Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-04-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2543 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 2, 2008 Seventy-ninth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Harris at 10:18 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Wilson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Coghill, Acting Majority Leader, moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Samuels be excused from a call of the House to 11:30 a.m., today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Stuart Cohen of Congregation Sukkat Shalom. Representative Dahlstrom moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who sanctified us with your commandments and commanded us to go forth from Eden and create a more just, a more equitable and a kinder world. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Crawford. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 78 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2544 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HB 176 A message dated April 1, 2008, was read stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 176(RES) "An Act creating the Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historical Park." Chapter No. 10, SLA 2008 Effective Date: June 30, 2008 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 14 A message dated April 1, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(RLS) Urging the United States Congress to enact H.R. 2419, sec. 12801, so that individuals receiving a damage award from the Exxon Valdez oil spill can benefit from the income averaging and retirement contribution provisions of the bill. CSHJR 14(RLS) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 267 A message dated April 1, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 267(RES) "An Act relating to authorizing the state to join with other states entering into the Wildlife Violator Compact; excluding commercial fishing and big game commercial hunting services from the provisions of the compact; and directing the initiation of civil actions to revoke appropriate licenses in this state based on a licensee's violation of or failure to comply with the terms of a wildlife resource citation issued in another state that is a party to the compact." 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2545 CSHB 267(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 284 A message dated April 1, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 284(FIN) "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." CSHB 284(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. A message dated April 1, 2008, was read stating the Senate passed the following and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 28 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education & Social Services and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 314 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 314 "An Act providing for and relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of state transportation projects; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2546 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 314(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Johansen, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Johansen No recommendation (5): Doogan, Johnson, Neuman, Salmon, Fairclough The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 314(TRA): 1. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HB 314 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 322 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 322 "An Act establishing the Alaska transportation fund and relating to the fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Johansen, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Keller Do not pass (3): Doogan, Johnson, Salmon No recommendation (2): Neuman, Johansen Amend (1): Fairclough The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2547 HB 322 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 353 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 353 "An Act relating to the blocking of certain Internet sites at public libraries and to library assistance grants." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Stoltze, Kelly, Meyer No recommendation (2): Hawker, Thomas Amend (2): Gara, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 353 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 403 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 403 "An Act appropriating $100,000,000 to the Alaska achievers' scholarship fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cissna, Gardner, Seaton Do not pass (1): Keller 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2548 No recommendation (3): Fairclough, Roses, Wilson HB 403 was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 158 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act designating the bridge on the George Parks Highway directly north of the Alaska Native Veterans' Honor Bridge as the Shirley Demientieff Memorial Bridge." The report was signed by Representative Meyer, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Gara, Crawford, Joule, Thomas, Nelson, Stoltze, Kelly, Meyer The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities SB 158 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 216 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 216(TRA) "An Act designating the Alaska Highway and portion of the Richardson Highway as the Purple Heart Trail." The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Hawker, Gara, Stoltze, Joule, Crawford, Thomas, Nelson, Kelly, Meyer, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2549 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities CSSB 216(TRA) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 241 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 241(SED) "An Act relating to a report to the legislature on teacher preparation, retention, and recruitment by the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 241(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Meyer and Chenault, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Hawker, Nelson, Joule, Gara, Thomas, Meyer, Chenault No recommendation (2): Stoltze, Kelly The Committee adopted the House Health, Education & Social Services Committee letter of intent (page 2437). The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 241(HES): 1. Zero, University of Alaska CSSB 241(SED) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 285 The Health, Education & Social Services Committee considered: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2550 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 285(FIN) "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." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 285(HES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Wilson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Cissna, Keller, Fairclough, Gardner, Seaton, Roses, Wilson The Committee adopted the Senate letter of intent (Senate Journal pages 2261 and 2315). The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 285(HES): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 285(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease for a meeting of the Committee on Committees; and so, the House stood at ease at 10:34 a.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 10:53 a.m. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES A report of the Committee on Committees dated April 2, 2008, was read submitting an amendment to the February 6, 2008, report (page 1881). Additional reports are on pages 9, 93, 186, 1154, 1545, and 1959. The amendment follows: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2551 Finance: Foster replaces Harris The report was signed by Representative Harris, Chair; and Representatives Coghill, Chenault, Meyer, Kerttula, and Guttenberg. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the Committee on Committees report. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 405 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 405 "An Act relating to forgiveness of a percentage of student loans for a member of the armed forces deployed since 2001." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 405(MLV) "An Act relating to repayment of a percentage of student loans for a member of the armed forces deployed since 2001." The report was signed by Representative Roses, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Buch, Dahlstrom, Roses No recommendation (2): Kawasaki, LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 405(MLV): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 405 was referred to the Health, Education & Social Services Committee. SB 214 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2552 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(FIN) "An Act relating to hunting licenses and tags for nonresident members of the military service or the United States Coast Guard and their dependents; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 214(MLV) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Roses, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Buch, Dahlstrom, Roses No recommendation (2): Kawasaki, LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 214(MLV): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game CSSB 214(FIN) 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 - John Edward Wilkins Jr. By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton Honoring - Ariel Lyon By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton Honoring - Natalia Katarzyna Spengler By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton Honoring - Caitlin Chalmers By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2553 Honoring - Raymond Voley, 2008 Alaska Teacher of the Year By Representative Salmon; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Erica Harris & Shelby Surdyk, Skagway High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Team By Representative Thomas; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Alaska Trucking Association, Inc. By Senator Kookesh; Representative Johansen Honoring - Yakutat High School Lady Eagles Basketball Team By Senator Kookesh; Representative Thomas Honoring - Richard Johnson Elementary School By Senator Kookesh; Representative Thomas Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage Men's and Women's Basketball Teams By Senator Ellis; Representative Meyer In Memoriam - Melvin "Sonny" LeVeque By Representative Edgmon In Memoriam - Kenneth A. Brewer By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Claudia Kelsey By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Ina Lee Foye By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Evelyn Ada Sanford By Representatives Kerttula, Doll; Senator Elton In Memoriam - Alan B. Christopherson By Representative Holmes; Senator French In Memoriam - Theodore Roosevelt Burns By Senator Davis 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2554 In Memoriam - Lorenzo Jordan By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Judy Lavonda Harris By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Cary Parker Jr. By Senator Davis In Memoriam - Beverly Taylor By Senator Davis INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 26 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26 by the House Rules Committee by request: Urging the governor to expand the subjects to be addressed during the Third Special Session of the Twenty-Fifth Alaska State Legislature to include an in-state natural gas pipeline for the transport of natural gas produced on the North Slope and to develop a plan for the economical distribution of that natural gas to communities throughout the state. was read the first time and referred to the Rules Committee. RECONSIDERATION HB 332 Representative Kerttula brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 332(FIN) (page 2533). The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 332(FIN) "An Act relating to elementary and pre-elementary schools." 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2555 Amendment No. 1 (title amendment) was offered by Representative Edgmon: Page 1, line 1: Delete all material and insert: ""An Act defining an elementary school to include certain pre- elementary programs and relating to counting pre-elementary students in a school's average daily membership."" Representative Edgmon moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 332(FIN)(title am) "An Act defining an elementary school to include certain pre- elementary programs and relating to counting pre-elementary students in a school's average daily membership." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 332(FIN)(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 332(FIN)(title am)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Samuels, Wilson And so, CSHB 332(FIN)(title am) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2556 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 44 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 44 "An Act relating to information from veterans on the permanent fund dividend application form." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) 5DP 1AM 2123 FN1: ZERO(MVA) 2124 FN2: (REV) 2124 STA RPT CS(STA) 4DP 2NR 1AM 2354 FN1: ZERO(MVA) 2355 FN3: (REV) 2355 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 8DP 2505 FN1: ZERO(MVA) 2505 FN4: ZERO(H.FIN/REV) 2505 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 44(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 44(FIN) was read the third time. 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2557 The question being: "Shall CSHB 44(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 44(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Samuels, Wilson And so, CSHB 44(FIN) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 400 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 400 "An Act relating to a person who seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing a drug overdose." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 2DP 4NR 2270 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 2271 FIN RPT 5DP 3NR 2488 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 2488 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 400 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 400 was read the third time. 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2558 The question being: "Shall HB 400 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 400 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Samuels, Wilson And so, HB 400 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 419 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 419 "An Act prohibiting certain state leases and lease-purchase agreements for equipment and other personal property; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 4DP 5NR 2506 FN1: ZERO(H.FIN/ADM) 2507 FN2: ZERO(H.FIN/GOV) 2507 Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 419(FIN) "An Act relating to state lease-purchases of equipment and other personal property; and providing for an effective date." 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2559 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 419(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 419(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 419(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 419(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Samuels, Wilson Absent: Guttenberg And so, CSHB 419(FIN) 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. CSHB 419(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **The presence of Representative Samuels was noted. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 8 The following was read the second time: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2560 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8 Supporting the Kensington Gold Mine project; and commending the United States Forest Service for its environmental change analysis. The question being: "Shall HR 8 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 8 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Wilson Absent: Guttenberg, Nelson And so, HR 8 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. 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: Honoring - Grant Stephen Hicks By Representatives Neuman, 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, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Huggins 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2561 Honoring - Monica Edwards, State Youth of the Year By Representatives Salmon, 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, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Kookesh th Honoring - Roxanna and Elmer Jeske on Their 50 Wedding Anniversary By Representatives Gruenberg, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Mark Schlereth, Alaska Sports Hall of Fame By Representatives Meyer, 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, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Colony High School Girls Basketball Team, 4A State Champions By Representatives Gatto, Keller, Stoltze, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Anchorage Christian School's 2008 Girls 3A State Basketball Champions By Representatives Meyer, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2562 Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Honoring - Chugiak High School Drama, Debate & Forensics Team, 2008 Alaska State Champions By Representatives Stoltze, Fairclough, Dahlstrom, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, 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, Thomas, Wilson; Senators Dyson, Huggins Honoring - Haines High School Boys Basketball Team By Representatives Thomas, 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, Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Village Public Safety Officer John Peratrovich By Senator Olson; Representatives Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson In Memoriam - Jessica Brigida Stevens By Representatives Neuman, Harris, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Nelson, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson; Senator Huggins 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2563 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HB 310 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2503) on the following: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 310(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." (technical title change) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Samuels moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 310(FIN) am, thus adopting SCS CSHB 310(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S), and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 310(FIN) am?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 310(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S) Concur YEAS: 1 NAYS: 35 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Holmes 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2564 Nays: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Wilson Absent: Guttenberg, Nelson, Ramras And so, the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment, thus failing to adopt SCS CSHB 310(FIN) am S(brf sup maj fld S). The Chief Clerk notified the Senate and respectfully requested it to recede. In the event the Senate fails to recede from its amendment, the Speaker appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the above bills: Representative Chenault, Chair Representative Meyer Representative Joule HB 312 Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 2406) on the following: 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." and SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 312(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2565 Representative Samuels moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 312(FIN), thus adopting SCS CSHB 312(FIN), and recommended that the members vote no. The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to CSHB 312(FIN)?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS CSHB 312(FIN) Concur YEAS: 0 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Nays: Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doll, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Meyer, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Roses, Salmon, Samuels, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas Excused: Wilson Absent: Guttenberg, Nelson And so, the House failed to concur in the Senate amendment, thus failing to adopt SCS CSHB 312(FIN). The Chief Clerk notified the Senate and respectfully requested it to recede. In the event the Senate fails to recede from its amendment, the Speaker appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the Senate to consider the above bills: Representative Chenault, Chair Representative Meyer Representative Joule UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Samuels 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: 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2566 Representative Kerttula - from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., April 4 HB 44 Representatives Gara and Gardner added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) "An Act relating to information from veterans on the permanent fund dividend application form." HB 400 Representatives Olson and Dahlstrom added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 400 "An Act relating to a person who seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing a drug overdose." SB 28 Representatives Ramras, Wilson, Lynn, Gatto, and Stoltze added their names as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 28(FIN) "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date." SB 158 Representative Stoltze added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 158 "An Act designating the bridge on the George Parks Highway directly north of the Alaska Native Veterans' Honor Bridge as the Shirley Demientieff Memorial Bridge." ENGROSSMENT HB 44 CSHB 44(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2008-04-02 House Journal Page 2567 HB 332 CSHB 332(FIN)(title am) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 400 HB 400 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 419 CSHB 419(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published daily under separate cover. The following meeting today was changed: Resources Committee CANCELED ADJOURNMENT Representative Samuels moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., April 3, 2008. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk