Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-14 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0945 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 14, 2009 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:44 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Foster, Gatto, and Millett had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Dahlstrom. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Our Father in Heaven, we come before you today as a legislative body grateful for the many blessings that we have. We are grateful for the beautiful state we live in and the many resources we enjoy; we are thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and the men and women who defend those freedoms daily. Father, please bless us today as we go through our daily calendar and our business. Please bless us with patience and tolerance and the strength that we need physically and mentally to make it through the legislative process that we are in. We ask for a special blessing on our members who have specific health needs at this time and for members' families who are going through health problems. Father, we ask for you to bless us with a calm and thoughtfulness about us as we go about our work and yet a strong productivity. We ask for these things in thy name, Father. Amen. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0946 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Seaton. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 84 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 86 A message dated April 13, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 86 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date." HB 86 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. A message dated April 13, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 59 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 59(TRA) am by the Senate Transportation Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the operation of low-speed vehicles." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. SB 114 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 114(L&C) by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the term of a temporary member of the State Board of 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0947 Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 170 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act modifying the Alaska unemployment insurance statutes by redefining the base period for determining eligibility for unemployment benefits; relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS HB 163 The following memorandum dated April 14, 2009, from Speaker Chenault to Suzi Lowell, Chief Clerk, was received regarding: HOUSE BILL NO. 163 "An Act clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and relating to definitions of certain terms in AS 41.41." "Please consider this memorandum as notification that I am correcting a previous referral by removing the Finance referral from House Bill 163: Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority. This bill has received two zero fiscal notes, one from the Department of Natural Resources, the other from the Department of Revenue. Therefore, since there is no fiscal impact on any state department, the Finance referral is unnecessary. Please contact me if you need additional information or have any questions regarding this memorandum." 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0948 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: Judge Peter Froehlich as a member of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC). John K. Norman as a member of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The reports were signed by Representatives Johnson and Neuman, Co- chairs; and Representatives Olson, Edgmon, Guttenberg, Tuck, Wilson, Kawasaki, and Seaton. HB 144 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 144 "An Act relating to the Uniform Probate Code, including wills, trusts, nonprobate transfers, augmented estates, personal representatives, and trustees; and amending Rules 3 and 8, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 37.5, Alaska Rules of Administration." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: No recommendation (6): Lynn, Buch, Coghill, Neuman, Holmes, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Law 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0949 HB 144 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 163 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 163 "An Act clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and relating to definitions of certain terms in AS 41.41." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 163(RES) "An Act clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and relating to the definitions of certain terms that relate to a project that may be developed by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority." The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Johnson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Seaton, Tuck, Neuman, Johnson No recommendation (3): Olson, Edgmon, Guttenberg Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 163(RES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources 2. Zero, Dept. of Revenue HB 163 was referred to Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 205 The State Affairs Committee considered: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0950 HOUSE BILL NO. 205 "An Act relating to the permanent fund dividend of an otherwise qualified individual who dies during the qualifying year; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Petersen, Wilson, Gruenberg, Lynn Do not pass (1): Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 205(STA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 205 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 207 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 207 "An Act increasing the allowances for injury, disability, or heart attack payable from the fisherman's fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Neuman, Buch, Chenault No recommendation (3): Coghill, Holmes, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0951 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 207 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 213 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 213 "An Act relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Coghill, Dahlstrom, Holmes, Ramras No recommendation (1): Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 213 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 222 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 222 "An Act prohibiting discrimination by health care insurers based on genetic information; requiring a health care insurer to offer coverage for the treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse; providing continuity of coverage for college students during medically necessary leaves of absence from college; requiring health care insurers in the group market to provide parity in the application of mental health and substance abuse benefits that comply with federal requirements; amending the definition of 'dentist' to include out-of-state dentists for purposes of certain dental insurance requirements; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0952 The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Fairclough, Crawford, Gara, Salmon, Joule Do not pass (1): Kelly No recommendation (3): Austerman, Hawker, Stoltze The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 4. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 5. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 222 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 225 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 225 "An Act relating to the State Procurement Code; relating to the procurement of supplies, services, professional services, construction services, state fisheries products, state agricultural products, state timber, and state lumber; relating to procurement preferences; relating to procurement by the office of the ombudsman, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, the Alaska Energy Authority, and other state agencies and public corporations; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 225(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0953 Do pass (4): Gruenberg, Wilson, Petersen, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 225(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Dept. of Corrections HB 225 was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 10 The Judiciary Committee considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Urging the United States Congress to adopt S. 371, the Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009. The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lynn, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Holmes, Ramras The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate Judiciary Committee SJR 10 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SJR 16 The Resources Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) Expressing support for responsible development of the oil and gas resources in federal waters offshore of Alaska's coast as a means to ensure energy independence, security for the nation, and jobs for Alaskans; and urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently sharing with all coastal energy-producing states, on an ongoing basis, revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf, to ensure that those states develop, support, and maintain necessary infrastructure and preserve environmental integrity. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0954 The report was signed by Representative Neuman, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Guttenberg, Tuck, Seaton, Neuman No recommendation (3): Olson, Edgmon, Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Senate Resources Committee CSSJR 16(RES) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 32 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 32(FIN) "An Act relating to medical assistance payments for home and community-based services and provision of personal care services in a recipient's home; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Keller and Herron, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Holmes, Coghill, Lynn, Cissna, Keller No recommendation (1): Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply: 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services CSSB 32(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 96 The Judiciary Committee considered: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0955 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(FIN) "An Act relating to nonpayment of child support, to the definition of the term "state" for the purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, to certain judicial and administrative orders for medical support of a child, to periodic review and adjustment of child support orders, to relief from administrative child support orders, to child support arrearages, and to medical support of a child and the Alaska Native family assistance program; amending Rule 90.3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 96(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Coghill, Ramras No recommendation (3): Lynn, Dahlstrom, Gatto Amend (2): Gruenberg, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 96(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 96(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - The Retirement of Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor N. Jim Whitaker By Representative Kawasaki 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0956 Honoring - Jim and Evelyn Moss By Representative Holmes Honoring - Rebecca Bowlen By Representative Johansen Commemorating - Law Enforcement Memorial Day, May 8, 2009 By Representative Chenault Honoring - Nunaka Valley Major Girls All-Star Softball Team By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Petersen In Memoriam - Bill Tobin By Representatives Holmes, Doogan In Memoriam - Donald W. "Tex" Burrows By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Gruenberg INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 16 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 by Representatives Harris, Stoltze, Foster, Chenault, Joule, Fairclough, Thomas, Munoz, Millett, Olson, Neuman, Edgmon, Wilson, Seaton, Dahlstrom, Lynn, Coghill, Johansen, Kelly, Keller, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Ramras, Gatto, Austerman, Kerttula, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Salmon, and Gara: Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day. was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 229 HOUSE BILL NO. 229 by Representatives Chenault and Olson, entitled: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0957 "An Act amending and extending the exploration and development incentive tax credit under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act for operators and working interest owners directly engaged in the exploration for and development of gas for delivery and sale from a lease or property in the state; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date for sec. 2, ch. 61, SLA 2003; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 230 HOUSE BILL NO. 230 by Representatives Munoz and Gardner, entitled: "An Act relating to hazing." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 106 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to village public safety officers and regional public safety officers." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) NT 6DP 1NR 348 FN1: ZERO(DPS) 348 STA RPT CS(STA) NT 7DP 921 FN1: ZERO(DPS) 922 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0958 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA) "An Act relating to village public safety officers." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 106(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 106(STA) was read the third time. Amendment No. 1 (title amendment) was offered by Representative Joule: Page 1, line 1: Delete "village public safety officers" Insert "grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program" Representative Joule moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Doogan objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) "An Act relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program." 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0959 The question being: "Shall CSHB 106(STA)(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 106(STA)(title am) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, 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 Excused: Foster, Gatto, Millett Absent: Doogan, Edgmon And so, CSHB 106(STA)(title am) passed the House. Representative Joule later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 106(STA)(title am), and reconsideration was taken up then. HB 114 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 114 "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid during a disaster emergency." RECONSIDERATION HB 106 Representative Joule gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 106(STA)(title am). Representative Joule moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 106(STA)(title am) be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in third reading: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0960 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) "An Act relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 106(STA)(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 106(STA)(title am)--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, 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 Excused: Foster, Gatto, Millett And so, CSHB 106(STA)(title am) passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 141 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; relating to the State Council for Interstate Adult and Juvenile Offender Supervision; amending Rules 4 and 24(b), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0961 with the: Journal Page HSS RPT 4DP 3NR 546 FN1: (DHS) 547 JUD RPT 4DP 630 FN1: (DHS) 631 FN2: ZERO(COR) 631 FIN RPT 8DP 1NR 890 FN1: (DHS) 890 FN2: ZERO(COR) 890 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 141 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 141 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 141 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 141 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, 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 Excused: Foster, Gatto, Millett And so, HB 141 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. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0962 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 141 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 175 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 175 "An Act relating to insurance, including treating as confidential certain information submitted to the director of insurance by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; clarifying conditions for the release of insurer deposits; defining travel insurance that may be sold under a travel insurance limited producer license; establishing criteria for licensing of nonresident independent adjusters as resident adjusters; exempting rewards under a wellness program from treatment as insurance discrimination or rebating; making certain insurance required of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association permissive rather than mandatory; providing for the administration of loss reimbursement policies and payments to guaranty associations during insolvency proceedings; making certain provisions relating to statements on applications and guaranteed renewability for individual health insurance applicable to hospital and medical service corporations; making public certain forms and related documents filed for approval by a hospital or medical service corporation after the filing becomes effective; relating to deposits of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements; repealing reasons that the director of insurance may use to deny or revoke a license; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 2DP 5NR 658 FN1: ZERO(CED) 659 FIN RPT CS(L&C) NT 5DP 4NR 890 FN1: ZERO(CED) 892 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0963 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) "An Act relating to insurance, including treating as confidential certain information submitted to the director of insurance by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; clarifying conditions for the release of insurer deposits; defining travel insurance that may be sold under a travel insurance limited producer license; establishing criteria for licensing of nonresident independent adjusters as resident adjusters; exempting rewards under a wellness program from treatment as insurance discrimination or rebating; making certain insurance required of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association permissive rather than mandatory; making certain provisions relating to statements on applications and guaranteed renewability for individual health insurance applicable to hospital and medical service corporations; making public certain forms and related documents filed for approval by a hospital or medical service corporation after the filing becomes effective; relating to deposits of self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements; repealing reasons that the director of insurance may use to deny or revoke a license; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 175(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 175(L&C) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 142 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 142 "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." 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0964 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 3DP 2NR 797 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 797 FN2: ZERO(CED) 797 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 142 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 142 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SB 142 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 142 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, 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 Excused: Foster, Gatto, Millett And so, SB 142 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. SB 142 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk and returned to the Senate. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 1:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 11:49 a.m. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0965 AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:22 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 44 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 13, 2009, calendar (page 926), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) "An Act relating to investments applicable to energy; authorizing the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to make in-state energy project investments; and authorizing certain public corporations to issue bonds for energy projects." Representative Petersen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 44(FIN) 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 Petersen: Page 3, line 20, following "Committee.": Insert "Before giving the approval required under this subsection, the committee shall certify that the project for which the bonds are being issued is not likely to raise the price for natural gas payable by consumers." Representative Petersen moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Petersen moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0966 Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 44(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 44(FIN) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Johnson, Neuman, and Chenault: Page 1, line 2, following "investments;" (title amendment): Insert "clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to definitions of certain terms that relate to a project that may be developed by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority;" Page 2, line 8: Delete "sec. 3" Insert "sec. 7" Page 2, following line 16: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 41.41.010(a) is amended to read: (a) There is established the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority, the purpose of which is to provide one or more of the following services and functions in order to bring natural gas from the North Slope or other regions of the state to market, including (1) the acquisition and conditioning of [NORTH SLOPE] natural gas; (2) the design and construction of the pipeline system; (3) the operation and maintenance of the pipeline system; (4) the design, construction, and operation [,] of other facilities necessary for delivering the gas to market, including markets in the state [AND TO SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA]; and (5) the acquisition of natural gas market share sufficient to ensure the long-term feasibility of [THE] pipeline system projects [PROJECT]. * Sec. 4. AS 41.41.010(d) is amended to read: 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0967 (d) The acquisition of natural gas from the North Slope and other regions of the state, including the Alaska outer continental shelf, and its delivery to markets in the state for use by markets in the state or to tidewater for shipment to market by the authority are [IS AN] essential government functions [FUNCTION] of the state. * Sec. 5. AS 41.41.990(3) is amended to read: (3) "project" means the gas transmission pipeline, together with all related property and facilities, to extend from [THE PRUDHOE BAY AREA ON] the North Slope of Alaska or other regions of the state to a market in the state, or be available to a market in the state, and [EITHER] to tidewater at a point on Prince William Sound [AND THE SPUR LINE FROM GLENNALLEN TO THE SOUTHCENTRAL GAS DISTRIBUTION GRID] or [TO TIDEWATER AT A POINT ON] Cook Inlet, and includes planning, design, and construction of the pipeline and facilities as described in AS 41.41.010(a)(1) - (5). * Sec. 6. AS 41.41.990 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (4) "North Slope" means that part of the state that lies north of 68 degrees North latitude and includes the Brooks Range foothills." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Kerttula objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 44(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0968 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Seaton, Stoltze, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Buch, Cissna, Crawford, Doogan, Kerttula, Petersen, Salmon, Thomas Excused: Foster, Gatto, Millett And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) am "An Act relating to investments applicable to energy; authorizing the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to make in-state energy project investments; clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to definitions of certain terms that relate to a project that may be developed by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and authorizing certain public corporations to issue bonds for energy projects." Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Doogan and Gardner: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete "authorizing the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to make in-state energy project investments;" Page 2, line 8: Delete "sec. 3" Insert "sec. 2" Page 2, lines 12 - 16: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Doogan moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0969 Representative Neuman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 44(FIN) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 22 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Fairclough, Gara, Gardner, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Petersen, Salmon, Stoltze, Tuck Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Edgmon, Gruenberg, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Seaton, Thomas, Wilson Excused: Foster, Gatto, Millett Fairclough changed from "Nay" to "Yea". Keller changed from "Yea" to "Nay". And so, Amendment No. 3 was adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 44(FIN) am "An Act relating to investments applicable to energy; clarifying the purpose of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to definitions of certain terms that relate to a project that may be developed by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; and authorizing certain public corporations to issue bonds for energy projects." Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representatives Kawasaki and Gruenberg: Page 3, line 6: Delete "Subject to (b) of this section" Insert "For projects for which legislative approval has been given by law" 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0970 Page 3, line 15: Delete "the projects described in this section" Insert "projects described in this section for which legislative approval has been given by law" Page 3, lines 19 - 20: Delete all material. Reletter the following subsection accordingly. Representative Kawasaki moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. There was objection. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 44(FIN) am would be returned to the Rules Committee with Amendment No. 4 moved and pending. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 114 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 959), was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 114 "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid during a disaster emergency." with the: Journal Page TRA RPT CS(TRA) NT 3DP 2NR 460 FN1: ZERO(MVA) 460 FIN RPT CS(TRA) NT 6DP 1NR 770 FN1: ZERO(MVA) 771 FN2: ZERO(CED) 771 FN3: ZERO(DFG) 771 FN4: ZERO(DOT) 771 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0971 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. 114(TRA) "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 114(TRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 114(TRA) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 137 A message dated April 14, 2009, was sent to the Senate stating that an engrossing error failed to remove the effective date in the title of HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am. The following corrected version was printed: HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." HB 137 am passed the House on April 11, 2009. HB 106 Representatives Hawker, Kerttula, Tuck, and Johnson added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 106(STA)(title am) "An Act relating to grants to nonprofit regional corporations, and, in certain situations, to municipalities with populations of less than 10,000, for village public safety officers in rural areas; 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0972 defining 'rural area' for the purpose of the village public safety officer program; and authorizing municipalities to accept grants under, and contract with respect to, the village public safety officer program." HB 114 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 114(TRA) "An Act relating to availability of state transportation facilities and state-owned or state-operated transportation modes for delivering compassionate aid." HB 126 Representative Lynn added his name as cosponsor 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." SJR 16 Representative Guttenberg added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(RES) Expressing support for responsible development of the oil and gas resources in federal waters offshore of Alaska's coast as a means to ensure energy independence, security for the nation, and jobs for Alaskans; and urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently sharing with all coastal energy-producing states, on an ongoing basis, revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf, to ensure that those states develop, support, and maintain necessary infrastructure and preserve environmental integrity. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0973 SB 142 Representatives Kawasaki, Guttenberg, and Kerttula added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 142 "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." SB 165 Representative Dahlstrom added her name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 165 "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." SB 170 Representative Kerttula added her name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 170(FIN) "An Act modifying the Alaska unemployment insurance statutes by redefining the base period for determining eligibility for unemployment benefits; relating to contributions, interest, penalties, and payments under the Alaska Employment Security Act; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 106 CSHB 106(STA)(title am) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 141 HB 141 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2009-04-14 House Journal Page 0974 ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 8, 2009. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Transportation Committee CHANGED TO: 15 minutes upon adjournment Finance Committee CHANGED TO: upon adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 15, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk