2005-04-26                     House Journal                      Page 1270
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Moses.                                           
                                                                                                    
                       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.                                          
                                                                                                    
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Representative Lynn introduced Jesslin Wooliver, Guest Page, from                                   
Anchorage.                                                                                          
                                                                                                    
**The presence of Representative Berkowitz was noted.                                               
                                                                                                    
                         MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE                                                
                                                                                                    
A message dated April 25, 2005, was read stating the Senate has                                     
passed the following and they are transmitted for consideration:                                    
                                                                                                    
                       FIRST READING AND REFERENCE                                               
                          OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS                                                  
                                                                                                    
SJR 11                                                                                            
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11 by Senator Therriault:                                               
                                                                                                    
     Urging the United States Congress to amend the tax code to repeal                              
     the federal excise tax on communications.                                                      
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                                      
                                                                                                    
                       FIRST READING AND REFERENCE                                               
                             OF SENATE BILLS                                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 172                                                                                            
SENATE BILL NO. 172 by Senator Therriault, entitled:                                                
                                                                                                    
     "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on                           
     the ballot."                                                                                   
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary                             
Committees.