Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-04-27 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3365 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 27, 2006 One Hundred Ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:09 a.m. Roll call showed 30 members present. Representatives Anderson, Elkins, Kerttula, Kohring, McGuire, Samuels, Thomas, Weyhrauch, and Wilson were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Ramras be excused from a call of the House from today to 10:00 a.m., plane time, April 29, 2006. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Jesse Kiehl of the Congregation Sukkot Shalom. Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With abiding respect for the religious beliefs of all, we pray. Atah gibor le-olam Adonai, mechayei hakol ata, rav lehoshi-a. Mechalkeil chayim bechesed, mechayei hakol berachamim rabim. Eternal is Your might, O God; all life is Your gift; great is Your power to save! With love You sustain the living and with great compassion give life to all. Someich nof'lim v'rofei cholim, umatir asurim, umekayeim emunato lisheinei afar. You bring freedom to the captive and keep faith with those who sleep in the dust. Mi chamocha ba-al gevurot? Who is like You, God of might? 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3366 We pray, O God, that You bless our state and our nation, that they may always be strongholds of justice and its advocate among the nations. And bless, O God, those who serve, that they may do Your will with an open heart, doing justly, loving goodness, and pursuing righteousness. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Kapsner. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the l08th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Lynn introduced Molly Joann Wooliver, Guest Page, from Anchorage. Representative Kapsner introduced Conrad "Qug'pak" Kapsner, Guest Page, from Bethel. Representative Kelly introduced Nick Stewart, Guest Page, from Juneau. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 26, 2006, was read stating the Senate has passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 48 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(HES) by the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to recommending or refusing psychotropic drugs or certain types of evaluations or treatments for children." 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3367 was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee has reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Ms. Janis Wilson as a member of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). The report was signed by Representative Anderson, Chair; and Representatives Kott, LeDoux, Rokeberg, Guttenberg, Crawford, and Lynn. **The presence of Representative McGuire was noted. HB 29 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 29 "An Act relating to health care insurance and to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(L&C) "An Act relating to health care insurance and to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association." The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Foster, Chenault No recommendation (5): Hawker, Holm, Moses, Stoltze, Joule 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3368 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 29(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 29 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 322 The Judiciary Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 322 "An Act relating to infants who are safely surrendered by a parent shortly after birth." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 322(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative McGuire, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gara, Kott, Anderson, Gruenberg, McGuire The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 322(JUD): 2. Zero, House Judiciary Committee/Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 322 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 375 The Finance Committee has considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 375 "An Act relating to the retirement benefit liability account and appropriations from that account; relating to deposits of certain income earned on money received as a result of State v. Amerada Hess, et al., 1JU-77-847 Civ. (Superior Court, First Judicial District); and providing for an effective date." 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3369 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(FIN) "An Act establishing the teachers' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue; establishing the public employees' retirement system past service cost liability account in the Department of Revenue; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Weyhrauch, Holm, Kelly, Foster No recommendation (2): Moses, Chenault Amend (2): Hawker, Joule The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 375(FIN): 3. Zero, Dept. of Administration 4. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 375 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Thomas was noted. SB 237 The Finance Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 237(FIN) "An Act relating to the compensation of justices and judges, and to increasing the number of superior court judges designated for the third and fourth judicial districts; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3370 Do pass (3): Hawker, Foster, Joule No recommendation (3): Holm, Kelly, Chenault Amend (1): Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Alaska Court System 4. Fiscal, Office of the Governor 8. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 9. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 10. Fiscal, Dept. of Corrections 11. Fiscal, Alaska Court System 12. Fiscal, Dept. of Law 13. Fiscal, Dept. of Law 14. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety CSSB 237(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 250 The Finance Committee has considered: SENATE BILL NO. 250 "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and eliminating statutory references to the network on domestic violence and sexual assault." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 250(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." (HCR 45 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3371 Do pass (3): Hawker, Foster, Weyhrauch No recommendation (6): Holm, Joule, Moses, Stoltze, Kelly, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 250(FIN): 2. Fiscal, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Public Safety 3. Fiscal, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Public Safety SB 250 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 300 The Labor & Commerce Committee has considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 300(L&C) "An Act relating to the handling of negative equity in motor vehicle transactions; and relating to the contents of retail installment contracts." The report was signed by Representative Anderson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Crawford, Lynn, Kott, LeDoux, Rokeberg, Anderson No recommendation (1): Guttenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSSB 300(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representative Kohring was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 365 The Conference Committee considering: 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3372 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(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; making appropriations for state aid to public schools, centralized correspondence study, and transportation of pupils; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(FIN)(brf sup maj fld S) (same title) requests limited powers of free conference on the following specific point(s): Category 2 (Intent Language Differences) Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Banking and Securities Banking and Securities Department of Education and Early Development K-12 Support Foundation Program Department of Health and Social Services Department of Health and Social Services (agency level intent) Behavioral Health Services for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Youth Category 3 (Substantial Differences) Department of Administration Centralized Administrative Services Office of the Commissioner Labor Relations State Owned Facilities Non-Public Building Fund Facilities 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3373 Enterprise Technology Services Enterprise Technology Services Public Communications Services Public Broadcasting Commission Public Broadcasting - T.V. Legal and Advocacy Services Office of Public Advocacy Public Defender Agency Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Executive Administration Administrative Services Community Assistance & Economic Development Community Advocacy Office of Economic Development Qualified Trade Association Contract Qualified Trade Association Contract Independent Traveler Grants QTA Independent Traveler Grants Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Alaska Industrial Development Corporation Facilities Maintenance Alaska Energy Authority Alaska Energy Authority Power Cost Equalization Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Community Development Quota Program Community Development Quota Program Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Regulatory Commission of Alaska Regulatory Commission of Alaska Alaska State Community Services Commission Alaska State Community Services Commission Department of Corrections Administration and Support Office of the Commissioner Correctional Academy Research and Records 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3374 Facility-Capital Improvement Unit Offender Habilitation Programs Classification and Furlough Out-of-State Contractual Inmate Health Care Inmate Health Care Institutional Facilities Institution Director's Office Inmate Transportation Point of Arrest Anchorage Correctional Complex Anvil Mountain Correctional Center Combined Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Fairbanks Correctional Center Ketchikan Correctional Center Lemon Creek Correctional Center Matanuska-Susitna Correctional Center Palmer Correctional Center Spring Creek Correctional Center Wildwood Correctional Center Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center Point MacKenzie Correctional Farm Existing Community Residential Centers Existing Community Residential Centers Probation and Parole Probation and Parole Director's Office Statewide Probation and Parole Parole Board Department of Education and Early Development K-12 Support Special Schools Education Support Services School Finance & Facilities Teaching and Learning Support Statewide Mentoring Program Commissions and Boards Alaska State Council on the Arts Alaska Challenge Youth Academy Alaska Challenge Youth Academy 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3375 Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Health Drinking Water Air Quality Water Water Quality 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 Commercial Fisheries Special Projects Sport Fisheries Sport Fisheries Sport Fisheries Habitat Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Conservation Special Projects Hunter Education Public Shooting Ranges Hunter Education Public Shooting Ranges Administration and Support Commissioner's Office Administrative Services State Subsistence EVOS Trustee Council Office of the Governor Branch-wide Unallocated Reductions Branch-wide Unallocated Reductions Elections Elections Department of Health and Social Services Alaskan Pioneer Homes Pioneer Homes Behavioral Health AK Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Program Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Behavioral Health Medicaid Services 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3376 Behavioral Health Grants Behavioral Health Administration Community Action Prevention & Intervention Grants Alaska Psychiatric Institute Children's Services Children's Medicaid Services Children's Services Management Children's Services Training Front Line Social Workers Foster Care Base Rate Subsidized Adoptions & Guardianship Health Care Services Medicaid Services Juvenile Justice McLaughlin Youth Center Probation Services Public Assistance Senior Care Public Assistance Administration Work Services Public Health Women, Children and Family Health Certification and Licensing Epidemiology Community Health/Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services Grants State Medical Examiner Senior and Disabilities Services Senior and Disabilities Medicaid Services Senior Community Based Grants Departmental Support Services Agency-wide Unallocated Reduction Administrative Support Services HSS State Facilities Rent Human Services Community Matching Grant Human Services Community Matching Grant Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner and Administrative Services Commissioner's Office Office of Citizenship Assistance Labor Market Information 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3377 Workers' Compensation and Safety Wage and Hour Administration Occupational Safety and Health Workforce Development Employment and Training Services Adult Basic Education Business Services Alaska Vocational Technical Center Kotzebue Technical Center Operations Grant Vocational Rehabilitation Client Services Independent Living Rehabilitation Department of Law Criminal Division First Judicial District Third Judicial District: Anchorage Third Judicial District: Outside Anchorage Fourth Judicial District Criminal Appeals/Special Litigation Component Civil Division Commercial and Fair Business Labor and State Affairs Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Military and Veterans' Affairs Homeland Security and Emergency Services Local Emergency Planning Committee Army Guard Facilities Maintenance Alaska Military Youth Academy Veterans' Services Alaska National Guard Benefits Educational Benefits Department of Natural Resources Resource Development Commissioner's Office Information Resource Management Oil & Gas Development RS 2477/Navigability Assertions and Litigation Support Director's Office/Mining, Land, & Water Forest Management and Development Geological Development 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3378 Parks Management Agricultural Development DNR Facilities Rent and Chargeback Department of Public Safety Alaska State Troopers Judicial Services-Anchorage AK Bureau of Wildlife Enforcement Aircraft Section Marine Enforcement Village Public Safety Officer Program VPSO Contracts Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Statewide Support Alcohol Beverage Control Board Alaska Public Safety Information Network Department of Revenue Taxation and Treasury Treasury Division Alaska Retirement Management Board Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority AMBBA Operations Permanent Fund Corporation APFC Operations Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Administration and Support Transportation Management and Security Statewide Administrative Services Statewide Information Systems Highways, Aviation and Facilities Central Region Facilities Northern Region Facilities Traffic Signal Management Central Region Highways and Aviation Northern Region Highways and Aviation Southeast Region Highways and Aviation International Airports Anchorage Airport Administration Anchorage Airport Facilities 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3379 Anchorage Airport Field and Equipment Maintenance Anchorage Airport Operations Alaska Marine Highway System Marine Vessel Operations Reservations and Marketing University of Alaska University of Alaska Statewide Services Statewide Networks (ITS) Anchorage Campus Kenai Peninsula College Kodiak College Matanuska-Susitna College Prince William Sound Community College Cooperative Extension Service Bristol Bay Campus Chukchi Campus Fairbanks Campus Fairbanks Organized Research Interior-Aleutians Campus Kuskokwim Campus Northwest Campus College of Rural and Community Development Tanana Valley Campus Juneau Campus Ketchikan Campus Sitka Campus Alaska Court System Alaska Court System Trial Courts Administration and Support Commission on Judicial Conduct Commission on Judicial Conduct Judicial Council Judicial Council Legislature Budget and Audit Committee Legislative Audit Legislative Finance 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3380 Legislative Council Session Expenses Council and Subcommittees Legislative Operating Budget Legislative Operating Budget Debt Service Debt Service Debt Retirement Fund (Capitalize Fund) Fund Capitalization Fund Capitalizations Alaska Drinking Water Fund Disaster Relief Fund Power Cost Equalization Fund Senior Care Fund Section 1 of HB 366 (Mental Health bill) Language Sections not referenced above as Category 3 differences House 26-Senate 27 SALARY AND BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS Senate section 31 AMENDMENT OF SB 232 Senate section 32 PURPOSE FOR ACT MAKING MENTAL HEALTH APPROPRIATIONS Differences - Mental Health Capital Item No. House Senate Dept. of Health and Social Services 1 Alaska Psychiatric Institute Asbestos 3,000,000 Abatement (HD 17-32) 1037 GF/MH 3,000,000 2 Cost Share Match for Bring the Kids 5,000,000 Home (HD 1-40) 1037 GF/MH 5,000,000 3 Home and Community-Based Group 400,000 Home Development (HD 1-40) 1092 MHTAAR 150,000 1139 AHFC Div 250,000 4 Home Modification and Design 200,000 Upgrades (HD 1-40) 1092 MHTAAR 200,000 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3381 5 Transitional Housing for Substance 1,200,000 Abuse (HD 1-40) 1180 A/D T&P Fd 1,200,000 Dept. of Natural Resources 6 Mental Health Trust Land 550,000 Development (HD 1-40) 1092 MHTAAR 550,000 7 Mental Health Trust Land Facilities 350,000 Maintenance (HD 1-40) 1092 MHTAAR 350,000 Dept. of Revenue 8 AHFC Beneficiary and Special Needs 1,750,000 Housing (HD 1-40) 1139 AHFC Div 1,750,000 9 AHFC Homeless Assistance Program 2,000,000 (HD 1-40) 1092 MHTAAR 1,000,000 1139 AHFC Div 1,000,000 Dept. of Trans/Public Facilities 10 Coordinated Transportation and 400,000 Vehicles (HD 1-40) 1092 MHTAAR 400,000 The request was signed by Representatives Chenault (Chair), Meyer, Joule; and Senators Wilken (Chair), Green, Hoffman. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. HB 366 The Conference Committee considering: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 366(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 HOUSE BILL NO. 366(FIN) (same title) 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3382 requests limited powers of free conference on specific point(s) (page 3372). The request was signed by Representatives Chenault (Chair), Meyer, Joule; and Senators Wilken (Chair), Green, Hoffman. The Speaker granted the limited powers of free conference as requested. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. **The presence of Representatives Weyhrauch and Anderson was noted. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 45 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 45 by the House Finance Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 250, relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. * * * * * Representative Weyhrauch introduced Jake Bicknell, Guest Page, from Juneau. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 504 HOUSE BILL NO. 504 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3383 "An Act relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of a parking garage in Anchorage, Alaska and approving the issuance of bonds for the purchase of that parking garage; providing notice of, and authorizing the commissioner of the Department of Administration to enter into, a lease-purchase agreement with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for that parking garage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration The Governor's transmittal letter dated April 27, 2006, follows: "Dear Speaker Harris: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation of a parking garage in Anchorage, Alaska; approving the issuance of bonds for the purchase of that parking garage; and providing notice of and authorizing the commissioner of the Department of Administration to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for that parking garage. This bill would authorize the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to finance, with bond proceeds, the purchase of an up to approximately 830-space parking garage to serve the parking needs of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. The bill also would authorize the Department of Administration to enter into a lease- purchase agreement with the AHFC for that parking garage. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely yours, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor" 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3384 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 485 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 485 "An Act amending the State Personnel Act to place in the exempt service pharmacists and physicians employed in the Department of Health and Social Services or in the Department of Corrections and corporate income tax forensic auditors employed by the division of the Department of Revenue principally responsible for the collection and enforcement of state taxes who specialize in apportionment analysis and tax shelters of multistate corporate taxpayers; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 2DP 2AM 2690 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2690 FN2: INDETERMINATE(REV) 2690 FN3: (COR) 2690 FN4: (HSS) 2690 FN5: (HSS) 2690 FN6: (HSS) 2690 FN7: (HSS) 2690 FIN RPT 1DP 3DNP 4NR 1AM 3109 FN1: ZERO(CED) 3109 FN3: (COR) 3109 FN8: INDETERMINATE(H.FIN/HSS) 3109 FN9: INDETERMINATE(H.FIN/HSS) 3109 FN10: INDETERMINATE(H.FIN/HSS) 3109 FN11: INDETERMINATE(H.FIN/HSS) 3109 FN12: INDETERMINATE(H.FIN/REV) 3109 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Croft: 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3385 Page 1, line 3, following "Corrections", through "taxpayers" (title amendment): Delete all material. Page 2, lines 1 - 6: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Croft moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Rokeberg objected. **The presence of Representatives Kerttula, Samuels, and Elkins was noted. Representative Rokeberg placed a call of the House. **The presence of Representative Wilson was noted. The Speaker stated the call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 485 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lynn, Moses, Salmon, Weyhrauch Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Foster, Gatto, Hawker, Holm, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Ramras And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3386 Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Croft: Page 1, line 1 through Page 2, line 7 (title amendment): Delete all material and insert: ""An Act relating to collective bargaining agreements." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: * Section 1. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: LEGISLATIVE INTENT. It is the intent of the Legislature to urge the Administration to meet with the affected collective bargaining representatives to discuss expanding the pay plans within the current collective bargaining agreements." Representative Croft 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: HB 485 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Berkowitz, Cissna, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Joule, Kapsner, Kerttula, Kott, Lynn, Moses, Salmon, Weyhrauch Nays: Anderson, Chenault, Coghill, Elkins, Foster, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Kelly, Kohring, LeDoux, McGuire, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Ramras And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3387 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 485 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 485 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 325 The following, which was on the April 26, 2006, calendar and returned to the Rules Committee (page 3351), was again before the House in second reading with Amendment No. 3 (page 3351) pending: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) "An Act relating to post-conviction DNA testing; and amending Rule 35.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 3. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 3 (page 3351) was again offered by Representative Gatto. Representative Gatto moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 325(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 33 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3388 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holm, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Gara, Kerttula, Kohring, Neuman, Seaton, Weyhrauch Excused: Ramras And so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted. Amendment Nos. 4 - 6 were not offered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 325(FIN) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 325(FIN) am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 207 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 207(FIN) "An Act relating to the membership on the board of directors of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 1NR 2865 FN2: ZERO(CED) 2865 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSB 207(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3389 There was objection. CSSB 207(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SB 308 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 308 "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue revenue bonds to finance rail transportation projects that qualify for federal financial participation; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 4DP 6NR 3322 FN1: ZERO(CED) 3323 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 308 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. SB 308 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 298 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 26, 2006, calendar (page 3355), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 298(JUD) "An Act relating to loans from trust property; relating to a trustee's power to appoint the principal of a trust to another trust; relating to challenges to, claims against, and liabilities of trustees, beneficiaries, and creditors of trusts and of trusts and estates; relating to individual retirement accounts and plans; relating to certain trusts in divorce and dissolutions of marriage situations; and providing for an effective date." 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3390 The question being: "Shall HCS CSSB 298(JUD) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSB 298(JUD) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 4 Yeas: Anderson, Berkowitz, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Gara Excused: Ramras Absent: Croft, Holm, Meyer, Weyhrauch And so, HCS CSSB 298(JUD) 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. Representative Berkowitz gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HCS CSSB 298(JUD). Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Berkowitz be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 243 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 3030) on the following: 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3391 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(FIN) "An Act relating to the financial plan for the intertie between the Swan Lake and Tyee Lake hydroelectric projects; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 243(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 243(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 243(FIN), and recommended that the members vote yes. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 243(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 243(FIN) Concur YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Anderson, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Croft, Dahlstrom, Elkins, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Joule, Kapsner, Kelly, Kerttula, Kohring, Kott, LeDoux, Lynn, McGuire, Meyer, Moses, Neuman, Olson, Rokeberg, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Berkowitz, Ramras Absent: Holm, Weyhrauch And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment, thus adopting SCS CSHB 243(FIN). 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. 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3392 The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS CSHB 243(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 322 Representatives Kapsner, Thomas, Lynn, Crawford, and Croft added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 322 "An Act relating to infants who are safely surrendered by a parent shortly after birth." HB 325 Representative Gruenberg added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 325(FIN) am "An Act relating to post-conviction DNA testing; and amending Rule 35.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 24, 2006. House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today has been changed as indicated: Resources Committee CANCELED 1:30 p.m. 2006-04-27 House Journal Page 3393 ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., April 28, 2006. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:11 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk