Legislature(2009 - 2010)
2009-08-05 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1175 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday August 5, 2009 Final Supplement UNFINISHED BUSINESS HR 7 The following memorandum dated April 30, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7 Requesting the United States Congress to permanently repeal the federal unified gift and estate tax. "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HR 7, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 16, following "2011;": Insert "and"" HR 12 The following memorandum dated April 30, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: 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 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1176 Mine upon a decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of the Kensington Gold Mine. "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HR 12, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 15: Delete "the"" HJR 7 The following memorandum dated May 7, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in SCS CSHJR 7(RES), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 11: Delete "by" Insert "thereby"" HJR 10 The following memorandum dated May 7, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to improve health care for veterans. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1177 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHJR 10(HSS), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 12, following "2009;": Insert "and" Page 2, line 19: Delete "which" Insert "that" Page 3, line 1: Delete "numbers" Insert "number"" HB 81 The following memorandum dated April 27, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(brf sup maj pfld H) "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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CCS HB 81(brf sup maj pfld H), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 70, line 29: Delete "43.76.028" Insert "43.76.040" Page 83, line 4, following "in": Insert "(a) or" 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1178 Page 83, line 28: Delete "to"" HB 83 The following memorandum dated April 27, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: 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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CCS HB 83, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 19, line 10, following "in": Insert "(a) or"" HB 106 The following memorandum dated May 5, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: 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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 106(STA)(title am), which has been corrected in enrolling: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1179 Page 2, line 22: Delete "(d)" Insert "(e)"" HB 113 The following memorandum dated April 23, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN)(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 113(FIN)(brf sup maj fld H), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 29, line 10: Delete "line" Insert "pipeline" Page 30, line 4: Delete "5" Insert "5(a), 5(b)"" HB 121 The following memorandum dated May 4, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(FIN) "An Act relating to and authorizing certain municipalities to provide a property tax credit for an improvement that aids in improving air quality." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1180 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 121(FIN), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 13: Delete "on"" HB 134 The following memorandum dated May 4, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) "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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 134(FIN), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 7: Delete "will serve" Insert "serves" Page 4, line 12, following "(2)": Insert "the" Page 4, line 13, following "(3)": Insert "the"" HB 141 The following memorandum dated May 6, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1181 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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HB 141, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 2, line 29, following "agency,": Insert "and"" HB 152 The following memorandum dated May 13, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHB 152(JUD), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 13, line 22: Delete "section" Following "[" Insert "SECTION" Page 17, line 28: Delete "or" Insert "[OR]" Page 46, line 3: Delete "sec. 12 and 15" Insert "secs. 12 and 15"" 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1182 HB 175 The following memorandum dated May 11, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) am S "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; 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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in CSHB 175(L&C) am S, which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 4, line 15, following "Health": Insert "Insurance" Page 9, line 10: Delete "are Insert "is [ARE]"" Page 10, line 9: Delete "alternate" Insert "alternative" 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1183 Page 10, line 13: Delete "alternate" Insert "alternative"" HB 177 The following memorandum dated May 6, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(L&C) "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest errors in SCS CSHB 177(L&C), which have been corrected in enrolling: Page 5, line 31: Delete "consumer" Insert "purchaser" Page 9, line 9: Delete "owner" Insert "ultimate purchaser" Page 12, line 26: Delete the second occurrence of "a"" HB 215 The following memorandum dated May 4, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S "An Act suspending for two years the operation of school experience factors applicable to salary scales provisions." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1184 "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in CSHB 215(EDC) am S, which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 1, line 12: Delete "AS 14.16.050(a)(3)" Insert "AS 14.16.050(a)(3)(C)"" HB 222 The following memorandum dated May 8, 2009, was received from Patty Rose, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services, regarding: HOUSE BILL NO. 222(title am) "An Act prohibiting discrimination by health care insurers based on genetic information; providing special enrollment requirements related to Medicaid and state child health plan coverage; 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." "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HB 222(title am), which has been corrected in enrolling: Page 3, line 2: Delete "leave" Insert "leaves"" ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT HR 7 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1185 the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1175): HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7 Requesting the United States Congress to permanently repeal the federal unified gift and estate tax. House Resolve No. 8 HR 12 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1175): 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. House Resolve No. 9 HB 81 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., May 8, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1177): CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(brf sup maj pfld H) "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 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1186 reappropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." HB 83 The following was engrossed and enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., May 8, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1178): 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." Also transmitted was a copy of the following letter dated May 6, 2009, to Dr. William Doolittle, MD, Chair, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority: "Dear Dr. Doolittle: Pursuant to the requirements of AS 37.14.005(c), this letter and the attached reports outline the differences between the FY2010 Mental Health Trust Authority's funding recommendations for the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program and the funding contained in HB 83, the FY2010 Mental Health budget bill. While the statute only requires reporting of general fund expenditures, information is also included regarding expenditures of Authority receipts. The Authority has previously expressed interest in receiving reports regarding the fund sources under its control. Operating Appropriations For mental health operating program funding, we have compared the FY2010 adjusted base to the level of general funds and alcohol funds requested by the Governor and appropriated by the legislature. The FY2010 adjusted base includes FY2009 funding plus salary and other across-the-board increases that are classified as "unavoidable." In addition to the $159 million adjusted base, the Authority recommended appropriating an additional $18 million, bringing the 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1187 FY2010 total recommendation to $177 million. From the total Authority recommendation, the Governor requested $172.3 million, and the legislature appropriated $170.8 million, including: · $2.3 million GF/MH for capacity expansion for substance and alcohol abuse treatment programs, therapeutic courts, and additional capacity for a new Fairbanks enhanced detoxification facility; · $2.2 million GF/MH for grants for community behavioral health centers, development of tribal/rural system services, and individualized services for youth experiencing a serious emotional disturbance; · $1.0 million GF/MH for early intervention/infant learning program screening and evaluation for substantiated reports of abuse or neglect of children under age three; · $950,000 GF/MH for maintaining designated evaluation and treatment of statewide psychiatric emergencies; · $400,000 GF/MH for autism resources, training, improved screening and referral, and capacity expansion for autism treatment programs. Authority recommendations that were not requested by the Governor include: · $1,400,000 GF/MH for increases to Senior Community Based grants; · $1,025,000 GF/MH for involuntary commitment to treatment under Title 47 to Salvation Army's Clitheroe Center. The legislature however did consider the above issues during the subcommittee process and appropriated $609,900 GF to maintain current levels of senior grants and services, $500,000 GF/MH for secured detox treatment, as well as a reappropriation of $500,000 from the Department of Health and Social Services to the Department of Corrections to sustain the secured detox operations of the Clitheroe Center. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1188 For the two funds controlled by the Authority, Mental Health Trust Authority Authorized Receipts (MHTAAR) and Mental Health Trust Admin (MHT Admin), legislative appropriations are consistent with the Authority's original recommendation except for a $545,000 increase of MHTAAR funding for projects including scholarships/loan forgiveness and treatment of therapeutic court participants. The appropriations of additional MHTAAR funds were made with the consent of the Authority's Executive Director. Details on all appropriations are shown in the enclosed comparison reports. Capital Appropriations The Authority recommended a $20.9 million capital budget. The Governor requested $17.9 million for capital projects, and the legislature appropriated $15.9 million. With the exception of the Homeless Assistance Program and the Housing Trust Pilot, the AMHTA's FY2010 capital projects were fully funded as recommended. Details are in the attached capital project reports. The Housing Trust Pilot program ($10.9 million) was combined with Trust's AHFC Homeless Assistance program ($2.0 million) during the 2009 legislative session. The Governor requested $10.0 million for the combined program and the legislature appropriated $8.0 million. Future Reporting We appreciate the good working relationship between the AMHTA and the legislature. In FY2010, the Authority continued to use the legislature's budget system to record its recommendations. In order to meet our concurrent goals of creating an efficient method for the AMHTA to submit an integrated, comprehensive plan to the legislature and using the legislature's budget system to comply with our statutory reporting requirements, the Authority must enter all recommended operating and capital budget transactions in sufficient detail into the system. This includes a description of sources and uses - including line item allocation - for all recommended operating expenditures and the inclusion of each capital project. We look forward to working with you and AMHTA to accomplish these goals. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1189 If you have questions, please contact Gary Zepp of the Legislative Finance Division at 465-5410. Sincerely, /s/ Representative Mike Hawker Chair /s/ Senator Lyman Hoffman Vice Chair Enclosures" Enclosed reports were transmitted to the Office of the Governor, and they are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. ENROLLMENT HCR 1 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(L&C) Encouraging the voluntary installation of fire sprinkler systems in residences. Legislative Resolve No. 21 HCR 16 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 am Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day. Legislative Resolve No. 22 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1190 HCR 17 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 183, 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. Legislative Resolve No. 23 HJR 7 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1176): SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Legislative Resolve No. 24 HJR 9 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 13 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1191 HJR 10 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:20 p.m., May 21, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1176): CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to improve health care for veterans. Legislative Resolve No. 25 HJR 17 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to reject H.R. 45, the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009. Legislative Resolve No. 11 HJR 18 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 26 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1192 HJR 22 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (the Law of the Sea Treaty). Legislative Resolve No. 14 HJR 25 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(ENE) am Urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable and alternative energy source. Legislative Resolve No. 27 HJR 27 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state. Legislative Resolve No. 28 HJR 28 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1193 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress not to adopt any policy, rule, or administrative action or enact legislation that would restrict energy exploration, development, and production in federal and state waters around Alaska, the outer continental shelf within 200 miles of shore, and elsewhere in the continental United States; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage and promote continued exploration, development, and production of domestic oil and gas resources. Legislative Resolve No. 29 HJR 31 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:45 p.m., May 27, 2009: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 10 HB 26 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:20 p.m., June 3, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 52, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1194 HB 49 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:10 p.m., June 19, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(JUD) am "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project." HB 63 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 12, 2009: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." HB 78 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." HB 86 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 86 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1195 HB 88 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date." HB 93 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 12, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to unwanted telephone solicitations on a cellular or mobile telephone and making those calls to cellular or mobile telephones registered with the national do not call registry violations of the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act." HB 102 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(JUD) "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, to the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, to documents of title under the Uniform Commercial Code, to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, to lease-purchases of personal property, to the contractual duty to act fairly and in good faith, and to carrier, warehouse, and livestock care liens; amending Rules 403 and 902, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1196 HB 105 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:00 a.m., June 8, 2009: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date." HB 106 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:10 p.m., June 19, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1178): 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." HB 113 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:05 a.m., May 1, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1179): SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN)(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1197 HB 121 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:20 p.m., May 21, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1179): CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(FIN) "An Act relating to and authorizing certain municipalities to provide a property tax credit for an improvement that aids in improving air quality." HB 123 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 2:10 p.m., June 12, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am "An Act relating to the membership and voting privileges of members of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; extending the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date." HB 129 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:10 p.m., June 19, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(RLS) "An Act relating to the authority of the Real Estate Commission to revoke licenses of persons convicted of certain crimes." HB 134 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:10 p.m., June 19, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1180): 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1198 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) "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 137 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 12:20 p.m., May 13, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am(efd add S) "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." HB 139 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 139 "An Act providing for an exception to allow drivers of public utility motor vehicles to operate those vehicles with certain screen devices operating and visible to the drivers." HB 141 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1180): HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act relating to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; relating to the State Council for Interstate Adult and Juvenile Offender 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1199 Supervision; amending Rules 4 and 24(b), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." HB 151 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:00 a.m., May 19, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) "An Act amending the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date." HB 152 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1181): CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date." HB 156 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:55 a.m., June 5, 2009: 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." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1200 HB 170 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 12, 2009: HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act repealing the authority for day fines." HB 172 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:00 a.m., June 8, 2009: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(FIN) "An Act relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; relating to a proposal for a program under which the state repays loans to students for costs of postsecondary education; and providing for an effective date." HB 175 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 12, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1182): CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) am S "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; 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 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1201 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." HB 177 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 4:20 p.m., May 21, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1183): SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(L&C) "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." HB 199 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 10:05 a.m., May 1, 2009: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." HB 201 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:10 p.m., June 19, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1202 HB 215 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 11:00 a.m., May 19, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1183): CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S "An Act suspending for two years the operation of school experience factors applicable to salary scales provisions." HB 221 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 8:30 a.m., June 12, 2009: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 221(L&C) "An Act relating to the state's participation in the federal Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, and to mortgage lending regulation and licensing; and providing for an effective date." HB 222 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 1:10 p.m., June 19, 2009, with a manifest error memorandum (page 1184): HOUSE BILL NO. 222(title am) "An Act prohibiting discrimination by health care insurers based on genetic information; providing special enrollment requirements related to Medicaid and state child health plan coverage; 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." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1203 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR HR 6 A message dated May 5, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6(FIN) Encouraging the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to develop its land and resources to the fullest extent possible consistent with its legal and moral responsibility to advance mental health services and employment opportunities that protect and enhance the lives of those who benefit from the mental health trust. House Resolve No. 6 HR 7 A message dated June 8, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7 Requesting the United States Congress to permanently repeal the federal unified gift and estate tax. House Resolve No. 8 HR 10 A message dated June 2, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10 am Expressing support for Senator Ted Stevens and severe displeasure and indignation with the federal government's deplorable investigation and prosecution of the Senator. House Resolve No. 7 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1204 HR 12 A message dated June 8, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 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. House Resolve No. 9 HCR 1 A message dated June 8, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1(L&C) Encouraging the voluntary installation of fire sprinkler systems in residences. Legislative Resolve No. 21 HCR 7 A message dated June 2, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7(STA) Relating to awarding the Alaska Decoration of Honor to certain members of the military. Legislative Resolve No. 7 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1205 HCR 11 A message dated June 2, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Proclaiming the month of April 2009 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Legislative Resolve No. 8 HCR 16 A message dated June 8, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 am Requesting the Governor to proclaim September 7, 2009, as Senator Daniel Inouye Day. Legislative Resolve No. 22 HCR 17 A message dated June 8, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 183, 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. Legislative Resolve No. 23 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1206 HJR 7 A message dated July 29, 2009, was received stating Governor Parnell is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(RES) Urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Legislative Resolve No. 24 SCS CSHJR 7(RES) was read by Governor Palin on July 23. HJR 9 A message dated July 22, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 13 HJR 10 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10(HSS) Urging the United States Congress to improve health care for veterans. Legislative Resolve No. 25 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1207 HJR 12 A message dated July 22, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Relating to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System. Legislative Resolve No. 3 HJR 17 A message dated July 10, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17(JUD) Urging the United States Congress to reject H.R. 45, the Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009. Legislative Resolve No. 11 HJR 18 A message dated July 29, 2009, was received stating Governor Parnell is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 26 CSHJR 18(RES) was read by Governor Palin on July 23. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1208 HJR 19 A message dated July 13, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and supporting the continued practice of accompanying each oil tanker through Prince William Sound with at least a two vessel escort. Legislative Resolve No. 5 HJR 22 A message dated July 29, 2009, was received stating Governor Parnell is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies of the following resolution to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 Urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (the Law of the Sea Treaty). Legislative Resolve No. 14 HJR 22 was read by Governor Palin on July 24. HJR 25 A message dated July 22, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 25(ENE) am Urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable and alternative energy source. Legislative Resolve No. 27 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1209 HJR 27 A message dated July 10, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27(2d RES) Relating to sovereign powers of the state. Legislative Resolve No. 28 HJR 28 A message dated July 22, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 28(RES) Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress not to adopt any policy, rule, or administrative action or enact legislation that would restrict energy exploration, development, and production in federal and state waters around Alaska, the outer continental shelf within 200 miles of shore, and elsewhere in the continental United States; urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage and promote continued exploration, development, and production of domestic oil and gas resources. Legislative Resolve No. 29 HJR 31 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1210 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. Legislative Resolve No. 10 HB 2 A message dated May 1, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(HSS) "An Act relating to the issuance of a certificate of birth resulting in a stillbirth." Chapter No. 8, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 30, 2009 HB 26 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 52, SLA 2006; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 35, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 21, 2009 HB 49 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1211 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(JUD) am "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project." Chapter No. 51, SLA 2009 Effective Date: October 7, 2009 HB 63 A message dated June 23, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 47, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 1, 2009 HB 78 A message dated June 16, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 78 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 29, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 17, 2009 HB 81 The following letter dated May 21, 2009, was received: "Dear Speaker Chenault: On this date I signed with line-item vetoes the following bill passed by the first regular session of the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1212 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(brf sup maj pfld H) "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." Chapter No. 12, SLA 2009 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The operating budget presented for legislative consideration this past session was designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the Legislature of this request. HB 81, as passed by the Legislature this year, contained appropriations for FY2010 totaling $8.2 billion, of which $2.8 billion is general fund. The budget includes special appropriations for tax credits, revenue sharing, and direct deposits to the retirement system costs, and includes funding for public education, the university, public health and safety, transportation, resource development, and funding for state government programs, services, and grants. The FY2010 operating and capital budgets I submitted to you were responsible, fiscally conservative budgets, particularly given the current revenue forecast and economic conditions. I appreciate that the Legislature shares the administration's concern about the size and growth of the budget and that you made few changes to our request. Through line-item vetoes, I have reduced the appropriations in HB 81 by $36.1 million, including deleting fiscal notes for two pieces of legislation that did not pass this session and reducing the amount of the transfer from the oil and gas tax credit fund to the general fund in order to leave sufficient balance in the fund to pay the FY2009 production tax credits. The enclosed spreadsheet contains a summary of the vetoed appropriations including the page and line number, fund source, and the reason for the veto. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1213 Direct payment of the production tax credits to explorers and new producers is an important component of the ACES production tax. Timely payments are essential for a stable tax structure. The balance of the oil and gas tax credit fund is approximately $520 million and the Department of Revenue estimates there will be $105 million in outstanding reimbursements due in FY2009, which leaves $415 million available for transfer to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. I have reduced the transfer from $450 million to $415 million to make sure there are sufficient funds to make timely payments. The reductions we have achieved in the FY2009 and FY2010 operating budgets will be continued in our efforts to slow the growth of government in the FY2011 budget. I appreciate your support in crafting responsible budgets for the state of Alaska. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" A spreadsheet from the Office of the Governor, Office of Management and Budget, pertaining to budget vetoes accompanied the letter and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. HB 83 The following letter dated May 21, 2009, was received: "Dear Speaker Chenault: On this date I signed the following bill passed by the first regular session of the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 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." 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1214 Chapter No. 13, SLA 2009 [Effective Date: July 1, 2009] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The mental health operating and capital budgets presented for legislative consideration this past session were designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the Legislature of these requests. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" HB 86 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 86 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Veterinary Examiners; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 39, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 21, 2009 HB 88 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 88(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association to June 30, 2013; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 46, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 21, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1215 HB 93 A message dated June 16, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to unwanted telephone solicitations on a cellular or mobile telephone and making those calls to cellular or mobile telephones registered with the national do not call registry violations of the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act." Chapter No. 32, SLA 2009 Effective Date: September 14, 2009 HB 102 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 102(JUD) "An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, to the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, to documents of title under the Uniform Commercial Code, to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, to lease-purchases of personal property, to the contractual duty to act fairly and in good faith, and to carrier, warehouse, and livestock care liens; amending Rules 403 and 902, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 44, SLA 2009 Effective Date: January 1, 2010 HB 105 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1216 CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(L&C) "An Act relating to the state training and employment program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 36, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 21, 2009 HB 106 A message dated July 7, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 49, SLA 2009 Effective Date: October 5, 2009 HB 109 A message dated April 30, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 109 "An Act relating to eligibility for the Alaska supplemental education loan program and to the interest rate for a loan made under the Alaska family education loan program; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 7, SLA 2009 Effective Date: May 1, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1217 HB 113 The following letter dated May 21, 2009, was received: "Dear Speaker Chenault: On this date I signed with line-item vetoes the following bill passed by the first regular session of the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN)(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 14, SLA 2009 [Effective Date: See Chapter] As passed, the supplemental operating and capital appropriations for FY2009 reduce demand on the general fund by $55.8 million. FY2009 has been a year of unprecedented revenue volatility. I appreciate all of the efforts made by state agencies to reduce spending in the current year through measures we implemented very early in the fiscal year and look forward to working with the Legislature to make further reductions. The Legislature and the administration have been aligned in our efforts to reduce spending and extend the life of our savings accounts during the current economic downturn. With these changes, less than $788 million will need to be drawn from savings to cover expenditures in FY2009. Through line-item vetoes, I have deleted the fiscal note of $86,700 in Section 13(d) relating to deceased permanent fund dividend applicants, which did not pass this session, and also a reappropriation in section 14(e) that was not necessary. The enclosed spreadsheet contains a summary of the vetoed appropriations including the page and line number, fund source, and the reason for the veto. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1218 We were successful in minimizing the FY2009 supplemental request through implementing specific savings targets and strategies. I will continue to direct state agencies to manage their budgets for efficiencies and achieve lower levels of spending in the current and upcoming fiscal year. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" A spreadsheet from the Office of the Governor, Office of Management and Budget, pertaining to budget vetoes accompanied the letter and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. HB 121 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 121(FIN) "An Act relating to and authorizing certain municipalities to provide a property tax credit for an improvement that aids in improving air quality." Chapter No. 26, SLA 2009 Effective Date: August 23, 2009 HB 123 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 123(FIN) am "An Act relating to the membership and voting privileges of members of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; extending 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1219 the termination date of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 43, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 21, 2009 HB 129 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(RLS) "An Act relating to the authority of the Real Estate Commission to revoke licenses of persons convicted of certain crimes." Chapter No. 54, SLA 2009 Effective Date: October 7, 2009 HB 134 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 134(FIN) "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." Chapter No. 53, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 137 A message dated May 15, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1220 HOUSE BILL NO. 137 am(efd add S) "An Act relating to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; amending Rules 4 and 24, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 10, SLA 2009 Effective Date: May 16, 2009 HB 139 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 139 "An Act providing for an exception to allow drivers of public utility motor vehicles to operate those vehicles with certain screen devices operating and visible to the drivers." Chapter No. 42, SLA 2009 Effective Date: September 18, 2009 HB 141 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 37, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 1, 2009 HB 151 A message dated May 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1221 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(FIN) "An Act amending the termination date of the statewide boating safety and education program; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, and 27, ch. 28, SLA 2000, as amended; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 19, SLA 2009 Effective Date: May 21, 2009 HB 152 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 41, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter HB 156 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 40, SLA 2009 Effective Date: September 18, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1222 HB 170 A message dated June 16, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 170 "An Act repealing the authority for day fines." Chapter No. 33, SLA 2009 Effective Date: September 14, 2009 HB 172 A message dated June 30, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(FIN) "An Act relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation; relating to a proposal for a program under which the state repays loans to students for costs of postsecondary education; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 48, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 1, 2009 HB 175 A message dated June 16, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) am S "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; exempting rewards under a wellness program from treatment as insurance discrimination or rebating; making 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1223 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." Chapter No. 30, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 1, 2009 HB 177 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(L&C) "An Act relating to marine products and motorized recreational products; amending Rule 3, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 28, SLA 2009 Effective Date: May 26, 2009 HB 199 The following letter dated May 21, 2009, was received: "Dear Speaker Chenault: On this date I signed with line-item vetoes the following bill passed by the first regular session of the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1224 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 17, SLA 2009 [Effective Date: See Chapter] This legislation appropriates federal economic stimulus funds made available to Alaska by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. I have repeatedly expressed concern about accepting economic stimulus funds to temporarily increase programs. This will raise expectations for state general fund dollars to fill the looming funding gap in order to avoid layoffs and a drop in services when the economic stimulus funds are gone. Nevertheless, the Legislature has been clear in its intent to accept economic stimulus funds with passage of two legislative resolutions supporting receipt of the funds, HJR 11 and HCR 13, and subsequent appropriation bills, including HB 199. While acknowledging the Legislature's resolution to accept these funds, I will work to make sure that government does not grow rapidly, but instead that people are put to work and Alaska's private- sector economy expands. House Bill 199 as passed by the Legislature totals $527.3 million and contains $295 million in capital appropriations and $232.3 million in operating appropriations. Through line-item vetoes, I have reduced the appropriations in HB 199 by $32.2 million. As I previously announced, the largest item vetoed is $28.6 million in federal economic stimulus funding related to energy building codes. Several conditions for receipt of grant funds are set out in section 410 of the economic stimulus bill. One of these conditions requires me to: "notify the Secretary of Energy in writing… that… each of the following will occur:… The State, or the applicable units of local government that have authority to adopt building codes, will implement… A building energy code for 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1225 residential buildings … A building energy code for commercial buildings throughout the State… A plan for achieving compliance… Such plan shall include active training and enforcement programs…" In Alaska, "units of local government that have authority to adopt building codes" includes organized boroughs, unified home rule municipalities, and incorporated cities, including 114 second class cities. The Department of Energy's Official Guidance, issued March 12, 2009, confirmed all the requirements of Section 410 must be met in order to receive a grant. (p.8, p.25-26, p.29, p.51) While I have received a statement from the Department of Energy admitting the Section 410 requirements are "not appropriate," along with an offer to consider acceptance of a less onerous guarantee, I cannot agree to coerce or entice Alaskan communities to adopt universal building codes. Alaskans and our communities have a long history of independence and opposition to many mandates from Washington, D.C. This principle is so strong, it is expressly written into our Constitution (Article X, Section 1). The question of whether to adopt building codes should continue to be determined by local governments free of any pressure. We are making progress in reducing energy costs. The FY2010 capital and operating budgets include $25.5 million for Alaska Energy Authority energy projects, $25 million for renewable energy, $38 million for power cost equalization, and $26.4 million for heating assistance. And considering significant investments in FY2009 including $260 million for weatherization, $100 million for home energy rebates, and $100 million for renewable energy projects, and the economic stimulus funds for weatherization and energy efficiency block grants which I have approved, my commitment is clear. I have also reduced duplicate authorization for electronic health records by $1.4 million as this funding is also included in the capital budget, SB 75. Also, $2 million in authorization is deleted for prevention and wellness programs as the potential amount available through competitive grants is unknown at this time. Any funds received will be considered through the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee or supplemental requests during the next session. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1226 Finally, I have deleted $200,000 in general funds authorizing two new positions related to reporting and tracking of federal economic stimulus funds. State agencies, working with the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Administration, will be asked to devote existing resources to meet the requirements for receiving and expending these funds, including the additional reporting requirements, without growing government. The enclosed spreadsheet contains a summary of the vetoed appropriations including the page and line number, fund source, and the reason for the veto. I appreciate the work of the Legislature in evaluating the federal economic stimulus package and also the public for participating in the process. Now that the Legislature has accepted these stimulus dollars, the administration will make the appropriate applications for funding. As we move forward, we must continue to exercise fiscal responsibility and prudent planning to develop our resources and build a stronger Alaska. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" A spreadsheet from the Office of the Governor, Office of Management and Budget, pertaining to budget vetoes accompanied the letter and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. HB 201 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 201(JUD) "An Act relating to the expiration date of a concealed handgun permit." Chapter No. 50, SLA 2009 Effective Date: October 7, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1227 HB 215 A message dated May 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 215(EDC) am S "An Act suspending for two years the operation of school experience factors applicable to salary scales provisions." Chapter No. 18, SLA 2009 Effective Date: August 18, 2009 HB 221 A message dated June 16, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 221(L&C) "An Act relating to the state's participation in the federal Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, and to mortgage lending regulation and licensing; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 31, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 17, 2009 HB 222 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE BILL NO. 222(title am) "An Act prohibiting discrimination by health care insurers based on genetic information; providing special enrollment requirements related to Medicaid and state child health plan coverage; 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 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1228 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." Chapter No. 55, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter SCR 8 A message dated May 27, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 172, relating to an investment in the education loan fund; relating to authority for the commissioner of revenue to enter into a bond purchase agreement and letter of credit with the Alaska Student Loan Corporation. Legislative Resolve No. 17 SCR 9 A message dated June 1, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 102, relating to the Uniform Commercial Code, to the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, to documents of title under the Uniform Commercial Code, to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, to lease- purchases of personal property, to the contractual duty to act fairly and in good faith, and to carrier, 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1229 warehouse, and animal care liens; and amending Rules 403 and 902, Alaska Rules of Evidence. Legislative Resolve No. 18 SCR 10 A message dated June 3, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 175, 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; and repealing reasons that the director of insurance may use to deny or revoke a license. Legislative Resolve No. 19 SCR 11 A message dated June 1, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1230 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 215, repealing school experience for salary scales provisions. Legislative Resolve No. 20 SJR 3 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Relating to carrying firearms in national parks. Legislative Resolve No. 15 SJR 10 A message dated July 10, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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. Legislative Resolve No. 12 SJR 16 A message dated July 23, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1231 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. Legislative Resolve No. 16 SJR 17 A message dated June 17, 2009, was received stating the Governor read the following resolution and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Designating 2009 as the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army. Legislative Resolve No. 9 SB 1 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1(FIN) "An Act increasing the minimum hourly wage; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 56, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 24, 2009 SB 3 A message dated July 13, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1232 SENATE BILL NO. 3 "An Act authorizing an Alaska regional development organization to use the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as an informational resource." Chapter No. 58, SLA 2009 Effective Date: October 11, 2009 SB 29 A message dated May 18, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 29 "An Act naming the Capitol Annex the Thomas B. Stewart Legislative Office Building." Chapter No. 11, SLA 2009 Effective Date: August 16, 2009 SB 45 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 45(FIN) "An Act relating to state employment preferences for veterans, former prisoners of war, and members of the Alaska National Guard; authorizing the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to establish and maintain Alaska veterans' cemeteries; establishing the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund in the general fund; and authorizing the legislature to appropriate income from fees collected for commemorative veterans' plates to the Alaska veterans' cemetery fund." Chapter No. 21, SLA 2009 Effective Date: August 23, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1233 SB 48 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 25, SLA 2009 Effective Date: August 23, 2009 SB 57 A message dated May 15, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act relating to charter and alternative school funding." Chapter No. 9, SLA 2009 Effective Date: August 13, 2009 SB 58 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 58 "An Act establishing February 2 of each year as Marmot Day; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 57, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 10, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1234 SB 72 A message dated June 17, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 72(FIN) am H "An Act relating to use of child safety seats and seat belts." Chapter No. 34, SLA 2009 Effective Date: September 15, 2009 SB 75 The following letter dated May 21, 2009, was received: "Dear Speaker Chenault: On this date I signed with line-item vetoes the following bill passed by the first regular session of the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 15, SLA 2009 [Effective Date: See Chapter] The budget goals for this administration have been very clear: to slow the growth of government, live within our means, and save for the future. The capital budget presented for legislative consideration this past session was designed to meet these goals. I appreciate the careful consideration and support from the Legislature of this request. SB 75, as passed by the Legislature, contained appropriations for FY2009 and FY2010 totaling $1.87 billion, including $179.4 million in general funds. Through line-item vetoes, I have reduced the appropriations in SB 75 by $11.9 million of which $6.3 million is general fund. 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1235 Given the decline in oil price and projected revenues for the next fiscal year, this is a modest capital budget. There were very few legislative additions to the budget I presented and there were a number of reductions made throughout the legislative session. The Legislature added projects funded with cruise passenger tax funds and the majority of those projects remain in the budget. I have reduced one project to the level that I had previously requested and vetoed three others and will consider those in a future budget. The Legislature also added capital projects for the Alaska Court System including court security, caseload, and facility improvements. I included the court security funding in full and partially vetoed the caseload and facility improvements recognizing these are needed projects and are increases over what was proposed in our budget. The enclosed spreadsheet contains a summary of the vetoed appropriations including the page and line number, fund source, and the reason for the veto. This budget focuses on the state's basic responsibilities, schools, public safety, and needed transportation improvements that are essential to getting Alaska's infrastructure ready for the state's economic future. There is more work to be done and I am committed to working with the Legislature to move Alaska forward. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" A spreadsheet from the Office of the Governor, Office of Management and Budget, pertaining to budget vetoes accompanied the letter and is on file in the Chief Clerk's office. SB 88 A message dated July 17, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1236 SENATE BILL NO. 88 "An Act repealing certain provisions relating to modifying the factors that apply to calculate the amount of power cost equalization; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 3, ch. 2, 4SSLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 59, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 89 A message dated April 29, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 89(FIN) "An Act relating to retirement benefits for members of the Alaska Territorial Guard; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 6, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 96 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Chapter No. 45, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1237 SB 114 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 114(L&C) "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 Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 23, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter SB 116 The following letter dated May 21, 2009, was received: "Dear Speaker Chenault: On this date I signed the following bill passed by the first regular session of the Twenty-Sixth Alaska State Legislature and am transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's Office for permanent filing: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 116(FIN) "An Act making a special appropriation for energy assistance for Alaska residents; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 16, SLA 2009 [Effective Date: May 22, 2009] This legislation will provide additional heating assistance to eligible residents under the federal low-income home energy assistance and the state heating assistance programs for FY2009. These one-time funds will help Alaskans hardest hit by the high cost of energy. Sincerely, /s/ Sarah Palin Governor" 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1238 SB 125 A message dated July 22, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: SENATE BILL NO. 125 "An Act changing the name of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation to Alaska Aerospace Corporation." Chapter No. 60, SLA 2009 Effective Date: October 20, 2009 SB 133 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 133(FIN) "An Act creating a statewide electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 24, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 1, 2009 SB 142 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 22, SLA 2009 Effective Date: May 26, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1239 SB 148 A message dated June 20, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 148(TRA) "An Act relating to limitation of state liability on certain federal highway programs; and providing for an effective date." Chapter No. 38, SLA 2009 Effective Date: June 21, 2009 SB 165 A message dated July 9, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 52, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 10, 2009 SB 170 A message dated May 25, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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." Chapter No. 27, SLA 2009 Effective Date: See Chapter 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1240 SB 177 A message dated July 22, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: HOUSE CS FOR 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." Chapter No. 61, SLA 2009 Effective Date: July 23, 2009 SB 183 A message dated May 21, 2009, was received stating the Governor signed the following bill and is transmitting the engrossed and enrolled copies to the Lieutenant Governor's office for permanent filing: 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 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." Chapter No. 20, SLA 2009 Effective Date: May 22, 2009 COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Alaska Court System Profile 2009 June 1, 2009 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1241 Dept. of Environmental Conservation Division of Water Assessment of the Stationary Cruise Ship Plume Dilution Study Final Report May 5, 2009 Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development Alaska Labor Relations Agency 2008 Annual Report (as required by AS 23.05.370) Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force Report to the Legislature February 28, 2009 (as required by Chapter No. 31, SLA 2008) The following audit report was received from the Division of Legislative Audit, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, as required by AS 24.20.311: Dept. of Administration and Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities Selected Information System Security Controls March 9, 2009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 152 A sectional analysis for the following was published in House Journal Supplement No. 3: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 152(JUD) "An Act making corrective amendments to the Alaska Statutes as recommended by the revisor of statutes; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 33, ch. 122, SLA 1977; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 152(JUD) was signed into law on June 20, 2009 (page 1221). * * * * * 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1242 INDEX OF BILLS WITH SPECIAL ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR HB 81 CONFERENCE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(brf sup maj pfld H) "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." Line item vetoes...........................................................................1211 HB 113 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 113(FIN)(brf sup maj fld H) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Line item vetoes...........................................................................1217 HB 199 SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 199(FIN) "An Act making appropriations, including supplemental appropriations and capital appropriations; amending appropriations; and providing for an effective date." Line item vetoes...........................................................................1223 SB 75 HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 75(FIN) "An Act making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." Line item vetoes...........................................................................1234 * * * * * 2009-08-05 House Journal Page 1243 This final supplement completes the record of legislation for the First Session of the Twenty-sixth Alaska State Legislature. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk