Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-03-12 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0423 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday March 12, 2009 Fifty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:33 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Foster had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Doogan be excused from a call of the House from today to evening plane time, March 15. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, the Reverend Bob Stevens of St. Brendan's Episcopal Church. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. God our Creator: We ask that you be with us this day as we do the work set before us. Help us to deserve the trust that has been given to us by those we represent. Let us understand we are making decisions for people with many different needs and that only through compromise can we succeed. In the days ahead give us strength and courage to make decisions that are moral, just, and right for those we represent. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0424 Be with our loved ones near or far on this day and with those who travel. We ask all these things in your name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Edgmon. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the ththst journal for the 49, 50, and 51 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Kerttula introduced Cameron Jardell, Guest Page, from Juneau. Representative Stoltze introduced Tavish Logan, Guest Page, from Anchorage. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HR 8 A message dated March 9, 2009, was read stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8 Opposing a rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration that would require certain security measures under a Large Aircraft Security Program for general aviation and commercial aircraft with a gross take-off weight of 12,500 pounds or more. House Resolve No. 5 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0425 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 12 A message dated March 11, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Relating to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System. HJR 12 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 100 A message dated March 11, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 100 "An Act relating to the Joseph C. Williams, Sr., Coastal Trail." HB 100 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. A message dated March 11, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 50 SENATE BILL NO. 50 by Senator Huggins, entitled: "An Act relating to Iditarod finisher special request license plates." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Boards, Commissions and Licensing Programs Annual Performance Reports Fiscal Year 2008 (as required by AS 08.04.070) 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0426 Alaska State Commission for Human Rights 2008 Annual Report (as required by AS 18.80.150) Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 50 Years of Service to Alaska REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HJR 10 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to improve health care for veterans. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HSS) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Herron and Keller, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Holmes, Coghill, Seaton, Lynn, Cissna, Herron, Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 10(HSS): 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs HJR 10 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 26 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "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." 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0427 The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (10): Thomas, Gara, Crawford, Foster, Salmon, Joule, Austerman, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (1): Kelly The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 26 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 29 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 29 "An Act increasing the minimum wage; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 29(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Buch, Holmes, Olson No recommendation (1): Lynn Amend (2): Coghill, Chenault The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 29(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0428 HB 29 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 77 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 77 "An Act allowing certain public employees to take leave without pay to volunteer with the American Red Cross in a disaster." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 77(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Petersen, Gruenberg, Seaton No recommendation (2): Johnson, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 77(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 77 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 78 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Buch, Holmes, Olson 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0429 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 78 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 81 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Thomas, Austerman, Joule, Foster, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (1): Salmon Amend (2): Gara, Crawford HB 81 is on today's calendar. HB 83 The Finance Committee considered: 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0430 HOUSE BILL NO. 83 "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 recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Thomas, Foster, Joule, Austerman, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (3): Gara, Crawford, Salmon HB 83 is on today's calendar. HB 86 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 86 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Buch, Holmes, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 86 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 126 The Education Committee considered: 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0431 HOUSE BILL NO. 126 "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; relating to foster care transition to independent living; and relating to juvenile programs and institutions." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 126(EDC) "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; and relating to out-of-home care transition to independent living." The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Gardner, Buch No recommendation (2): Keller, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 126(EDC): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 126 was referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. HB 136 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 136 "An Act limiting the release of certain information concerning certain public employees or officials." 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0432 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 136(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Lynn Amend (4): Johnson, Seaton, Gruenberg, Petersen The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 136(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 136 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 139 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 139 "An Act providing for an exception to allow drivers of public utility motor vehicles to operate those vehicles with certain screen devices operating and visible to the drivers." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Seaton, Gruenberg, Petersen, Lynn No recommendation (1): Johnson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety HB 139 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0433 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HJR 21 The House Special Committee on Fisheries considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 Requesting the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to cease consideration of an amendment package that would require a Pacific cod endorsement for a license limitation program license holder to participate in the Pacific cod fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. The report was signed by Representative Edgmon, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Johnson, Millett, Keller, Munoz No recommendation (3): Kawasaki, Buch, Edgmon The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Special Committee on Fisheries HJR 21 was referred to the Resources Committee. HB 143 The House Special Committee on Fisheries considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 143 "An Act repealing the termination of licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Edgmon, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Edgmon Do not pass (1): Kawasaki 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0434 No recommendation (5): Johnson, Millett, Keller, Buch, Munoz The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game HB 143 was referred to the Resources Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Sarah James By Representative Salmon; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Michael Thomas Graham, East Anchorage High School Principal By Representatives Gardner, Cissna Honoring - President John Minge, BP Alaska and the Alaska World Affairs Council, Anchorage By Representative Gardner; Senator Ellis Honoring - Locks of Love and Marie's Hair Salon of Anchorage By Representatives Gardner, Cissna Honoring - Delta Community Library By Representatives Salmon, Harris; Senator Kookesh Honoring - King Career Center, Early Childhood Education Program By Representatives Gardner, Cissna Honoring - Bob and Diane Malone By Senator Bunde In Memoriam - Duane Triplett By Senator Bunde 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0435 In Memoriam - Daniel Ellanak By Senator Stevens; Representative Austerman In Memoriam - Lena Bernadette Ferguson By Senator Olson In Memoriam - Stanley S. McLane By Senator Wagoner; Representative Olson In Memoriam - Mary Ellen Perrizo By Senator Wagoner; Representative Olson INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 12 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 by Representatives Ramras and Johnson: Requesting that the governor and the attorney general review and reevaluate the license issued to TransCanada Alaska Company, LLC, and Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd., jointly as licensee, under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act to determine whether the project proposed by the licensee sufficiently maximizes the benefits to the people of the state and merits continuing the license, taking into consideration economic changes affecting project financing, the availability of liquefied natural gas and natural gas from nonconventional sources, the state's risk of paying treble damages associated with an in-state gas pipeline, and the expected budget deficit; and requesting that the governor and the attorney general report the outcome of the review and reevaluation within six months. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Energy and the Resources Committee. HJR 23 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 by Representative Harris: 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0436 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the facility maintenance fund. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 177 HOUSE BILL NO. 177 by Representatives Coghill, Herron, Neuman, and Austerman, entitled: "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 178 HOUSE BILL NO. 178 by Representatives Gara, Holmes, Kawasaki, and Harris, entitled: "An Act providing for state incentive payments to physicians who provide qualified services to Medicare recipients and services to patients for which there is no charge to the patient; having the short title of the 'Doctors for Seniors Act'; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 179 HOUSE BILL NO. 179 by Representative Seaton, entitled: "An Act adding certain state-owned land and water to the Kenai River Special Management Area." was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0437 HB 180 HOUSE BILL NO. 180 by Representative Joule, entitled: "An Act amending the percentages required to be paid by a municipal school district receiving a school construction or major maintenance grant; making a conforming amendment to a bond debt reimbursement provision referencing the percentages; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 181 HOUSE BILL NO. 181 by Representatives Kawasaki and Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act relating to the use of headlights when operating a motor vehicle." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. HB 182 HOUSE BILL NO. 182 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act establishing the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation and relating to the corporation; relating to transition, financial plan, and reporting requirements regarding planning for the initial business operations of the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; relating to a report on legislation regarding the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; authorizing the Alaska Energy Authority to convey the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and the Alaska Intertie to the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Energy and the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0438 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 5, 2009, follows: "Dear Speaker Chenault: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill that creates the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation and empowers the corporation to plan for the financing, acquisition, construction, ownership, and operation of necessary electric power generation and transmission assets and services that would be necessary to provide the Railbelt with adequate, reliable, safe, and stable electric power and transmission services, at the lowest feasible long-term cost. The electric power generation assets in the Railbelt are aging, and low- cost Cook Inlet natural gas supplies are not expected to be plentiful in the future. New electric power generation projects with more diverse fuel sources will be needed. The creation and empowerment of a new public corporation will help coordinate the efforts of the interconnected Railbelt electric utilities. This bill is one component of legislation to implement my statewide energy plan. This bill only initiates necessary efforts regarding the Railbelt. The bill would provide a framework for planning among the corporation, Railbelt utilities, and the state. These planning efforts are anticipated to result in further legislative proposals in 2010 for addressing the Railbelt's electric power needs. Section 1 of the bill would create and empower the Greater Railbelt Energy and Transmission Corporation (corporation) within AS 42.50. Under AS 42.50.010, the corporation would be a statutory, non-profit corporation, similar in corporate form to the Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank. The corporation would have the primary public purpose, and corporate powers, to provide Railbelt utilities with adequate, reliable, safe, and stable electric power and transmission services, at the lowest feasible long-term cost (AS 42.50.010, 42.50.100, 42.50.110, and 42.50.160). The corporation would be 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0439 governed by a board of directors composed of up to 12 persons from the Railbelt utilities, and one public member appointed by the Governor (AS 42.50.020). The Railbelt utilities would collectively retain control over their future electric power generation and transmission needs, and could exercise that control through the corporation. Members of the corporation would be the ratepayers of individual Railbelt utilities, with member governance exercised, and member benefits received, solely through the member's electric utility (AS 42.50.050). The corporation would be responsible for planning for the financing, and planning for the acquisition or construction, of electric power generation and transmission assets or services necessary to serve the Railbelt (AS 42.50.120, 42.50.130, and 42.50.140). The corporation would make reports to the Governor, Legislature, members of the corporation, and the public; and would be subject to legislative audit (AS 42.50.200 and 42.50.230). Section 1 of the bill also defines certain terms (AS 42.50.900). Sections 2 - 7 and 12 of the bill would provide for the contingent removal from participation in the corporation of any individual Railbelt electric utility that did not deliver to the Alaska Energy Authority, on or before January 19, 2010, an acceptable letter of intent under which the utility would commit to enter a phased commitment agreement among the Alaska Energy Authority, the corporation, and the utility. Sections 2 - 7 of the bill would repeal from the definition of "Greater Railbelt electric utilities" individual Railbelt electric utilities. Section 12(a) of the bill would make the individual repeals of sections effective if the individual utility does not deliver an adequate letter of intent. These sections, effectively, would enable individual Railbelt electric utilities to elect not to participate with and through the corporation. Section 12(c) of the bill would require the executive director of the Alaska Energy Authority to notify the Lieutenant Governor and revisor of statutes if any of these conditions are met. Section 12(d) of the bill defines terms used in the section. Section 8 of the bill would establish obligations on the corporation to organize and, jointly with the Alaska Energy Authority, develop on or before January 19, 2010, a transition and finance plan to enable the corporation to become an all requirements supplier of electric power and transmission services to Railbelt electric utilities. The bill recognizes the reality that no new corporation can immediately fulfill 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0440 the goals set for the corporation. Existing electric power generation and transmission assets and services owned and operated by Railbelt utilities and the state must be integrated into the corporation, together with anticipated new assets and services. Only under a phased transition can the corporation acquire necessary assets and services to enable it to become the supplier of electric power generation and transmission services to Railbelt electric utilities. Under Section 8(a), the plan would have to include a phased commitment agreement that identifies commitments by the state, corporation, and utilities to enable the corporation to achieve its corporate purposes, and a commitment by utilities to obtain electric power and transmission services from the corporation. The plan would also have to address financing for necessary new projects, and include provisions that ensure the repayment of existing and new debt, and otherwise ensure that the creation and transition not negatively affect the ability to finance necessary Railbelt electric power generation and transmission assets and services. The plan must address the corporation's acquisition of assets. The plan must propose statutory changes to improve the ability of the corporation to achieve its purposes. Under Section 8(b), the corporation would annually report on progress towards implementing the transition and finance plan. Section 8(c) defines terms used in the section. Section 9 of the bill would require the corporation to report to the Governor and Legislature with proposed statutory changes regarding the scope of regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska over the corporation. Section 9(a) identifies principles that the corporation would have to include in its proposed legislation. Section 9(b) defines terms used in the section. Section 10 of the bill would authorize the Alaska Energy Authority to convey the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and the Alaska Intertie to the corporation. Section 10(a) would authorize the conveyances and would clarify that the Alaska Energy Authority may contract to allow the corporation to operate the projects, or agree to convey the projects in the future after bonds or debt are paid, refinanced, or defeased, or after approvals are obtained. Section 10(b) defines terms used in the section. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0441 Sections 11 and 12(b) of the bill would provide for the contingent repeal of the authorization under Section 10 for the Alaska Energy Authority to convey the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and the Alaska Intertie to the corporation. Section 11 would repeal section 10 of the bill. Section 12(b) would make Section 11 take effect if none of the utilities deliver to the Alaska Energy Authority, on or before July 31, 2010, an acceptable letter of intent under which the utility commits to enter a phased commitment agreement among the Alaska Energy Authority, the corporation, and the utility. Section 12(c) would require the executive director of the Alaska Energy Authority to notify the Lieutenant Governor and revisor of statutes if this condition is met. Section 12(d) defines terms used in the section. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" HB 183 HOUSE BILL NO. 183 by Representative Johnson, entitled: "An Act relating to land management by the Board of Fisheries, Board of Game, and Department of Natural Resources for sport, subsistence, and commercial fishing, sport and subsistence hunting, and trapping." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee. HB 184 HOUSE BILL NO. 184 by Representatives Kelly and Fairclough, entitled: "An Act relating to the debt authorization of the University of Alaska." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0442 HB 185 HOUSE BILL NO. 185 by Representative Kelly, entitled: "An Act relating to the labor organization position of state agencies and others with regard to construction contracts paid for by state money." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Labor & Commerce, and Finance Committees. HB 186 HOUSE BILL NO. 186 by Representatives Kelly and Wilson, entitled: "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 187 HOUSE BILL NO. 187 by Representatives Petersen, Dahlstrom, Wilson, and Gruenberg, entitled: "An Act requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders, describing the method for establishing a treatment plan for those disorders, and defining the treatment required for those disorders; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 188 HOUSE BILL NO. 188 by Representative Herron, entitled: "An Act relating to the taxation of moist snuff tobacco, and amending the definition of 'tobacco product' in provisions levying an excise tax on those products." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services, Labor & Commerce, and Finance Committees. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0443 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 81 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; and making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 8DP 1NR 2AM 429 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government, for certain programs, and to capitalize funds; making supplemental appropriations; making reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 81(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 83 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 83 "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." 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0444 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) 8DP 3NR 429 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 83(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 109 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 109 "An Act relating to eligibility for the Alaska supplemental education loan program and to the interest rate for a loan made under the Alaska family education loan program; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page EDC RPT 7DP 224 FN1: ZERO(EED) 224 FIN RPT 7DP 3NR 349 FN1: ZERO(EED) 349 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 109 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 109 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0445 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 9 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9 Relating to sovereign powers of the state. The Speaker stated that, without objection, HR 9 would be held to tomorrow's calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Johansen 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 - Megan Gunyah, Boys and Girls Club of Alaska Student of the Year By Representatives Thomas, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Wally Leask By Representatives Thomas, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Kookesh Honoring - Ruth and Jack Jefford By Representatives Hawker, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0446 Honoring - Laura Beck By Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Superior Court Judge Mark I. Wood By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Friends of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge By Representatives Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Lathrop High School, 4A State Hockey Champions By Representative Kawasaki, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Paskvan th Honoring - First Lieutenant Diana Kostrna, 354 Operations Support Squadron, Eielson AFB Company Grade Officer of the Year By Senator Therriault; Representatives Harris, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0447 In Memoriam - Arne Olsson By Representatives Thomas, Chenault, Buch, 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, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Kookesh In Memoriam - Nadia Mullan By Senator Stevens; Representatives Austerman, Chenault, Buch, 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 In Memoriam - Calvin Luther Luddington III By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Edward W. McDonald By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, 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 In Memoriam - Jennifer Ann Stanberry By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, 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 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0448 In Memoriam - Robert Earle Mason By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, 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 In Memoriam - George Ralph Littles By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, 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 In Memoriam - Estelita Pelayo Abello By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, 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 In Memoriam - Gwendolyn L. Irby By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, 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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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: 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0449 Representative Foster - from 6:45 p.m., March 15 to 10:00 p.m., March 16 Representative Petersen - from evening plane time, March 13 to morning plane time, March 16 Representative Gruenberg - from evening plane time, March 13 to evening plane time, March 15 Representative Buch - from 7:25 a.m., March 13 to evening plane time, March 15 HB 172 The Speaker waived the Education Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Seaton, Chair: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; and providing for an effective date." HB 172 was removed from the Education Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 143 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 143 "An Act repealing the termination of licensing and regulation of sport fishing operators and sport fishing guides and licensing and registration of sport fishing vessels; and providing for an effective date." HB 143 is in the Resources Committee. HB 185 The Speaker removed the State Affairs Committee referral for the following: 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0450 HOUSE BILL NO. 185 "An Act relating to the labor organization position of state agencies and others with regard to construction contracts paid for by state money." HB 185 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee with a further referral to the Finance Committee. SB 50 The Speaker removed the State Affairs Committee referral and added a Finance Committee referral for the following: SENATE BILL NO. 50 "An Act relating to Iditarod finisher special request license plates." SB 50 was referred to the Finance Committee. HR 9 Representatives Johansen and Dahlstrom added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9 Relating to sovereign powers of the state. HJR 19 Representative Guttenberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and supporting the continued practice of accompanying each oil tanker through Prince William Sound with at least a two vessel escort. HB 35 Representative Johansen added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 35 "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0451 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." HB 76 Representative Gara added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 76 "An Act relating to the membership of the Alaska Legislative Council and the membership of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee." HB 97 Representative Kawasaki added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 97 "An Act authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries, establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund, and authorizing appropriation of income from fees for special request plates commemorating Alaska veterans to that cemetery fund." HB 107 Representative Buch added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 107 "An Act establishing the Alaska Internet Access Authority and the Alaska Broadband Task Force; and providing for an effective date." HB 116 Representatives Gara and Foster added their names as cosponsors to: 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0452 HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to Iditarod finisher special request license plates." HB 121 Representatives Gara and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 121 "An Act relating to a municipal property tax credit for an improvement that aids in improving air quality." HB 126 Representatives Gardner, Harris, Foster, and Edgmon added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 126 "An Act relating to continuing the secondary public education of a homeless student; relating to the purpose of certain laws as they relate to children; relating to tuition waivers, loans, and medical assistance for a child placed in out-of-home care by the state; relating to foster care; relating to children in need of aid; relating to foster care transition to independent living; and relating to juvenile programs and institutions." HB 140 Representative Kawasaki added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to juries in criminal cases; and providing for an effective date." HB 161 Representatives Lynn, Johansen, and Wilson added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Subport Office Building; authorizing the issuance of certificates of participation for construction of the building and authorizing the use of up to $25,000,000 from the mental health trust fund for 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0453 construction of the building; approving leases of all or part of the building by the Department of Administration; and providing for an effective date." HB 167 Representatives Johnson, Keller, Lynn, Foster, Petersen, Johansen, and Kelly added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to a corporation income tax credit for contributions by a person owning or operating a commercial passenger vessel to a qualified trade association that was awarded a contract by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, and used for planning and executing a destination tourism marketing campaign." HB 174 Representatives Harris and Ramras added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 174 "An Act relating to post-conviction DNA testing; and amending Rule 35.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure." SB 50 Representatives Neuman, Kerttula, and Stoltze added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 50 "An Act relating to Iditarod finisher special request license plates." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. 2009-03-12 House Journal Page 0454 ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 13, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk