Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-08 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0925 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 8, 2005 Eighty-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:17 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, and Kerttula had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Kott was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Chenault be excused from a call of the House from today to 9:30 a.m., plane time, April 11, 2005. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Meyer. Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray. On this day, Dear Lord, we ask You to look kindly upon the life and the work of Your servant, Pope John Paul II. Accept him into Your house of light and peace. Pope John Paul II was many things to this world: a brilliant teacher, an inspiring leader, and a shining personal example. In his memory, let us remember: 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0926 Where there is hatred, let us spread love; Where there is injury, let us pardon; Where there is doubt, let us have faith; Where there is darkness, let us see light; And where there is sadness, Lord, let us bring joy. Thank You, Heavenly Father, for the privilege of serving this great state. Thank You for Your guidance, strength, and wisdom as we fulfill our responsibilities and serve those that have put their trust in us, as we put our trust in You. In Your name, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Hawker. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 88th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A message was received reflecting the following reappointment date omitted in the transmittal letter dated March 29, 2005 (page 788): Board of Veterinary Examiners Timothy L. Bowser, D.V.M. - Soldotna Appointed: 2/19/2003 Reappointed: 3/23/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 28 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0927 HOUSE BILL NO. 28 "An Act relating to the municipal dividend program; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Cissna No recommendation (4): Kott, Salmon, LeDoux, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 28 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 83 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 83 "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Croft, Foster, Moses, Weyhrauch, Meyer, Chenault No recommendation (4): Hawker, Holm, Stoltze, Kelly The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 83(FIN): 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0928 2. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs HB 83 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 136 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 136 "An Act restricting the authority of a court to suspend execution of a sentence or grant probation in prosecutions for driving while under the influence and prosecutions for refusal to submit to a chemical test; and allowing a court to suspend up to 75 percent of the minimum fines required for driving while under the influence and for refusal to submit to a chemical test if the defendant successfully completes a court-ordered treatment program." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Hawker, Holm, Foster, Stoltze, Moses, Weyhrauch, Kelly, Meyer, Chenault The Committee adopted the Judiciary Committee letter of intent for HB 136 (page 711). The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 2. Zero, Alaska Court System 3. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 4. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration 5. Indeterminate, Dept. of Law 6. Indeterminate, Dept. of Law HB 136 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0929 HB 144 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 144 "An Act authorizing an advisory vote on whether income of the Alaska permanent fund in the earnings reserve account should be used for a community dividend program." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 144(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Gruenberg, Elkins, Seaton No recommendation (2): Gardner, Lynn Amend (2): Gatto, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 144(STA): 1. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HB 144 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 160 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 160 "An Act limiting the use of money of the state and its political subdivisions to affect an election." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 160(CRA) (same title) 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0930 The report was signed by Representatives Olson and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Neuman, Thomas No recommendation (3): Salmon, LeDoux, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 160(CRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 160 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 169 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 169 "An Act relating to the educational requirements for certain real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons with new or suspended licenses; and allowing real estate brokers to hire certain experts to review real estate transactions; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 169(L&C) "An Act relating to the educational requirements for certain real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons with new or suspended licenses; relating to review of real estate transactions by attorneys or associate brokers; relating to the requirements for a real estate broker license and an associate real estate broker license; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Anderson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Crawford, Lynn, LeDoux, Rokeberg, Anderson No recommendation (1): Guttenberg 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0931 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 169(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 169 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 176 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 176 "An Act exempting the state and its political subdivisions from daylight saving time." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Salmon Do not pass (1): Olson No recommendation (3): Cissna, Kott, LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 176 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 177 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to employee and employer contributions to the teachers' retirement system and the public employees' retirement system; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0932 No recommendation (2): Lynn, Gruenberg Amend (4): Gatto, Elkins, Gardner, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 177 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 201 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to an application for a permanent fund dividend for a member of the armed forces of the United States serving on active duty outside of the state; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(STA) "An Act relating to an application for a permanent fund dividend for a member of the armed forces of the United States serving on active duty outside of the state who is eligible for hostile fire or imminent danger pay; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Lynn, Gatto, Gruenberg, Elkins, Ramras, Seaton No recommendation (1): Gardner The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 201(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0933 HB 201 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Kott was noted. HB 231 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 231 "An Act relating to the definition of 'municipality' for purposes of human services community matching grants." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 231(CRA) "An Act relating to the definition of 'municipality' for purposes of human services community matching grants; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cissna, Kott, LeDoux No recommendation (2): Salmon, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 231(CRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 231 was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. SB 63 The Transportation Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 63 "An Act relating to road signs encouraging the use of safety belts." 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0934 The report was signed by Representatives Gatto and Elkins, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Thomas, Kapsner, Gatto, Elkins No recommendation (2): Salmon, Kohring The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities SB 63 was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Colonel Tony A. Hart - Kulis ANG Base as Alaska Air National Guard Brigadier General. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair; and Representatives Gruenberg, Thomas, Cissna, Elkins, and McGuire. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Madeline Soboleff Levy By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton Honoring - Judge Peter B. Froehlich By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0935 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 261 HOUSE BILL NO. 261 by Representative Kohring, entitled: "An Act making appropriations and a reappropriation related to power projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 262 HOUSE BILL NO. 262 by the House Special Committee on Ways and Means, entitled: "An Act relating to the taxation of income." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Ways & Means and the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 263 HOUSE BILL NO. 263 by the House Special Committee on Ways and Means, entitled: "An Act imposing a tax on employment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Ways & Means and the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 264 HOUSE BILL NO. 264 by Representative Hawker, entitled: "An Act relating to concert tickets, to concert promoters, and to persons who rent real property to concert promoters for concerts." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0936 HB 265 HOUSE BILL NO. 265 by Representative Hawker, entitled: "An Act relating to an annual wildlife conservation tag; relating to bond requirements for vendors of fish and game licenses, permits, and tags; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 266 HOUSE BILL NO. 266 by the House Transportation Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to offenses and penalties for violation of vehicle weight limitations; prohibiting the use of a violation of a vehicle weight limitation for certain personal automobile insurance actions; amending Rule 43.6, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 35 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 35 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 6DP 211 FN1: (CED) 211 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 1DNP 4NR 477 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0937 FN1: (CED) 477 RLS RPT 1DP 5NR 893 FN1: (CED) 893 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 35 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 35 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 35 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 35 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula Absent: Crawford, Seaton And so, HB 35 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. HB 35 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 178 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 178 "An Act relating to special motor vehicle registration plates; and providing for an effective date." 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0938 with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) 4DP 1DNP 2NR 664 FN1: (ADM) 665 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 5DP 1NR 836 FN2: (ADM) 836 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. 178(STA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gatto: Page 3, line 9: Delete "[NONCOMMERCIAL]" Insert "noncommercial" Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gatto: Under page 3, line 9, before "noncommercial": Insert "visually identifiable as a" Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative LeDoux objected and withdrew the objection. Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment to Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0939 Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Gatto and Gardner: Page 3, line 9, following "official": Insert "except that such plates shall not be displayed on any vehicle which is visually identifiable as a commercial vehicle" Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 178(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson Nays: Coghill, Elkins, Foster, Harris, Hawker, Kott, McGuire, Ramras, Rokeberg, Thomas, Weyhrauch Excused: Chenault, Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula Absent: Anderson And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 178(STA) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 178(STA) am was read the third time. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0940 The question being: "Shall CSHB 178(STA) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 178(STA) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula Weyhrauch changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, CSHB 178(STA) 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 178(STA) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 184 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to firearms." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 3DP 1DNP 3AM 712 FN1: ZERO(CED) 712 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 712 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 6DP 1NR 863 FN1: ZERO(CED) 863 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 863 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0941 The Speaker stated that, without objection, HB 184 will be held in second reading to the April 11, 2005, calendar. HB 229 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act relating to the reinstatement of Native corporations; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT 4DP 799 FN1: ZERO(CED) 800 FIN RPT 8DP 1NR 864 FN1: ZERO(CED) 865 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 229 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 229 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 229 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 229 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula And so, HB 229 passed the House. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0942 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. HB 229 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 75 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 7, 2005, calendar (page 912), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of fish and game, Board of Fisheries, and Board of Game in promoting and preserving fishing, hunting, and trapping in the state." Representative Coghill rose to a point of order stating it was out of order to refer to a member by name in the Chamber. The Speaker stated that the point was well taken. The question being: "Shall CSHB 75(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 75(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula And so, CSHB 75(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0943 HB 88 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 7, 2005, calendar (page 913), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(RLS) "An Act relating to certain weapons offenses involving minors; relating to the definition of 'recreation or youth center' for purposes of misconduct involving a controlled substance; to aggravating factors in sentencing for certain offenses committed on school grounds, on a school bus, at a school-sponsored event, or in administrative offices of a school district; to mitigating factors in sentencing for a defendant's assistance to authorities to detect, apprehend, or prosecute other persons who committed an offense; and providing for an effective date." Representative Coghill rose to a point of order regarding confining remarks to the bill before the body. The Speaker stated that the point was well taken. The question being: "Shall CSHB 88(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 88(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 6 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Excused: Chenault, Croft, Dahlstrom, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula Absent: Salmon And so, CSHB 88(RLS) passed the House. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0944 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 88(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - West Anchorage High School's "We the People" Senate Congressional Hearing Competition Team By Senator Ellis; Representatives Berkowitz, Harris, Anderson, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 Berkowitz - from noon, April 8 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, April 14, 2005 HB 36 The Speaker removed the referral to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 36 "An Act making an appropriation for the state revenue sharing program and the safe communities program at fiscal year 1998 levels, as adjusted for inflation, to provide for public safety and other municipal services; and providing for an effective date." 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0945 HB 36 was removed from the Community & Regional Affairs Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 39 The Speaker removed the referral to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 39 "An Act making an appropriation for longevity bonus grants; and providing for an effective date." HB 39 was removed from the Health, Education & Social Services Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 125 The Speaker removed the referrals to the Transportation and Community & Regional Affairs Committees for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 "An Act making an appropriation for the construction of the Dowling Road extension; and providing for an effective date." HB 125 was removed from the Transportation Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 145 The Speaker removed the referrals to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 145 "An Act making an appropriation for construction of an integrated science complex at the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." HB 145 was removed from the House Special Committee on Education and referred to the Finance Committee. 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0946 HB 195 The Speaker removed the referral to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee for the following: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 195 "An Act appropriating funds to reimburse municipalities for real property tax revenue lost due to the mandatory senior citizen and disabled veterans exemption." SSHB 195 was removed from the Community & Regional Affairs Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 35 Representatives Stoltze and Neuman added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 35 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." HB 83 Representative Foster added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 83 "An Act relating to the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission." HB 178 Representative Neuman added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 178(STA) am "An Act relating to special motor vehicle registration plates; and providing for an effective date." HB 184 Representatives LeDoux, Hawker, and Lynn added their names as cosponsors to: 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0947 HOUSE BILL NO. 184 "An Act relating to firearms." HB 249 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 249 "An Act relating to enhanced 911 surcharges imposed by a municipality." ENGROSSMENT HB 35 HB 35 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 75 CSHB 75(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 88 CSHB 88(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 178 CSHB 178(STA) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 229 HB 229 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Resources Committee CANCELED 2005-04-08 House Journal Page 0948 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., April 11, 2005. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk