Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2013-04-09 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0991 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Tuesday April 9, 2013 Eighty-fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:36 a.m. Roll call showed 28 members present. Representative Guttenberg had been excused from a call of the House today. Representatives Austerman, Costello, Edgmon, Herron, Holmes, Munoz, Neuman, Stoltze, Thompson, and T. Wilson were absent and their presence was noted later. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Millett be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered, and her presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Nageak. Representative P. 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. Aapavut Qilagmiittuatiin, Quyanaagiptigin Uvlupaqmi. Quya naagslutinsuli uvagut atanauruaguut uumani Tatirviptigniitua gut sauvautisukslugi Inupayaurat Alaska-mi. Quyanaagiptivg in suli sunapayauraq ikayuutauruaq qaisimaaqtan inupayaur 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0992 anginnun Alaskam. Ilivin kisivin munagingagivsivut siggaqni ugapta taimangaqanga suli umialugutigsraptignik aitchuhuta iluqaptapayauraq uumani Alaskamiittuaguut. Apiqsriurunga ilignun kiika munagiluta uvagut atanauruaguut uumani katiri viptinni savautivlugi inupayaurat. Atqin suamaruaguvlugu angaiyurugut. Amen. [Offered in Inupiaq] Our Father in Heaven, we thank you for this day. Thank you for the opportunity you have given all of us here in this Chamber to do what is best for all Alaskans throughout this great state of ours. We thank you for the bounty you have provided for all of us who call this great state home. You and you alone have sustained us through great hardships in the past and the great fortune you bestowed upon all citizens of Alaska. I ask that you continue to be with each and every one of us here in this Chamber as we do the people's work on their behalf. In your mighty name we pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Tuck. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the th journal for the 84 legislative day and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 6 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS 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 Transportation & Public Facilities Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Knik Arm Crossing Project March 7, 2013 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0993 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 57 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 57 "An Act adopting the Alaska Entity Transactions Act; relating to changing the form of entities, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts, and other organizations; amending Rule 79, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 602(b)(2), 602(c), and 605.5, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Keller, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Gruenberg, Pruitt, Foster, LeDoux, Lynn, Keller The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 57(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 57 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 140 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to the information that must be included with certain notices provided for the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation." and recommends it be replaced with: 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0994 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Keller, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Pruitt, Foster, LeDoux, Lynn, Keller No recommendation (1): Gruenberg The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 140(JUD): 1. Indeterminate, Office of the Governor/Various Depts. HB 140 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. **The presence of Representatives Neuman and Herron was noted. SB 63 The State Affairs Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 63(STA) "An Act making contracts for the preparation of election ballots subject to the provisions of the state procurement code." The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Gattis, Keller, Isaacson, Hughes, Lynn No recommendation (1): Kreiss-Tomkins The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor CSSB 63(STA) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0995 **The presence of Representative Costello was noted. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Arthur Yang By Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Dave Boone By Representative Seaton; Senator Micciche In Memoriam - Robert Jean Thibodeau By Senator Egan; Representatives Kerttula, Munoz INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 10 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 by Representative AUSTERMAN: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 31, naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway. was read the first time and taken up later as a Special Order of Business. HCR 11 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11 by the House Resources Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, 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; relating to oil 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0996 and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies. was read the first time. **The presence of Representatives T. Wilson and Austerman was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 129 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 129 "An Act relating to approval for oil and gas or gas only exploration and development in a geographical area; and providing for an effective date." HB 167 The following, which is on today's calendar pending a report, is in the Rules Committee: HOUSE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to the regulation of architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects." SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 31 The following, which was returned to the Rules Committee (page 983) and is on today's calendar pending a report, is in the Rules Committee: SENATE BILL NO. 31 "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway." 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0997 SB 86 The following was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 8DP 1NR 963 FN1: INDETERMINATE(DNR) 963 **The presence of Representative Thompson was noted. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that SB 86 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 86 was read the third time. **The presence of Representatives Stoltze, Edgmon, Holmes, and Munoz was noted. The question being: "Shall SB 86 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 86 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg, Millett Absent: Kreiss-Tomkins 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0998 And so, SB 86 passed the House. Representative Pruitt 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 Johnson later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on SB 86, and reconsideration was taken up then. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 23 The following, which was returned to the Rules Committee (page 983) and is on today's calendar pending a report, is in the Rules Committee: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 23(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." SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 14 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Requesting the United States Congress and the Governor to take actions necessary to delay implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. with the: Journal Page HSS RPT CS(HSS) NT 3DP 1DNP 2NR 880 FN1: ZERO(H.HSS) 881 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 0999 CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(HSS) Requesting the United States Congress, the Governor, and the state's congressional delegation to take actions necessary to delay implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Drummond moved and asked unanimous consent that she be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Drummond was required to vote. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gara: Page 5, line 27, following "law": Insert "; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature supports the provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requiring insurers to cover people with preexisting medical conditions as many insurers have historically refused to cover people with serious medical conditions" Representative Gara moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Herron objected. Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Herron: Delete "as many insurers have historically refused to cover people with serious medical conditions" Representative Herron moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Gara objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment to Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1000 CSHJR 14(HSS) Second Reading Amendment to Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 33 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Keller, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, P.Wilson Nays: Gara, Josephson, Kawasaki, Tuck, T.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg, Millett Kerttula changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, Amendment to Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Representative Hawker objected to Amendment No. 1 as amended. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 14(HSS) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 as amended YEAS: 16 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Holmes, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, Munoz, Nageak, Tarr, Tuck, P.Wilson Nays: Chenault, Costello, Feige, Gattis, Hawker, Higgins, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Thompson, T.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg, Millett Absent: Austerman And so, Amendment No. 1 as amended was not adopted. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1001 Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Tarr: Page 5, line 27, following "law": Insert "; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requiring insurers to cover children up to age 26 on a parent's plan is supported by the Alaska State Legislature" Representative Tarr moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Stoltze objected. Representative Gruenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Gruenberg was required to vote. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 14(HSS) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Holmes, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, Munoz, Nageak, Seaton, Tarr, Tuck Nays: Chenault, Costello, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stoltze, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg, Millett Absent: Austerman And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1002 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 14(HSS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 14(HSS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 14(HSS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 14(HSS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 23 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Feige, Gattis, Hawker, Higgins, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stoltze, Thompson, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Nays: Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, Nageak, Seaton, Tarr, Tuck Excused: Guttenberg, Millett Absent: Herron, Holmes And so, CSHJR 14(HSS) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Bruce Robb By Senator Coghill; Representatives Isaacson, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1003 Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 140 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to the information that must be included with certain notices provided for the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation." HB 140 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. 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 12:30 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 7:40 p.m. **The presence of Representative Millett, who was excused (page 991), was noted. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 33 A message dated April 9, 2013, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE BILL NO. 33 "An Act adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives." 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1004 with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 33(JUD) "An Act amending certain provisions of criminal law prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of switchblades and gravity knives; adding definitions of 'gravity knife' and 'switchblade' to the criminal law; and reserving to the state, with limited exceptions for municipalities, the authority to regulate knives." (SCR 4 - title change resolution) HB 33 is under Unfinished Business. HB 87 A message dated April 9, 2013, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FIN) "An Act relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(EDC) "An Act relating to allocations to the special education service agency and extending the special education service agency; and providing for an effective date." (SCR 5 - title change resolution) CSHB 87(FIN) is under Unfinished Business. Messages dated April 9, 2013, were read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1005 FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 4 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4 by the Senate Judiciary Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 33, adding definitions of "gravity knife" and "switchblade" to the criminal law; and relating to reserving the authority to regulate knives to the state with limited exceptions for municipalities to regulate knives. was read the first time. SCR 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5 by the Senate Education Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 87, relating to the governing board and duties of the special education service agency; relating to allocations to the special education service agency; and extending the special education service agency. was read the first time. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 62 SENATE BILL NO. 62 by Senators OLSON, Hoffman, Dyson, Stevens, Stedman, McGuire, Meyer, Bishop, Egan, and Kelly, entitled: "An Act relating to grants for school construction." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1006 SB 85 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 85(TRA) by the Senate Transportation Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to experimental vehicles." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 63 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 63 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 63(FIN) "An Act relating to the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Stoltze and Austerman, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Thompson, Edgmon, Holmes, Austerman No recommendation (6): T. Wilson, Neuman, Munoz, Costello, Gara, Stoltze Amend (1): Kawasaki (Alternate) The Finance Committee adopted the House Judiciary Committee letter of intent (page 410). The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 63(FIN): 2. Zero, Office of the Governor 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1007 HB 63 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 167 The Rules Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to the regulation of architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(RLS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Johnson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Olson, Gruenberg, Johnson No recommendation (3): Herron, Chenault, Hawker The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 167(RLS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 167 is on today's calendar. SB 31 The Rules Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 31 "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RLS) "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway; and naming 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1008 the state-owned airport at Kodiak the Benny Benson State Airport." (HCR 10 - title change resolution) The report was signed by Representative Johnson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Herron, Chenault, Olson, Hawker, Gruenberg, Johnson The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SB 31(RLS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities SB 31 is on today's calendar. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 167 The following, which was on today's calendar pending a report from the Rules Committee (page 996), was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 167 "An Act relating to the regulation of architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 3DP 2NR 738 FN1: ZERO(CED) 738 RLS RPT CS(RLS) 3DP 3NR 1007 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1007 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 167(RLS) (same title) 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1009 There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 167(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 167(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 167(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 167(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 10 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Drummond, Feige, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Keller, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Tarr, Tuck, P.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg Absent: Costello, Edgmon, Gara, Holmes, Kawasaki, Munoz, Neuman, Stoltze, Thompson, T.Wilson And so, CSHB 167(RLS) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS (continued) SB 31 The following, which was on today's calendar pending a report from the Rules Committee (page 996), was read the second time: SENATE BILL NO. 31 "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway." 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1010 with the: Journal Page TRA RPT 6DP 470 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 471 RLS RPT HCS(RLS) 6DP NT 1007 FN1: ZERO(DOT) 1008 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RLS) "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway; and naming the state-owned airport at Kodiak the Benny Benson State Airport." (HCR 10 - title change resolution) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SB 31(RLS) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SB 31(RLS) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS SB 31(RLS) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SB 31(RLS) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 10 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Drummond, Feige, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Keller, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Tarr, Tuck, P.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1011 Absent: Costello, Edgmon, Gara, Holmes, Kawasaki, Munoz, Neuman, Stoltze, Thompson, T.Wilson And so, HCS SB 31(RLS) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 10 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Bill No. 31, naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 10 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 10 Special Order of Business YEAS: 29 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 10 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Drummond, Feige, Foster, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Keller, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Tarr, Tuck, P.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg Absent: Costello, Edgmon, Gara, Holmes, Kawasaki, Munoz, Neuman, Stoltze, Thompson, T.Wilson And so, HCR 10 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1012 SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS (continued) HB 129 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 996), was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 129 "An Act relating to approval for oil and gas or gas only exploration and development in a geographical area; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 5DP 1NR 564 FN1: (DNR) 565 FIN RPT CS(FIN) 5DP 4NR 1AM 958 FN2: (DNR) 958 Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 129(FIN) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 129(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 129(FIN) was read the third time. Representative Feige moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Feige was required to vote. The question being: "Shall CSHB 129(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1013 CSHB 129(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Costello, Feige, Gattis, Hawker, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Keller, Kerttula, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stoltze, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Nays: Austerman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Herron, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, Seaton, Tarr Excused: Guttenberg And so, CSHB 129(FIN) passed the House. Representative Pruitt 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 129(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. RECONSIDERATION SB 86 Representative Johnson gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on SB 86 (page 997). Representative Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of SB 86 be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The following was before the House in third reading: SENATE BILL NO. 86 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC; and providing for an effective date." 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1014 The question to be reconsidered: "Shall SB 86 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SB 86 Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 38 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Austerman, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kerttula, Kreiss-Tomkins, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P.Wilson, T.Wilson Excused: Guttenberg Absent: LeDoux And so, SB 86 passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call on the passage of the bill be considered the roll call on the effective date clause. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SB 86 was signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and returned to the Senate. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HJR 14 Representatives Lynn, Pruitt, LeDoux, Hughes, and Millett added their names as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(HSS) Requesting the United States Congress, the Governor, and the state's congressional delegation to take actions necessary to delay implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1015 HJR 16 Representative LeDoux added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Relating to national ocean policy. HB 26 Representative Tarr added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Public Accountancy; and providing for an effective date." HB 57 Representatives Hughes and Gruenberg added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 57 "An Act adopting the Alaska Entity Transactions Act; relating to changing the form of entities, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, business trusts, and other organizations; amending Rule 79, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 602(b)(2), 602(c), and 605.5, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date." HB 161 Representative LeDoux added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 161 "An Act relating to auctions or raffles for big game harvest permits and to the selection of nonprofit organizations to conduct auctions and raffles for the Department of Fish and Game." HB 201 Representative Tarr added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 201 "An Act relating to the application of non-aerial pesticides and broadcast chemicals near fish habitat or water for human consumption, and in public places." 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1016 SJR 3 Representative Saddler added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(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; relating to oil and gas exploration, development, production, and royalties; and relating to renewable and alternative energy technologies. SJR 8 Representative Saddler added his name as cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 8(RES) Supporting the continued and increased exploration, extraction, processing, and production of rare earth elements in the state; and urging the United States Congress to support efforts of the state to develop rare earth elements in the state for the benefit of the economic and national security of the United States. SB 31 Representative LeDoux added her name as cross sponsor to: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 31(RLS) "An Act naming the runway at the state-owned airport in Akhiok the Jim Andie and Robin Starrett Memorial Runway; and naming the state-owned airport at Kodiak the Benny Benson State Airport." ENGROSSMENT HCR 10 HCR 10 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 14 CSHJR 14(HSS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2013-04-09 House Journal Page 1017 HB 129 CSHB 129(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 167 CSHB 167(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 31 HCS SB 31(RLS) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS With appointment of the Conference Committee on the operating budget, Rule 23(d) of the Uniform Rules is in effect as of April 2, 2013. House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 10, 2013. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk