg City Upgrading Facilities & Tanks Project 899,948 Lower Kuskokwim Districtwide Water Treatment, Subsurface Sources 1,470,000 Denali Borough Cantwell School Code Upgrade & Roof Repair 334,468 Dillingham City Central Administration Roof 50,250 Kenai Peninsula Soldotna High School Roofing Replacement 644,014 Tanana City Tanana School Major Maintenance 2,976,374 Yakutat City Yakutat High School Renovation 143,906 Chugach Whittier Fire Alarm Replacement 40,431 Mat-Su Borough Fire Alarm Systems, 5 Schools 620,648 Juneau City Bor. Gastineau Elementary Heating Coil Replacement 133,053 Iditarod Area Innoko River School Water & Sewer Emergency 190,407 Denali Borough Anderson School Heating & Ventilation 1,164,266 Mat-Su Borough Septic System Upgrade, Colony High School 159,416 Mat-Su Borough Fuel Tank Replacement Districtwide 126,261 Mat-Su Borough Fire Sprinklers & Piping, 3 Schools 1,381,770 Alaska Gateway Tetlin Sewer Line 85,031 Dillingham City High School Fire Panel Replacement 64,623 Dillingham City High School Gym Roof 158,151 Kuspuk Crow Village Sam School Sewage System Replacement, Chuathbaluk 349,272 Juneau City Bor. Floyd Dryden Middle School Renovation 3,629,683 Kake City Kake Middle School Renovation & Generator Installation 300,075 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3354 HB 281 Iditarod Area Innoko River School Vocational Education Code Upgrade 73,821 Dillingham City Elementary Gym Floor 51,562 Copper River Glennallen High School Gym Floor Renovation 183,544 Chugach Tatitlek Fire Alarm Replacement & Security System 35,471 Kuspuk Johnnie John Sr. School Sewage System Replacement, Crooked Creek 356,257 Iditarod Area McGrath School Foundation & Deterioration Repairs 188,835 Mat-Su Borough Boiler & Water Heater Replacement, 4 Schools 221,051 Sitka City Borough Districtwide Major Maintenance 482,058 Chugach Districtwide Fuel Tank Upgrades 227,642 Galena High School Floor Renovation 128,786 Hoonah City Hoonah Pool Upgrades 167,394 Chugach Tatitlek Generator Replacement 197,122 Lower Kuskokwim Kilbuck School Boiler Replacement 287,041 Mat-Su Borough Carpet Replacement, 6 Elementary Schools 423,507 Yukon Flats Chalkyitsik Sewage Lagoon & Water Tank 780,341 Lower Kuskokwim Districtwide Asbestos Abatement 4,865,404 Iditarod Area McGrath School Heating & Mechanical Design & Renovation 244,373 Lower Kuskokwim Districtwide ADA Upgrade 2,203,040 Iditarod Area Holy Cross School Shower, Bathroom & Flooring Deterioration 49,384 Yukon Flats Fort Yukon High School Gym Sprinklers 115,353 Dillingham City Oil Tank Removal/Replacement 51,562 Sub - Total $64,881,310 Total Grants for Schools $218,795,789" 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3355 HB 281 Page 5, Line 16 Insert new section: "Sec. 1. AS 14.11.100(a) is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (10) subject to (h), (i), (j)(2-4), and (p) of this section and after projects financed by the bonds, notes, or other indebtedness have been approved by the commissioner, 70 percent of payments made by a municipality during the fiscal year for the retirement of principal and interest on outstanding bonds, notes, or other indebtedness authorized by the qualified voters of the municipality on or after July 1, 1997, but on or before April 15, 2000, to pay the costs that exceed $200,000 of school construction projects and major maintenance projects that are approved under AS 14.07.020(a)(11)." * Sec. 2. AS 14.11.100(h) is amended to read: (h) An allocation under (a)(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), ¦ORá (9), or (10) of this section for school construction begun after July 1, 1982, shall be reduced by the amount of money used for the construction of residential space, hockey rinks, planetariums, saunas, and other facilities for single purpose sporting or recreational uses that are not suitable for other activities and by the money used for construction that exceeds the amount needed for construction of a facility of efficient design as determined by the department. An allocation under (a)(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), ¦ORá (9),or (10) of this section may not be reduced by the amount of money used for construction of a small swimming pool, tank, or water storage facility used for water sports. However, an allocation shall be reduced by the difference between the amount of money used to construct a swimming pool that exceeds the standards adopted by the department and the amount of money that would have been used to construct a small swimming pool, tank, or water storage facility, as determined by the commissioner. Sec. 3. AS 14.11.100(i) is amended to read: (i) For the purposes of (a)(4) - (10) ¦(a)(4) - (9)á of this section, (1) an indebtedness for bonds is incurred after the bonds are sold; (2) reimbursement for a cash payment may only be made after the payment is made to a vendor; and 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3356 HB 281 (3) payments may not be made for costs that are incurred under a contract after the contract has been released. Sec. 4. AS 14.11.100(j) is amended to read: (j) Except as provided in (l) of this section, the state may not allocate money to a municipality for a school construction project under (a)(5), (6), (7), ¦ORá (9), or (10) of this section unless the municipality complies with the requirements of (1) - (4) of this subsection, the project is approved by the commissioner before the local vote on the bond issue for the project or for bonds authorized after March 31, 1990, but on or before April 30, 1993, the bonds are approved by the commissioner before reimbursement by the state, and the local vote occurs before July 1, 1987, or after June 30, 1988. In approving a project under this subsection, and to the extent required under (a)(8) of this section, the commissioner shall require (1) the municipality to include on the ballot for the bond issue, for bonds authorized on or before March 31, 1990, or after April 30, 1993, the estimated total cost of each project including estimated total interest, estimated annual operation and maintenance costs, the estimated amounts that will be paid by the state and by the municipality, and the approximate amount that would be due in annual taxes on $100,000 in assessed value to retire the debt; (2) that the bonds may not be refunded unless the annual debt service on the refunding issue is not greater than the annual debt service on the original issue; (3) that the bonds must be repaid in approximately equal annual principal payments or approximately equal debt service payments over a period of at least 10 years; (4) the municipality to demonstrate need for the project by establishing that the school district has (A) projected long-term student enrollment that indicates the district has inadequate facilities to meet present or projected enrollment; (B) facilities that require repair or replacement in order to meet health and safety laws or regulations or building codes; (C) demonstrated that the project will result in a reduction in annual operating costs that economically justifies the cost of the project; or (D) facilities that require modification or rehabilitation for the purpose of improving the instructional program. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3357 HB 281 Sec. 5. AS 14.11.100 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (p) The total amount of public school construction projects approved for reimbursement by the department under (a)(10) of this section may not exceed $163,267,600. Delete: Page 5, Line 20 through Page 6, Line 2 Replace with: "University of Alaska - Southeast Egan Building Classroom Addition $7,600,000 University of Alaska - AVTEC Seward Student Housing 4,200,000 University of Alaska - Anchorage Consortium Library 31,000,000 University of Alaska - Fairbanks Deferred Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement, Code Compliance 8,000,000 University of Alaska - Statewide Deferred Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement Code Compliance 14,000,000 TOTAL $64,800,00" Delete: Page 6, Lines 3-17 Replace with: "(3) Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to pay for phase one construction and renovation of port and harbor facilities as follows: TRANSFER PROJECTS Ketchikan Area Harbors $7,000,000 Petersburg Area Harbors 3,300,000 Juneau Area Harbors 6,333,700 Klawock 860,000 Seldovia 2,500,00 Whittier 1,835,600 Valdez 3,013,500 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3358 HB 281 Cordova 4,337,800 Wrangell Area Harbors 3,000,000 Sitka Area Harbors 4,038,900 TOTAL $36,219,500 And add to CORP OF ENGINEERS MATCH list: Nome $1,000,000" Page 7, Line 6 Insert new section: "(e) Alaska Housing Authority to pay for construction and renovation of corporation facilities as follows: AHFC Bonds Federal Receipts AHFC Chugach View Renovation $2,000,000 $2,000,000 (Anchorage Senior Units) AHFC Eyak Manor Renovation 1,600,000 (Cordova) AHFC Senior and Statewide 975,000 Deferred Maintenance and Renovation TOTAL $4,575,000 $2,000,000" Page 7, Line 7 Replace: "Sec. 5" With "Sec. 6." Representative Davies moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Therriault objected. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3359 HB 281 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 281(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Morgan, Moses, Smalley Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, James, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 281(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. CSHB 281(FIN) will be in third reading on the April 21, 2000, calendar. ANNOUNCEMENTS The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Finance Committee 9:00 a.m., 4/20 meeting CONTINUED TO: 2:00 p.m., 4/20 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess; and so, the House recessed at 1:27 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:27 p.m. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3360 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SB 248 A message dated April 20, 2000, was read stating the Senate has failed to concur in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 248(FIN) am "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." namely: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 248(FIN) (same title) and respectfully requests the House to recede from its amendment. In the event the House fails to recede, the President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like Committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Halford, Chair Senator Wilken Senator Adams Representative Green moved that the House recede from its amendment to CSSB 248(FIN) am, namely HCS CSSB 248(FIN), and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: "Shall the House recede from its amendment to CSSB 248(FIN) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3361 SB 248 HCS CSSB 248(FIN) Recede YEAS: 0 NAYS: 32 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 8 Nays: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Brice, Davies, Halcro, Hudson, Kookesh, Mulder, Phillips, Sanders And so, the House failed to recede. Pursuant to Uniform Rule 42(a), the Speaker appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with the like committee from the Senate to consider the above bills: Representative Phillips, Chair Representative Barnes Representative Joule The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. A message dated April 20, 2000, was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 310 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 310(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the state cost of school and University of Alaska capital projects; and providing for an effective date." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3362 SB 310 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 311 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 311(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the state cost of transportation capital projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (Continued) SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 287 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 287 "An Act making and amending capital appropriations and reappropriations and capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 7DP 2NR 2AM 3326 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. 287(FIN) "An Act making capital appropriations for public school facilities, for facilities for the University of Alaska, and for facilities for ports and harbors; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3363 HB 287 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Mulder and Therriault: Page 1, line 6, following "(a)," through line 10: Delete all material and insert: "The sum of $165,803,767 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for construction, renovation, and improvement of public elementary and secondary schools from the proceeds of the revenue bonds described in sec. 3 of this Act that are issued by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, or a subsidiary of the corporation, and is allocated among the following projects in the amounts set out:" Page 3, lines 13 - 16: Delete all material and insert: "(b) The sum of $71,991,908 is appropriated to the University of Alaska for construction and renovation of university facilities from the proceeds of the revenue bonds described in sec. 3 of this Act that are issued by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, or a subsidiary of the corporation, and is allocated among the following projects in the amounts set out:" Page 3, line 31, through page 4, line 4: Delete all material and insert: "(c) Subject to (d) of this section, the sum of $32,000,312 is appropriated to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to pay for construction and renovation of port and harbor facilities from the proceeds of the revenue bonds described in sec. 3 of this Act that are issued by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, or a subsidiary of the corporation, and is allocated among the following projects in the amounts set out:" Page 5, line 16, following "bonds": Insert "that are to be repaid from the revenue derived from the settlement" Representative Therriault moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Berkowitz objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3364 HB 287 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 287(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 287(FIN) am will be in third reading on the April 21, 2000, calendar. HB 311 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 311 "An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for a hunting or sport fishing license or tag." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 1DP 6NR 2980 FISCAL NOTE (REV) 2980 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 3DP 2NR 1AM 3129 FISCAL NOTE (REV) 4/10/00 3130 FIN RPT CS(JUD) NT 4DP 5NR 3190 FISCAL NOTE (REV) 4/10/00 3191 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. 311(JUD) "An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for a hunting or sport fishing license or tag; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 311(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3365 HB 311 Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that CSHB 311(JUD) will be in third reading on the April 21, 2000, calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 204 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 204 "An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission on Aging; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page HES RPT HCS(HES) NT 4DP 3NR 3171 TITLE CHANGE AUTHORIZED BY HCR 25 3171 SENATE FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 3/2/00 3171 4 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTES (ADM)2/10/00 3171 FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 7DP 3327 LETTER OF INTENT WITH H.FIN REPORT 3327 FISCAL NOTE (ADM) 3328 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that SB204 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Phillips objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, SB 204 was advanced to third reading. SB 204 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 204 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 204 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 6 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3366 SB 204 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Cowdery, Davies, Kohring, Mulder, Sanders, Therriault And so, SB 204 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. Representative Phillips moved and asked unanimous consent that the House Finance Committee letter of intent (page 3327) be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 204 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate with a House letter of intent. SB 207 The following, which was on today's calendar, was returned to the Rules Committee: SENATE BILL NO. 207 "An Act relating to the establishment and enforcement of medical support orders for children; and providing for an effective date." SB 220 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 220(FIN) "An Act relating to the requirements for partnerships and limited liability companies to qualify for the Alaska bidder preference and a certain disability preference under the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3367 SB 220 with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 3DP 3NR 3312 SENATE ZERO FN (ADM/ALL DEPTS) 1/24/00 3312 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 220(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 220(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 220(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 220(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 220(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Davies, Kohring, Mulder, Sanders, Therriault And so, HCS CSSB 220(JUD) 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. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3368 SB 220 HCS CSSB 220(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 294 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 294(JUD) "An Act relating to the possession of concealed handguns and to concealed handgun permits." with the: Journal Page STA RPT HCS(STA) 5DP 3222 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DPS) 4/4/00 3223 JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 4DP 1NR 2AM 3313 SENATE ZERO FISCAL NOTE (DPS) 4/4/00 3314 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 294(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Kapsner: Page 1, line 4, through page 2, line 29: Delete all material. Page 2, line 30: Delete "* Sec. 3" Insert "* Section 1" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 8, lines 22 - 25: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3369 SB 294 Page 8, lines 26 - 27: Delete ", 18.65.765(a)(4), 18.65.780, 18.65.785, 18.65.790(5), and 18.65.790(6)" Insert "and 18.65.765(a)(4)" Representative Kapsner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative James objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 294(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Cissna, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Morgan, Moses, Smalley Nays: Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Harris, James, Kemplen, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Whitaker, Williams Absent: Barnes, Croft, Davies, Mulder, Sanders, Therriault And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 294(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that HCS CSSB 294(JUD) will be in third reading on the April 21, 2000, calendar. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3370 SB 301 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) "An Act relating to the Chitina dip net fishing permit; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT HCS(FIN) 7DP 3NR 3328 FISCAL NOTE (F&G) 3329 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 301(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 301(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 301(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 301(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 301(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davis, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Coghill, James, Kohring, Ogan 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3371 SB 301 Absent: Davies, Dyson, Sanders, Therriault And so, HCS CSSB 301(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. HCS CSSB 301(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SB 4 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) "An Act relating to victims' rights; relating to establishing an office of victims' rights; relating to compensation of victims of violent crimes; relating to eligibility for a permanent fund dividend for persons convicted of and incarcerated for certain offenses; relating to notice of appropriations concerning victims' rights; and amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 9, Alaska Delinquency Rules, and Rule 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." SB 73 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act relating to assisted living homes; and providing for an effective date." SB 259 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(JUD) "An Act relating to crimes and offenses relating to aural representations, recordings, access devices, identification 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3372 SB 259 documents, impersonation, false reports, and computers; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT HCS(JUD) 1DP 6NR 3312 2 FISCAL NOTES (ADM, LAW) 3313 SENATE FISCAL NOTE (S.FIN/DPS) 4/13/00 3313 FIN RPT HCS(JUD) 8DP 1NR 3344 2 FISCAL NOTES (ADM/LAW) 4/19/00 3345 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 259(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 259(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that HCS CSSB 259(JUD) will be in third reading on the April 21, 2000, calendar. SB 286 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties and powers of the attorney general." SB 289 The following was moved to the bottom of the calendar: 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3373 SB 289 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am "An Act relating to technical and vocational education and to employment assistance and training; and providing for an effective date." THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 26 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 19, 2000, calendar (page 3298), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 26(FIN) "An Act relating to hindering prosecution and to providing false information or reports to a peace officer." The question being: "Shall CSSB 26(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 26(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Smalley, Whitaker Absent: Joule, Masek, Moses, Rokeberg, Therriault, Williams Ogan changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSSB 26(FIN) passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3374 SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 40 The following was moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) am Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected by a majority vote; and changing the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor. SCR 1 The following was read the second time: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Suspending provisions of Rule 1(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, relating to proportional minority membership on standing committees as it applies to the Senate Finance Committee during the Twenty-First Alaska State Legislature. with the: Journal Page RLS RPT HCS(RLS) NT 4DP 1NR 3343 TITLE CHANGE AUTHORIZED BY HCR 27 3344 ZERO FISCAL NOTE (H. RLS) 3344 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(RLS) Relating to the Task Force on Motorized Oil Transport. (New bill title to be authorized by HCR 27.) Representative Davies objected. The question being: "Shall HCS SCR 1(RLS) be adopted in lieu of the original bill?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3375 SCR 1 SCR 1 Second Reading Adopt Rules CS YEAS: 29 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kohring, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Halcro, Kerttula, Kookesh, Rokeberg, Smalley Absent: Cissna, Kott, Moses And so, HCS SCR 1(RLS) was adopted. Representative Williams moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Williams was required to vote. Representative Masek placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HCS SCR 1(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SCR 1(RLS) Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3376 SCR 1 Nays: Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Halcro, Hudson, Kerttula, Masek, Moses Ogan changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Rokeberg changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, HCS SCR 1(RLS) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 27 Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 Suspending, concerning Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, the provision of Uniform Rule 35 preventing an amendment with a subject different from that under consideration from being admitted. Representative Croft objected. The question being: "Shall HCR 27 be taken up as a Special Order of Business at this time?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 27 Special Order of Business Take up YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Coghill, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses, Smalley And so, the motion passed. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3377 HCR 27 The question being: "Shall HCR 27 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 27 Special Order of Business YEAS: 30 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Brice, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Halcro, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Rokeberg, Smalley And so, HCR 27 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (Continued) THIRD READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 27 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 19, 2000, calendar (page 3303), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(FIN) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to revisions of the state constitution and providing that a court may not change language of a proposed constitutional amendment or revision. Representative Green placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HCS SJR 27(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3378 SJR 27 HCS SJR 27(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 26 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Coghill, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Moses, Smalley And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, HCS SJR 27(FIN) failed to pass the House. Representative Therriault gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on HCS SJR 27(FIN)(fld H). SJR 34 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 19, 2000, first supplemental calendar (page 3324), was read the third time: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34(FIN) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to public corporations. Representative Halcro moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSJR 34(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. Representative Ogan objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSSJR 34(FIN) was returned to second reading. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Halcro: Page 1, line 5: Delete "When" Insert "Except as provided in Section 15 of Article IX, when [WHENá" 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3379 SJR 34 Page 1, line 8: Delete "State" Page 1, following line 13: Insert new resolution sections to read: "* Sec. 2. Article IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska, is amended to read: Section 15. Alaska Permanent Fund. (a) At least twenty- five percent of all mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale proceeds, federal mineral revenue sharing payments and bonuses received by the State shall be placed in a permanent fund, the principal of which shall be used only for those income-producing investments specifically designated by law as eligible for permanent fund investments. All income from the permanent fund shall be deposited in the general fund unless otherwise provided by law. * Sec. 3. Article IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State of Alaska, is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (b) The permanent fund shall be managed by a public corporation established by law. A member of the board of the corporation who is not the head of a principal department is not subject to confirmation by the legislature, but, during the members term of office, the member may only be removed for cause as defined by law." Renumber the following resolution section accordingly. Page 1, line 14: Delete "amendment" Insert "amendments" Representative Halcro moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. Representative James placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated that the call was satisfied. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3380 SJR 34 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 34(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 30 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Porter, Rokeberg, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker, Williams Nays: Barnes, Brice, Coghill, Green, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Moses, Ogan, Sanders And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall CSSJR 34(FIN) am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSJR 34(FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 28 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Barnes, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Whitaker Nays: Berkowitz, Brice, Coghill, Croft, Davies, Grussendorf, Kemplen, Kookesh, Moses, Ogan, Phillips, Williams And so, CSSJR 34(FIN) am H passed the House. Representative Ogan gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSSJR 34(FIN) am H. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3381 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 - Northeast Community Patrol By Representatives Mulder, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Chugach Quilters By Representatives Dyson, Kott, Kohring, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senators Halford, Phillips Honoring - Major General Dean W. Cash, Commanding General, United States Army Alaska By Representatives Mulder, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, 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, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Paula Albert By Representatives Kapsner, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Matanuska Christian School, Junior High Girls Basketball Team By Representatives Ogan, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Green 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3382 Honoring - Peter McDowell By Representatives Kerttula, Hudson, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Elton Honoring - Noel Woods By Representatives Ogan, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Green Honoring - Colony High School Boys' Cross Country Running Team, 1998 Alaska State 4-A Champions By Senator Green; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Green, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams Honoring - Barbara Lee Bennett By Senator Ellis; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Mhari Elaine Cunningham By Representatives Ogan, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Green 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3383 In Memoriam - Raymond James Doyle By Representatives Mulder, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Jewell Hillstrom By Representatives Kerttula, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - George E. McClure By Representatives Ogan, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Green In Memoriam - Joan Quinn Chisholm Ray By Representatives Croft, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Mary Jane Rickey By Representatives Kerttula, Hudson, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Mary Katherine Shaw By Representatives Kerttula, Hudson, Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Bunde, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams; Senator Elton 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3384 In Memoriam - Daniel D. Strouse By Senator Green; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Charles "Tucky" Mayo By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Anna R. Taylor By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Arlyn J. Burkett By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams In Memoriam - Evelyn Snow By Senator Lincoln; Representatives Porter, Austerman, Barnes, Berkowitz, Brice, Cissna, Cowdery, Croft, Davies, Davis, Dyson, Foster, Grussendorf, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kemplen, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Masek, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Phillips, Rokeberg, Sanders, Smalley, Therriault, Williams 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3385 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 4 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3371), is in the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 4(FIN) "An Act relating to victims' rights; relating to establishing an office of victims' rights; relating to compensation of victims of violent crimes; relating to eligibility for a permanent fund dividend for persons convicted of and incarcerated for certain offenses; relating to notice of appropriations concerning victims' rights; and amending Rule 16, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 9, Alaska Delinquency Rules, and Rule 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker stated that CSSB 4(FIN) would be on the April 21, 2000, calendar. SB 73 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3371), is in the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act relating to assisted living homes; and providing for an effective date." The Speaker stated that CSSB 73(FIN) would be on the April 21, 2000, calendar. SB 286 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3372), is in the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 286(JUD) "An Act relating to the duties and powers of the attorney general." The Speaker stated that CSSB 286(JUD) would be on the April 21, 2000, calendar. 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3386 SB 289 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3372), is in the Finance Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 289(FIN) am "An Act relating to technical and vocational education and to employment assistance and training; and providing for an effective date." SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 40 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 3374), is in the Judiciary Committee: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40(RLS) am Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska providing that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected by a majority vote; and changing the term of office of the governor and lieutenant governor. The Speaker stated that CSSJR 40(RLS) am would be on the April 21, 2000, calendar. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 311 Representatives James and Croft added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 311(JUD) "An Act eliminating a requirement that a social security number be provided by an applicant for a hunting or sport fishing license or tag; and providing for an effective date." SB 73 Representatives Masek and James added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 73(FIN) "An Act relating to assisted living homes; and providing for an effective date." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3387 ENGROSSMENT HCR 27 HCR 27 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SCR 1 HCS SCR 1(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 163 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 163(JUD) "An Act relating to trusts, to a trustee's duties to notify and inform beneficiaries, and to the revocation, modification, termination, reformation, construction, and trustees of trusts." SB 220 HCS CSSB 220(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 301 HCS CSSB 301(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 43 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:20 p.m., April 20, 2000: HOUSE BILL NO. 43 "An Act relating to police training surcharges imposed for violations of municipal ordinances." 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3388 HB 226 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:20 p.m., April 20, 2000: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(HES) "An Act relating to credited service under the teachers' retirement system for education employees on leave without pay or receiving workers' compensation benefits because of certain on-the-job injuries." HB 289 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:20 p.m., April 20, 2000: HOUSE BILL NO. 289 "An Act relating to transportation of members of the Alaska National Guard, the Alaska Naval Militia, and the Alaska State Defense Force by the Alaska marine highway system and the Alaska Railroad; and relating to the Alaska State Defense Force." HB 298 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:20 p.m., April 20, 2000: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(L&C) "An Act requiring that certain health care insurers provide coverage for treatment of diabetes." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Joint Session Governor's vetoes 10:00 a.m., 4/21 2000-04-20 House Journal Page 3389 The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee 1:00 p.m., 4/20 meeting CONTINUED TO: upon adj., 4/20 ADJOURNMENT Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 9:45 a.m., April 21, 2000. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk