Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-03-26 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0629 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday March 26, 2003 Sixty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Kott at 11:18 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Major Larry Fankhauser of The Salvation Army. Representative McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Dear Lord, I want to thank You for today and each Representative who, with care and thoughtfulness, seeks to serve this state and those they represent. We realize we must look to a higher power than ourselves, and so as one nation under God, we look to You for keen minds, clear thoughts, and purposeful direction. There are many voices, opinions, and agendas; yet as we seek Your insight and wisdom, we rest assured that the right decisions will be made. I thank You for all that You have done and continue to do for us as we seek to serve. In Jesus' blessed Name, I pray. Amen. Representative McGuire moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0630 Representative Meyer asked members to keep in their thoughts and prayers the family of the missing boys in Anchorage who were found deceased this morning, and he requested a moment of silence. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Morgan. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 63rd and 64th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Samuels introduced Danielle Summerfeldt from Anchorage and Mallory Steele from Kihei, Maui, Guest Pages. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 68 A message dated March 24, 2003, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 68(JUD) "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of the office of victims' rights." CSHB 68(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. A message dated March 24, 2003, was read stating the Senate has passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 43 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the State Medical Board." 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0631 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Procurement Report A Summary of Executive Branch Activity July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002 (as required by AS 36.30.540) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 15 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 15 "An Act relating to establishing the Alaska No-Call List, a data base of residential telephone customers who do not wish to receive telephonic solicitations; providing that the data base be compiled at no cost to the customers; requiring paid telephonic sellers to purchase the data base; requiring telephonic sellers to identify themselves; requiring telephonic solicitors who are otherwise exempt from registration as telephonic solicitors to file with the Department of Law and purchase the data base; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 15(STA) "An Act relating to establishing the Alaska No-Call List, a data base of residential telephone customers who do not wish to receive telephonic solicitations; requiring telephonic sellers and paid solicitors to purchase the data base; requiring telephonic sellers to identify themselves; requiring telephonic solicitors who 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0632 are otherwise exempt from registration as telephonic solicitors to file with the Department of Law and pay the data base access fee; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Weyhrauch, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Seaton, Gruenberg, Weyhrauch No recommendation (4): Holm, Lynn, Dahlstrom, Berkowitz The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 15(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Law 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Law HB 15 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 90 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax and the Alaska fisheries resource landing tax; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Hawker, Foster, Chenault, Williams No recommendation (5): Stoltze, Joule, Croft, Meyer, Whitaker 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0633 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 90(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 90 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 92 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 92 "An Act relating to reports by members of the clergy and custodians of clerical records who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered harm as a result of child abuse or neglect." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 92(STA) "An Act relating to reports by members of the clergy who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered harm as a result of child abuse." The report was signed by Representative Weyhrauch, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gruenberg, Seaton, Holm, Lynn, Dahlstrom No recommendation (1): Weyhrauch Amend (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 92(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 92 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0634 HB 104 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 104 "An Act relating to payment of the fisheries business tax and to security for collection of the fisheries business tax." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 104(FSH) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Hawker, Chenault, Whitaker, Foster, Williams No recommendation (4): Meyer, Stoltze, Joule, Croft The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 104(FSH): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 104 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 109 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 109 "An Act relating to the limitation on payment of state treasury warrants; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Weyhrauch, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0635 Do pass (6): Seaton, Gruenberg, Holm, Lynn, Dahlstrom, Weyhrauch No recommendation (1): Berkowitz The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 109(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration/All Depts. HB 109 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 119 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 119 "An Act permitting grants to certain regulated public utilities for water quality enhancement projects and water supply and wastewater systems." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 119(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Anderson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Dahlstrom, Rokeberg, Anderson No recommendation (1): Guttenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 119(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Community & Economic Development HB 119 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 74 The Finance Committee has considered: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0636 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 74(RES) am "An Act extending the renewal period for oil discharge prevention and contingency plans; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Harris and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Meyer, Hawker, Whitaker, Foster, Harris, Williams No recommendation (4): Stoltze, Joule, Croft, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation CSSB 74(RES) am was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 77 The Transportation Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 77 "An Act naming the William Ransom Wood Centennial Bridge in Fairbanks." The report was signed by Representatives Holm and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Fate, Kohring, Ogg, Masek, Holm No recommendation (2): Kapsner, Kookesh The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities SB 77 is on today's calendar. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0637 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 18 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs has considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Supporting the men and women of the United States armed forces in the military action to free Iraq and to protect the world from Saddam Hussein. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(MLV) Supporting the men and women of the United States armed forces. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Fate, Dahlstrom, Masek, Lynn No recommendation (1): Weyhrauch The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 18(MLV): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs HJR 18 is on today's calendar. HB 72 The House Special Committee on Education has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to the qualifications and appointment of members of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0638 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 72(EDU) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Gatto, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Kapsner, Gara, Seaton, Wilson, Gatto Do not pass (1): Ogg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 72(EDU): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Education/University of Alaska HB 72 was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. HB 191 The House Special Committee on Fisheries has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 191 "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program and to policies and procedures for consistency reviews and the rendering of consistency determinations under that program; relating to the functions of coastal resource service areas; creating an Alaska Coastal Program Evaluation Council; eliminating the Alaska Coastal Policy Council; annulling certain regulations relating to the Alaska coastal management program; relating to actions based on private nuisance; relating to zoning within a third class borough covered by the Alaska coastal management program; and providing for effective dates." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Heinze, Wilson Do not pass (2): Guttenberg, Berkowitz No recommendation (1): Samuels 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0639 Amend (2): Ogg, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game 2. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 191 was referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Prince William Sound Community College, 25th Anniversary By Representative Harris In Memoriam - Douglas V. Euers By Representative Morgan In Memoriam - Representative Marco Pignalberi By Senators Cowdery, Lincoln; Representative Kookesh INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 14 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 by Representative Gatto: Relating to urging school districts to implement an Alaska history curriculum. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0640 HJR 19 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 by Representative Samuels: Relating to the ultra low sulfur diesel fuel requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and their application to Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 213 HOUSE BILL NO. 213 by Representative Weyhrauch, entitled: "An Act relating to a provisional driver's license and to issuance of a driver's license; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 214 HOUSE BILL NO. 214 by Representatives Samuels and Holm, entitled: "An Act relating to the recovery of punitive damages against an employer who is determined to be vicariously liable for the act or omission of an employee; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 215 HOUSE BILL NO. 215 by Representatives Stoltze, Hawker, and Wilson, entitled: "An Act repealing statutes that relate to art works in public buildings and facilities and that require a set percentage of construction costs to be spent on art." 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0641 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 216 HOUSE BILL NO. 216 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal taxation of refined fuel products." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 217 HOUSE BILL NO. 217 by Representative Weyhrauch, entitled: "An Act relating to driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance and to presumptions arising from the amount of alcohol in a person's breath or blood; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 2 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 2 "An Act relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 6DP 505 FN1: ZERO(CRT) 505 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 505 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 591 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0642 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 2(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 2(JUD) was read the third time. Title Amendment was offered by Representatives Berkowitz and Meyer: Page 1, line 1, following "actions": Insert "relating to acts constituting sexual offenses" Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that the Title Amendment be adopted. Representative Meyer objected. The Speaker noted that title amendments are not debatable according to Mason's Manual, Section 82, 2(n). Representative Meyer withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, the Title Amendment was adopted and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(JUD)(title am) "An Act relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions relating to acts constituting sexual offenses; and providing for an effective date." 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0643 The question being: "Shall CSHB 2(JUD)(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 2(JUD)(title am) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Absent: Anderson, Foster, Kookesh And so, CSHB 2(JUD)(title am) passed the House. Representative Coghill 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 2(JUD)(title am) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 16 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 16 "An Act amending the standards applicable to determining whether, for purposes of the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, a proposed new investment constitutes a qualified project, and repealing the deadline for applications relating to the development of contracts for payments in lieu of taxes and for royalty adjustments that may be submitted for consideration under that Act; and providing for an effective date." 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0644 with the: Journal Page O&G RPT CS(O&G) NT 6DP 336 FN1: ZERO(CED) 337 FN2: (DNR) 337 FN3: (REV) 337 RES RPT CS(RES) NT 5DP 355 FN1: ZERO(CED) 356 FN2: (DNR) 356 FN3: (REV) 356 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 6DP 2NR 578 FN1: ZERO(CED) 578 FN4: (REV) 578 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) "An Act amending, for purposes of the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, the standards applicable to determining whether a proposed new investment constitutes a qualified project, the standards used to determine whether a person or group qualifies as a project sponsor or project sponsor group, and the deadline for applications relating to the development of contracts for payments in lieu of taxes and for royalty adjustments that may be submitted for consideration, and modifying the conditions bearing on the use of independent contractors to evaluate applications or to develop contract terms; providing statements of intent for the Act relating to use of project labor agreements and to reopening of contracts; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Crawford: Page 3, line 24: Delete "nonredundant" Representative Crawford moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0645 Representative Fate objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 16(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 16(FIN) am was read the third time. Representatives Meyer and Hawker moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 16(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 16(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf And so, CSHB 16(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Coghill 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 16(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0646 HB 118 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 118 "An Act relating to the transportation and sale of certain commercially caught fish by an agent of a commercial fishing permit holder and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FSH RPT CS(FSH) 4DP 2NR 357 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 358 FN2: INDETERMINATE(LAW) 358 RES RPT CS(RES) 6DP 1AM 507 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 508 FN3: ZERO(LAW) 508 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 591 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 118(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Seaton: Page 3, line 20: Delete "salmon, herring, or Pacific cod" Insert "fish legally harvested and retained in salmon, herring, or Pacific cod fisheries" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Weyhrauch objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0647 Amendment No. 2 was not offered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 118(RES) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 118(RES) am was read the third time. Representatives Ogg and Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 118(RES) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 118(RES) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Absent: Croft, Kookesh, Moses And so, CSHB 118(RES) am passed the House. Representative Coghill 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 118(RES) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 77 The following was read the second time: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0648 SENATE BILL NO. 77 "An Act naming the William Ransom Wood Centennial Bridge in Fairbanks." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 5DP 2NR 636 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 636 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 77 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 77 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 77 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 77 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Absent: Moses And so, SB 77 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 18 The following was read the second time: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0649 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Supporting the men and women of the United States armed forces in the military action to free Iraq and to protect the world from Saddam Hussein. with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) NT 4DP 1NR 637 FN1: ZERO(H.MLV) 637 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(MLV) Supporting the men and women of the United States armed forces. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Berkowitz and Kott: Page 2, line 7: Delete "Bush's decision in taking military action against the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq" Insert "Bush as this nation is engaged in combat" Page 2, line 12, following "to": Insert "the Honorable Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom;" Page 2, line 16, following ";": Insert "the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives;" Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0650 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 18(MLV) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 18(MLV) am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 18(MLV) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 18(MLV) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Absent: Moses And so, CSHJR 18(MLV) am passed the House. The Speaker requested that, without objection, all members be shown as cosponsors. CSHJR 18(MLV) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Coghill 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: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0651 Honoring - Donna A. Peterson, Superintendent of the Year By Representatives Chenault, Kott, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson; Senator Wagoner Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Home Designers By Senator Elton; Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula, Kott, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Williams, Wilson Honoring - Peters Creek Christian Center, Finding the Lost By Senator Dyson; Representatives Kott, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - James Hesterberg By Senator Green; Representatives Kott, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Paul Helmar By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch, Kott, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kookesh, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Williams, Wilson In Memoriam - Thomas Patrick O'Hara By Senator Dyson; Representatives Kott, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Williams, Wilson 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0652 In Memoriam - Roy Lee Henderson By Senator Davis; Representatives Kott, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Williams, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 212 The Speaker waived the Labor & Commerce Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Anderson, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 212 "An Act relating to trusts, including trust protectors, trustee advisors, transfers of property in trust, and transfers of trust interests, and to creditors' claims against property subject to a power of appointment." HB 212 was removed from the Labor & Commerce Committee and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Kookesh - from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 28, 2003 HCR 10 Representatives Heinze and Chenault added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Relating to restoration of riparian habitat that is vital to the fisheries resources of the state. HCR 11 Representatives Heinze and Chenault added their names as cosponsors to: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0653 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Relating to Alaska Salmon Day. HJR 18 Representatives Holm, Foster, Rokeberg, Kott, Stoltze, Hawker, Ogg, Seaton, Fate, Meyer, Chenault, Whitaker, Gatto, Wolf, Coghill, Masek, Williams, Weyhrauch, Crawford, Gruenberg, Berkowitz, McGuire, Croft, Guttenberg, Samuels, and Morgan added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(MLV) am Supporting the men and women of the United States armed forces. The following were added as cosponsors as requested by the Speaker (page 650): Representatives Cissna, Gara, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kookesh, and Moses. HB 2 Representatives McGuire, Masek, and Lynn added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(JUD)(title am) "An Act relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions relating to acts constituting sexual offenses; and providing for an effective date." HB 16 Representatives Heinze, Crawford, Guttenberg, and Lynn added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 16(FIN) am "An Act amending, for purposes of the Alaska Stranded Gas Development Act, the standards applicable to determining whether a proposed new investment constitutes a qualified project, the standards used to determine whether a person or group qualifies as a project sponsor or project sponsor group, and the deadline for applications relating to the development of contracts for payments in lieu of taxes and for royalty adjustments that may 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0654 be submitted for consideration, and modifying the conditions bearing on the use of independent contractors to evaluate applications or to develop contract terms; providing statements of intent for the Act relating to use of project labor agreements and to reopening of contracts; and providing for an effective date." HB 118 Representatives Gara and Lynn added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 118(RES) am "An Act relating to the transportation and sale of certain commercially caught fish by an agent of a commercial fishing permit holder and to the sale of fish; and providing for an effective date." HB 198 Representative Chenault added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 198 "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land." SCR 1 Representative Ogg added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(FIN) Relating to economic development generated by new road construction and to the design and construction of the Hot Springs Loop Road to connect Chena Hot Springs and Circle Hot Springs, of a highway along the Bradfield/Iskut Rivers transportation corridor, of the Knik Arm Crossing, of a road from Iliamna Bay to Pile Bay, and of other roads and highways. SCR 4 Representative Gruenberg added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4(STA) Relating to Avalanche Awareness Month. 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0655 SJR 9 Representative Gruenberg added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(STA) Expressing confidence in and support for all members of the military, their families, and employers of members of the National Guard. SB 77 Representative Ogg added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 77 "An Act naming the William Ransom Wood Centennial Bridge in Fairbanks." ENGROSSMENT HJR 18 CSHJR 18(MLV) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 2 CSHB 2(JUD)(title am) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 16 CSHB 16(FIN) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 118 CSHB 118(RES) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 58 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 9:55 a.m., March 25, 2003: 2003-03-26 House Journal Page 0656 HOUSE BILL NO. 58 "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." HB 68 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 4:20 p.m., March 25, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 68(JUD) "An Act relating to the jurisdiction of the office of victims' rights." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. Majority Caucus Speaker's Chamber upon adj., 3/26 The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee CANCELED: 1:00 p.m., 3/26 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 28, 2003. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:34 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk