Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-05-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1523 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday May 4, 2001 One Hundred Seventeenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:28 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Croft, Davies, Halcro, Kott, Mulder, and Williams were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Ogan be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain Designee, Representative Bunde. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Let us pray, Lord, where we are wrong, make us willing to change; where we are right, make us easy to live with. Amen. --By the Reverend Peter Marshall The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Lancaster. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 116th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1524 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 200 A message dated May 3, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 200(STA) "An Act establishing July 3 as Drunk Driving Victims Remembrance Day." CSHB 200(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 149 A message dated May 3, 2001, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 149(FIN)(title am) with the following amendments and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(FIN) am S "An Act expressing legislative intent regarding correctional facility space; relating to correctional facility space; authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into an agreement to lease facilities for the confinement and care of prisoners within the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 149(FIN)(title am) is under Unfinished Business. Messages dated May 3, 2001, were read stating the Senate has passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 14 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 by the Senate Rules Committee: Establishing the Joint Committee on Natural Gas Pipelines. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1525 **The presence of Representative Williams was noted. SCR 15 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 177, placing certain special interest organizations within the definition of "group" for purposes of Alaska's campaign finance statutes; and requiring disclosure of the true source of campaign contributions. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 29 CSSB 29(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act making and amending appropriations and reappropriations; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 83 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 83(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to construction of highways by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and to contracts for the construction of highways." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Transportation, and Finance Committees. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1526 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 64 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 64 "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(TRA) "An Act relating to international airports revenue bonds and to the spending plan for the International Airports Construction Fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kohring, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Masek, Wilson, Scalzi, Kohring The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 64(TRA): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 64 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representatives Kott, Halcro, and Mulder was noted. SB 50 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 50 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1527 Do pass (6): Bunde, Harris, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Community & Economic Development SB 50 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 99 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 99 "An Act relating to the DNA identification registration system." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Bunde, Harris, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams No recommendation (1): Davies The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration SB 99 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 149 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(HES) "An Act relating to reemployment of retired teachers, to eligibility for major medical insurance coverage for beneficiaries of the teachers' retirement system, and to teacher certificates; and providing for an effective date." 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1528 and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 149(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Mulder, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Bunde, Whitaker, Harris, Croft, Davies, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Mulder The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSSSB 149(FIN): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSSSB 149(HES) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 152 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 152 "An Act relating to the handling of and interest on contract controversies involving the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or state agencies to whom the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities delegates the responsibility for handling the controversies." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 152(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Mulder, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lancaster, Whitaker, Harris, Davies, Mulder 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1529 No recommendation (1): Bunde The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 152(FIN): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Community & Economic Development SB 152 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 158 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 158(RES) am "An Act directing the commissioner of revenue to prepare a report to the legislature relating to the state's participation in owning or financing a gas pipeline project; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HCS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 158(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Mulder, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Whitaker, Harris, Croft, Davies, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Mulder No recommendation (1): Bunde The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 158(FIN): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 158(RES) am was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1530 SB 172 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(FIN) "An Act relating to an annual report by the court system to the public and the legislature." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 172(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Harris, Croft, Lancaster, Foster, Mulder, Williams No recommendation (2): Davies, Hudson The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 172(JUD): 1. Zero, Alaska Court System CSSB 172(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Garry Stacey Banks II, Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks President By Representative Davies Honoring - Ninilchik High School Girls Basketball Team, 2001 Class 2A Girls State Championship By Representative Scalzi 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1531 Honoring - John and Juanita Cowdery, 50-Year Anniversary By Representative Kohring Honoring - Mary Gore By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula Honoring - Bradford and Barbara Washburn By Senator Green Honoring - Greg Capito By Senator Hoffman; Representative Kapsner In Memoriam - Ruth Allington By Representatives Kerttula, Hudson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Richard F. P. Inglima By Representative Scalzi In Memoriam - Julianne Okonek By Representative Masek In Memoriam - Donald Robert "Bob" Hakala By Senator Elton; Representatives Hudson, Kerttula In Memoriam - William L. Murphy By Senator Green INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 268 HOUSE BILL NO. 268 by Representatives Green, Coghill, Dyson, James, Stevens, Wilson, Harris, Mulder, Fate, and Kohring, entitled: "An Act relating to the constitutional right to privacy." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1532 HB 269 HOUSE BILL NO. 269 by Representative Halcro, entitled: "An Act establishing employment protections for certain employees in the aviation industry relating to safety issues." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 270 HOUSE BILL NO. 270 by Representative Halcro, entitled: "An Act allowing the establishment of an assigned risk pool for aviation insurance." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 271 HOUSE BILL NO. 271 by Representative Halcro, entitled: "An Act relating to recovery of punitive damages resulting from an aviation accident; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 58 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to the calculation and payment of unemployment compensation benefits; and providing for an effective date." 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1533 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 4DP 2NR 1AM 918 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 919 FN3: (ADM/VARIOUS DEPTS); FN4: (UA) 919 FIN RPT CS(L&C) 5DP 4NR 1264 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 1264 FN3: (ADM/VARIOUS DEPTS); FN4: (UA) 1264 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(L&C) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 58(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 58(L&C) was read the third time. **The presence of Representatives Croft and Davies was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 58(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 58(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Ogan Absent: Chenault, Davies, Dyson, Kohring, Masek, Mulder 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1534 James changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSHB 58(L&C) passed the House. Representative James 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 Masek later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 58(L&C) and the reconsideration was taken up then. RECONSIDERATION SB 88 Representative Berkowitz brought up reconsideration of the vote on SB 88 am H (page 1512). The following was again before the House in third reading: SENATE BILL NO. 88 am H "An Act relating to metropolitan planning organizations and to establishment of a metropolitan planning organization for the Anchorage metropolitan area; and providing for an effective date." Representative Kott placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SB 88 am H pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 88 am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Porter, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1535 Nays: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Halcro, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, Moses, Murkowski, Scalzi Excused: Ogan And so, SB 88 am H passed the House on reconsideration. Representative James moved the effective date clause. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 88 am H--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Ogan Absent: Foster, Morgan, Moses And so, the effective date clause was adopted on reconsideration. SB 88 am H was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 67 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 67 "An Act requiring proof of motor vehicle insurance in order to register a motor vehicle; and relating to motor vehicle liability insurance for taxicabs." 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1536 with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 5DP 2NR 783 FN1: ZERO(H.L&C) 784 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 3DP 2NR 1085 FN2: ZERO(ADM) 1085 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(JUD) "An Act relating to motor vehicle liability insurance for taxicabs." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 67(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 67(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 67(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 67(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Ogan Absent: Berkowitz, Croft, Davies, McGuire, Moses And so, CSHB 67(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1537 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 151 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 151 "An Act relating to the Bristol Bay Salmon Classic; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RLS RPT 4DP 1504 FN1: ZERO(REV) 1504 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 151 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. The Speaker stated that SB 151 will advance to third reading on the May 5, 2001, calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 241 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 3, 2001, calendar (page 1509), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(RES) "An Act relating to a railroad utility corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada." The question being: "Shall CSHB 241(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1538 CSHB 241(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Kapsner, Kerttula Excused: Ogan Absent: Croft, Davies And so, CSHB 241(RES) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 81 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 3, 2001, calendar (page 1509), was read the third time: SENATE BILL NO. 81 "An Act relating to the nonademption of property transfers; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall SB 81 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 81 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1539 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Excused: Ogan Absent: Chenault, Croft, Davies And so, SB 81 passed the House. Representative James 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. SB 81 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SB 166 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 3, 2001, calendar (page 1517), was read the third time: SENATE BILL NO. 166 "An Act relating to the time of filling by appointment a vacancy in the office of United States senator." The question being: "Shall SB 166 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 166 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1540 Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses Excused: Ogan And so, SB 166 passed the House. Representative Guess gave notice of reconsideration of her vote on SB 166. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House revert to Reports of Special Committees. There being no objection, it was so ordered. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 22 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(RLS) Relating to a diverse community; condemning a recent racially motivated attack; and requesting the Municipality of Anchorage police department to continue their conclusive investigation and requesting the criminal justice system to take rapid action to reach the determination of this case. and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22(STA) am S (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific points: Page 1, line 11, change "unlawful" to "wrongful." Page 2, line 11, change "unlawful" to "wrongful." Page 2, line 12, change "unlawful" to "wrongful." Page 2, line 22, change "unlawful" to "wrongful." 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1541 The request was signed by Representatives James (Chair), Williams, and Berkowitz; and Senator Ward (Chair). The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. RECONSIDERATION HB 58 Representative Masek gave reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 58(L&C) (page 1534). Representative Masek moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 58(L&C) "An Act relating to the calculation and payment of unemployment compensation benefits; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 58(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 58(L&C)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 6 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Wilson Excused: Ogan 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1542 Absent: Bunde, Coghill, Kookesh, Moses, Rokeberg, Williams And so, CSHB 58(L&C) passed the House on reconsideration. Representative James 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 58(L&C) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative James 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 - Galen Knobbe By Representatives James, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Dr. Claus-M. Naske, Professor of History, University of Alaska Fairbanks By Representatives Davies, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Greater Friendship Baptist Church 50th Anniversary By Senator Davis; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1543 Honoring - Jerry L. Brady, P.E., Engineer of the Year By Senator Leman; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Mary K. Bickel By Representatives Chenault, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Mary Margaret Canaday Nash By Representatives Chenault, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Henry Taft McGahan By Representatives Chenault, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Kathlyn "Kay" Pippel By Representatives Ogan, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson; Senator Green 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1544 In Memoriam - Joseph Galath By Representatives Coghill, James, Fate, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson; Senator Therriault In Memoriam - James Richard Paul Clinton By Senator Leman; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson ANNOUNCEMENTS Conference Committee Capitol 203 5:00 p.m. HJR 22 DIVERSE COMMUNITY/CONDEMN HATE CRIMES Finance Committee 8:30 a.m. meeting CONTINUED TO A CALL OF THE CHAIR Conference Committee Capitol 124 1:00 p.m. HB 127 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 4:30 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:12 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:48 p.m. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 149 Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1524) on the following at this time: 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1545 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(FIN)(title am) "An Act expressing legislative intent regarding correctional facility space; relating to correctional facility space; authorizing the Department of Corrections to enter into an agreement to lease facilities for the confinement and care of prisoners within the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(FIN) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Chenault placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative James moved that the House concur in the Senate amendments to CSHB 149(FIN)(title am), thus adopting SCS CSHB 149(FIN) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendments to CSHB 149(FIN)(title am)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 149(FIN) am S Concur YEAS: 32 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Harris, Hayes, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Nays: Cissna, Halcro, Kerttula, Whitaker Excused: Ogan Absent: Croft, Guess, Hudson And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendments, thus adopting SCS CSHB 149(FIN) am S. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1546 Representative James 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. The Chief Clerk was instructed to so notify the Senate. SCS CSHB 149(FIN) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 67 Representative Mulder added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 67(JUD) "An Act relating to motor vehicle liability insurance for taxicabs." HB 241 Representatives Hayes, Harris, and Green added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 241(RES) "An Act relating to a railroad utility corridor for extension of the Alaska Railroad to Canada and to extension of the Alaska Railroad to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada." SB 198 Representative Morgan added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 198(HES) "An Act establishing the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 58 CSHB 58(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1547 HB 67 CSHB 67(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 241 CSHB 241(RES) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 88 SB 88 am H was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 72 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 1:10 p.m., May 4, 2001: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(RLS) "An Act relating to an assistant adjutant general for space and missile defense in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; and providing for an effective date." HB 194 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 1:10 p.m., May 4, 2001: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 194(FIN) "An Act relating to fees for commercial fishing licenses and permits; and providing for an effective date." 2001-05-04 House Journal Page 1548 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon adj., 5/4 ADJOURNMENT Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 5, 2001. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:59 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk