Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-04-16 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1021 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 16, 2009 Eighty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:42 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representative Foster had been excused from a call of the House today, and his presence was noted later. Representatives Gara and Hawker were absent and their presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Millett. Representative Stoltze moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Father in Heaven, bless us as we gather today. Guide our minds and hearts so that we may work for the good of your community and our community and help all your people. Teach us to be generous in our outlook, courageous in the face of difficulty, and wise in our decisions. In your name we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Stoltze. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 86 legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1022 The Speaker stated that the House would stand at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the Chamber; and so, the House stood at ease at 10:45 a.m. AFTER AT EASE The Speaker called the House back to order at 11:21 a.m. **The presence of Representatives Gara and Hawker was noted. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE Consideration of the Governor's appointments will be published in Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6. IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:26 p.m. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 2:30 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 1:26 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 2:40 p.m. **The presence of Representative Foster, who was excused (page 43), was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HJR 31 A message dated April 15, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 31(MLV) Urging the United States Congress to pass the Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier Heroes Act. CSHJR 31(MLV) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1023 HB 156 A message dated April 15, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed: 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." HB 156 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. HB 81 A message dated April 15, 2009, was read stating the Senate adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSHB 81(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld) and SCS CSHB 81(FIN) am S, thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR 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; making reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." The House adopted CCS HB 81(brf sup maj pfld H) (page 984). CCS HB 81(brf sup maj pfld H) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. HB 83 A message dated April 15, 2009, was read stating the Senate adopted the Conference Committee with limited powers of free conference report on CSHB 83(FIN) and SCS CSHB 83(FIN), thus adopting: CONFERENCE CS FOR 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." 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1024 The House adopted CCS HB 83 (page 986). CCS HB 83 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. A message dated April 15, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 2 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 by Senator Davis: Urging the United States Congress to establish a federal program to rebuild student access to public higher education in Alaska and elsewhere and to appropriate sufficient funding for that purpose. was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 51 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 51(TRA) by the Senate Transportation Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the installation of window tinting in automobiles." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and Judiciary Committees. SB 133 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1025 was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 171 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 171(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "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." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 177 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to an exception for professional fishing guide services in the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the 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." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Resources Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Brent G. Johnson as a member of the Board of Fisheries. The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Johnson, Co- chairs; and Representatives Olson and Wilson. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1026 HB 36 The Judiciary Committee considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 36 "An Act relating to ballot initiative proposal applications and to ballot initiatives." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 36(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Coghill Do not pass (3): Holmes, Gruenberg, Ramras No recommendation (1): Dahlstrom Amend (1): Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 36(JUD): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor SSHB 36 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 207 The Finance 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." 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1027 The report was signed by Representative Hawker, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Thomas, Gara, Crawford, Foster, Austerman, Kelly, Fairclough, Joule, Hawker No recommendation (1): Salmon The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Fish & Game 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 207 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 48 The Judiciary Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 48(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." The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Lynn, Gruenberg, Dahlstrom, Ramras No recommendation (1): Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSSB 48(JUD) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1028 SB 148 The Judiciary Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 148(JUD) "An Act relating to limitation of state liability on certain federal highway programs; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 148(TRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Ramras, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Gruenberg, Ramras No recommendation (4): Lynn, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Holmes The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 148(TRA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities CSSB 148(JUD) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 183 The Finance Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 183 "An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to award grants for the control of air emissions or the development and administration of air quality control programs; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 183(FIN) "An Act amending the qualifications of ocean rangers who monitor marine discharge and pollution requirements aboard large 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1029 commercial passenger vessels; authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to award grants for the control of air emissions or the development and administration of air quality control programs; and providing for an effective date." (pending title change resolution) The report was signed by Representatives Hawker and Stoltze, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Thomas, Austerman, Kelly, Fairclough, Hawker, Stoltze No recommendation (5): Gara, Crawford, Foster, Salmon, Joule The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 183(FIN): 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation SB 183 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 12 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12 by Representatives Munoz, Johnson, Thomas, Johansen, Wilson, Kerttula, Ramras, Chenault, Olson, Lynn, Hawker, Millett, Tuck, and Kelly: Reaffirming support for the environmentally responsible development of the Kensington Gold Mine; and urging the governor to encourage and facilitate the prompt continuation or reinstatement, reactivation, and period extension of permits authorizing the construction and operation of the Kensington Gold Mine upon a decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of the Kensington Gold Mine. was read the first time and is on today's calendar. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1030 HJR 34 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 by Representatives Crawford, Fairclough, and Munoz: Asking the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation to redefine the time zones in Alaska. was read the first time and referred to the Transportation and State Affairs Committees. INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 233 HOUSE BILL NO. 233 by Representative Kawasaki, entitled: "An Act relating to misconduct involving weapons in the third degree." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 234 HOUSE BILL NO. 234 by Representative Ramras by request, entitled: "An Act relating to the grant of certain state land to the University of Alaska; relating to the duties of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska; and relating to the university research forest." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. HB 235 HOUSE BILL NO. 235 by Representative Munoz, entitled: "An Act relating to professional student exchange program availability and conditions for loan forgiveness." 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1031 was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 236 HOUSE BILL NO. 236 by Representatives Crawford, Buch, Cissna, Doogan, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Petersen, Salmon, and Tuck, entitled: "An Act relating to filling a vacancy in the state legislature by a special election and to restrictions on legislative fundraising associated with that special election." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Petersen be excused from a call of the House until 5:00 p.m., today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 6 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) NT 4DP 1NR 1AM 575 FN1: ZERO(COR) 576 FN2: ZERO(LAW) 576 FIN REFERRAL WAIVED 910 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1032 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 6(JUD) "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 6(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 6(JUD) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 24 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) 2DP 2NR 662 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 709 STA RPT CS(MLV) 5DP 836 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 837 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. 24(MLV) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 24(MLV) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1033 CSHB 24(MLV) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 24(MLV) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 24(MLV) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Excused: Petersen Absent: Neuman And so, CSHB 24(MLV) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 186 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 15, 2009, calendar (page 993), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 186(FIN) "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation." Representative Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 186(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 Representatives Kelly, Stoltze, and Hawker: 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1034 Page 3, line 18: Delete "shall" Insert "may" Representative Kelly moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Kawasaki objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 186(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 36 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Guttenberg, Kawasaki Excused: Petersen Absent: Neuman And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall CSHB 186(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 186(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1035 Nays: Cissna, Doogan, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kerttula Excused: Petersen And so, CSHB 186(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Olson gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 186(FIN) am. RECONSIDERATION HB 186 Representative Olson moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 186(FIN) am be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 186(FIN) am was again before the House in third reading. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 186(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 186(FIN) am--RECONSIDERATION Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 7 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gardner, Gatto, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Nays: Cissna, Doogan, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Holmes, Kerttula Excused: Petersen And so, CSHB 186(FIN) am passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1036 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 1 The following was read the second time: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Encouraging the installation of fire sprinkler systems in residences. with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) NT 2DP 2NR 543 FN1: ZERO(H.L&C) 543 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(L&C) Encouraging the voluntary installation of fire sprinkler systems in residences. There being no objection, it was so ordered. **The presence of Representative Petersen, who was excused (page 1031), was noted. The question being: "Shall CSHCR 1(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHCR 1(L&C) Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 34 NAYS: 6 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Tuck, Wilson 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1037 Nays: Gatto, Keller, Kelly, Neuman, Stoltze, Thomas And so, CSHCR 1(L&C) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HR 12 The following was read the second time: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12 Reaffirming support for the environmentally responsible development of the Kensington Gold Mine; and urging the governor to encourage and facilitate the prompt continuation or reinstatement, reactivation, and period extension of permits authorizing the construction and operation of the Kensington Gold Mine upon a decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of the Kensington Gold Mine. The question being: "Shall HR 12 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 12 Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 5 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Crawford, Harris, Kawasaki, Ramras, Salmon And so, HR 12 passed the House. Representative Gardner later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HR 12, and reconsideration was taken up then. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to: 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1038 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 16, 2009, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 by Senator Davis, entitled: "An Act relating to questionnaires and surveys administered in the public schools." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. RECONSIDERATION HR 12 Representative Gardner gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on HR 12 (page 1037). Representative Gardner moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of HR 12 be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was again before the House in second reading: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12 Reaffirming support for the environmentally responsible development of the Kensington Gold Mine; and urging the governor to encourage and facilitate the prompt continuation or reinstatement, reactivation, and period extension of permits authorizing the construction and operation of the Kensington Gold Mine upon a decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of the Kensington Gold Mine. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1039 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall HR 12 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 12--RECONSIDERATION Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 3 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Harris, Kawasaki, Ramras And so, HR 12 passed the House on reconsideration and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 10 The following was read the second time: 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. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 5DP 953 FN1: ZERO(S.JUD) 953 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that SJR 10 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1040 SJR 10 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall SJR 10 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SJR 10 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson Absent: Harris, Ramras And so, SJR 10 passed the House, was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. 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 - Carol Joyce By Representatives 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, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson; Senator Wagoner Honoring - Senator Gary Wilken By Senator Therriault; Representatives Kawasaki, Chenault, Austerman, Buch, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1041 Guttenberg, Harris, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kelly, Kerttula, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Ramras, Salmon, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, Wilson In Memoriam - Genevieve Lorraine Thompson By Representatives Coghill, Chenault, Buch, Cissna, 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; Senator Therriault In Memoriam - Dannie Wesley Garroutte By Senator Wagoner; 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 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS HJR 9 Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House consider the Senate message (page 831) on the following: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Designating the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum located at 4721 Aircraft Drive in Anchorage as the official headquarters for the State of Alaska's Centennial of Flight Celebration. and SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(TRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Johansen moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment to HJR 9, thus adopting SCS HJR 9(TRA), and recommended that the members vote yes. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1042 The question being: "Shall the House concur in the Senate amendment to HJR 9?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCS HJR 9(TRA) Concur YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Buch, Chenault, Cissna, Coghill, Crawford, Dahlstrom, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Foster, 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 Absent: Harris And so, the House concurred in the Senate amendment. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. SCS HJR 9(TRA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SB 177 The Speaker waived the Resources Committee referral for the following at the request of Representative Johnson, Co-chair: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 177(FIN) "An Act relating to an exception for professional fishing guide services in the Kenai River Special Management Area; relating to the 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." CSSB 177(FIN) was removed from the Resources Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 231 Representative Hawker moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the following: 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1043 HOUSE BILL NO. 231 "An Act relating to qualifications of ocean rangers serving aboard large commercial passenger vessels." There being no objection, HB 231 was withdrawn. HJR 9 Representatives Dahlstrom, Tuck, and Kelly added their names as cosponsors to: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 9(TRA) Designating the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum located at 4721 Aircraft Drive in Anchorage as the official headquarters for the State of Alaska's Centennial of Flight Celebration. HB 24 Representatives Johnson and Olson added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(MLV) "An Act relating to a public procurement preference for Alaska veterans." HB 186 Representative Neuman added his name as cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 186(FIN) am "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation." HB 230 Representative Kerttula added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 230 "An Act relating to hazing." SJR 10 Representatives Kawasaki, Johnson, Guttenberg, Millett, Tuck, Olson, and Kelly added their names as cross sponsors to: 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1044 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. SB 32 Representative Kerttula added her name as cross sponsor to: 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." ENGROSSMENT HCR 1 CSHCR 1(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 24 CSHB 24(MLV) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 186 CSHB 186(FIN) am 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: House Special Committee on Energy CONTINUED AT: 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee CONTINUED AT: 5:00 p.m. 2009-04-16 House Journal Page 1045 ADJOURNMENT Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 17, 2009. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk