Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-01-11 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2239 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday January 11, 2006 Third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:08 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Kohring be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Paul Beran. Representative Meyer moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. Gracious God, today we especially thank You for our families and all that they mean to us. Truly they are Your unique handiwork and treasured gifts to us. Even though we may be separated by far flung miles, keep us close in heart, mind, and love. As we commit them unto You for Your guidance, care, and keeping, help us to focus on the responsibilities we face entrusted to us as leaders of Alaska. As we are gathered as the House of Representatives, knit us together into a beautiful tapestry of respect, collegiality, and a deep caring for one another, enabling us together to be far more than we are by ourselves. Help us to exercise that same 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2240 respect, caring, and diligence to all the special and unique people of this great state as we deliberate the many issues before us. This I ask in the name of the One who came not to be served, but to serve, Jesus the Christ. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kerttula. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the first and second legislative days and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 9 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Weyhrauch introduced Janelle Smith and Jessy Post, Guest Pages, from Juneau. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated January 9, 2006, was read stating that, in accordance with Article III, Section 25 of the Alaska Constitution, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Community & Regional Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees: Commissioner - Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Mr. William Noll Appointed: 7/28/2005 The Speaker referred the following to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee: 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2241 Commissioner - Department of Health and Social Services Ms. Karleen Jackson Appointed: 10/1/2005 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Commissioner - Department of Natural Resources Mr. Michael Menge Appointed: 10/27/2005 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Commissioner - Department of Administration Mr. Scott Nordstrand Appointed: 10/3/2005 The letter further stated that, in accordance with AS 44.19.040 and Article III, Section 13 of the Alaska Constitution, the Governor submits the following name for legislative confirmation of the appointment to the position noted. The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Lieutenant Governor Designee Mr. William A. Corbus The letter further stated that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the boards noted: The Speaker referred the following to the Finance Committee: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Ms. Laraine L. Derr - Juneau Appointed: 10/19/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2242 Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) Mr. Bruce C. Twomley - Juneau Appointed: 8/2/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Board of Fisheries Mr. Jeremiah D. Campbell - Seward Appointed: 9/13/2005 Term Expires: 6/30/2006 The Speaker referred the following to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee: State Medical Board Mr. Edward A. Hall - Anchorage Appointed: 5/19/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Ms. Nancy Puckett - Anchorage Appointed: 5/19/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Dr. Kevin M Tomera - Anchorage Appointed: 8/3/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee: Commission on Judicial Conduct Mr. James J. Fayette - Anchorage Appointed: 7/27/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Ms. Regina C. Chennault - Soldotna Appointed: 10/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Mr. Johnny Floyd - Anchorage Appointed: 12/16/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2243 Mr. Daniel J. Rozema - Anchorage Appointed: 10/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Ms. Elaine R. Williamson - Fairbanks Appointed: 10/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Ms. Shirley A. Gifford - Soldotna Appointed: 10/11/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Mr. Terry Gorlick - Anchorage Appointed: 12/15/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Mr. Burdett B. Lent - Wasilla Appointed: 12/15/2005 Term Expires: 6/30/2009 Mr. Daniel E. Walsh - Fairbanks Appointed: 12/15/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Gregory M. Culbert - Eagle River Reappointed: 7/25/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Dr. Rosemary E. Zimmerman - Girdwood Appointed: 7/25/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Mr. Matthew R. McSorley - Anchorage Appointed: 12/15/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Board of Marital and Family Therapy Ms. Vivian C. Finlay - Wasilla Reappointed: 8/22/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Mr. Curtis C. Schlosser - Homer Appointed: 8/22/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2244 Ms. Dorothy (Dottie) Vanmeter Stanton - Anchorage Appointed: 8/22/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Ms. Patricia A. White - Juneau Appointed: 8/22/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Ms. Barbara Norton - Anchorage Appointed: 6/3/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Ms. Holly M. Steiner - Wasilla Appointed: 6/3/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Nursing Ms. JoAnne Bell-Graves - Juneau Appointed: 6/3/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Dennis A. Swarner - Kenai Appointed: 10/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Mr. Julius S. Brecht - Anchorage Appointed: 10/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Mr. Steve MacSwain - Anchorage Reappointed: 12/15/2005 Term Expires: 3/10/2010 Mr. Richard (Butch) D. Olmstead - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/15/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Real Estate Commission Mr. Timothy J. Worthen - Anchorage Appointed: 8/22/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Mr. John Giuchici - Fairbanks Appointed: 11/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2245 Ms. Kristin S. Knudsen - Anchorage Appointed: 11/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Mr. Jim E. Robison - Eagle River Appointed: 11/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 Mr. Marc D. Stemp - Bethel Appointed: 11/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Mr. Philip E. Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 11/18/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Mr. Raymond (Scott) S. Bridges - Eagle River Appointed: 9/27/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Mr. Stephen T. Hagedorn - Anchorage Reappointed: 10/1/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Ms. Linda F. Hutchings - Soldotna Appointed: 9/27/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Mr. David (Dave) B. Robinson - Wasilla Appointed: 10/1/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Big Game Commercial Services Board Mr. Ralph Andersen - Dillingham Appointed: 7/24/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 Mr. Roy Ashenfelter - Nome Appointed: 7/24/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2006 Mr. Colin B. Brown - Galena Appointed: 7/24/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Mr. Paul E. Johnson - Elfin Cove Appointed: 7/24/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2246 Mr. Richard A. Rohrer - Kodiak Appointed: 7/24/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2007 Ms. Betty Jo (BJ) Schmitz - North Pole Appointed: 7/24/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2009 Mr. Ted H. Spraker - Soldotna Appointed: 6/8/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2008 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) Mr. William S. L. Walters - Fairbanks Appointed: 5/19/2005 Term Expires: 3/1/2010 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated January 9, 2006, was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 7:00 p.m., January 12 to hear the Governor's State of the Budget address. A message dated May 10, 2005, was read stating the Senate has passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 157 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 157(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the maximum annual regulatory cost charge collected from certain regulated public utilities and pipeline carriers and to public utility liability associated with operating certain transmission lines under a Regulatory Commission of 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2247 Alaska order for joint use and interconnection; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and the Alaska Vocational Technical Center Teachers Association January 9, 2006 (as required by AS 23.40.215) The Speaker referred the monetary terms of agreement to the Finance Committee. The following audit report was received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: 2005 Annual Report, Unabridged 2005 Annual Report, Condensed INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Football Team, 2005 Alaska State Champions By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton Honoring - The Juneau Gun Club By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2248 Honoring - Glacier Swim Club By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton Honoring - Leanne Tomson-Flickinger By Senator Bunde Honoring - Orin Seybert, Alaska Business Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Laureate By Senator Ben Stevens In Memoriam - Kris Fanning By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Governor Jay Hammond By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Reilly Richey By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Jonathon Wynn Scribner By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Fern Angela Kubley By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Nicholas Kokotovich By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - William Harley "Bill" Stalnaker By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Elisabeth Sheldon Hakkinen By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Genevieve "Gen" F. Harmon By Representatives Weyhrauch, Kerttula; Senator Elton The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2249 Honoring - Willette Janes By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch; Senator Elton INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 11 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 11 by Representative Anderson by request: Relating to amending House Resolution 8 pertaining to the House Task Force on Alaska Gaming Policy. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. HCR 25 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 by Representatives Neuman and Harris: Supporting consistent regulation of district and statewide correspondence programs; and encouraging the Department of Education and Early Development to remove student allotment restrictions on all correspondence students. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. HJR 25 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25 by Representatives Kerttula, Gruenberg, and Gara: Urging the United States Congress to enact the American Veterans Homeownership Act of 2005. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. HJR 26 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 26 by Representative Kerttula: 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2250 Requesting the United States Senate to ratify Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Resources Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 274 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 274 by Representative Hawker, entitled: "An Act relating to the practice of accounting; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 355 HOUSE BILL NO. 355 by Representatives Meyer and Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to establishing a pilot program relating to continuous alcohol monitoring of offenders." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 356 HOUSE BILL NO. 356 by Representative Gatto, entitled: "An Act relating to consent for medical and dental services, including bone marrow donation, for a minor." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2251 HB 357 HOUSE BILL NO. 357 by Representative Wilson, entitled: "An Act updating the terminology in statutes for persons with disabilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 358 HOUSE BILL NO. 358 by Representative Kohring, entitled: "An Act relating to use by municipalities of money received under certain state aid programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SENATE BILLS IN THIRD READING SB 87 The following, which had been held in third reading under reconsideration to today's calendar (page 2231), was again before the House: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(JUD) "An Act relating to motor vehicle safety belt violations." Representative Anderson placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall HCS SB 87(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2252 HCS SB 87(JUD)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Kapsner, Kerttula, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Olson, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Weyhrauch, Wilson Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Holm, Joule, Kelly, Kott, LeDoux, Neuman, Ramras, Salmon, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Kohring And so, HCS SB 87(JUD) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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 Gatto - from 1:00 p.m., January 11 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, January 15, 2006 Representative LeDoux - from 7:30 a.m., January 12 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, January 18, 2006 Representative Rokeberg - from 7:00 a.m., January 13 to 9:30 a.m., plane time, January 17, 2006 Representative Kapsner - from 2:00 p.m., January 12 to 9:30 p.m., plane time, January 16, 2006 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Honoring - Willette Janes, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2253 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Willette Janes By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 335 Representatives Ramras and Kerttula added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 335 "An Act creating the Alaska energy research and development program in the Alaska Energy Authority and providing for a Committee on Alaska Energy Research and Development to assist in the development of that program; and providing for an effective date." HB 340 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 340 "An Act establishing the 'two percent for tuition grant fund'; levying a supplemental income tax on oil revenue and providing that the legislature may appropriate the proceeds to support postsecondary and vocational education; and creating grant programs for postsecondary and vocational education students, including children who were in the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services." HB 345 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: 2006-01-11 House Journal Page 2254 HOUSE BILL NO. 345 "An Act raising the compulsory school attendance age; relating to the crime of contributing to the delinquency of a minor; relating to truancy; and relating to employment of a minor." ENGROSSMENT SB 87 HCS SB 87(JUD) 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. ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 6:45 p.m., January 12, 2006, for a joint session. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk