Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-05-07 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1381 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 7, 2003 One Hundred Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Kott at 10:21 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representative Kapsner had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Croft, Guttenberg, Heinze, Whitaker, and Williams were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Joule be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kerttula requested that members stand for a moment of silence and prayer on behalf of Representative Joule. Representative Berkowitz asked whoever is watching over us to heal our friend Reggie, the one who is Assiguruqtuk. He is so special. "In the prayer of my people, Sh'ma Yisrael Adonai Elohaynu Adonai Echad." The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Robert Sherwood of Church of the Nazarene. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray. Yahweh spoke to Moses, He said: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1382 "If anyone offers to Yahweh a communion sacrifice, either to fulfil a vow or as a voluntary offering, the animal - from the herd or from the flock - must be without blemish if it is to be acceptable; no defect must be found in it. You must not offer to Yahweh an animal that is blind, lame, mutilated, ulcerous, or suffering from skin disease or sore. No part of such animal shall be laid on the altar as a burnt offering for Yahweh." (Leviticus 22:21-23) God makes it clear to us that He does not want our leftovers. He wants our best - like the lady Representative from Willow racing in four Iditarods, or the old chaplain before you running with teenagers and Special Ops in Desert Storm. This is God's way of dealing with His people: if we give Him our best, He blesses us and takes care of our every need. If we hold back from Him and give Him our leftovers, He will hold back His blessing from us. God does not want our doggy bags or our spare change. He wants you. Father, heal Reggie Joule and restore him to full health and to this community. In the name of our Lord and Savior. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Anderson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 106th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 34 A message dated May 6, 2003, was read stating the Senate has passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 34 "An Act relating to negotiated regulation making; and providing for an effective date." HB 34 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1383 HB 212 A message dated May 6, 2003, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 212(JUD) "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." CSHB 212(JUD) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 249 A message dated May 6, 2003, was read stating the Senate has passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am "An Act relating to the award of costs and attorney fees to defendants under court rule in civil actions brought under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 249(JUD) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 127 A message dated May 6, 2003, was read stating the Senate has passed CSHB 127(STA) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) am S "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of-way of a state highway." CSHB 127(STA) is under Unfinished Business. **The presence of Representative Williams was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1384 Cynthia Curran as a member of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission. The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair; and Representatives Cissna, Seaton, and Wolf. # HB 108 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 108 "An Act relating to establishing a screening, tracking, and intervention program related to the hearing ability of newborns and infants; providing an exemption to licensure as an audiologist for certain persons performing hearing screening tests; relating to insurance coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Coghill, Seaton, Wilson No recommendation (1): Wolf The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 108 was referred to the Finance Committee HB 198 The Resources Committee has considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198 "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet submerged land." and recommends it be replaced with: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1385 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 198(O&G) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Fate, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lynn, Morgan, Heinze, Wolf, Fate The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 198(O&G): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources SSHB 198 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 215 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 215 "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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(STA) "An Act relating to art requirements for public buildings and facilities; relating to identification, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting of art in public buildings and facilities; and relating to the art in public places fund." The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hawker, Stoltze, Croft, Whitaker, Foster, Chenault, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 215(STA): 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1386 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 215 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 226 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 226 "An Act relating to the sale, offer for sale, representation, and labeling of food or other agricultural products as organic, and to the state organic certification program; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Harris, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Hawker, Stoltze, Croft, Moses, Chenault, Whitaker, Foster, Harris The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Natural Resources HB 226 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 230 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to political signs on private property." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 230(TRA) (same title) 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1387 The report was signed by Representatives Holm and Masek, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Ogg, Kookesh, Fate, Holm No recommendation (2): Kohring, Masek The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 230(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 230 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 245 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 245 "An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services or regarding acts or omissions of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, homeland security, and fire management and firefighting activities; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 245(JUD) "An Act relating to certain suits and claims by members of the military services; relating to certain suits and claims regarding acts or omissions of the organized militia; relating to workers' compensation and death benefits for members of the organized militia; relating to liability arising out of certain search and rescue, civil defense, fire management, and fire fighting activities; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): McGuire 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1388 Do not pass (2): Gruenberg, Gara No recommendation (3): Samuels, Holm, Ogg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 245(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Law 2. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration HB 245 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 250 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 250 "An Act relating to protests of state contract awards, to claims on state contracts, to the arbitration of certain state construction contract claims, and to hearings and appeals under the State Procurement Code; making conforming amendments in the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 250(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Williams, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Meyer, Croft, Williams No recommendation (3): Stoltze, Joule, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 250(FIN): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 250 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1389 **The presence of Representative Guttenberg was noted. SJR 10 The Judiciary Committee has considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Relating to the Pledge of Allegiance. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Samuels, Holm, Gara, Ogg, Gruenberg, McGuire The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SJR 10(JUD): 1. Zero, Senate State Affairs Committee SJR 10 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SJR 16 The State Affairs Committee has considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Encouraging the federal government to end the federal subsidy of ethanol, and requesting the Congress of the United States to mandate that land currently used to grow corn for the production of ethanol be returned to its natural state. The report was signed by Representative Weyhrauch, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Seaton, Dahlstrom, Holm, Weyhrauch 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1390 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate State Affairs Committee SJR 16 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 53 The Transportation Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 53 "An Act relating to disposition of a traffic offense involving the death of a person; providing for the revocation of driving privileges by a court for a driver convicted of a violation of traffic laws in connection with a fatal motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle accident; amending Rules 43 and 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Holm, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Ogg, Kookesh, Kohring, Fate, Holm The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 3. Zero, Dept. of Law SB 53 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 151 The Resources Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(L&C) "An Act relating to the regulation of natural gas pipelines under the Pipeline Act; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Fate, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1391 Do pass (7): Lynn, Gatto, Heinze, Morgan, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Fate The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Natural Resources 2. Zero, Dept. of Community & Economic Development CSSB 151(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 75 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN)(brf sup maj fld S) (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point(s): Allocations with Items Subject to Conference Department of Administration Legal and Advocacy Services Office of Public Advocacy Public Defender Agency Alaska Public Offices Commission Alaska Public Offices Commission 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1392 Department of Community and Economic Development Community Assistance & Economic Development Community Advocacy Trade and Development Alaska Science and Technology Foundation Alaska Science and Technology Foundation Department of Corrections Administration & Operations Correctional Academy Inmate Health Care Correctional Industries Administration Anchorage Correctional Complex Anchorage Jail Cook Inlet Correctional Center Fairbanks Correctional Center Lemon Creek Correctional Center Palmer Correctional Center Spring Creek Correctional Center Wildwood Correctional Center Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center Point MacKenzie Correctional Farm Classification & Furlough Existing Community Residential Centers Department of Education and Early Development K-12 Support Foundation Program Tuition Students Pupil Transportation Pupil Transportation Alyeska Central School Alyeska Central School Alaska Library and Museums Library Operations Museum Operations Department of Environmental Conservation Administration Office of the Commissioner 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1393 Department of Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Southeast Region Fisheries Management Central Region Fisheries Management AYK Region Fisheries Management Westward Region Fisheries Management Headquarters Fisheries Management Sport Fisheries Sport Fisheries Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Conservation Administration and Support Commissioner's Office State Subsistence Office of the Governor Executive Operations Executive Office Contingency Fund Branch-wide Unallocated Reductions Branch-wide Unallocated Reductions Department of Health and Social Services Alaska Longevity Programs Alaska Longevity Programs Management Behavioral Health Alaska Youth Initiative Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Behavioral Health Medicaid Services Behavioral Health Grants Behavioral Health Administration Community Action Prevention & Intervention Grants Rural Services and Suicide Prevention Services to the Chronically Mentally Ill Children's Services Children's Medicaid Services Children's Services Management Front Line Social Workers Foster Care Augmented Rate Subsidized Adoptions & Guardianship 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1394 Residential Child Care Court Orders and Reunification Efforts Healthy Families Infant Learning Program Grants Balloon Project Adoption Placement Legal Services Health Care Services Medicaid Services Medical Assistance Administration Juvenile Justice Bethel Youth Facility Public Assistance Public Assistance Administration Senior and Disabilities Services Senior/Disabilities Medicaid Services Protection, Community Services, and Administration Home and Community Based Care Community Developmental Disabilities State Health Services Public Health Administrative Services Community Health Grants Tobacco Prevention and Control Administrative Services Commissioner's Office Administrative Support Services Boards and Commissions Alaska Mental Health Board Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission on Aging Suicide Prevention Council Human Services Community Matching Grant Human Services Community Matching Grant Department of Labor and Workforce Development Office of the Commissioner Commissioner's Office Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Alaska Labor Relations Agency Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living Rehabilitation 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1395 Department of Natural Resources Fire Suppression Fire Preparedness Fire Suppression Department of Public Safety Fish and Wildlife Protection Marine Enforcement Alaska State Troopers Narcotics Task Force Alaska State Trooper Detachments Village Public Safety Officer Program Support Department of Revenue Administration and Support Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Administration and Support Commissioner's Office Contracting, Procurement and Appeals Unallocated Reduction Equal Employment and Civil Rights Statewide Administrative Services Statewide Information Systems Regional Administrative Services Central Region Support Services Northern Region Support Services Southeast Region Support Services Design and Engineering Services Statewide Design and Engineering Services Central Design and Engineering Services Northern Design and Engineering Services Southeast Design and Engineering Services Construction and Capital Improvement Program Support Central Region Construction and CIP Support Northern Region Construction and CIP Support Southeast Region Construction 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1396 Traffic Signal Management Traffic Signal Management Highways and Aviation Central Region Highways and Aviation University of Alaska University of Alaska Budget Reductions/Additions - Systemwide Statewide Services Prince William Sound Community College Fairbanks Campus Fairbanks Organized Research Alaska Court System Alaska Court System Trial Courts Judicial Council Volunteer Court Observer Legislature Budget and Audit Committee Committee Expenses Legislative Council Council and Subcommittees Select Committee on Ethics Language Subject to Conference [House and Senate Versions of HB 75] Item 1 House Senate * Sec. 4. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.It is the intent of the legislature that the amounts appropriated by this Act are the full amounts that will be appropriated for those purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1397 Item 2 House Senate * Sec. 5. COSTS OF JOB RECLASSIFICATIONS. The money appropriated in this Act includes the amount necessary to pay the costs of personal services due to reclassification of job classes during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. Item 3 House * Sec. 9. ALASKA PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION. (d) The interest earned during fiscal year 2004 on revenue from the sources set out in AS 37.13.010 while the revenue is held in trust, escrow, or otherwise before receipt by the state is appropriated to the principal of the Alaska permanent fund. Senate * Sec. 11. ALASKA PERMANENT FUND CORPORATION. (d) Theincome earned during fiscal year 2004 on revenue from the sources set out in AS 37.13.145(d) is appropriated to the principal of the Alaska permanent fund. Item 4 House * Sec. 12. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. The sum of $29,340,900 is appropriated from the general fund for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, staff development, adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1398 adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of textbooks and other educational materials. Senate * Sec. 14. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. (a) Contingent upon the passage by the Twenty- Third Alaska State Legislature during 2003 and the enactment into law of a bill increasing the base student allocation under AS 14.17.470, the sum of $32,150,600 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for additional funding of state aid to public schools (commonly referred to as the foundation program) to fund the increase in the base student allocation from the following sources in the amounts described: (1) the unexpended and unobligated general fund balance of that portion of the appropriation made by sec. 1, ch. 94, SLA 2002, page 11, line 17, that is allocated on line 18 (foundation program - $677,319,400); (2) the general fund in the amount equal to the difference between $32,150,600 and the amount appropriated under (1) of this subsection. (b) If a bill is passed by the Twenty-Third Alaska State Legislature during 2003 and is enacted into law increasing the base student allocation under AS 14.17.470 to an amount less than $4,169, then that portion of the appropriation made by (a) of this section that is necessary to fund the increase in the base student allocation is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for additional funding of state aid to public schools (commonly referred to as the foundation program) to fund the increase in the base student allocation and the remaining balance of the appropriation of $32,150,600 made by (a) of this section is reappropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's adjusted average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1399 programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, staff development, adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of textbooks and other educational materials. (c) If a bill is not passed by the Twenty-Third Alaska State Legislature during 2003 and enacted into law to increase the base student allocation under AS 14.17.470, then the unexpended and unobligated general fund balance of that portion of the appropriation made by sec. 1, ch. 94, SLA 2002, page 11, line 17, that is allocated on line 18 (foundation program - $677,319,400) is reappropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's adjusted average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, staff development, adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of textbooks and other educational materials. (d) If a bill is not passed by the Twenty-Third Alaska State Legislature during 2003 and enacted into law to increase the base student allocation under AS 14.17.470, then, an amount equal to the difference between $32,150,600 and the amount appropriated under (c) of this section is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment as learning opportunity grants to school districts based on the school district's adjusted average daily membership to pay for instructional programs intended to improve student performance. Learning opportunity grants provide the opportunity to move schools toward standards-based education, including vocational education programs. The funding is available to pay for costs associated with improving student performance by developing standards-based programs, including implementation of standards, aligning student assessment to standards, staff development, 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1400 adopting instructional models based on basic skills, performance tasks, and projects, and adopting a standards-based reporting system. Accomplishing this goal may include acquisition of textbooks and other educational materials. (e) Contingent upon the passage by the First Regular Session of the Twenty-Third Alaska State Legislature and the enactment into law of a bill that establishes a program for state funding for operation of student transportation systems by public schools based on a per student allocation, (1) the sum of $53,933,800 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education and Early Development for pupil transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004; and (2) the appropriation made by sec. 1 of this Act to the Department of Education and Early Development for pupil transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, is repealed. Item 5 House * Sec. 18. FUND TRANSFERS. (c) The amount of the net income earned since August 11, 1993, on the appropriation made by sec. 2(a), ch. 19, SLA 1993, to the Department of Administration for a grant to the Chugach Electric Association and held by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is appropriated to the Railbelt energy fund (AS 37.05.520). Senate * Sec. 20. FUND TRANSFERS. (c) The amount of the net income earned since August 11, 1993, on the appropriation made by sec. 2(a), ch. 19, SLA 1993, to the Department of Administration for a grant to the Chugach Electric Association and held by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is appropriated to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1401 Item 6 House * Sec. 20. MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FUND. The sum of $32,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska marine highway system fund (AS 19.65.060). Senate * Sec. 22. MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FUND. The sum of $34,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska marine highway system fund (AS 19.65.060). Item 7 House Senate * Sec. 24. NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE - ALASKA. (a) After the Department of Community and Economic Development enters into agreements for capital project grants under AS 37.05.530(c) from funds dispersed to the state by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. 6508 (P.L. 96-514) between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, the amount equal to 25 percent of the funds dispersed to the state by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. 6508 between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, is appropriated from the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund (AS 37.05.530) to the principal of the Alaska permanent fund. If the amount remaining in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund (AS 37.05.530) after the capital project grants authorized under AS 37.05.530(c) are made is less than 25 percent of the funds dispersed to the state by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. 6508 between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, then the amount appropriated by this subsection from the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund to the principal of the Alaska permanent fund is the balance of the funds dispersed to the state under 42 U.S.C. 6508 between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003. (b) After the appropriation made by (a) of this section and after the capital project grants authorized under AS 37.05.530(c) are made, the amount equal to 0.5 percent of the amount remaining after the 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1402 capital project grants authorized under AS 37.05.530(c) are made from funds dispersed to the state by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. 6508 between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, is appropriated from the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund (AS 37.05.530) to the public school trust fund (AS 37.14.110). If the amount remaining in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund (AS 37.05.530) after the appropriation made by (a) of this section and after the capital project grants authorized under AS 37.05.530(c) are made is less than 0.5 percent of the amount remaining after the capital project grants authorized under AS 37.05.530(c) are made from funds dispersed to the state by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. 6508 between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, then the amount appropriated by this subsection to the public school trust fund (AS 37.14.110) is the balance remaining in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund (AS 37.05.530). (c) After the appropriations made by (a) and (b) of this section and after the capital project grants authorized under AS 37.05.530(c) are made, the amount remaining from funds dispersed to the state by the federal government under 42 U.S.C. 6508 between September 1, 2002, and August 31, 2003, is appropriated from the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska special revenue fund (AS 37.05.530) to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100). Item 8 House * Sec. 24. POWER COST EQUALIZATION. The amount necessary to provide the sum appropriated to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100) by sec. 1 of this Act, after other appropriations made to that fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, are taken into account, is appropriated from the power cost equalization endowment fund (AS 42.45.070) to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund. However, in accordance with AS 42.45.085(a), the amount appropriated by this section may not exceed seven percent of the market value of the power cost equalization endowment fund, determined by the commissioner of revenue to be $12,620,334.26, 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1403 minus amounts appropriated during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for reimbursement of the costs set out in AS 42.45.085(a)(2) and (3). Senate * Sec. 27. POWER COST EQUALIZATION. (a) The sum of $12,524,400 is appropriated from the power cost equalization endowment fund (AS 42.45.070) to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100). (b) The sum of $1,700,000 is appropriated from the investment loss trust fund (AS 37.14.300) to the power cost equalization and rural electric capitalization fund (AS 42.45.100). Item 9 House * Sec. 29. STATE DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The amount required to pay interest on any revenue anticipation notes issued by the commissioner of revenue under AS 43.08 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Revenue for payment of the interest on those notes. (b) The amount required to be paid by the state for principal and interest on all issued and outstanding state-guaranteed bonds is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of principal and interest on those bonds. (c) The sum of $33,995,900 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (d) The sum of $12,202,000 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the state bond committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for trustee fees and lease payments relating to certificates of participation issued for real property. (e) The sum of $22,407,300 is appropriated to the state bond committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding international airports revenue bonds from the following sources in the amounts stated: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1404 SOURCE AMOUNT International Airports Revenue Fund $19,907,300 (AS 37.15.430) Passenger facility charge 2,500,000 (f) The sum of $59,421,700 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for state aid for costs of school construction under AS 14.11.100 from the following sources: Alaska debt retirement fund $30,821,700 (AS 37.15.011) School fund (AS 43.50.140) 28,600,000 (g) The sum of $5,264,500 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of obligations to the Municipality of Anchorage for the Anchorage Jail. (h) The sum of $3,549,400 is appropriated to the Department of Administration, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of obligations to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the Robert B. Atwood Building in Anchorage from the following sources: General fund $ 830,900 Miscellaneous earnings 2,718,500 (i) The sum of $1,640,000 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska clean water fund (AS 46.03.032) to the Alaska clean water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. (j) The sum of $1,040,000 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska drinking water fund (AS 46.03.036) to the Alaska drinking water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. (k) The sum of $775,000 is appropriated from miscellaneous earnings from earnings on unreserved investment earnings of the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (l) The sum of $2,944,600 is appropriated from the investment loss trust fund (AS 37.14.300) to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1405 (m) The sum of $461,342 is appropriated from residual balances in lease payment accounts to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (n) The sum of $300,000 is appropriated from Alaska accelerated transportation projects fund bond proceeds to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding state guaranteed transportation revenue anticipation bonds. (o) The sum of $1,700,000 is appropriated from federal receipts to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding state guaranteed transportation revenue anticipation bonds. (p) The sum of $2,000,000 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the state bond committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding state guaranteed transportation revenue anticipation bonds. (q) The sum of $3,211,600 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the state bond committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding general obligation bonds for state transportation projects. (r) The sum of $6,693,500 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the state bond committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding general obligation bonds for the cost of design, construction, and major maintenance of educational and museum facilities. (s) The sum of $6,330,909 is appropriated from the general fund to the following departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service on outstanding debt authorized by ch. 115, SLA 2002, for the following projects: DEPARTMENT AND PROJECT APPROPRIATION AMOUNT (1) University of Alaska$1,412,928 Anchorage Community and Technical College Center Juneau Readiness Center/UAS Joint Facility Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (2) Nome 269,019 (3) Anchorage (Port of Anchorage expansion) 503,125 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1406 (4) Lake and Peninsula Borough/Chignik 130,000 (dock project) (5) Aleutians East Borough/False Pass 310,000 (small boat harbor) Department of Community and Economic Development, Alaska Energy Authority (6) Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. 532,114 (Nyman Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant) (7) Cordova Electric Cooperative (Power Creek 959,376 Hydropower Station) (8) Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc., Valdez 304,307 (cogeneration projects) (9) The Four Dam Pool Power Agency 1,213,276 (Southeast Intertie, Swan Lake to Tyee Lake) (10) Metlakatla Power and Light (utility plant and 696,764 capital additions) (t) The amount necessary to pay the arbitrage rebate liability arising from the issuance of the Alaska International Airports System's 1999 Series A construction bonds, estimated to be $6,500,000, is appropriated from the Alaska International Airports System's 1999 Series A construction fund (AY14) to the state bond committee for payment of this arbitrage rebate liability. Senate * Sec. 32. STATE DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) The amount required to pay interest on any revenue anticipation notes issued by the commissioner of revenue under AS 43.08 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Revenue for payment of the interest on those notes. (b) The amount required to be paid by the state for principal and interest on all issued and outstanding state-guaranteed bonds is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of principal and interest on those bonds. (c) The sum of $6,602,400 is appropriated from the general fund to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (d) The sum of $12,202,000 is appropriated from the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) to the state bond committee for the 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1407 fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for trustee fees and lease payments relating to certificates of participation issued for real property. (e) The sum of $22,407,300 is appropriated to the state bond committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service and trustee fees on outstanding international airports revenue bonds from the following sources in the amounts stated: SOURCE AMOUNT International Airports Revenue Fund $19,907,300 (AS 37.15.430) Passenger facility charge 2,500,000 (f) The sum of $66,024,100 is appropriated to the Department of Education and Early Development for state aid for costs of school construction under AS 14.11.100 from the following sources: Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011) $37,424,100 School fund (AS 43.50.140) 28,600,000 (g) The sum of $5,264,500 is appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Administration, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of obligations to the Municipality of Anchorage for the Anchorage Jail. (h) The sum of $3,549,400 is appropriated to the Department of Administration, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of obligations to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the Robert B. Atwood Building in Anchorage from the following sources: General fund $ 830,900 Miscellaneous earnings 2,718,500 (i) The sum of $1,640,000 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska clean water fund (AS 46.03.032) to the Alaska clean water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. (j) The sum of $1,040,000 is appropriated from interest earnings of the Alaska drinking water fund (AS 46.03.036) to the Alaska drinking water fund revenue bond redemption fund (AS 37.15.565) for payment of principal and interest, redemption premium, and trustee fees, if any, on bonds issued by the state bond committee under AS 37.15.560 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1408 (k) The sum of $775,000 is appropriated from miscellaneous earnings from earnings on unreserved investment earnings of the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (l) The sum of $461,342 is appropriated from residual balances in lease payment accounts to the Alaska debt retirement fund (AS 37.15.011). (m) The sum of $4,194,493 is appropriated to the state bond committee from State of Alaska general obligation bonds, series 2003B bond issue premium held in the Alaska debt service fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service, accrued interest, and trustee fees on outstanding State of Alaska general obligation bonds, series 2003B. (n) The sum of $15,192,594 is appropriated to the state bond committee from State of Alaska general obligation bonds, series 2003A bond issue premium held in the Alaska debt service fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service, accrued interest, and trustee fees on outstanding State of Alaska general obligation bonds, series 2003A. (o) The sum of $6,330,909 is appropriated from the general fund to the following departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, for payment of debt service on outstanding debt authorized by ch. 115, SLA 2002, for the following projects: DEPARTMENT AND PROJECT APPROPRIATION AMOUNT (1) University of Alaska$1,412,928 Anchorage Community and Technical College Center Juneau Readiness Center/UAS Joint Facility Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (2) Nome 269,019 (3) Anchorage (Port of Anchorage expansion) 503,125 (4) Lake and Peninsula Borough/Chignik 130,000 (dock project) (5) Aleutians East Borough/False Pass 310,000 (small boat harbor) Department of Community and Economic Development, Alaska Energy Authority (6) Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. 532,114 (Nyman Combined Cycle Cogeneration Plant) (7) Cordova Electric Cooperative (Power Creek 959,376 Hydropower Station) 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1409 (8) Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc., Valdez 304,307 (cogeneration projects) (9) The Four Dam Pool Power Agency 1,213,276 (Southeast Intertie, Swan Lake to Tyee Lake) (10) Metlakatla Power and Light 696,764 (utility plant and capital additions) (p) The amount necessary to pay the arbitrage rebate liability arising from the issuance of the Alaska International Airports System's 1999 Series A construction bonds, estimated to be $6,500,000, is appropriated from the Alaska International Airports System's 1999 Series A construction fund (AY14) to the state bond committee for payment of this arbitrage rebate liability. Item 10 House Senate * Sec. 36. OFFICE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS; INMATE HEALTH CARE. (a) The unexpended and unobligated balance, not to exceed $50,100, of the appropriation of "PFD Appropriations in lieu of Dividends to Criminals" funds (state accounting system fund number 1171) made by sec. 1, ch. 94, SLA 2002, page 40, line 32 (Legislative Council) is reappropriated to the Legislative Council for operation of the Office of Victims' Rights for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. (b) The unexpended and unobligated balance, remaining after the appropriation made by (a) of this section, of the appropriation of "PFD Appropriations in lieu of Dividends to Criminals" funds (state accounting system fund number 1171) made by sec. 1, ch. 94, SLA 2002, page 40, line 32 (Legislative Council) is reappropriated to the Department of Corrections for inmate health care for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1410 House and Senate Structure Differences Department of Corrections Administration & Operations House Anchorage Jail Cook Inlet CC Senate Anchorage Correctional Complex Notes: Senate combines Anchorage Jail and Cook Inlet CC into a single allocation. Department of Corrections Probation and Parole House Probation & Parole Director's Office Northern Region Probation Southcentral Region Probation Southeast Region Probation Senate Probation & Parole Director's Office Northern Region Probation Southcentral Region Probation Southeast Region Probation Notes: House places four allocations in a new appropriation. Department of Corrections Parole Board House Parole Board Senate Parole Board Notes: House creates a separate appropriation for the Parole Board. Department of Health and Social Services Children's Services Senate Adoption Placement Legal Services Notes: Senate created a new Adoption Placement Legal Services component to expedite permanent placement of children in foster care. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1411 Department of Health and Social Services Senior & Disabilities Services House Community Developmental Disabilities Grants Senate Community Developmental Disabilities Notes: Senate dropped the word Grants from the title. Department of Natural Resources Fire Suppression House Fire Suppression Preparedness Senate Fire Preparedness The request was signed by Representatives Harris (Chair), Williams, Croft; and Senators Green, Wilken, Hoffman. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HB 76 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 76(FIN) am S (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point(s): 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1412 Allocations with Items Subject to Conference (See listing under HB 75, pages 1391 - 1396) House and Senate Structure Differences (See listing under HB 75, pages 1410 - 1411) Mental Health Capital Project Detail by Agency - FY04 Capital Budget Numbers AND Language Sections Department of Health & Social Services Gov House Senate House Senate Project MH MH MH MH to MH Non-Program Appropriations AP MH Adult Day Facility Modifications (ED 99) 125,000 125,000 125,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 125,000 125,000 125,000 100.0% AP MH Consumer Designed & Managed Projects (ED 99) 131,300 131,300 131,300 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 131,300 131,300 131,300 100.0% AP MH Deferred Maintenance and Accessibility Improvements (ED 99) 333,300 333,300 333,300 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 333,300 333,300 333,300 100.0% AP MH Essential Program Equipment Grants to Service Providers (ED 99) 250,000 250,000 250,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 250,000 250,000 250,000 100.0% AP MH Fairbanks Detox. Unit Expansion and Renovation (ED 7-11) 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 100.0% 1180 A/D P&T Fd 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 100.0% AP MH Integrating Cultural Resources into ADRD Programs and Environments (ED 99) 87,500 87,500 87,500 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 87,500 87,500 87,500 100.0% AP MH Micro Enterprise Funds (ED 99) 75,000 75,000 75,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 75,000 75,000 75,000 100.0% AP MH Provider Resource Sharing and Coordination (ED 99) 150,000 150,000 150,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 150,000 150,000 150,000 100.0% 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1413 AP MH Repair and Replacement of Village-Based Counselors' Offices (ED 99) 75,000 75,000 75,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 75,000 75,000 75,000 100.0% AP MH Replacement of Rural Community Mental Health Centers (ED 99) 250,000 250,000 250,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 250,000 250,000 250,000 100.0% AP MH Safe Harbor Addition (ED 17-32) 300,000 300,000 300,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 300,000 300,000 300,000 100.0% AP MH Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities for Women & Children (ED 99) 500,000 500,000 500,000 100.0% 1180 A/D P&T Fd 500,000 500,000 500,000 100.0% AP MH Transitional Housing (ED 99) 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 100.0% 1180 A/D P&T Fd 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 100.0% AP MH Treatment Based Special Needs Housing Program (ED 99) 400,000 400,000 -400,000 -100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 150,000 150,000 -150,000 -100.0% 1139 AHFC Div 250,000 250,000 -250,000 -100.0% AP MH Vehicle and Housing Modifications for Families or Individuals (ED 99) 300,000 300,000 300,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 300,000 300,000 300,000 100.0% Total Program Expenditure 4,977,100 400,000 4,577,100 4,177,100 >999 % *Total Agency Expenditures 4,977,100 400,000 4,577,100 4,177,100 >999 % Department of Natural Resources Non-Program Appropriations AP Mental Health Trust Land Development (ED 99) 600,000 600,000 600,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 600,000 600,000 600,000 100.0% Total Program Expenditure 600,000 600,000 600,000 100.0% *Total Agency Expenditures 600,000 600,000 600,000 100.0% 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1414 Department of Revenue Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Projects AP AHFC Beneficiary & Special Needs Housing (ED 99) 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 100.0% 1139 AHFC Div 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 100.0% AP AHFC Homeless Assistance Program (ED 99) 750,000 750,000 750,000 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 500,000 500,000 500,000 100.0% 1139 AHFC Div 250,000 250,000 250,000 100.0% Total Program Expenditure 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 100.0% *Total Agency Expenditures 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 100.0% Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Statewide Federal Programs AP Coordinated Transportation and Vehicles (ED 99) 825,000 825,000 825,000 100.0% 1037 GF/MH 412,500 412,500 412,500 100.0% 1092 MHTAAR 412,500 412,500 412,500 100.0% Total Program Expenditure 825,000 825,000 825,000 100.0% *Total Agency Expenditures 825,000 825,000 825,000 100.0% The request was signed by Representatives Harris (Chair), Williams, Croft; and Senators Green, Wilken, Hoffman. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - The Craig Panthers, Craig Boys' Basketball Team By Representative Kookesh In Memoriam - Joyce Anne Parkerson By Senator Green; Representative Stoltze 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1415 In Memoriam - William Charles Grover, Jr. By Senator Taylor; Representative Wilson INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 28 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28 by Representative Heinze: Urging the United States Congress to support the granting of official Observer Status to the Republic of China at the World Health Assembly Annual Conference to be held at Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2003, and to support negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of China. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, & Tourism. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 302 HOUSE BILL NO. 302 by Representatives Gara and Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to a maximum pupil-teacher ratio in public schools; relating to duties of school boards; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Whitaker was noted. HB 303 HOUSE BILL NO. 303 by Representatives Ogg, Gruenberg, and Wilson, entitled: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1416 "An Act relating to youth courts and to the recommended use of criminal fines to fund the activities of youth courts; and relating to accounting for criminal fines." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 304 HOUSE BILL NO. 304 by Representatives Coghill, Foster, and Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act naming the Jack Coghill Bridge to the Interior." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and State Affairs Committees. HB 305 HOUSE BILL NO. 305 by the House Labor & Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the calculation and payment of unemployment compensation benefits; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Heinze was noted. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 271 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 271 "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of an excise tax on passenger vehicle rentals; and providing for an effective date." 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1417 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 271(FIN) "An Act levying and providing for the collection and administration of excise taxes on the rental of passenger and recreational vehicles usable on highways and vehicular ways; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Harris and Williams, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Meyer, Hawker, Stoltze, Harris, Williams Do not pass (1): Croft No recommendation (3): Chenault, Whitaker, Foster Amend (1): Moses The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 271(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 271 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 300 The Speaker added a House Special Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, and Tourism referral as the first committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 300 "An Act repealing the economic limit factor as it applies to oil; and providing for an effective date." HB 300 was removed from the House Special Committee on Oil & Gas and referred to the House Special Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, and Tourism, with further referrals to the House Special Committee on Oil & Gas and the Resources and Finance Committees. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1418 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 306 HOUSE BILL NO. 306 by Representative Samuels by request, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of pharmaceutical agents by optometrists." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. HB 307 HOUSE BILL NO. 307 by Representative McGuire, entitled: "An Act relating to employment of sex offenders and child kidnappers." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 24 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements regarding management of fish or game." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 3NR 487 FN1: ZERO (H.RES) 488 JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 5DP 1230 FN1: ZERO(H.RES) 1230 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1419 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. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements with the federal government regarding management of fish or game in the state." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 24(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 24(JUD) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 24(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 24(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Joule, Kapsner Absent: Berkowitz, Crawford, Croft, Moses And so, CSHB 24(JUD) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 155 The following was read the second time: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1420 HOUSE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to the submission of payroll information by contractors and subcontractors performing work on a public construction contract; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 3DP 1NR 2AM 837 FN1: (LWF) 838 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 5DP 5NR 1346 FN2: (LWF) 1347 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. 155(FIN) "An Act relating to the submission of payroll information by contractors and subcontractors performing work on a public construction contract; requiring a notice of work by employers on public construction contracts; providing for the withholding of final payment for public construction contracts; and providing for an effective date." Objection was heard. Representative Berkowitz placed a call of the House and lifted the call. There being no further objection, CSHB 155(FIN) was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 155(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 155(FIN) was read the third time. **The presence of Representative Croft was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 155(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1421 CSHB 155(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 9 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Croft, Gara, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Moses Excused: Joule, Kapsner And so, CSHB 155(FIN) 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 155(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 195 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 195 "An Act relating to coverage offered under an individual policy of health care insurance; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 5DP 2NR 962 FN1: ZERO(H.L&C/CED) 962 HES RPT CS(L&C) NT 1DP 2NR 1AM 1119 FN1: ZERO(H.L&C/CED) 1120 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1422 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) "An Act relating to coverage offered under an individual policy of health care insurance; relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was not offered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Berkowitz and Kerttula: Page 1, lines 5 - 12: Delete all material. Renumber the following sections accordingly. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 195(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Kookesh, McGuire, Ogg Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Joule, Kapsner 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1423 Absent: Croft, Moses And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. **Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Croft be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 1, line 12, following "optional coverage.": Insert "Coverage may not be denied for matters addressed in AS 21.51.350 unless the insured signs a statement on a separate document acknowledging that the coverage will be withheld." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Objection was heard. Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gara: Following "document": Insert "during the application process" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 as amended was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 195(L&C) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. Representative Berkowitz objected. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1424 CSHB 195(L&C) am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 243 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 243 "An Act establishing state agency program performance management and audit powers in the Office of the Governor for the evaluation of agency programs; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) 3DP 1NR 1120 FN1: ZERO(GOV) 1121 FIN RPT CS(STA) 2DP 4NR 1349 FN2: ZERO(GOV) 1350 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. 243(STA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 243(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 243(STA) was read the third time. Representative Coghill placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CSHB 243(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1425 CSHB 243(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Moses, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner And so, CSHB 243(STA) 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 243(STA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 283 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 7DP 1351 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 1351 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Berkowitz: Page 1, line 1, following "leases" (title amendment): Insert "; relating to carbon sequestration; and providing for an effective date" Page 1, following line 13: Insert new bill sections to read: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1426 "* Sec. 2. AS 44.37 is amended by adding new sections to read: Sec. 44.37.200. Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee. (a) The Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee is created in the Department of Natural Resources. The committee consists of the following members, who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor: (1) the chair of the Board of Agriculture and Conservation (AS 03.09.010); (2) one member of the Natural Resource Conservation and Development Board (AS 41.10.040); (3) one member of a soil and water conservation district; (4) the director of the division of agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, or the director's designee; (5) the state forester, or a designee of the state forester; (6) the director of the division of lands, Department of Natural Resources, or the director's designee; (7) a director in the Department of Environmental Conservation with expertise in air and water quality issues, or the director's designee; (8) one person with expertise in carbon sequestration and marketing; (9) one employee each, with suitable expertise, from the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Department of the Interior; (10) one person representing Native forest landowners; (11) one person representing the fossil fuel industry; and (12) one person representing an environmental protection or conservation organization. (b) Members of the advisory committee created in this section do not receive compensation, but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180. (c) The Department of Natural Resources shall assist the committee with administrative support as reasonably requested by the committee. (d) The Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee may (1) advise and assist the commissioner in preparing the reports required by this chapter and in conducting the assessment required under AS 44.37.210; 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1427 (2) recommend policies or programs to enhance the ability of the state to participate in systems of carbon trading; the recommendations must include potential policies or programs designed to optimize economic benefits to private landowners participating in carbon transactions; the policies or programs may include identifying existing nonprofit organizations or other public or private entities or the potential of creating nonprofit organizations or other public or private entities capable of serving as assemblers of carbon credits or as intermediaries on behalf of producers in carbon-trading systems; (3) encourage the production of educational and advisory materials regarding carbon sequestration on state and private land and participation in systems of carbon or greenhouse emissions trading; (4) identify and recommend areas of research needed to better understand and quantify the process of carbon sequestration; and (5) review the carbon sequestration programs and policies of other states. Sec. 44.37.210. Assessment by the commissioner. (a) In consultation with the Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee established under AS 44.37.200, the commissioner shall assess state and private land in the state for past carbon sequestration and future carbon sequestration potential. The assessment shall seek to quantify carbon sequestration associated with agricultural, forest, soil, and land management systems in this state. From time to time, the commissioner may update the findings as advancements in understanding of the processes of carbon sequestration and new data become available. (b) The assessment required under this section shall be conducted in a manner that provides a means for the state and owners of private land to estimate past and future net carbon sequestration resulting from agricultural and forestry practices, conservation measures, management systems, and land uses. Sec. 44.37.220. Definitions. In AS 44.37.200 - 44.37.220, (1) "carbon sequestration" means the long-term storage of carbon in forests, soils, the ocean, and other carbon sinks; (2) "commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1428 * Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. On or before January 31, 2004, the commissioner of natural resources, in consultation with the Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee established under AS 44.37.200, enacted by sec. 2 of this Act, shall prepare a report to the legislature. The report must include a discussion of (1) the potential for, and potential forms of, greenhouse emissions regulation; (2) the potential for development of a system or systems of carbon emissions trading or markets for carbon sequestered on state and private land; (3) agricultural, forest, and soil management systems or land uses that increase stored soil carbon; (4) methods for measuring and modeling net carbon sequestration associated with various agricultural, forestry, and soil practices, management systems, or land uses occurring on state and private land; (5) areas of scientific uncertainty with respect to quantifying and understanding carbon sequestration associated with soil and forest management activities; (6) recommendations of the Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee developed under AS 44.37.200; (7) the assessment as described in AS 44.37.210. * Sec. 4. Sections 2 and 3 of this Act take effect July 1, 2003." Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Fate objected. Representative Berkowitz moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 283 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1429 HB 283 was read the third time. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would advance to: ANNOUNCEMENTS The following meetings today have been changed as indicated: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 1:20 p.m., 5/7 Resources Committee CONTINUED TO: 1:30 p.m., 5/7 Transportation Committee CANCELED: 5:00 p.m., 5/7 House Special Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, and Tourism CANCELED: 5:00 p.m., 5/7 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 5:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 1:12 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 6:13 p.m. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (Continued) HB 283 The following, which had been read a third time, was before the House: HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases." The question being: "Shall HB 283 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1430 HB 283 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Gara Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner Absent: Moses, Williams And so, HB 283 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **Representative Coghill 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 Moses - today Representative Weyhrauch - from 6:36 p.m. to 11:46 p.m., today SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 49 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 49(STA) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; and providing for an effective date." 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1431 with the: Journal Page STA REFERRAL WAIVED 1109 JUD RPT 6DP 1314 FN1: ZERO(S.STA) 1315 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 49(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSSB 49(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSSB 49(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 49(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kerttula, Kohring, Kookesh, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner, Moses And so, CSSB 49(STA) 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. CSSB 49(STA) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1432 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 191 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the May 6, 2003, calendar (page 1365), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(FIN) am "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; eliminating the Alaska Coastal Policy Council; annulling certain regulations relating to the Alaska coastal management program; and providing for an effective date." **Representative Weyhrauch, who had been previously excused (page 1430), left the Chamber. Representative Foster placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CSHB 191(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 191(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 25 NAYS: 10 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Stoltze, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Kookesh, Ogg, Seaton Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner, Moses, Weyhrauch And so, CSHB 191(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Coghill moved that the effective date clause be adopted. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1433 The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 191(FIN) am Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 27 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Whitaker, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Kookesh Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner, Moses, Weyhrauch And so the effective date clause was adopted. Representative Berkowitz gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 191(FIN) am. 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: Honoring - Judith Anderegg By Representatives Gatto, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson, Wolf Honoring - Aurora Borealis Charter School and Staff By Representatives Wolf, Kott, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Fate, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Lynn, Masek, McGuire, Meyer, Morgan, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Weyhrauch, Williams, Wilson 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1434 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 273 The Speaker waived the Transportation Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Holm, Co-chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 273 "An Act relating to civil liability for boat owners, for commercial recreational activities, and for guest passengers on an aircraft or watercraft; and providing for an effective date." HB 273 was removed from the Transportation Committee and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 300 Representative Masek moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 300 "An Act repealing the economic limit factor as it applies to oil; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 105 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1357) on the following at this time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(HES) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and persons in a medical or intermediate care facility; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) and 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1435 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 105(HES) am(efd fld) "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and persons in a medical or intermediate care facility." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved that the House recede from its amendment to CSSB 105(HES) am(efd fld), namely HCS CSSB 105(HES), and recommended that the members vote yes. Representative Harris placed a call of the House. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall the House recede from its amendment to CSSB 105(HES) am(efd fld)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 105(HES) Recede YEAS: 23 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Ogg, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Whitaker, Williams, Wolf Nays: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Heinze, Kerttula, Kookesh, Masek, Morgan, Wilson Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner, Moses, Weyhrauch And so, the House receded from its amendment, thus adopting CSSB 105(HES) am(efd fld). CSSB 105(HES) am(efd fld) was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1436 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 127 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 1383) on the following at this time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) "An Act relating to roadside memorials within the right-of-way of a state highway." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 127(STA) am S (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 127(STA), thus adopting SCS CSHB 127(STA) am S, and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 127(STA)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 127(STA) am S Concur YEAS: 26 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 5 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fate, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Heinze, Holm, Kohring, Kott, Lynn, Masek, Morgan, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Whitaker, Williams, Wolf Nays: Crawford, Guttenberg, Kerttula, Kookesh, McGuire, Ogg, Stoltze, Wilson Excused: Croft, Joule, Kapsner, Moses, Weyhrauch 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1437 Absent: Meyer And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 127(STA) am S. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 127(STA) am S was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Coghill 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 Kookesh - from noon to 5:00 p.m., May 8, 2003 Representative McGuire - from morning plane time, May 10 to morning plane time, May 12, 2003 HCR 21 Representative Masek added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Relating to establishing the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force. HB 24 Representative Ogg added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(JUD) "An Act relating to intergovernmental agreements with the federal government regarding management of fish or game in the state." HB 195 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1438 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195(L&C) am "An Act relating to coverage offered under an individual policy of health care insurance; relating to the state health insurance plan; and providing for an effective date." HB 196 Representative Guttenberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 196 "An Act relating to carbon sequestration; and providing for an effective date." HB 283 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 283 "An Act relating to limitations on coal leases." SJR 10 Representatives Samuels and McGuire added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Relating to the Pledge of Allegiance. SB 148 Representative Lynn added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 148 "An Act relating to allowable absences for certain members of the armed forces and their spouses and dependents for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 24 CSHB 24(JUD) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1439 HB 155 CSHB 155(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 243 CSHB 243(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 283 HB 283 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HCR 11 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 9:30 a.m., May 7, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11(FSH) am Relating to Alaska Wild Salmon Week, June 30 - July 4, 2003. The following memorandum, dated May 5, 2003, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHCR 11(FSH) am, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 9: Delete "on-going" Insert "ongoing" Delete "industry" Insert "industries" 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1440 Page 1, line 15: Delete "Alaskan" Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 2: Delete "have" Insert "has" Page 2, line 10: Delete "around" Insert "on"" HB 23 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 9:30 a.m., May 7, 2003: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(JUD) "An Act relating to court-ordered restitution and compensation following a criminal conviction." HB 187 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 9:30 a.m., May 7, 2003: HOUSE BILL NO. 187 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Storage Tank Assistance; and providing for an effective date." HB 249 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 11:35 a.m., May 7, 2003: 2003-05-07 House Journal Page 1441 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 249(JUD) am "An Act relating to the award of costs and attorney fees to defendants under court rule in civil actions brought under monopoly and restraint of trade statutes; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Resources Committee CONTINUED TO: upon adj., 5/7 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., May 8, 2003. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk