Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0689 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 2, 2009 Seventy-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:34 a.m. Roll call showed 30 members present. Representatives Austerman, Cissna, and Foster had been excused from a call of the House today. The presence of Representative Foster was noted later. Representatives Crawford, Gara, Kelly, Millett, Ramras, and Seaton were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Petersen be excused from a call of the House from today to 12:00 p.m., April 5. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Coghill. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Almighty God, We bow before you today grateful for the honor in serving our people here in this house. We also are glad to learn from each other about the needs, commonality and differences we share throughout our state. I ask that you bless us with your guidance in the work before us today. I pray in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0690 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Lynn. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the nd journal for the 72 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Letters dated April 1, 2009, were read stating that, in accordance with AS 14.40.150, AS 39.05.080, and AS 16.05.221, respectively; the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the boards and commissions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: University of Alaska Board of Regents Ashton M. Compton - Fairbanks Student Representative Appointed: 6/1/2009 Term Expires: 5/31/2011 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: Board of Fisheries Brent G. Johnson - Clam Gulch Appointed: 7/1/2009 Term Expires: 6/30/2012 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Board of Fisheries Judge Karl S. Johnstone (Retired) - Anchorage Appointed: 12/5/2008 Term Expires: 6/30/2012 Reappointed: 7/1/2009 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0691 A letter dated April 1, 2009, was read stating the Governor withdraws the following name from legislative confirmation of appointment to the position noted, which the Speaker had referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee (page 153): Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Mark A. Crutchfield - Anchorage **The presence of Representative Millett was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 83 A message received at 2:30 p.m., April 1, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed CSHB 83(FIN) with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 83(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 83(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. **The presence of Representative Seaton was noted. A message dated April 1, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 24 SENATE BILL NO. 24 by Senator Stedman, entitled: "An Act naming the bridge over Hammer Slough on Nordic Drive in Petersburg the Louis Miller Bridge." 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0692 was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Finance Committees. SB 142 SENATE BILL NO. 142 by Senator Paskvan, entitled: "An Act authorizing the conveyance of certain land of the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. **The presence of Representative Ramras was noted. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Administration Office of the Commissioner Monetary Terms of Agreement Between the State and the Alaska Correctional Officers Association March 29, 2009 (as required by AS 23.40.215) The Speaker referred the monetary terms to the Finance Committee. **The presence of Representative Crawford was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Paul E. Johnson Dirk Nickisch Betty Jo "BJ" Schmitz as members of the Big Game Commercial Services Board. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0693 The report was signed by Representative Johnson, Co-chair; and Representatives Edgmon, Guttenberg, Kawasaki, Tuck, Seaton, and Wilson. HB 13 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 13 "An Act relating to property crimes." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Ramras Do not pass (1): Lynn No recommendation (3): Gruenberg, Dahlstrom, Gatto The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Alaska Court System 2. Zero, Dept. of Law 3. Indeterminate, Dept. of Corrections HB 13 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 90 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to bonding limitations and confidentiality of records and information of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN) "An Act relating to bonding limitations and confidentiality of records and information of the Alaska Industrial Development and 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0694 Export Authority; relating to municipal taxation of interests in certain property of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 117, SLA 2000, as amended by sec. 2, ch. 74, SLA 2003, and by sec. 3, ch. 67, SLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Thomas, Gara, Foster, Crawford, Salmon, Hawker No recommendation (3): Kelly, Fairclough, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 90(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 90 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 153 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 153 "An Act exempting municipal boards, committees, commissions, or other similar bodies from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 153(JUD) "An Act exempting municipal service area boards from the requirements of conducting meetings open to the public when a meeting is administrative or managerial in nature; and amending the definition of 'meeting' as it relates to public governmental meetings." 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0695 The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Lynn, Gruenberg, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Gatto, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 153(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 153 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 171 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 171 "An Act authorizing the transfer of two parcels of land from the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Municipality of Anchorage; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Herron, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Gardner No recommendation (3): Harris, Keller, Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 171 was referred to the Transportation Committee. **The presence of Representative Kelly was noted. HB 173 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0696 HOUSE BILL NO. 173 "An Act authorizing the conveyance of certain land of the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Herron, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Gardner No recommendation (3): Harris, Keller, Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 173 was referred to the Transportation Committee. HB 201 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Lynn, Gruenberg, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Gatto, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 201(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0697 HB 201 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Steve Mahay, Red Cross of Alaska Marine Rescue Hero By Representatives Neuman, Keller Stoltze; Senators Huggins, Menard Honoring - James T. Hutchison High School, Boys Basketball 3A Champions By Representative Kawasaki; Senator Thomas Honoring - Dr. Jennifer Dow and Rangers Mik Shain and Brandon Latham, Red Cross of Alaska Education in Action Heroes By Representatives Neuman, Keller, Stoltze; Senators Huggins, Menard Honoring - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Centennial By Representative Kawasaki; Senator Paskvan Honoring - Laurel Stutzer By Senator McGuire In Memoriam - Paul Myers By Representatives Stoltze, Fairclough, Dahlstrom; Senators Huggins, Dyson In Memoriam - John Malone By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - William "Bill" Margeson By Representative Gruenberg In Memoriam - Justice Allen T. Compton By Representative Gruenberg 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0698 In Memoriam - John Beaton By Representative Gruenberg; Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Frank N. Rome By Senator Bunde In Memoriam - Curtis R. Cheek By Senator Thomas; Representative Kelly In Memoriam - Sandra Jean Harriot By Senator Thomas; Representative Kelly In Memoriam - Bonnie Lea Haskin By Senator Thomas; Representative Kelly In Memoriam - John Edward Papp By Senator Thomas; Representative Kelly CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 35 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 1, 2009, calendar (page 671), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(FIN) "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." **The presence of Representative Gara was noted. Representative Johansen placed a call of the House. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0699 The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall CSHB 35(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 35(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 22 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Buch, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Salmon, Seaton Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Foster, Petersen And so, CSHB 35(FIN) passed the House. Representative Johansen moved the court rule changes. The question being: "Shall the court rule changes be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 35(FIN) Third Reading Court Rules YEAS: 22 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Buch, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Salmon, Seaton Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Foster, Petersen And so, lacking the required 27 votes, the court rule changes were not adopted. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0700 Representative Johansen moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 35(FIN) Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 23 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Buch, Crawford, Doogan, Edgmon, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Salmon Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Foster, Petersen And so, lacking the required 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 35(FIN)(ct rule fld)(efd fld) "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; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors." CSHB 35(FIN)(ct rule fld)(efd fld) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 1:15 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:00 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:23 p.m. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0701 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 134 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 1, 2009, calendar (page 673), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." Representative Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 134(RES) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. Representative Harris objected. Representative Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Ramras moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Ramras was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 134(RES) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 134(RES) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0702 Nays: Kawasaki, Kerttula Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Foster, Petersen Absent: Gara, Herron And so, CSHB 134(RES) passed the House. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 134(RES) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 156 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 1, 2009, calendar (page 673), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 156 "An Act relating to municipal fees charged for disposal of waste material from the substantial rehabilitation, renovation, demolition, removal, or replacement of a structure on deteriorated property." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 156 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 2, line 3, following "in the ordinance.": Insert "An ordinance may limit the exemption as it applies to deteriorated property to those eligible properties for which the exemption is needed to make the project economically feasible as that term is defined in the ordinance adopted under this subsection." Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Lynn objected. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0703 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 156 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 28 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Tuck Nays: Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Foster, Petersen And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. HB 156 was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall HB 156 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 156 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Foster, Petersen Absent: Herron And so, HB 156 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0704 HB 170 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 1, 2009, calendar (page 674), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act repealing the authority for day fines." **The presence of Representative Foster, who was excused (page 43), was noted. The question being: "Shall HB 170 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 170 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Crawford, Gruenberg Excused: Austerman, Cissna, Petersen Absent: Harris And so, HB 170 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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 - Alice Petrivelli By Representatives Edgmon, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0705 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; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Seward Fire Chief David Squires 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, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Stevens Honoring - Cook Inlet Housing Authority By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Congregation Beth Sholom's Fiftieth Anniversary By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, 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 th Honoring - Fairbanks Symphony Association's 50 Anniversary 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; Senator Thomas Honoring - The Pioneers of Alaska By Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0706 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; Senators Thomas, Paskvan Honoring - Alaska Native Heritage Center, 2008 National Coming Up Taller Award Recipient By Representatives Tuck, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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, Wilson; Senator McGuire Honoring - 2009 Spirit of Youth Award Recipients By Representatives Tuck, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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, Wilson Honoring - Akiachak Girls Basketball Team, 2009 1A State Basketball Runners-Up By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Bethel Girl Scouts By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0707 Honoring - Operation Arctic Care 2009 By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman th Commemorating - 125 Anniversary of the Bristol Bay Salmon Fishery By Representatives Edgmon, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, 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, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Service High School Football Team, 2008 State Champions By Senator Meyer; Representatives Millett, 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, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - Nina Brady By Senator Huggins; Representatives Neuman, Stoltze, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Honoring - William Edward Griggs By Senator Davis; Representatives Chenault, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, 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 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0708 In Memoriam - Rosalee Walker 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 * * * * * Representative Gara introduced Matt Faubion, Guest Page, from Anchorage. 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: Representative Herron - from 12:15 p.m., plane time, April 3 to morning plane time, April 6 Representative Edgmon - from morning plane time, April 5 to evening plane time, April 6 Representative Salmon - from 7:25 a.m., April 3 to 1:11 p.m., plane time, April 6 HJR 29 The Speaker waived the State Affairs Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Lynn, Chair: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29 Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army. HJR 29 was removed from the State Affairs Committee and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0709 HB 24 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs submitted the forthcoming fiscal note to accompany its report (page 662): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration for CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(MLV) "An Act relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans." HB 24 is in the State Affairs Committee. HJR 8 Representative Crawford removed his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska limiting appropriations from certain mineral revenue, relating to the balanced budget account, and relating to an appropriation limit. HJR 18 Representative Crawford added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(RES) Urging the United States Congress to refrain from passing legislation that designates land in Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. HB 70 Representative Guttenberg added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 70 "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 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0710 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." HB 134 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(RES) "An Act relating to the terms and conditions of commercial passenger vessel permits for the discharge of graywater, treated sewage, and other wastewater; establishing a science advisory panel on wastewater treatment and effluent quality in the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date." HB 167 Representative Guttenberg added his name as cosponsor 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 201 Representative Gatto added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit." ENGROSSMENT HB 35 CSHB 35(FIN)(ct rule fld)(efd fld) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2009-04-02 House Journal Page 0711 HB 134 CSHB 134(RES) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 156 HB 156 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 170 HB 170 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 3:00 p.m. Finance Committee CHANGED TO: upon adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 3, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:49 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk