Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-02-13 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2501 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 13, 2006 Thirty-sixth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 11:11 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representative Rokeberg had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Ramras was absent and his presence was noted later. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Chenault and Dahlstrom 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 Bob Stevens of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Representative McGuire 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 all persons here, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. Creator, as we begin this week of work, we ask that You open the minds and hearts of this House that they may faithfully carry out their work in making decisions for the people of Alaska. Grant them wisdom as they consider the issues before them, knowing their decisions will affect many cultures and diverse people in this vast land we call Alaska. Counsel them as they listen to the issues, help them to understand that You are guiding them in this important work 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2502 and that You are close to them at all times. Help them to make wise decisions in Your honor. Bless their loved ones that cannot be with them during these times and bless this beautiful state we call home. We ask all these things in Your name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kohring. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 33rd, 34th, and 35th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * * Representative Stoltze introduced Sebastian Uriah Rüesch, Guest Page, from Chugiak. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 190 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 190 "An Act relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages and to requiring identification to buy alcoholic beverages; requiring driver's licenses and identification cards to be marked if a person is restricted from consuming alcoholic beverages as a result of a conviction or condition of probation or parole." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 190(JUD) "An Act relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages and to access to licensed premises; relating to civil liability for certain persons accessing licensed premises; requiring driver's licenses and identification cards to be marked if a person is restricted from 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2503 consuming alcoholic beverages as a result of a conviction or condition of probation or parole." The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Wilson No recommendation (4): Gara, Kott, Gruenberg, McGuire The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 190(JUD): 2. Zero, Dept. of Administration 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration HB 190 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 226 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 226 "An Act relating to breaches of security involving personal information; and relating to credit report security freezes." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(JUD) "An Act relating to breaches of security involving personal information; relating to credit report security freezes; and relating to filing police reports regarding identity theft." The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Gara, Wilson, Gruenberg, McGuire No recommendation (2): Coghill, Kott Amend (1): Anderson 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2504 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 226(JUD): 2. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 226 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 343 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 343 "An Act relating to harassment." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 343(JUD) "An Act relating to harassment and assault." The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Wilson, Gruenberg, Anderson No recommendation (4): Gara, Coghill, Kott, McGuire The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 343(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 343 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 373 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 373 "An Act relating to the manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages; relating to forfeitures of property for violations of alcoholic beverage laws; and relating to violations of alcoholic beverage laws." 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2505 The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Gruenberg, Anderson, Wilson, McGuire No recommendation (2): Kott, Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 373 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 383 The Transportation Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 383 "An Act limiting motor vehicle dealer charges for fees and costs; relating to the disclosures required for certain motor vehicle transactions; and requiring consumers to be informed of finance charges paid to a motor vehicle dealer by a financing institution on the sale of a used motor vehicle." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 383(TRA) "An Act limiting motor vehicle dealer charges for fees and costs; relating to the disclosures required for certain motor vehicle transactions; and relating to the financing of motor vehicle purchases." The report was signed by Representatives Gatto and Elkins, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Kapsner No recommendation (4): Salmon, Neuman, Gatto, Elkins 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2506 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 383(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 383 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 413 The State Affairs Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 413 "An Act relating to the burning capability of cigarettes being sold, offered for sale, or possessed for sale; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 413(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Gatto, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Gardner, Lynn, Elkins, Ramras, Gruenberg, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 413(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 413 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - The Habitat Youth Wellness Group By Representative Joule 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2507 Honoring - Bethel High School Army JROTC, Master Sergeant Barbara A. Wright, National High School Drill Team Championship By Senator Hoffman; Representative Kapsner In Memoriam - David Keener By Representative Coghill In Memoriam - David Lorin Fischer By Representative Coghill INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 31 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31 by Representatives Cissna and Kerttula: Relating to an integrated statewide information and referral system. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Labor & Commerce Committees. HCR 32 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 by Representatives Cissna and Kerttula: Relating to home health services for older Alaskans and adults with disabilities. was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HJR 33 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 by Representatives Kott, Dahlstrom, Gruenberg, Berkowitz, Cissna, Kerttula, and Elkins: Urging the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to seek authority and funding from the United States Department of 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2508 Veterans Affairs to establish a system allowing Alaska veterans treatment in both public and private Alaska facilities. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. **The presence of Representative Ramras was noted. HJR 34 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 by Representative Kelly: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska limiting appropriations from certain mineral revenue, relating to the balanced budget account, and relating to an appropriation limit. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 35 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35 by Representative Gruenberg: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state debt. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 443 HOUSE BILL NO. 443 by Representative Elkins by request, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal taxation of tobacco products; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2509 HB 444 HOUSE BILL NO. 444 by Representatives Weyhrauch, Stoltze, and Kerttula, entitled: "An Act designating the Juneau Hunter Education Facility as the Ron Somerville Hunter Education Facility." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. HB 445 HOUSE BILL NO. 445 by Representatives Thomas and Elkins, entitled: "An Act relating to the alternative energy grant fund and to alternative energy grants." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 446 HOUSE BILL NO. 446 by Representative McGuire, entitled: "An Act relating to the amount of a civil penalty for an unlawful act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 447 HOUSE BILL NO. 447 by Representative McGuire, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote raffles and lotteries." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 448 HOUSE BILL NO. 448 by Representative Elkins, entitled: 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2510 "An Act relating to special license plates for the Free and Accepted Masons." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 449 HOUSE BILL NO. 449 by Representatives Croft, Guttenberg, Kerttula, and Crawford, entitled: "An Act relating to requiring certain employers to provide health insurance or contribute to the fair share health care account for the purpose of supporting state medical assistance programs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HB 450 HOUSE BILL NO. 450 by Representative Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to indecent viewing or photography." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 451 HOUSE BILL NO. 451 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the issuance of complimentary fishing and hunting licenses and certain tags; providing for the issuance of complimentary fishing and hunting licenses to certain members of the Alaska National Guard returning from active duty deployment; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2511 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 13, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting this bill to honor certain members of the Alaska National Guard by authorizing them to receive complimentary fishing and hunting licenses. This bill would demonstrate Alaska's support for members of the Alaska National Guard, helping them reconnect with their home and families, by honoring Alaska's returning heroes with the opportunity to turn to the peace and quiet that hunting and fishing offers. The bill would allow the governor to direct the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game to authorize the issuance of complimentary fishing and hunting licenses by the department or its authorized agents to those members of the Alaska National Guard who have been deployed for 30 or more consecutive days for the purpose of fighting in, or providing direct support for, a national conflict outside the United States. The bill would allow a member who cannot meet the 30-day deployment requirement due to being injured during the deployment to still be eligible for a complimentary license. The licenses would be valid for the license year in which the Alaska National Guard member is no longer in deployed status and returns to Alaska, or for the subsequent license year. The bill also would authorize the issuance of complimentary king salmon tags to certain distinguished visitors to the state. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2512 HB 452 HOUSE BILL NO. 452 by Representatives Guttenberg and Kerttula, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska Prescription Drug Task Force; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 453 HOUSE BILL NO. 453 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to prescription drug discount pricing; placing requirements on pharmacies related to prescription drugs obtained through discount pricing; and requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to conduct a study pertaining to prescription drug discounts and report the results to the legislature." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 454 HOUSE BILL NO. 454 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to prescription drug marketing costs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Health, Education & Social Services, and Finance Committees. HB 455 HOUSE BILL NO. 455 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act requiring the use of generic drugs except in certain circumstances; and authorizing specified terms on a prescription." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2513 HB 456 HOUSE BILL NO. 456 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act establishing a statewide registry for clinical trials of drugs and biological products; and relating to approval of drug studies." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Health, Education & Social Services, and Finance Committees. HB 457 HOUSE BILL NO. 457 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to prescription drug marketing." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Health, Education & Social Services, and Finance Committees. HB 458 HOUSE BILL NO. 458 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to negotiated discounts or rebates for prescription drugs; establishing a prescription drug card program to provide discounts for prescription drugs; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Health, Education & Social Services, and Finance Committees. HB 459 HOUSE BILL NO. 459 by Representative Neuman, entitled: "An Act relating to golf course alcoholic beverage licenses." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 460 HOUSE BILL NO. 460 by Representatives Salmon and Kerttula, entitled: 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2514 "An Act relating to the Alaska State Troopers and rural law enforcement and requiring the Department of Public Safety to station a trooper in certain rural communities with populations of 500 or more." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 461 HOUSE BILL NO. 461 by Representatives Gardner, Gara, Kerttula, Salmon, Guttenberg, Crawford, Croft, and Berkowitz, entitled: "An Act relating to disclosure to the Alaska Public Offices Commission of information about certain income received as compensation for personal services by legislators, public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, and legislative directors subject to the provisions of law setting standards of conduct for legislative branch officers and employees; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 462 HOUSE BILL NO. 462 by Representative Neuman, entitled: "An Act adding exemptions from the licensing requirements for certain real estate activity." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 463 HOUSE BILL NO. 463 by Representative Kelly, entitled: "An Act appropriating funds for energy projects; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2515 HB 464 HOUSE BILL NO. 464 by Representatives Croft and Salmon, entitled: "An Act relating to the possession of the edible meat of big game animals." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. HB 465 HOUSE BILL NO. 465 by Representatives Kott and Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to marine safety and security; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 466 HOUSE BILL NO. 466 by Representatives Gara, Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, and Salmon, entitled: "An Act levying a net profits tax on the production of oil, authorizing a tax credit for qualifying exploration costs associated with the exploration for and development of oil and for certain related qualifying losses, and repealing the currently levied properties production (severance) tax as it applies to oil; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 467 HOUSE BILL NO. 467 by Representative Kelly, entitled: "An Act relating to the administration of prescribed remedies and dietary supplements by a nurse." 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2516 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 468 HOUSE BILL NO. 468 by Representatives Gruenberg and Crawford, entitled: "An Act relating to disclosure of employment information on a medical assistance application and a hospital intake report; and requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare and publicize a report pertaining to employers who do not provide health insurance." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 469 HOUSE BILL NO. 469 by Representatives Kapsner and Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to school construction and major maintenance financing; providing a remedy to the constitutional violations found in Kasayulie et al. v. State of Alaska, Case No. 3AN-97- 3782 CV; relating to the public school trust fund; relating to the Education Facilities Financing Authority; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 470 HOUSE BILL NO. 470 by Representatives Elkins and Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to the mandatory use of motor vehicle headlights." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2517 HB 471 HOUSE BILL NO. 471 by Representative Stoltze, entitled: "An Act amending the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Act and the powers and authority of the authority, and making conforming changes to statutes relating to issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of driver's licenses and to levy on permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. HB 472 HOUSE BILL NO. 472 by Representative Stoltze, entitled: "An Act relating to the policy for management of sustainable salmon fisheries." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 473 HOUSE BILL NO. 473 by Representatives Coghill, Gruenberg, Kerttula, Crawford, and McGuire, entitled: "An Act requiring certain businesses to recognize postmark dates as the date of payment." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 474 HOUSE BILL NO. 474 by Representative Seaton, entitled: "An Act relating to the state's procurement bidder preference." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2518 HB 475 HOUSE BILL NO. 475 by Representative Seaton, entitled: "An Act describing contributions to the health reimbursement arrangement plan for certain teachers and public employees; clarifying eligibility for membership in that health reimbursement arrangement plan; relating to the 'administrator' of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 476 HOUSE BILL NO. 476 by Representative Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of electronically generated ballots." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 477 HOUSE BILL NO. 477 by Representative Kott, entitled: "An Act relating to charitable gaming." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 478 HOUSE BILL NO. 478 by Representatives Thomas and Elkins, entitled: "An Act relating to the municipal harbor facility grant program; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2519 HB 479 HOUSE BILL NO. 479 by Representatives Neuman and Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to the vocational education account and appropriations from that account; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 480 HOUSE BILL NO. 480 by Representative Anderson, entitled: "An Act relating to voluntary self-evaluative audits by insurers and providing for an insurance compliance self-evaluative privilege; and indirectly amending Rules 104, 402, and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence, Rules 16, 26, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36, and 40, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 15, 16, and 17, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HB 481 HOUSE BILL NO. 481 by Representatives Crawford and Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to the video recording and audio recording by a business of the inside or outside of its business location." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 482 HOUSE BILL NO. 482 by Representative Anderson, entitled: "An Act relating to harassment, intimidation, and bullying in schools." 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2520 was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Education and the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 483 HOUSE BILL NO. 483 by Representative Kerttula, entitled: "An Act relating to an allowable absence for certain individuals working in combat zones providing support to the armed forces of the United States; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 484 HOUSE BILL NO. 484 by Representative Wilson, entitled: "An Act allowing for revenue received from issuance of additional entry permits to be appropriated for reimbursement to salmon fishery associations." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR 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 - Kaylan Banks, Winner of the 'Highlights' Magazine Contest By Representatives Joule, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2521 Honoring - Al Parrish, Alaska Business Junior Achievement Hall of Fame By Senator Ellis; Representatives McGuire, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson Honoring - Juneau's Alaska National Guard By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Judith Ann George By Representatives Kerttula, Weyhrauch, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Stephen P. "Butch" Freeman By Representatives Elkins, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson In Memoriam - Representative Alvin Osterback By Representatives Moses, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2522 In Memoriam - Ronald Herbert Bitzer By Representatives Rokeberg, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Weyhrauch, Wilson In Memoriam - James "Jim" Campbell By Senator Ellis; Representatives Gara, Harris, Anderson, Berkowitz, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Elkins, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, 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 Olson - from 1:00 p.m., February 14 to 10:00 p.m., February 16, 2006 SB 172 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: SENATE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the presentation of initiatives and referenda on the ballot." SB 172 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 29 Representative Harris added his name as cosponsor to: 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2523 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Urging the United States Department of Justice and the Alaska Department of Law to identify all natural resource damages from the Exxon Valdez oil spill that were unanticipated at the time of the 1991 settlement, to develop plans to remedy the damages, and to present the ExxonMobil Corporation with a request for the full $100,000,000 that is available through the "Reopener for Unknown Injury" clause of the 1991 civil settlement to carry out these plans. HJR 30 Representative Moses added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 30 Relating to public health and a prevention compact. HB 51 Representative Neuman added his name as cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 51 "An Act relating to modifying the qualifications required for workers' compensation self-insurance and permitting employers in the same trade or industry to form an employer association for self-insured workers' compensation coverage; and providing for an effective date." HB 318 Representatives Kapsner, Samuels, Ramras, and Meyer added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 318 "An Act limiting the exercise of eminent domain." HB 331 Representatives Foster, Meyer, Hawker, Kerttula, Stoltze, Holm, and Kelly added their names as cosponsors to: 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2524 HOUSE BILL NO. 331 "An Act relating to access by persons under 21 years of age to premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages as clubs." HB 373 Representative Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 373 "An Act relating to the manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages; relating to forfeitures of property for violations of alcoholic beverage laws; and relating to violations of alcoholic beverage laws." HB 384 Representative Neuman added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 384 "An Act relating to fines and offenses; amending Rule 8(b), Alaska District Court Rules of Criminal Procedure; and providing for an effective date." HB 400 Representative Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 400 "An Act relating to disasters and confiscation of firearms." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade, & Tourism CHANGED TO: 6:00 p.m. 2006-02-13 House Journal Page 2525 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., February 15, 2006. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:13 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk