Legislature(2011 - 2012)
2012-03-23 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1973 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 23, 2012 Sixty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 11:03 a.m. Roll call showed 37 members present. Representatives Gatto and Pruitt had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Gruenberg was absent and his presence was noted later. 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 Gara - from 11:45 a.m., today to 10:15 a.m., March 26 (amended from page 1965) Representative Thompson - from 11:30 a.m., today to 10:30 a.m., March 26 (amended from page 1939) Representative Fairclough - from 11:30 a.m., today to 10:15 a.m., March 26 (amended from page 1939) The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tari Stage-Harvey of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Representative P. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. We celebrate today the anniversary of the first national park in Alaska. May we continue to remember our call to care for the land. We celebrate today the many gifts we have been 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1974 given in this land - the beauty, the people, the resources, our leaders. May we seek harmony and a sustainable good. We celebrate today even our divisions and disagreements. May healthy debate lead us to wiser conclusions and better compromise. Give our leaders humor, humility, and wisdom. May their offices be filled with the voices of the most vulnerable as well as the secure. Give our state, nation, and world the desire to seek your way in our lives. In you we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Millett. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that thth the journal for the 65 and 66 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Seaton introduced Carly Snyder, Maggie Graham, Katie Pitzman, Valerie Mastolier, and Cheyanne Smith, Guest Pages, from Homer. Representative Neuman introduced Fern Spaulding, Guest Page, from Talkeetna. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 21, 2012, was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 13 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 by Senators Wielechowski, French, Ellis, Egan, and Paskvan: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1975 Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to work to amend the Constitution of the United States to prohibit corporations, unions, and individuals from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting or opposing candidates for public office. was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. **The presence of Representative Gruenberg was noted. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HCR 28 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28 Proclaiming the month of April 2012 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Johansen, P. Wilson, Keller, Gruenberg, Seaton, Petersen, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House State Affairs Committee HCR 28 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 4 The Rules Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska creating a transportation infrastructure fund. and recommends it be replaced with: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1976 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RLS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Johnson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Johnson Do not pass (1): Gruenberg No recommendation (4): Chenault, Olson, Austerman, Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 4(RLS): 3. Zero, House Finance Committee/Dept. of Revenue 4. Fiscal, Office of the Governor HJR 4 was returned to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 16 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to state aid for education. The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): T. Wilson, Costello, Fairclough, Neuman, Stoltze, Thomas Do not pass (3): Gara, Guttenberg, Doogan No recommendation (2): Joule, Edgmon The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Office of the Governor 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1977 HJR 16 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 9 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 9 "An Act requiring the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team to report to the legislature recommended changes to state law that are required to enable or facilitate the design, financing, and construction of an in-state natural gas pipeline so that the in-state natural gas pipeline is operational before 2016; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 9(FIN) "An Act relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, a subsidiary created by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; establishing and relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; making certain information provided to or by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation exempt from inspection as a public record; relating to the Joint In-State Gasline Development Team; relating to the judicial review of a right-of-way lease or an action or decision related to the development or construction of an oil or gas pipeline on state land; relating to the lease of a right-of-way by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation or a successor in interest for a gas pipeline transportation corridor; relating to the cost of natural resources, permits, and leases provided to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the review of natural gas transportation contracts by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state gas pipeline project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska of an in-state natural gas pipeline that is expressly authorized to provide transportation as a contract carrier; relating to the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; relating to the procurement of certain services by the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority; exempting property 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1978 of a project developed by the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation from property taxes before the commencement of commercial operations; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Fairclough, T. Wilson, Neuman, Costello, Edgmon, Thomas Do not pass (1): Gara No recommendation (3): Doogan, Joule, Stoltze Amend (1): Guttenberg The Committee adopted the Resources Committee letter of intent (page 1729). The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 9(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 9 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 158 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 158 "An Act relating to the authority and obligations of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority, to bonds of the authority, and to reserve funds of the authority; authorizing the state to provide support for certain obligations of the authority; relating to taxes and assessments on a person that is a party to an agreement with the authority; and establishing the Knik Arm Crossing fund." and recommends it be replaced with: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1979 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(FIN) "An Act relating to bonds of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority; relating to reserve funds of the authority; relating to taxes and assessments on a person that is a party to an agreement with the authority; and establishing the Knik Arm Crossing fund." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Thomas, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): T. Wilson, Costello, Fairclough, Neuman, Stoltze, Thomas Do not pass (3): Gara, Guttenberg, Doogan No recommendation (2): Joule, Edgmon The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 158(FIN): 2. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 158 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 292 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 292 "An Act relating to property exemptions for retirement plans; relating to pleadings, orders, liability, and notices under the Uniform Probate Code; relating to the Alaska Principal and Income Act; relating to the Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act; relating to the disposition of human remains; relating to insurable interests for life insurance policies; relating to transfers of individual retirement plans; relating to the community property of married persons; and amending Rule 301(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence." and recommends it be replaced with: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1980 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 292(L&C) "An Act relating to property exemptions for retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and Roth IRAs; relating to pleadings, orders, liability, and notices under the Uniform Probate Code; relating to the appointment of trust property; relating to the Alaska Principal and Income Act; relating to the Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act; relating to the disposition of human remains; relating to insurable interests for life insurance policies; relating to transfers of individual retirement plans; relating to the community property of married persons; and amending Rule 301(a), Alaska Rules of Evidence." The report was signed by Representative Thompson, Vice Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Lynn, Gruenberg, Holmes, Pruitt, Thompson No recommendation (1): Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 292(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 292 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 330 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 330 "An Act establishing a Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Standards; requiring the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to provide information and resources to the task force; establishing state education standards; amending the authority of the Department of Education and Early Development to adopt education standards; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1981 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 330(EDC) "An Act establishing a Joint Legislative Task Force on Sustainable Education; establishing state education standards; amending the authority of the Department of Education and Early Development to adopt education standards; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Dick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cissna, P. Wilson, Dick No recommendation (1): Feige Amend (1): Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 330(EDC): 1. Fiscal, Legislative Agency HB 330 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 347 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 347 "An Act prohibiting the use of municipal funds to support or oppose an initiative proposal to circulate a petition for a ballot initiative, or to influence the outcome of an election concerning a ballot initiative, without approval by municipal voters at an election." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Johansen, Keller, Lynn Do not pass (2): Petersen, Seaton No recommendation (1): P. Wilson 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1982 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 347 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 360 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 360 "An Act enacting the Interstate Mining Compact and relating to the compact; relating to the Interstate Mining Commission; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Feige and Seaton, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): P. Wilson, Foster, Gardner, Feige, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 360 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 362 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 362 "An Act relating to an Alaska Water and Sewer Task Force; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 362(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Munoz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1983 Do pass (6): Austerman, Dick, Foster, Saddler, Gardner, Munoz Amend (1): Cissna The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 362(CRA): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Environmental Conservation HB 362 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 365 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 365 "An Act relating to the rapid response to, and control of, aquatic invasive species." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 365(RES) "An Act relating to the rapid response to, and control of, marine aquatic invasive species." The report was signed by Representatives Feige and Seaton, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Munoz, Foster, Gardner, P. Wilson, Feige, Seaton Amend (1): Kawasaki The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 365(RES): 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 3. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 365 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1984 SB 82 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 82(JUD) "An Act relating to the procedures and jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Social Services for the care of children who are in state custody; relating to court jurisdiction and findings pertaining to children who are in state custody; and modifying the licensing requirements for foster care." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 82(HSS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Keller, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Miller, Seaton, Dick, Millett, Kerttula No recommendation (1): Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSSSB 82(HSS): 2. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services CSSSSB 82(JUD) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: thth Honoring - 4 Airborne Combat Team 25 Infantry Division, Operation Iraqi Freedom, October 2006 - November 2007 By Representative Thomas; Senator Huggins 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1985 Honoring - Bethel Regional Middle School Warriors, 2012 Small School State Wrestling Champions By Representative Herron; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Sitka High School, 2012 DDF State Champions By Representative P. Wilson; Senator Stedman Honoring - Clem Tillion By Senator Stevens; Representative Seaton Honoring - David Boxley, Tsimshian Artist, Eagle Clan By Senator Kookesh; Representative Thomas In Memoriam - Robert Hess By Senators Ellis, McGuire CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 252 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 252 "An Act exempting certain small businesses from the corporate income tax; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 6DP 1NR 1687 FN1: (REV) 1688 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 8DP 3NR 1858 FN2: (REV) 1858 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(FIN) (same title) 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1986 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Johansen: Page 1, line 1, following "tax;" (title amendment): Insert "amending the tax rates for taxes levied on corporations under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Section 1. AS 43.20.011(e) is amended to read: (e) There is imposed for each taxable year upon the entire taxable income of every corporation derived from sources within the state a tax computed as follows: If the taxable income is Then the tax is: Less than $50,000 [$10,000] 1 percent of the taxable income [$10,000 BUT LESS THAN $100 PLUS 2 PERCENT OF $20,000 THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $10,000 $20,000 BUT LESS THAN $30,000 $300 PLUS 3 PERCENT OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $20,000 $30,000 BUT LESS THAN $40,000 $600 PLUS 4 PERCENT OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $30,000 $40,000 BUT LESS THAN $50,000 $1,000 PLUS 5 PERCENT OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $40,000] $50,000 but less than $100,000 $500 [$1,500] plus 3 percent [$60,000] [6 PERCENT] of the taxable income over $50,000 $100,000 [$60,000 BUT LESS THAN $2,100 PLUS 7 PERCENT OF $70,000 THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $60,000 $70,000 BUT LESS THAN $80,000 $2,800 PLUS 8 PERCENT OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $70,000 $80,000 BUT LESS THAN $90,000 $3,600 PLUS 9 PERCENT OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OVER $80,000 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1987 $90,000] or more $2,000 [$4,500] plus 6 percent [9.4 PERCENT] of the taxable income over $100,000 [$90,000]." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 2" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, following line 20: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 5. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY. Section 1 of this Act applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2012. * Sec. 6. Section 1 ofthis Act takes effect January 1, 2013." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 21: Delete "Sections 1 and 2" Insert "Sections 2 and 3" Page 2, line 22: Delete "Section 3" Insert "Section 4" Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Johansen moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1988 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 252(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. **Representative Millett, who was excused (page 1965), left the Chamber. CSHB 252(FIN) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 252(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 252(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Gatto, Millett, Pruitt And so, CSHB 252(FIN) passed the House. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 252(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. **Representatives Thompson, Fairclough, and Costello, who were excused (pages 1973, 1939) left the Chamber. HB 264 The following was read the second time: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1989 HOUSE BILL NO. 264 "An Act allowing a deferral of municipal property taxes on the increase in the value of real property attributable to subdivision of that property; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page CRA RPT CS(CRA) 5DP 1611 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1612 FIN RPT CS(CRA) 5DP 3NR 1688 FN2: ZERO(CED) 1688 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(CRA) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative T. Wilson: Page 1, line 1, following "deferral of" (title amendment): Insert "certain" Page 1, line 7, following "taxes": Insert ", other than taxes for road service areas established under AS 29.35.450," Representative T. Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Munoz objected. **Representatives Kawasaki, Feige, and Gara, who were excused (pages 1563, 1965, 1973), left the Chamber. 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1990 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 264(CRA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 2 NAYS: 29 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Doogan, T.Wilson Nays: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Dick, Edgmon, Foster, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson Excused: Costello, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gatto, Kawasaki, Millett, Pruitt, Thompson And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 264(CRA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 264(CRA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 264(CRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 264(CRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 30 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Foster, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson Nays: T.Wilson 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1991 Excused: Costello, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gatto, Kawasaki, Millett, Pruitt, Thompson And so, CSHB 264(CRA) passed the House. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kerttula gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 264(CRA). HB 340 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 340 "An Act relating to the reservation of certain mining claims from all uses incompatible with the purposes for establishing the Petersville Recreational Mining Area." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 4DP 1DNP 1NR 1AM 1861 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 1861 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 340 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 340 will advance to third reading on the March 26, 2012, calendar. THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 86 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 21, 2012, calendar (page 1964), was read the third time: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1992 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 86(JUD)(efd am) "An Act relating to the protection of property of persons under disability and minors; relating to the crime of violating a protective order concerning certain vulnerable persons; relating to aggravating factors at sentencing for offenses concerning a victim 65 years or older; relating to the protection of vulnerable adults; making conforming amendments; amending Rules 12(h) and 45(a), Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 77, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 17, Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSSB 86(JUD)(efd am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 86(JUD)(efd am) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Foster, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Costello, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gatto, Kawasaki, Millett, Pruitt, Thompson And so, CSSB 86(JUD)(efd am) passed the House. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the court rule changes. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Kerttula gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 86(JUD)(efd am). 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1993 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 32 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Urging the United States Congress to remove wood bison from protection under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to grant control of wood bison in Alaska to the state. with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) 8DP 1AM 1769 FN1: ZERO(LEG) 1770 Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32(RES) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 32(RES) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHJR 32(RES) will advance to third reading on the March 26, 2012, calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1994 Honoring - Vic Fischer By Representatives Gardner, Chenault, Austerman, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Ellis Honoring - Tiffany Jane Zulkosky, 2012 Top Forty Under 40 By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Earl Samuelson, 2010 Civilian of the Year, Department of Public Safety By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Erin Arno, 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year, Lower Kuskokwim School District By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Marlyn Cuanzon By Representatives Munoz, Kerttula, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Egan 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1995 Honoring - Lloyd Johnson By Representatives Munoz, Thomas, Kerttula, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Egan Honoring - Dallas Seavey, 2012 Iditarod Sled Dog Race Champion By Representatives Neuman, Stoltze, Chenault, Austerman, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Huggins Honoring - David Barney and the Mountain View Boys & Girls Club By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Bethel Regional High School Warriors, 2011 Class 1-2-3A State Wrestling Champs By Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman Honoring - Catholic Social Services By Representatives Gardner, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1996 Honoring - Anchorage Christian School, 2012 Cheerleading State Champions By Representatives Pruitt, Stoltze, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson th Commemorating - The 50 Anniversary of the Alaska Federation of Republican Women By Representatives Thompson, Chenault, Austerman, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Coghill th Honoring - Ramona and Gerald Main, 60 Wedding Anniversary By Senator Ellis; Representatives Gardner, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson th Honoring - The 75 Anniversary of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 262 By Senator Egan; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Daphne Elizabeth Brown By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1997 Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Emil Berikoff By Representatives Edgmon, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Thomas Henry "Bud" Gibbs, Jr. By Senator Giessel; Representatives Hawker, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Phillip Guy By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Herron, Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Mary Grisco By Senator Ellis; Representatives Chenault, Cissna, Costello, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Fairclough, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gardner, Gatto, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Thomas, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson RECONSIDERATION HB 301 Representative Johansen brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 301(FIN) (page 1962). 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1998 The following was again before the House in third reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 301(FIN) "An Act relating to enforcement of boating safety statutes; amending the termination date of certain statutes relating to the use, operation, and regulation of boats, a uniform state waterway marking system, and civil liability for boat owners; 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." The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 301(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 301(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 30 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 9 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Cissna, Dick, Doogan, Edgmon, Foster, Gardner, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Holmes, Johansen, Johnson, Joule, Keller, Kerttula, Lynn, Miller, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Petersen, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thomas, Tuck, P.Wilson Excused: Costello, Fairclough, Feige, Gara, Gatto, Kawasaki, Millett, Pruitt, Thompson Absent: T.Wilson And so, CSHB 301(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 301(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 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: 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 1999 Representative Chenault - from 7:00 p.m., today to 9:30 p.m., March 25 Representative Gatto - from 8:00 a.m., March 24 through March 26 HB 252 Representatives Petersen, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Millett, Gardner, Johansen, and Saddler added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(FIN) "An Act exempting certain small businesses from the corporate income tax; and providing for an effective date." HB 264 Representatives Kawasaki, Millett, Petersen, Johansen, Johnson, Gardner, and Tuck added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 264(CRA) "An Act allowing a deferral of municipal property taxes on the increase in the value of real property attributable to subdivision of that property; and providing for an effective date." HB 276 Representative Joule added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 276 "An Act providing for a credit against the oil and gas production tax for costs incurred in drilling certain oil or natural gas exploration wells in the Nenana Basin." SJR 13 Representatives Kawasaki, Kerttula, Petersen, and Gardner added their names as cross sponsors to: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to work to amend the Constitution of the United States to prohibit corporations, unions, and individuals from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting or opposing candidates for public office. 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 2000 SB 74 Representative Thompson added his name as cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 74 "An Act requiring insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders, describing the method for establishing a covered treatment plan for those disorders, and defining the covered treatment for those disorders; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 252 CSHB 252(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 301 CSHB 301(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HB 307 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 9:17 a.m., March 22, 2012: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 307(FIN) "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending appropriations; repealing appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. 2012-03-23 House Journal Page 2001 The following meetings today were changed: Finance Committee 1:30 p.m. CANCELED Resources Committee CHANGED TO: 1:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Austerman moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., March 26, 2012. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:38 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk