Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-01-20 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0001 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday January 20, 2009 First Day Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, and AS 24.05.160, the House of Representatives of the State of Alaska assembled in the House Chamber for the first regular session of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature, January 20, 2009, at 1:07 p.m., and was called to order by the Honorable Sean Parnell, Lieutenant Governor. An Honor Guard from the Tongass Alaska Girl Scouts Council, composed of Sierra Coleman, Rachel Doogan, Chantel Eckland, Annika Pearson, Catriona Pearson, Summer Putman, Grace Terry, Aurora Ward, and Sommer Ward presented the Colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Alaska Youth Choir sang "Alaska's Flag" and "America the Beautiful" under the direction of Missouri Smyth. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Thomas Weise of Cathedral of the Nativity. Representative-elect Coghill 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 at the beginning of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature. From Psalm 51: Have mercy on me, O Gracious One, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0002 kindness forgive me where my thoughts and deeds have hurt others. Lead me in the paths of justice, guide my steps on paths of peace! Teach me, that I may know my weakness, the shortcomings that bind me, the unloving ways that separate me, that keep me from recognizing your life in me; for, I keep company with fear, and dwell in the house of ignorance. Yet, I was brought forth in love, and love is my birthright. 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 at the beginning of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature and our new President and his administration 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 role models in our communities. Amen. Lieutenant Governor Parnell read the following Certificate of Election: CERTIFICATE "I, Gail Fenumiai, Director of the Division of Elections for the State of th Alaska, do hereby certify that a General Election was held on the 4 day of November, 2008 pursuant to AS 15.15.020 in the State of Alaska and the following candidates were elected to the office of State Representative for a two year term for the district indicated: District 1 Kyle B. Johansen District 2 Peggy Wilson District 3 Beth Kerttula District 4 Cathy Engstrom Munoz District 5 William A. "Bill" Thomas Jr. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0003 District 6 Woodie W. Salmon District 7 Mike Kelly District 8 David Guttenberg District 9 Scott Kawasaki District 10 Jay Ramras District 11 John B. Coghill Jr. District 12 John L. Harris District 13 Carl J. Gatto District 14 Wes Keller District 15 Mark A. Neuman District 16 Bill Stoltze District 17 Anna I. Fairclough District 18 Nancy A. Dahlstrom District 19 Pete Petersen District 20 Max F. Gruenberg Jr. District 21 Harry T. Crawford Jr. District 22 Sharon M. Cissna District 23 Les Gara District 24 Berta Gardner District 25 Mike Doogan 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0004 District 26 Lindsey Holmes District 27 Robert L. "Bob" Buch District 28 Craig W. Johnson District 29 Chris S. Tuck District 30 Charisse E. Millett District 31 Bob Lynn District 32 Mike Hawker District 33 Kurt Olson District 34 Charles M. "Mike" Chenault District 35 Paul K. Seaton District 36 Alan Austerman District 37 Bryce Edgmon District 38 Bob Herron District 39 Richard Foster District 40 Reggie Joule In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed hereto rd the Seal of the State of Alaska, at Juneau, the Capital, this 3 day of December, A.D. 2008. /s/ Gail Fenumiai, Director Division of Elections" Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0005 District 1 Kyle B. Johansen District 2 Peggy Wilson District 3 Beth Kerttula District 4 Cathy Engstrom Munoz Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 5 William A. "Bill" Thomas Jr. District 6 Woodie W. Salmon District 7 Mike Kelly District 8 David Guttenberg Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 9 Scott Kawasaki District 10 Jay Ramras District 11 John B. Coghill Jr. District 12 John L. Harris Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 13 Carl J. Gatto District 14 Wes Keller District 15 Mark A. Neuman District 16 Bill Stoltze 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0006 Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 17 Anna I. Fairclough District 18 Nancy A. Dahlstrom District 19 Pete Petersen District 20 Max F. Gruenberg Jr. Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 21 Harry T. Crawford Jr. District 22 Sharon M. Cissna District 23 Les Gara District 24 Berta Gardner Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 25 Mike Doogan District 26 Lindsey Holmes District 27 Robert L. "Bob" Buch District 28 Craig W. Johnson Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0007 District 29 Chris S. Tuck District 30 Charisse E. Millett District 31 Bob Lynn District 32 Mike Hawker Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 33 Kurt Olson District 34 Charles M. "Mike" Chenault District 35 Paul K. Seaton District 36 Alan Austerman Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. Lieutenant Governor Parnell requested that the following members come forward to take the oath of office: District 37 Bryce Edgmon District 38 Bob Herron District 39 Richard Foster District 40 Reggie Joule Lieutenant Governor Parnell administered the oath of office to the members. The Lieutenant Governor delivered brief remarks regarding the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature. SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The Lieutenant Governor stated that nominations for Speaker pro tempore were now in order. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0008 Representative Kerttula nominated Representative Johansen as Speaker pro tempore and moved and asked unanimous consent that nominations be closed. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Johansen be Speaker pro tempore. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Lieutenant Governor Parnell appointed Representatives Wilson and Cissna to escort Representative Johansen, Speaker pro tempore, to the rostrum. Speaker pro tempore Johansen appointed Representatives Wilson and Cissna to escort the Lieutenant Governor from the House Chamber. Speaker pro tempore Johansen stated that, pursuant to AS 24.05.120, the Uniform Rules in effect during the previous legislature would serve as the rules of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature until adoption of permanent rules. SPEAKER Speaker pro tempore Johansen stated that nominations for Speaker of the House were now in order. Representative Harris nominated Representative Chenault as Speaker of the House and moved and asked unanimous consent that nominations be closed. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall Representative Chenault be elected Speaker of the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: Representative Chenault Speaker of the House YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0009 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, Representative Chenault was elected Speaker of the House of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature. Representative Johansen appointed Representatives Coghill and Holmes to escort the Speaker to the rostrum. The Speaker received a standing ovation and delivered brief opening remarks regarding the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature. * * * * * Pursuant to Uniform Rule 1(e), the Speaker appointed the following members to the Committee on Committees: Representative Chenault, Chair Representative Johansen Representative Coghill Representative Hawker Representative Stoltze Representative Kerttula Representative Guttenberg The Speaker appointed Representatives Dahlstrom and Doogan to advise the Governor that the House is in session and ready to do business. The Speaker appointed Representatives Olson and Gardner to advise the Senate that the House is in session and ready to do business. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House recess for a meeting of the Committee on Committees; and so, the House recessed at 1:46 p.m. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0010 AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 2:16 p.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Austerman, Gardner, Johnson, and Olson were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Dahlstrom reported that the Governor was notified that the House is in session and ready to do business. **The presence of Representative Austerman was noted. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would advance to: REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The following report of the Committee on Committees, dated January 20, 2009, was received: The Committee on Committees met and submits the following names of Representatives to serve on the respective House committees: Rules: Coghill, Chair; Herron, Vice Chair; Millett, Neuman, Olson, Gardner, Kerttula Finance: Hawker and Stoltze, Co-chairs; Thomas, Vice Chair; Austerman, Fairclough, Foster, Joule, Kelly, Crawford, Gara, Salmon; Chenault, Alternate Health & Social Services: Keller and Herron, Co-chairs; Coghill, Lynn, Seaton, Cissna, Holmes Judiciary: Ramras, Chair; Dahlstrom, Vice Chair; Coghill, Gatto, Lynn, Gruenberg, Holmes Resources: Johnson and Neuman, Co-chairs; Edgmon, Olson, Seaton, Wilson, Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Tuck 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0011 State Affairs: Lynn, Chair; Seaton, Vice Chair; Gatto, Johnson, Wilson, Gruenberg, Petersen Labor & Commerce: Olson, Chair; Neuman, Vice Chair; Chenault, Coghill, Lynn, Buch, Holmes Transportation: Wilson, Chair; Johnson, Vice Chair; Harris, Johansen, Munoz, Doogan, Gruenberg Community & Regional Affairs: Munoz and Herron, Co-chairs; Harris, Keller, Millett, Cissna, Gardner Education: Seaton, Chair; Munoz, Vice Chair; Edgmon, Keller, Wilson, Buch, Gardner HR 1 House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade, & Tourism: Ramras, Chair; Chenault, Dahlstrom, Johansen, Neuman, Doogan, Tuck (pending passage of HR 1) HR 2 House Special Committee on Energy: Millett and Edgmon, Co-chairs; Dahlstrom, Johansen, Ramras, Petersen, Tuck (pending passage of HR 2) HR 3 House Special Committee on Fisheries: Edgmon, Chair; Johnson, Keller, Millett, Munoz, Buch, Kerttula (pending passage of HR 3) HR 4 House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs: Gatto, Chair; Harris, Lynn, Olson, Ramras, Buch, Kawasaki (pending passage of HR 4) Legislative Council: Harris, Chair; Chenault, Coghill, Gatto, Stoltze, Wilson, Guttenberg Legislative Budget & Audit Committee: Dahlstrom, Vice Chair; Hawker, Neuman, Thomas, Doogan; Stoltze, Tuck, Alternates 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0012 Administrative Regulation Review Committee: Keller, Chair; Gatto, Guttenberg Joint Armed Services Committee: Dahlstrom, Co-chair; Harris, Millett, Ramras, Petersen (pending reestablishment of committee, see AS 24.20.650) Select Committee on Legislative Ethics: Coghill, Gardner; Gatto, Gara, Alternates (pending confirmation as required by AS 24.60.130) The report was signed by Representative Chenault, Chair; and Representatives Coghill, Johansen, Hawker, Stoltze, Kerttula, and Guttenberg. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adopt the Committee on Committees report. There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Johnson was noted. * * * * * Representative Tuck introduced Devon Tuck, Guest Page, from Anchorage. **The presence of Representatives Gardner and Olson was noted. Representative Olson reported that the Senate was notified that the House is in session and ready to do business. Representative Coghill moved and asked unanimous consent that the House advance to Unfinished Business. There being no objection, the House advanced to: UNFINISHED BUSINESS In accordance with Uniform Rule 3, Representative Coghill nominated Suzi Lowell as Chief Clerk of the House for the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature and moved and asked unanimous consent that the nominations be closed. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and Suzi Lowell was unanimously elected Chief Clerk. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0013 Representative Coghill appointed Nels Tomlinson as Sergeant-at- Arms and Micaela Bradner as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the House for the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature and introduced the following House staff: Ellie Lokken, Page - Fairbanks Reid Harris, Page - Juneau Sam Erickson, Page - Juneau Jacob Kruezenstein, Page - Juneau Luke Doran, Page - Wasilla The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Will Hickman By Representative Thomas Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Boys Swim/Dive Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Elton; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: Commemorating - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By Senator Davis A delegation from the Senate, composed of Senators French and Thomas, reported that the Senate is organized and ready to do business. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS (Note: Capitalized names on prefiled bills and resolutions indicate joint prime sponsorship.) 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0014 HR 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism. was read the first time and is on today's calendar. HR 2 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2 by the House Rules Committee: Relating to establishing a House Special Committee on Energy. was read the first time and is on today's calendar. HR 3 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on Fisheries. was read the first time and is on today's calendar. HR 4 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4 by the House Rules Committee: Establishing a House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. was read the first time and is on today's calendar. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would advance to: CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 1 The following was read the second time: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0015 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1 Establishing a House Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism. The following fiscal note was submitted by the Rules Committee: 1. Zero, House Rules Committee The question being: "Shall HR 1 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 1 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Gara And so, HR 1 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. HR 2 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2 Relating to establishing a House Special Committee on Energy. The following fiscal note was submitted by the Rules Committee: 1. Zero, House Rules Committee The question being: "Shall HR 2 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0016 HR 2 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Gara And so, HR 2 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. HR 3 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3 Establishing a House Special Committee on Fisheries. The following fiscal note was submitted by the Rules Committee: 1. Zero, House Rules Committee The question being: "Shall HR 3 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 3 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0017 Absent: Gara And so, HR 3 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. HR 4 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4 Establishing a House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs. The following fiscal note was submitted by the Rules Committee: 1. Zero, House Rules Committee The question being: "Shall HR 4 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 4 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson And so, HR 4 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0018 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 1 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 by Representatives Seaton, Olson, and Gruenberg: Encouraging the installation of fire sprinkler systems in residences. was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HJR 1 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 by Representative Gruenberg: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to correct obsolete references to the office of secretary of state by substituting references to the office of lieutenant governor. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 2 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 by Representatives GATTO and GRUENBERG: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska to avoid the use of personal pronouns and similar references that denote masculine or feminine gender in that document. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 3 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 by Representatives CRAWFORD, DAHLSTROM, Kerttula, Guttenberg, and Lynn: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0019 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska requiring an affirmative vote of the people before any form of gambling for profit may be authorized in Alaska and setting other requirements. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 4 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 by Representative Crawford: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the office of attorney general. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 5 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 by Representative Crawford: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the budget reserve fund, and to appropriations to and transfers from the fund; and dedicating a portion of the petroleum production tax to the fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 6 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 6 by Representative Hawker: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating and relating to the gas revenue endowment fund, relating to deposits to the fund, limiting appropriations from the fund based on an averaged percent of the fund market value, relating to deposits to the permanent fund, and relating to deposits to the budget reserve fund. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0020 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 1 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 1 by Representatives Gatto and Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to the base student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public education; providing for an effective date by amending the effective dates of secs. 9 and 10, ch. 9, SLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 2 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 2 by Representatives Gatto, Gruenberg, Dahlstrom, and Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to the issuance of a certificate of birth resulting in a stillbirth." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 3 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 3 by Representatives LYNN, HAWKER, CHENAULT, STOLTZE, RAMRAS, and JOHNSON, entitled: "An Act relating to issuance of identification cards and to issuance of driver's licenses; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0021 HB 4 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 4 by Representatives LYNN and GARDNER, entitled: "An Act relating to false caller identification." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 5 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 5 by Representatives Lynn and Gara, entitled: "An Act relating to certain investments of the Alaska permanent fund, the state's retirement systems, the State of Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan, and the deferred compensation program for state employees in companies that do business in Sudan, and restricting those investments." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 6 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 6 by Representative Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 7 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 7 by Representatives Chenault and Munoz, entitled: "An Act naming the bridge over the Kasilof River on the Sterling Highway the Robert E. Bush, Jr., Veterans' Memorial Bridge." 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0022 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. HB 8 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 8 by Representative Crawford, entitled: "An Act relating to the purchase of pipe for use in a natural gas pipeline project under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 9 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 9 by Representatives Chenault and Ramras, entitled: "An Act relating to murder; authorizing capital punishment, classifying murder in the first degree as a capital felony, and allowing the imposition of the death penalty for certain murders; establishing sentencing procedures for capital felonies; and amending Rules 32, 32.1, and 32.3, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rules 204, 209, 210, and 212, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 10 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 10 by Representatives GRUENBERG, CHENAULT, THOMAS, GARA, HARRIS, KAWASAKI, and Foster, entitled: "An Act authorizing a borough to charge a city for costs of collecting certain taxes; relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for residences of certain widows or widowers, and to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes for property of certain fraternal organizations, for certain 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0023 college property, and for certain residential property; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 11 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 11 by Representatives GRUENBERG, SEATON, CISSNA, TUCK, PETERSEN, GUTTENBERG, and GATTO, entitled: "An Act requiring state oil and gas leases to be construed in favor of the state and against the interpretation offered by the person challenging the state's interpretation of the lease." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Judiciary Committees. HB 12 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 12 by Representatives JOHNSON, BUCH, and Munoz, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska Council on Invasive Species in the Department of Fish and Game." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 13 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 13 by Representative Coghill, entitled: "An Act relating to property crimes." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0024 HB 14 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 14 by Representatives Gardner and Guttenberg, entitled: "An Act designating the Alaskan malamute as the official state dog." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 15 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 15 by Representatives GARDNER, TUCK, and Munoz, entitled: "An Act relating to prohibiting the use of cellular telephones by minors when driving a motor vehicle; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 16 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 16 by Representative Neuman, entitled: "An Act relating to and increasing the municipal property tax exemption on residences of certain seniors and others; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 17 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 17 by Representative Crawford, entitled: "An Act raising the age for purchase, sale, exchange, or possession of tobacco to age 21." 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0025 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 18 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 18 by Representative Fairclough, entitled: "An Act increasing the amount of the 2009 permanent fund dividend for certain individuals; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 19 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 19 by Representatives Fairclough and Munoz, entitled: "An Act exempting the state and its political subdivisions from daylight saving time." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 20 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 20 by Representatives EDGMON and BUCH, entitled: "An Act relating to commercial fishing loans for energy efficiency upgrades." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Finance Committee. HB 21 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 21 by Representatives CRAWFORD, GARA, and DOOGAN, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0026 "An Act increasing the maximum assessed value that a municipality may exempt from residential property taxation and allowing cost-of-living adjustments by ordinance without voter approval." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 22 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 22 by Representatives CRAWFORD and BUCH, entitled: "An Act relating to requiring subcontractors who do not have employees and who are acting as independent contractors to secure payment for workers' compensation, and to requiring subcontractors who fail to secure payment of workers' compensation to pay additional premiums incurred by contractors because of that failure." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 23 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 23 by Representatives CRAWFORD and GARA, entitled: "An Act establishing a grant program to support voluntary class size reduction." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 24 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 24 by Representatives FAIRCLOUGH, GATTO, LYNN, and Dahlstrom, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0027 "An Act relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs Committee. HB 25 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 25 by Representative Hawker, entitled: "An Act establishing the Alaska Health Reform Policy Commission in the Department of Health and Social Services, and establishing the position of the executive director of that commission in the partially exempt service; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 26 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 26 by Representatives Hawker and Munoz, entitled: "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 52, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 27 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 27 by Representative Fairclough, entitled: "An Act relating to contracts for the preparation of election ballots." 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0028 was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 28 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 28 by Representative Crawford, 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 Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 29 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 29 by Representative Olson, entitled: "An Act increasing the minimum wage; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 30 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 30 by Representatives HARRIS, HAWKER, MUNOZ, Kawasaki, Guttenberg, Gara, and Lynn, entitled: "An Act repealing the defined contribution retirement plans for teachers and for public employees; providing a defined benefit retirement plan for teachers and public employees; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. HB 31 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 31 by Representative Olson, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0029 "An Act relating to net energy metering for retail electricity suppliers and customers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Energy and the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 32 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 32 by Representatives Kerttula and Munoz, entitled: "An Act requiring publication of notice by state agencies when they create, eliminate, or transfer positions in the classified, partially exempt, or exempt service." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 33 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 33 by Representative Munoz, entitled: "An Act relating to compulsory school attendance; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 34 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 34 by Representatives Coghill, Neuman, Keller, and Dahlstrom, entitled: "An Act relating to partial-birth abortions." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 35 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 35 by Representatives Coghill, Neuman, Keller, and Dahlstrom, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0030 "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors; amending Rule 220, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 20, Alaska Probate Rules, relating to judicial bypass for an abortion; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 36 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 36 by Representatives JOHANSEN, MILLETT, and WILSON, entitled: "An Act prohibiting initiatives that are substantially similar to those that failed within the previous two years; relating to financial disclosure reporting dates for persons, groups, and nongroup entities that expend money in support of or in opposition to initiatives, initiative information contained in election pamphlets, initiative petitions, initiative petition circulators, and public hearings for initiatives; and requiring a standing committee of the legislature to consider initiatives scheduled for appearance on the election ballot." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 37 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 37 by Representative Gatto, entitled: "An Act relating to the relationship between employees and labor organizations; prohibiting collective bargaining contracts that require employees to join a labor or employee organization; extending the policy and limitations set out in this Act to public employers and public employees subject to the Public Employment Relations Act; and providing for an effective date." 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0031 was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Judiciary Committees. HB 38 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 38 by Representative Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act relating to an optional exemption from municipal property taxes for residential property." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 39 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 39 by Representatives Kawasaki and Crawford, entitled: "An Act relating to open meetings guidelines for legislative bodies; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 40 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 40 by Representatives SEATON and TUCK, entitled: "An Act relating to mining licenses, to the mining license tax, and to production royalties on minerals and rents for property involved in mining; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 41 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 41 by Representatives SEATON and WILSON, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0032 "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries by members of the board and to the definition of 'immediate family member' under the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act as that Act applies to members of the Board of Fisheries; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. HB 42 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 42 by Representative Lynn, entitled: "An Act establishing the Legislative Study Group on the Establishment of an Immediate Online Political Campaign Reporting System; and directing the study group to prepare a report on the possibility of creating an immediate online state political campaign reporting system." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 43 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 43 by Representative Seaton, entitled: "An Act relating to aquatic farm permitting involving geoducks and to geoduck seed transfers between certified hatcheries and aquatic farms." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. HB 44 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 44 by Representatives CHENAULT, WILSON, and Harris, entitled: "An Act relating to investments applicable to energy; authorizing the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to make in-state energy 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0033 project investments; and authorizing certain public corporations to issue bonds for energy projects." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Energy and the Finance Committee. HB 45 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 45 by Representatives GARA, GARDNER, PETERSEN, KERTTULA, Guttenberg, and Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to certain investments of the Alaska permanent fund, the state's retirement systems, the State of Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan, and the deferred compensation program for state employees in companies that do business in Sudan, and restricting those investments." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 46 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 46 by Representatives Seaton and Gara, entitled: "An Act requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to collect and make available to the public certain information relating to water pollution; prohibiting certain mixing zones in freshwater spawning waters; and requiring a public comment period for certain sewage system or treatment works modifications." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. HB 47 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 47 by Representatives OLSON and KERTTULA, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0034 "An Act requiring a special election to resolve tie votes for the offices of state senator and state representative; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 48 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 48 by Representative Neuman, entitled: "An Act relating to construction of a legislative hall or renovation of an existing building for use as a legislative hall." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. HB 49 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 49 by Representatives Johnson and Ramras, entitled: "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 50 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 50 by Representatives WILSON, GARA, TUCK, PETERSEN, LYNN, SEATON, GATTO, CISSNA, MUNOZ, GARDNER, and Ramras, 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 & Social Services and Finance Committees. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0035 HB 51 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 51 by Representative Gardner, 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 & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 52 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 52 by Representative Kerttula, entitled: "An Act authorizing psychological counseling for jurors serving in criminal trials who are traumatized by graphic evidence or testimony." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 53 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 53 by Representative Doogan, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility for membership on state boards, commissions, and authorities." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 54 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 54 by Representatives TUCK, CRAWFORD, BUCH, CISSNA, GARA, HOLMES, PETERSEN, Kerttula, Gruenberg, and Harris, entitled: "An Act repealing the defined contribution retirement plans for teachers and for public employees; providing a defined benefit 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0036 retirement plan for teachers and public employees; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, State Affairs, and Finance Committees. HB 55 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 55 by Representative Kerttula, entitled: "An Act imposing a maximum pupil-teacher ratio in public schools; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 56 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 56 by Representatives KERTTULA and TUCK, entitled: "An Act relating to forgiveness of portions of education loans for certain borrowers who are residents of the state." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 57 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 57 by Representatives Kerttula and Munoz, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0037 HB 58 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 58 by Representatives THOMAS, WILSON, MILLETT, and Harris, entitled: "An Act relating to a student loan repayment program for specified occupations or fields in which a shortage of qualified employees exists." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 59 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 59 by Representatives KAWASAKI, GARA, TUCK, and PETERSEN, entitled: "An Act providing for the establishment of a statewide early childhood education plan and guidelines." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 60 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 60 by Representatives GRUENBERG and CISSNA, entitled: "An Act relating to budget planning and a fiscal plan for the State of Alaska." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 61 (Prefile released January 9, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 61 by Representatives CISSNA and GRUENBERG, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and disabled persons." 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0038 was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 62 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 62 by Representative Hawker, entitled: "An Act relating to eligibility requirements and premium requirements for medical assistance coverage for children; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 63 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 63 by Representatives FAIRCLOUGH, HOLMES, COGHILL, and WILSON, entitled: "An Act relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 64 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 64 by Representatives GATTO, GARDNER, and GRUENBERG, entitled: "An Act relating to gift certificates and gift cards, and to unclaimed property; and making a violation of certain gift card prohibitions an unlawful trade practice." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0039 HB 65 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 65 by Representative Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to an allowable absence for certain military civilian employees and civilian contractors for purposes of determining eligibility for permanent fund dividends; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 66 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 66 by Representatives SEATON, AUSTERMAN, GATTO, RAMRAS, MUNOZ, WILSON, BUCH, and Gara, entitled: "An Act relating to net energy metering for retail electricity suppliers and customers." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Energy and the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 67 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 67 by Representative Lynn by request, entitled: "An Act changing certain limitations set out in the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act applicable to employment relationships between state employees who are related to each other as immediate family members." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 68 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 68 by Representatives PETERSEN, GARA, TUCK, GRUENBERG, and KAWASAKI, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0040 "An Act making sales of and offers to sell certain energy resources by a refiner at prices that are exorbitant or excessive an unlawful act or practice under the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HB 69 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 69 by Representatives TUCK, PETERSEN, KAWASAKI, and GARA, entitled: "An Act establishing in the Department of Education and Early Development a voluntary parent education home visiting program for pre-elementary aged children; and establishing a rating system for early childhood education." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 70 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 70 by Representative Gatto, entitled: "An Act establishing the farm-to-school program in the Department of Natural Resources, the Alaska grown fresh fruit and vegetable grant program in the Department of Education and Early Development, the farmers' market technology improvement pilot program in the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the farmers to food banks pilot program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 71 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 71 by Representatives HOLMES, DAHLSTROM, MILLETT, and KAWASAKI, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0041 "An Act relating to a registry for advance health care directives." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Judiciary Committees. HB 72 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 72 by Representatives GARDNER, GARA, and PETERSEN, entitled: "An Act relating to voter registration." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. HB 73 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 73 by Representative Lynn, entitled: "An Act relating to honorary foreign consul license plates; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 74 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 74 by Representatives JOULE, EDGMON, and BUCH, entitled: "An Act relating to the Alaska coastal management program; and establishing the Alaska Coastal Policy Board." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs, Resources, and Finance Committees. HB 75 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 75 by Representatives CISSNA and GRUENBERG, entitled: 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0042 "An Act establishing the Alaska Health Commission; relating to health planning; requiring a certificate of need study; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 76 (Prefile released January 16, 2009) HOUSE BILL NO. 76 by Representatives GRUENBERG, BUCH, CISSNA, DOOGAN, GARDNER, GUTTENBERG, HOLMES, KAWASAKI, KERTTULA, PETERSEN, SALMON, TUCK, and Crawford, entitled: "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Legislative Council and the membership of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 77 HOUSE BILL NO. 77 by Representatives Millett, Holmes, and Dahlstrom, entitled: "An Act allowing certain public employees to take leave without pay to volunteer with the American Red Cross in a disaster." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Coghill introduced the following Chief Clerk's staff: Stephanie Hall, Assistant Chief Clerk Tisha Gieser, Assistant Chief Clerk Londi Ensor, Assistant Chief Clerk Nancy McMullen, Assistant Chief Clerk Jackie Schulz, Assistant Chief Clerk 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0043 Representative Johansen 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 Edgmon - from noon, plane time, January 27 to evening plane time, January 31 Representative Foster - from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., January 21; and each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning January 24 for the remainder of the legislative session Representative Gatto - from 11:00 a.m., January 22 to evening plane time, January 25 Representative Harris - from morning plane time, January 21 to morning plane time, January 26 Representative Hawker - from 5:00 p.m., February 5 to 2:00 p.m., February 8 Representative Johnson - from 6:00 p.m., January 22 to morning plane time, January 26 Representative Neuman - from 6:00 a.m., January 30 to morning plane time, February 2 Representative Olson - from afternoon plane time, February 6 to evening plane time, February 8 Representative Ramras - from evening plane time, January 22 to morning plane time, January 26 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the date for completion of the report of the Joint Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force (Legislative Resolve No. 51, SLA 2008) be extended 30 days, until February 19, 2009. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that today's bill introductions will be held for cosponsorship in the Chief Clerk's office until 4:00 p.m. 2009-01-20 House Journal Page 0044 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, Commemorating - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Commemorating - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., January 21, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk