Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2011-04-19 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2011-04-19 House Journal Page 1107 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 19, 2011 Second Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:37 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative P. Wilson be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Miller. Representative T. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. The Lord's Prayer in Old English Matthew 6:9-13 Fæder ure þu þe eart on heofonum; Father our thou that art in heavens Si þin nama gehalgod be thy name hallowed to becume þin rice come thy kingdom 2011-04-19 House Journal Page 1108 gewurþe ðin willa be-done thy will on eorðan swa swa on heofonum. on earth as in heavens urne gedæghwamlican hlaf syle us todæg our daily bread give us today and forgyf us ure gyltas and forgive us our sins swa swa we forgyfað urum gyltendum as we forgive those-who-have-sinned-against-us and ne gelæd þu us on costnunge and not lead thou us into temptation ac alys us of yfele soþlice but deliver us from evil. truly Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Foster. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that th the journal for the 90 legislative day of the first session and the first legislative day of the first special session be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HCR 16 A message dated April 18, 2011, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 84, relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to the base student allocation; and relating to education tax credits. 2011-04-19 House Journal Page 1109 HCR 16 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. SB 84 A message dated April 18, 2011, was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) "An Act relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to the base student allocation; relating to education tax credits; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010; and providing for an effective date." thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 84(FIN) am H "An Act amending the funding for statewide residential educational programs; relating to funding for high school vocational and technical instruction as a component of funding for public schools; relating to education tax credits; creating a pilot project in the Iditarod Area School District; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date in sec. 57, ch. 92, SLA 2010; and providing for an effective date." (HCR 16 - title change resolution) COMMUNICATIONS A letter dated April 13, 2011, was received from Bonnie Alexander, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, State of Idaho, forwarding their Joint Memorial No. 1 which was adopted by the House of Representatives and the State Senate regarding the Parent Rights Amendment. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 2011-04-19 House Journal Page 1110 Honoring - Dr. Frank Sacco, Distinguished Provider 2011 By Senators Coghill, Giessel UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Gatto - from 10:00 a.m., April 23 to 10:30 p.m., April 27 Representative Gara - from 6:45 a.m., April 20 to 10:00 a.m., April 21 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would revert to Messages from the Senate. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to a Call of the Chair; and so, the House recessed at 10:57 a.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:05 p.m. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 24 A message dated April 19, 2011, was read stating the Senate failed to recede from its amendment to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(FIN) "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." namely: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 24(FIN) (same title) 2011-04-19 House Journal Page 1111 The President appointed the following members to a Conference Committee to meet with a like committee from the House to consider the bills: Senator Thomas, Chair Senator Paskvan Senator French The House members of the Conference Committee are Representatives Olson (Chair), Johnson, and Holmes (page 1103). A message dated April 19, 2011, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 42 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 42(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the quorum of the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the acquisition or construction of a Susitna River power project by the Alaska Energy Authority; relating to the definition of 'feasibility study' in the Alaska Energy Authority Act; providing legislative approval for certain loans from the power project fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 242 Representative Seaton added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 242 "An Act relating to funding for digital learning as a component of public school funding." 2011-04-19 House Journal Page 1112 ENROLLMENT HB 97 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 5:08 p.m., April 18, 2011: HOUSE BILL NO. 97 "An Act extending a provision relating to noxious weeds, invasive plants, and agricultural pest management and education; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of sec. 2, ch. 102, SLA 2008; and providing for an effective date." HB 101 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 5:08 p.m., April 18, 2011: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 101(STA) "An Act establishing the fourth Saturday of July each year as Ted Stevens Day." ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 6, 2011. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 20, 2011. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 3:06 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk