Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2006-05-10 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2006-05-10 House Journal Page 4015 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 10, 2006 First Day Pursuant to the Governor's proclamation (page 3955), dated May 9, 2006, the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 11:10 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Crawford, Gara, Kapsner, Kott, Ramras, Rokeberg, and Salmon were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Coghill. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Let us pray. As we bow together this morning to stand quiet before our creator, we reflect on the blessings of the Almighty for life and health: for our freedoms, for the privilege of serving our generation, for rule of law that is clear and dependable, for the blessing of a bountiful land, and the good problems that prosperity brings. We entreat You for guidance and wisdom in this special session as we consider the issues before us. Thank You Almighty God in heaven. I pray in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Gardner. 2006-05-10 House Journal Page 4016 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 119th legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated May 9, 2006, was received stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 11:15 a.m., May 10 to hear the Governor's address. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease to allow the members of the Senate to enter the Chamber; and so, the House stood at ease at 11:12 a.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:15 a.m. **The presence of Representatives Crawford, Gara, Kapsner, Kott, Ramras, Rokeberg, and Salmon was noted. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Harris turned the gavel over to President Ben Stevens who called the joint session to order at 11:16 a.m. The purpose of the joint session was to hear an address by the Honorable Frank H. Murkowski, Governor of Alaska. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the House be waived and all members be shown as present. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2006-05-10 House Journal Page 4017 President Ben Stevens appointed Representative Meyer and Senator Gary Stevens to escort the Governor to the joint session. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Governor's entrance into the House Chamber. Governor Murkowski delivered his address and it is published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 16. Governor Murkowski received a standing ovation and was escorted from the Chamber by Representative Meyer and Senator Gary Stevens. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Ben Stevens adjourned the joint session at 11:46 a.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:47 a.m. ENROLLMENT HB 392 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:24 a.m., May 10, 2006: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 392(L&C) am "An Act authorizing the establishment of regional solid waste management authorities." The following memorandum, dated May 9, 2006, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: 2006-05-10 House Journal Page 4018 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHB 392(L&C) am, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 29: Delete "(15)" Page 5, line 1: Delete "(16)" Insert "(15)" Page 5, line 2: Delete "(17)" Insert "(16)" Page 5, line 8: Delete "(18)" Insert "(17)" Page 5, line 16: Delete "(19)" Insert "(18)" Page 5, line 21: Delete "arises from or is" Insert "arise from or are" Page 7, line 4, following "principal": Insert "of"" ADJOURNMENT Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 8:00 a.m., May 12, 2006, for a technical session. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:48 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk