Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2002-03-01 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2425 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE -- SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 1, 2002 Forty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Porter at 10:06 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Ogan had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Hayes was absent and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Representative Green moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it appears below: Dear God, We pray for each Representative gathered here this day. As one nation under God, grant strengthening for clear thinking in all that shall come before them this day. Encourage each one to live above the common level of life. Save them from floundering in indecision, cause them to choose the sometimes difficult but right decision, and never be content with less than doing their best. Thank You for the opportunities to serve the state and those they represent, and I would pray Your blessing on each one in Jesus' Name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Morgan. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 45th and 46th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2426 * * * * * Representative Crawford introduced his son, Andrew Crawford, Guest Page, from Anchorage. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 320 A message dated February 27, 2002, was received stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 320 am "An Act relating to the use of electronic balloting equipment." HB 320 am was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SB 105 A message dated February 27, 2002, was read stating that pursuant to AS 24.65.020 (Chapter No. 92, SLA 2001), the President has appointed the following members to the Victims' Advocate Selection Committee: Senator Halford, Chair Senator Donley Senator Olson The House members of the committee are Representatives Porter, Kott, and Joule (page 2416). A message dated February 27, 2002, was read stating the Senate has passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 23 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23 by Senators Phillips, Taylor, Green, Stevens, and Ward: Relating to declaring April 6, 2002, as Alaska Tartan Day. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2427 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. SCR 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27 by the Senate Rules Committee: Authorizing a recess by the Senate for a period of more than three days. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. SJR 31 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(STA) by the Senate State Affairs Committee: Urging the United States Congress to permit the use of tax exempt bonds to fund loans for veterans who served after 1976. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 15 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to inflation-proofing the permanent fund. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(JUD) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring income of the permanent fund to be deposited into the permanent fund and limiting appropriations from the permanent fund to six percent of the year-end market values of the fund for the last five fiscal years. The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2428 Do pass (2): Coghill, Rokeberg Do not pass (1): James No recommendation (2): Meyer, Kookesh Amend (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 15(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 2. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 15 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Hayes was noted. HJR 25 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to initiative and referendum petitions. The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Coghill, James, Kookesh, Rokeberg Do not pass (1): Berkowitz No recommendation (1): Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 25 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2429 HB 56 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to minimum wages." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum wages; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Whitaker, Moses, Foster, Williams Do not pass (1): Bunde No recommendation (3): Croft, Lancaster, Davies The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 56(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration/All Depts. 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 56 is on today's calendar. HB 213 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to initiative and referendum petitions; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Rokeberg, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Coghill, James, Kookesh, Rokeberg 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2430 Do not pass (1): Berkowitz No recommendation (1): Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 213 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 254 The Finance Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254 "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 254(FIN) "An Act relating to the teachers' retirement system, the judicial retirement system, and the public employees' retirement system and to the tax qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of those systems; amending the definition of 'actuarial adjustment' in the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; repealing certain provisions of the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; amending the statutory limitation on payment of warrants to make an exception for warrants making benefit payments or refunds under various state retirement and benefit programs; and providing for an effective date." 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2431 The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Whitaker, Harris, Croft, Davies, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Mulder, Williams No recommendation (1): Bunde The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 254(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration SSHB 254 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 262 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 262 "An Act relating to accounting for and appropriations of receipts from fees collected by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for certain inspections and for certain plumbing and electrical worker certificates of fitness; establishing a building safety account; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Bunde, Whitaker, Harris, Croft, Davies, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Mulder, Williams The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 262 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2432 HB 296 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 296 "An Act relating to mergers and consolidations of municipalities." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 296(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Morgan and Meyer, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Kerttula, Scalzi, Meyer No recommendation (4): Guess, Murkowski, Halcro, Morgan The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 296(CRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development HB 296 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 314 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 314 "An Act relating to service in the peace corps as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 314(STA) "An Act relating to service in the peace corps as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends and to the period for filing an application for a permanent fund dividend; authorizing the Department of Revenue 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2433 to issue administrative orders imposing sanctions for certain misrepresentations or other actions concerning eligibility for a permanent fund dividend and providing for administrative appeal of those orders; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Coghill, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Wilson, Crawford, Stevens, James, Fate, Hayes No recommendation (1): Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 314(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 314 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 321 The Finance Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 321 "An Act relating to the purpose for crime victims' compensation; and limiting the factors that may be considered in making a crime victims' compensation award in cases of sexual assault or sexual abuse of a minor." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 321(JUD) "An Act limiting the factors that may be considered in making a crime victims' compensation award in cases of sexual assault or sexual abuse of a minor." The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Bunde, Whitaker, Harris, Croft, Davies, Moses, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2434 No recommendation (1): Mulder The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 321(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety SSHB 321 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 330 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 330 "An Act relating to providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Mulder and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Whitaker, Harris, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Mulder, Williams No recommendation (2): Bunde, Moses Amend (2): Croft, Davies The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 330(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Law 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Corrections HB 330 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2435 HB 377 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 377 "An Act relating to the establishment of an additional southcentral panel to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board and to appointments to that panel; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Murkowski, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Rokeberg, Meyer, Hayes, Crawford, Kott, Halcro, Murkowski The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 377 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 393 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 393 "An Act relating to unfair and deceptive trade practices and to the sale of business opportunities; amending Rules 4 and 73, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Murkowski, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Crawford, Hayes No recommendation (5): Rokeberg, Meyer, Kott, Halcro, Murkowski The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Law HB 393 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2436 HB 402 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 402 "An Act relating to diversion payments, wage subsidies, cash assistance, and self-sufficiency services provided under the Alaska temporary assistance program; relating to the food stamp program; relating to child support cases that include persons who receive cash assistance or self-sufficiency services under the Alaska temporary assistance program; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 402(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Bunde, Whitaker, Harris, Croft, Davies, Lancaster, Hudson, Foster, Williams The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 402(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 402 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 421 The Resources Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 421 "An Act relating to water use and appropriation." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 421(RES) (same title) 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2437 The report was signed by Representative Scalzi, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Fate, Kerttula, Scalzi No recommendation (2): McGuire, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 421(RES): Fiscal note(s) forthcoming. HB 421 was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 416 The House Special Committee on Education has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 416 "An Act relating to reemployment of and benefits for retired teachers and principals who participated in retirement incentive programs; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 416(EDU) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Bunde, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Porter, Green, Stevens, Bunde The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 416(EDU): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 416 was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2438 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Mark R. Hamilton By Representative Davies In Memoriam - Daniel A. Brusich By Senator Taylor INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 28 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 by the House Health, Education & Social Services Committee: Relating to physical education in public schools. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 316 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 316 by Representative McGuire, entitled: "An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, and transfers of trust interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2439 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 56 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 56 "An Act relating to minimum wages." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 1DP 1DNP 5NR 2177 FN1: ZERO(ADM/ALL DEPTS) 2177 FN2: (HSS) 2177 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 1DNP 3NR 2429 FN1: ZERO(ADM/ALL DEPTS) 2429 FN2: (HSS) 2429 FN3: INDETERMINATE(EED) 2429 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. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum wages; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 56(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 56(FIN) was read the third time. Representative Rokeberg moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Rokeberg was required to vote. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2440 The question being: "Shall CSHB 56(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 56(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Bunde, Coghill, James, Kohring, Masek, Rokeberg Excused: Ogan Murkowski changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSHB 56(FIN) 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. Representative Berkowitz objected. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 56(FIN) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 26 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bunde, Chenault, Coghill, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hudson, James, Kott, Lancaster, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Moses 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2441 Excused: Ogan And so, lacking the necessary 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted, and the new title appears below: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to minimum wages." Representative Mulder gave notice of reconsideration of his vote on CSHB 56(FIN)(efd fld), and the reconsideration was taken up later. 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: Commemorating - Bicentennial Anniversary, United States Military Academy, West Point By Representatives Chenault, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Harry Lee Drew, 90th Birthday By Representatives Chenault, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - William H. Bell, M.D. By Representatives Scalzi, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2442 Honoring - Captain Dwain Foster By Representatives Moses, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - General Richard B. Meyers By Representatives Mulder, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson; Senator Wilken Honoring - Corey Rennell, Amy Finn, Hans Borchardt, Christopher Wintrode By Representatives Porter, Stevens, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Skyview High School Wrestling Team By Senator Ward; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Sue McHenry By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2443 Honoring - Women In History Month By Senator Davis; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Father Norman H.V. Elliott By Senator Stevens; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Clovis H. Kingsley By Representatives Chenault, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Duane Byron Wolf By Representatives Morgan, Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson; Senator Lincoln In Memoriam - William Donald "Bill" Tomkins By Senator Leman; Representatives Porter, Berkowitz, Bunde, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Foster, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, James, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Mulder, Murkowski, Ogan, Rokeberg, Scalzi, Stevens, Williams, Wilson 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2444 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Guess - from 1:50 p.m., March 8 to 10:00 p.m., plane time, March 12, 2002 Representative Mulder - from 7:00 a.m., March 6 to 9:00 p.m., plane time, March 11, 2002 Representative Ogan - from 7:00 p.m., March 15 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, March 17, 2002 Representative Whitaker - from 7:00 p.m., March 1 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, March 13, 2002 Representative Williams - from 1:35 p.m., March 2 to 9:25 p.m., plane time, March 3, 2002 Representative Kott - from 7:00 a.m., March 2 to 10:05 p.m., plane time, March 4, 2002 (amended from page 2390) HB 368 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral to follow the Resources Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 368 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of community and economic development to refinance and extend the term of a fishery enhancement loan." HB 368 is in the Resources Committee. HB 390 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral to follow the Resources Committee referral for the following: 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2445 HOUSE BILL NO. 390 "An Act extending the termination dates of certain activities and salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and of the salmon marketing tax; expanding the allowable use of that tax for the salmon marketing programs of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; relating to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's salmon marketing committee; and providing for an effective date." HB 390 is in the Resources Committee. HB 393 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral to follow the Judiciary Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 393 "An Act relating to unfair and deceptive trade practices and to the sale of business opportunities; amending Rules 4 and 73, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." HB 393 is in the Judiciary Committee. RECONSIDERATION HB 56 Representative Mulder moved and asked unanimous consent that the reconsideration of CSHB 56(FIN)(efd fld) (page 2441) be taken up on the same day. Representative Berkowitz objected. The question being: "Shall the reconsideration of CSHB 56(FIN)(efd fld) be taken up on the same day?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 56(FIN)(efd fld) Third Reading Take up Reconsideration on the Same Day YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2446 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 Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses Excused: Ogan And so, the motion passed. The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum wages; and providing for an effective date." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 56(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 56(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Dyson, Fate, Foster, Green, Guess, Halcro, Harris, Hayes, Hudson, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Kott, Lancaster, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Mulder, Murkowski, Porter, Scalzi, Stevens, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson Nays: Bunde, Coghill, James, Kohring, Masek, Rokeberg Excused: Ogan And so, CSHB 56(FIN) 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. 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2447 Representative Berkowitz objected. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 56(FIN)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Effective Date 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 Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Davies, Guess, Hayes, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, Moses Excused: Ogan And so, the effective date clause was adopted on reconsideration. CSHB 56(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 24 Representative Dyson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Requesting the Board of Game to clarify regulations regarding donations of big game meat to charitable organizations and the Department of Fish and Game to disseminate information on donating big game meat to charitable organizations. HJR 33 Representatives Crawford, Halcro, Morgan, Bunde, Fate, and Stevens added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33(MLV) am Expressing gratitude to President George W. Bush, to the President's cabinet, to the men and women of the United States 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2448 armed forces, and to the United States Congress and declaring support for the war on terrorism and for the President's effort to support democracies and promote peace worldwide. HJR 36 Representative Dyson added his name as cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to limiting the rate of state individual income taxes and sales taxes. HB 56 Representatives Crawford, Croft, and Cissna added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 56(FIN) "An Act relating to minimum wages; and providing for an effective date." HB 284 Representative Chenault added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 284 "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries by members of the board; and providing for an effective date." HB 313 Representative James removed her name as joint prime sponsor of: HOUSE BILL NO. 313 "An Act requiring that the cost of contraceptives be included in certain health care insurance coverage." 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2449 HB 348 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 348 "An Act relating to violations of domestic violence protective orders." HB 368 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 368 "An Act authorizing the commissioner of community and economic development to refinance and extend the term of a fishery enhancement loan." HB 372 Representative Croft added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 372 "An Act amending the definition of 'practice of veterinary medicine.'" HB 389 Representative Guess added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 389 "An Act changing the date of repeal of a provision authorizing an exemption from and deferral of municipal property taxes on certain types of deteriorated property; and providing for an effective date." HB 454 Representative Berkowitz added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 454 "An Act repealing a prohibition against classified state employees participating in management of political parties." 2002-03-01 House Journal Page 2450 HB 489 Representative Croft added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 489 "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." HB 493 Representative Halcro added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 493 "An Act relating to assignments of permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 56 CSHB 56(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO 1:15 p.m., 3/1 ADJOURNMENT Representative James moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., March 4, 2002. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk