Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-01-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-01-24 House Journal Page 1787 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday January 24, 2008 Tenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:03 a.m. Roll call showed 31 members present. Representatives Foster, Gruenberg, and Johnson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Chenault, Doll, Johansen, Kelly, and Ramras were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Dahlstrom be excused from a call of the House from today to 10:00 a.m., January 25. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Thomas Weise of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Representative LeDoux moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. From Psalm 19: The heavens declare the glory of the Creator; the firmament proclaims the handiwork of love. … The law of love is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of love is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of love are right, rejoicing the heart; the authority of love is pure, enlightening the eyes; the spirit of love is wondrous, enduring forever; the rites of love are true, awakening compassion. 2008-01-24 House Journal Page 1788 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart find favor in your heart O my Beloved, my strength and my joy! Gracious God, you created us and placed us within families to learn how to love and be loved. We praise you for your goodness; we thank you for your gifts. Bless our state with your love. Raise up in Alaska good and holy families, loving husbands and wives, devoted parents and children. Raise up from our families and friends dedicated and generous leaders who will serve as models in our communities. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Salmon. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the ninth legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Ramras was noted. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received January 23, 2008: Local Boundary Commission Statement of Decision Ketchikan Gateway Borough Annexation (pursuant to art. X, sec. 12, Alaska Constitution) The Speaker referred the Commission's recommendation to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee. The recommendation of the Local Boundary Commission will be published January 25 in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 11. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 273 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: 2008-01-24 House Journal Page 1789 HOUSE BILL NO. 273 "An Act relating to school funding, the base student allocation, district cost factors, and the adjustments for intensive services and average daily membership calculations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Cissna, Fairclough, Gardner, Seaton, Roses No recommendation (1): Keller Amend (1): Wilson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 273 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 284 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 284 "An Act relating to participation in certain student fellowships as an allowable absence from the state for purposes of eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Johansen, Roses, Doll, Lynn No recommendation (1): Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue 2008-01-24 House Journal Page 1790 HB 284 was referred to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representatives Doll, Kelly, and Chenault was noted. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Geraldine Ivy By Senator Bunde INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 339 HOUSE BILL NO. 339 by Representative Crawford by request, entitled: "An Act relating to the licensing of clinical laboratory science professionals; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. **The presence of Representative Johansen was noted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels 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 Chenault - from noon, January 25 to evening plane time, January 27 Representative Fairclough - from 1:00 p.m., today to morning plane time, January 28 2008-01-24 House Journal Page 1791 Representative Neuman - from noon, January 25 to evening plane time, January 27 Representative Ramras - from 6:00 p.m., January 24 to morning plane time, January 28 Representative Crawford - from 7:00 a.m., January 25 to 10:00 a.m., plane time, January 28 Representative Wilson - from noon, June 17 to afternoon plane time, July 14 HB 29 The following memorandum dated January 23, 2008, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act relating to infants who are safely surrendered by a parent shortly after birth." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 29(FIN), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 10, following "physician,": Insert "or"" HB 193 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 193 "An Act relating to the composition of the Alaska Police Standards Council; and providing for an effective date." HB 226 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: 2008-01-24 House Journal Page 1792 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 226(FIN) "An Act extending the termination of the state training and employment program; requiring a review of the program; and providing for an effective date." HB 251 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 251 "An Act relating to the use of credited military service by retired peace officers and fire fighters to meet certain requirements for major medical insurance coverage benefits." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., January 25, 2008. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk