2002-02-19                     House Journal                      Page 2303
Senator Murkowski was escorted to the rostrum and welcomed by                                       
President Halford.                                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Senator Murkowski introduced Captain Mark Skibinski.                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Murkowski delivered his address and it is published in Senate                               
& House Joint Journal Supplement No. 12.                                                            
                                                                                                    
A question and answer period followed the conclusion of the Senator's                               
speech.                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Senator Murkowski received a standing ovation and was escorted from                                 
the Chamber by Representative Murkowski and Senator Olson.                                          
                                                                                                    
Senator Leman moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint                                      
session adjourn.  There being no objection, President Halford                                       
adjourned the joint session at 12:22 p.m.                                                           
                                                                                                    
The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate                                
to leave the Chamber.                                                                               
                                                                                                    
                             IN THE HOUSE                                                        
                                                                                                    
The Speaker called the House back to order at 12:28 p.m.                                            
                                                                                                    
**The presence of Representatives Green and Rokeberg was noted.                                     
                                                                                                    
                    REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES                                               
                                                                                                    
HJR 31                                                                                            
The State Affairs Committee has considered:                                                         
                                                                                                    
    HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31                                                                   
    Relating to requesting the United States Congress to propose an                                 
    amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would                                   
    address emergency appointments to and powers of the United                                      
    States Senate.                                                                                  
                                                                                                    
and recommends it be replaced with: