Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-03-25 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2405 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday March 25, 2008 Seventy-first Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 11:06 a.m. Roll call showed 33 members present. Representatives Foster and Nelson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Gara, Kawasaki, and Kelly were absent and their presence was noted later. 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 Buch - from today to 8:00 a.m., March 26 Representative Crawford - from today to 8:00 a.m., March 26 The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Bob Stevens of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Representative Dahlstrom 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. O God, our Creator, we thank you for blessing us with this beautiful day. As we gather this morning make us mindful of the needs of the people of this state. Help us understand that many of the decisions made are about gifts that you have 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2406 provided for the people of Alaska. Help us to decide wisely. The decisions made will affect the people of Alaska. Help us to represent wisely. As we do our work this week remind us that we are to do it honorably for the people of Alaska. Bless our families - those that are near to us today and those that are far away. We ask all these things in your name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Thomas. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the ththththth journal for the 66, 67, 68, 69, and 70 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 312 A message dated March 24, 2008, and received at 8:40 a.m., March 25, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 312(FIN) with the following amendment and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(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." CSHB 312(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. A message dated March 24, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 285 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 285(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2407 "An Act relating to the power and duties of the Department of Education and Early Development for improving instructional practices in school districts; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. A Senate letter of intent was attached (Senate Journal pages 2261 and 2315). REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 266 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 266 "An Act relating to the approval and administration of child care services by the Department of Administration primarily for the benefit of state officers and employees; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johnson, Johansen, Roses, Gruenberg, Doll, Lynn No recommendation (1): Coghill The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 266(STA): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Administration HB 266 was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2408 **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. HB 353 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 353 "An Act relating to the blocking of certain Internet sites at public libraries and to library assistance grants." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 353(STA) "An Act relating to the blocking or monitoring of certain Internet sites at public libraries and to library assistance grants." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Lynn Do not pass (2): Johansen, Doll No recommendation (2): Johnson, Roses Amend (1): Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 353(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 353 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - A.G. "Augie" Hiebert By Representatives Johnson, Stoltze 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2409 Honoring - Prince William Sound Community College th 30 Anniversary By Representative Harris Honoring - Willard L. Bowman Elementary School By Senator Bunde In Memoriam - Patricia Varness By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Gertrude Mary Wolfe By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Kevin David Bell By Senator Stevens; Representative Seaton CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 256 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 256 "An Act relating to active game management and to the airborne or same day airborne taking of certain game animals; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 2DP 1DNP 3NR 3AM 1955 FN2: ZERO(DFG) 1956 JUD RPT CS(JUD) 4NR 1AM 2049 FN2: ZERO(DFG) 2050 **The presence of Representative Gara was noted. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2410 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 256(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Seaton: Page 4, line 20, following "that": Insert "objectives set by the board for a moose, caribou, or deer population identified under AS 16.05.255(e) have not been achieved, that predation is an important cause for the failure to achieve the objectives, and that" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Coghill objected. **The presence of Representative Kawasaki was noted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 256(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Salmon, Seaton Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Seaton: 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2411 Page 4, line 21: Delete "would be conducive to achieving" Insert "can reasonably be expected to aid in the achievement of" Page 4, line 23: Delete "would be conducive to" Insert "can reasonably be expected to aid in protecting" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 256(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Salmon, Seaton Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 256(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 256(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2412 HB 348 The following was read the second time: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 348 "An Act relating to the adoption of regulations by the Board of Game." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 2DP 1DNP 4NR 2094 FN1: INDETERMINATE(DFG) 2095 FN2: (LAW) 2095 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 1DP 1DNP 7NR 2328 FN2: (LAW) 2329 FN3: ZERO(DFG) 2329 The Rules Committee submitted the following updated fiscal note: 4. Zero, Dept. of Law Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 348(FIN) "An Act relating to the adoption of conservation, development, and utilization regulations by the Board of Game to address concerns relating to public assets." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that CSSSHB 348(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSSSHB 348(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2413 SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 253 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 253 "An Act relating to the appointment of members of the Board of Game; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 3DP 3NR 2229 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 2229 RES RPT 5DP 1NR 2299 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 2300 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 253 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 253 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 253 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 253 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson Holmes changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, SB 253 passed the House. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2414 Representative Samuels 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. SB 253 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 297 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 20, 2008, calendar (page 2383), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 297(RLS) "An Act relating to student permits authorized by the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and relating to the application of certain statutes pertaining to veterinarians and veterinary practice to certain persons." Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 297(RLS) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gardner: Page 1, line 2 (title amendment): Delete the first occurrence of "and" Page 1, line 3, following "persons": Insert "; and relating to complaints of cruelty to animals" Page 1, following line 4: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 03.55.110(a) is amended to read: (a) A veterinarian and any other person who believes that cruelty to animals has taken place or is taking place may file a complaint with a public or private animal control agency or organization, the department, or a peace officer. An agency or 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2415 organization or the department receiving a complaint under this subsection may refer the complaint to a peace officer." Page 1, line 5: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, following line 13: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 08.98.050 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (c) A standard for the practice of veterinary medicine established in a regulation adopted by the board under (a) of this section directing a licensee to establish and maintain a confidential relationship between the licensee and a person who seeks professional service or to whom a professional service is provided does not apply to prevent the licensee from filing a complaint under AS 03.55.110. For purposes of this subsection, "licensee" includes a person who holds a permit issued under this chapter." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Neuman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(RLS) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Salmon, Thomas 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2416 Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Wilson Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 297(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, CSHB 297(RLS) passed the House. Representative Gardner gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 297(RLS). HOUSE BILLS IN THIRD READING HB 301 The following, which was held from the March 20, 2008, calendar (page 2386), was again before the House in third reading: HOUSE BILL NO. 301 "An Act relating to partial-birth abortions." Representative LeDoux moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 301 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2417 The Speaker stated that, without objection, HB 301 would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative LeDoux: Page 1, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 18.16.050(a) is amended to read: (a) Notwithstanding compliance with AS 18.16.010, a person may not knowingly perform a partial-birth abortion unless a partial-birth abortion is necessary to protect the physical health or save the life of a mother whose physical health or life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury and no other medical procedure would suffice for that purpose. Violation of this subsection is a class C felony." Page 1, line 3: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Representative LeDoux moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Keller objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 301 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Salmon, Seaton Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2418 Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Seaton: Page 1, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 18.16.050(a) is amended to read: (a) Notwithstanding compliance with AS 18.16.010, a person may not knowingly perform a partial-birth abortion during the second trimester or later in a pregnancy unless a partial-birth abortion is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury and no other medical procedure would suffice for that purpose. Violation of this subsection is a class C felony." Page 1, line 3: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Keller objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 301 Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 15 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Salmon, Seaton Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2419 Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 (title amendment) was offered by Representative Gara: Page 1, line 1, following "partial-birth abortions": Insert "and also first trimester abortions" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Ramras objected. Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 4. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Gruenberg: Page 1, following line 2: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. The legislature finds, for purposes of this Act, that (1) AS 18.16.050 has been held by one Alaska Superior Court to violate fundamental constitutional rights under the Constitution of the State of Alaska; (2) the constitutionality of AS 18.16.050 has never been determined under the Constitution of the State of Alaska by the Alaska Supreme Court; (3) expedited consideration of any case challenging AS 18.16.050, as amended by sec. 2 of this Act, is necessary to determine whether the statute is constitutional under the Constitution of the State of Alaska." Page 1, line 3: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2420 Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Page 2, following line 4: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION BY COURT. The Alaska Supreme Court and the Alaska Superior Court shall provide expedited consideration at both the trial and appellate levels of any judicial proceedings involving the constitutionality of AS 18.16.050, as amended by sec. 2 of this Act." Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Coghill objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 301 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 14 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Salmon Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. HB 301 was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall HB 301 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2421 HB 301 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 21 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Cissna, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, LeDoux, Salmon, Seaton Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, HB 301 passed the House. Representative Dahlstrom gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HB 301. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HB 301 be taken up on the same day. Representative Kerttula objected. Representative Dahlstrom placed a call of the House and lifted the call. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 15 The following was read the second time: CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(SED) Proposing amendments to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to standing committees. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2422 with the: Journal Page STA RPT HCS(STA) NT 5DP 2NR 2359 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 2360 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15(STA) Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to standing committees. (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCS CSSCR 15(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS CSSCR 15(STA) Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Kelly Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson Absent: Chenault, Fairclough, Salmon And so, HCS CSSCR 15(STA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2423 THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 19 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 20, 2008, calendar (page 2387), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(STA) Encouraging repeal of the Real ID Act of 2005. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 19(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 19(STA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Lynn Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson Absent: Cissna, Salmon And so, CSHJR 19(STA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HJR 31 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 20, 2008, calendar (page 2388), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(RES) Opposing the enactment of the Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2007 that intends to prohibit aerial hunting of wildlife, which is essential for predator control in Alaska. 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2424 The question being: "Shall CSHJR 31(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 31(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Nays: Cissna, Doll, Gara, Gardner, Holmes, Kerttula Excused: Buch, Crawford, Foster, Nelson And so, CSHJR 31(RES) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Samuels 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: th Honoring - Florence Colyar in Celebration of Her 90 Birthday By Representatives Gardner, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Jyotsna "Jo" Heckman, UAF Business Leader of the Year By Representatives Kawasaki, Guttenberg, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2425 Honoring - Duane Taylor By Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 14 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Proposing an amendment to the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature relating to standing committees. HJR 19 Representatives Johnson, Hawker, Roses, Dahlstrom, and LeDoux added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19(STA) Encouraging repeal of the Real ID Act of 2005. HJR 33 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33 Supporting federal funding for veterans' health care and urging the United States Congress to ensure adequate funding for veterans' health care. HB 266 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 266 "An Act relating to the approval and administration of child care services by the Department of Administration primarily for the benefit of state officers and employees; and providing for an effective date." 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2426 HB 298 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 298 "An Act relating to long-range plans for the Alaska marine highway system; and providing for an effective date." HB 301 Representatives Neuman and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 301 "An Act relating to partial-birth abortions." HB 332 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 332 "An Act relating to elementary and pre-elementary schools." HB 390 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 390 "An Act relating to expenditures in aid of or to implement the provisions of the federal Real ID Act." HB 397 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 397 "An Act creating a postsecondary scholarship grant program for Alaska residents based on high achievement and financial need." HB 403 Representative Doll added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 403 "An Act appropriating $100,000,000 to the Alaska achievers' scholarship fund; and providing for an effective date." 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2427 SCR 18 Representative LeDoux added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18 am Awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to certain members of the military. ENGROSSMENT HJR 19 CSHJR 19(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 31 CSHJR 31(RES) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SCR 15 HCS CSSCR 15(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HCR 24 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 10:35 a.m., March 25, 2008: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 72, relating to the community revenue sharing program. Legislative Resolve No. 31 HB 182 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 10:35 a.m., March 25, 2008, with a manifest error memorandum (page 2391): 2008-03-25 House Journal Page 2428 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 182(JUD) "An Act making the offering of certain promotional checks an unfair or deceptive act or practice." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Transportation Committee CHANGED TO: 2:15 p.m. House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs CHANGED TO: 2:30 p.m. Finance Committee CHANGED TO: upon adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 26, 2008. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:06 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk