Legislature(2013 - 2014)
2014-02-05 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1505 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday February 5, 2014 Sixteenth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:34 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. There was one vacancy. Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Holmes be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Youth Pastor Melissa Engel, Intern, of Cooperative Youth Ministry. 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. Loving God, I pray for peace this day in the conversations that happen here, in our relationships, and in the world between states, between peoples, between governments, and between nations. Be here in the Spirit of loving kindness so that when people disagree, it is the situation that they do not like, not the person. Bless these people, their families, and their friends. May we all remember that we are all people and our voices are worthy of being heard. In the love of the Creator God I pray, Amen. 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1506 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Feige. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the thth journal for the 14 and 15 legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. * * * * * Representative Munoz introduced Johana Vega Aguirre, Guest Page, from Columbia. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated February 4, 2014, was read stating that, in accordance with art. III, sec. 25, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Commissioner - Department of Administration Curtis Thayer Appointed: 1/20/2014 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Commissioner - Department of Natural Resources Joe Balash Appointed: 11/13/2013 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: Commissioner - Department of Public Safety Gary Folger Appointed: 1/9/2014 The Speaker referred the following to the Finance Committee: 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1507 Commissioner - Department of Revenue Angela Rodell Appointed: 11/7/2013 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A letter dated February 4, 2014, was read stating that, in accordance with art. III, secs. 26 and 27, Constitution of the State of Alaska [and AS 39.05.080], the Governor submits the following names for legislative confirmation of appointment to the positions noted. The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: Board of Education and Early Development Kenneth Gallahorn - Kotzebue Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Barbara Thompson - Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Kathleen Yarr - Ketchikan Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Professional Teaching Practices Commission David Piazza - Dillingham Appointed: 1/10/2014 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Maureen van Wagner - Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission Bruce Twomley - Juneau Appointed: 10/6/1982 Reappointed: 8/18/1988 Reappointed: 7/21/1992 Reappointed: 10/1/1996 Reappointed: 8/28/2000 Reappointed: 8/2/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1508 Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council Larry Bartman - Manokotak Appointed: 4/7/2008 Reappointed: 5/27/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: Board of Fisheries Frederick (Fritz) Johnson - Dillingham Appointed: 7/31/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2016 The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services Committee: State Medical Board Dr. Sai-Ling Liu - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee: Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar William Granger - Anchorage Appointed: 6/29/2001 Reappointed: 4/25/2003 Reappointed: 2/20/2006 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Commission on Judicial Conduct Marc June - Anchorage Appointed: 10/4/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Violent Crimes Compensation Board Nora Barlow - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1509 Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy Leslie Schmitz - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Robert Klein - Anchorage Appointed: 1/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Marvin Yoder - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Donald (John) Christensen - Seward Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Brian Hanson - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Luanne Urfer - Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 6/30/2017 State Assessment Review Board Dennis Mandell - Salinas Appointed: 3/1/2014 No Defined Term Bernard Washington - Anchorage Appointed: 1/10/2014 No Defined Term Board of Barbers and Hairdressers Jeannine Jabaay - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Glenda Ledford - Wasilla Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1510 Derrick Slaughter - Anchorage Appointed: 1/10/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. Walter Campbell - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Christine Hill - Anchorage Appointed: 1/10/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Thomas Wells - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors Albert Bolea - Big Lake Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2015 John Burns - Fairbanks Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2018 Dave Cruz - Wasilla Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2015 Drue Pearce - Anchorage Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2016 Richard Rabinow - Houston Appointed: 9/13/2013 Term Expires: 9/13/2016 Alaska Labor Relations Agency Willard Askren - Big Lake Appointed: 6/9/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Dr. Lynne Curry - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1511 Board of Marine Pilots Richard Erickson - Ketchikan Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Marital and Family Therapy JoAnn Young - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Jennifer Swander - Seward Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Nursing Erin Evans - Eagle River Appointed: 8/26/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Mary (Jennie) Grimwood - Cordova Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Carrie Miller - Juneau Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Damien Delzer - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Eric Lingle - Douglas Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Pharmacy William Altland - Craig Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Anne Gruening - Juneau Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1512 State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board Dr. Ilona Farr - Anchorage Appointed: 7/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Dr. Joseph Kennedy - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Mary (Melissa) Robinson - Moose Pass Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Professional Counselors Stephanie Johnson - Nome Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Lyn Tashea - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers David Derry - Kenai Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Alfred Ferrara - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Real Estate Commission Cynthia Cartledge - Anchorage Appointed: 11/20/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 Regulatory Commission of Alaska Robert Pickett - Wasilla Appointed: 1/28/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Board of Social Work Examiners Danielle LaFon - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Laura Thiesen - Glennallen Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1513 Tina Walter - Kenai Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2015 Board of Veterinary Examiners Dr. Teresa Beck - Palmer Appointed: 3/1/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Dr. James Hagee - Chugiak Appointed: 4/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission Philip Ulmer - Eagle River Appointed: 11/18/2005 Reappointed: 3/1/2009 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Julie Duquette - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 David Kester - Anchorage Appointed: 4/12/2004 Reappointed: 1/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Michael O'Connor - Anchorage Appointed: 4/22/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 Donna Phillips - Girdwood Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Mark Talbert - Wasilla Appointed: 9/21/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Zebulon Woodman - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2011 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1514 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: Big Game Commercial Services Board Michele Metz - Douglas Appointed: 2/1/2012 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Gene Peltola - Bethel Appointed: 3/1/2013 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: State Commission for Human Rights Michele Christiansen - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Immanuel Lewis - Anchorage Appointed: 1/27/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2016 State Board of Parole Lonzo Henderson - Anchorage Appointed: 12/29/2008 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Personnel Board Johanna (Josie) Hickel - Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2020 Alaska Police Standards Council Richard Burton - Ketchikan Appointed: 12/18/2005 Reappointed: 4/2/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 Sergeant Luis Nieves - Anchorage Appointed: 6/1/2013 Term Expires: 3/1/2017 Bernice Troglio - Anchorage Appointed: 11/19/2008 Reappointed: 4/2/2010 Reappointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2018 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1515 Alaska Public Offices Commission Irene Catalone - Fairbanks Appointed: 3/1/2014 Term Expires: 3/1/2019 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Division of Economic Development FY 2013 Annual State Loan Report FY 2013 Annual Report of Restatements 2013 Annual Report of Fisheries Enhancement Term Extensions January 29, 2014 (as required by AS 37.05.035, 16.10.350, and 16.10.510) Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Five-Year Program of Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales January 2014 Available at: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Leasing/Documents/5YearReports/2014/ 2014-Five-Year-Program.pdf (as required by AS 38.05.180) HB 4 Pursuant to HB 4-ALASKA GASLINE DEVELOPMENT CORP; RCA (Chapter No. 11, SLA 13), the following was received: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation 2013 Annual Report (as required by AS 31.25.270) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Education Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1516 Courtney Enright as a member of the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The report was signed by Representative Gattis, Chair; and Representatives LeDoux, P. Wilson, Saddler, Drummond, Seaton, and Reinbold. HJR 23 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 23 Proclaiming March 27, 2014, as Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day. The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Millett, Gattis, Keller, Isaacson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Hughes, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency HJR 23 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 141 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act setting the fee for medical treatment or services performed outside the state under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act, requiring a provider of medical treatment or services under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act to submit bills for treatment or services to employers within 180 days after the date the treatment or services are rendered, and limiting the time for appealing an employer's denial or reduction of a bill; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1517 The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Millett, Herron, Reinbold, Saddler, Olson No recommendation (1): Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 141 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 199 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to Department of Public Safety regulations allowing village public safety officers to carry firearms." The report was signed by Representatives LeDoux and Nageak, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Reinbold, Foster, Herron, LeDoux, Nageak No recommendation (1): Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety HB 199 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 223 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 223 "An Act authorizing municipalities to exempt or partially exempt for up to 10 years property in a military facility zone that creates 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1518 or supports industry, development, or educational or training opportunities." The report was signed by Representatives LeDoux and Nageak, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Foster, Olson, Reinbold, LeDoux, Nageak No recommendation (1): Herron The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 223 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 234 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 234 "An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Millett, Chenault, Saddler, Josephson, Olson No recommendation (2): Herron, Reinbold The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 234 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 242 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1519 HOUSE BILL NO. 242 "An Act extending the termination date of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Olson, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Millett, Herron, Reinbold, Josephson, Olson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 242 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 244 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 244 "An Act extending the termination date of the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Saddler and Feige, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johnson, Hawker, P. Wilson, Seaton, Saddler, Feige No recommendation (2): Kawasaki, Tarr The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 244 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 255 The State Affairs Committee considered: 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1520 HOUSE BILL NO. 255 "An Act relating to unmanned aircraft systems; and relating to images captured by an unmanned aircraft system." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 255(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Lynn, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Isaacson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Hughes No recommendation (4): Millett, Gattis, Keller, Lynn The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 255(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Law 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 3. Zero, University of Alaska HB 255 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 263 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 263 "An Act extending senior benefits." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 263(HSS) "An Act extending the Alaska senior benefits payment program." The report was signed by Representative Higgins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Seaton, Reinbold, Pruitt, Keller, Nageak, Tarr, Higgins 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1521 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 263(HSS): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 263 was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 177 The House Special Committee on Fisheries considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to interest rates on loans from the commercial fishing revolving loan fund and the community quota entity revolving loan fund; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 177(FSH) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Seaton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Feige, Herron, Gattis, Kreiss-Tomkins, Olson, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 177(FSH): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 177 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Margaret Stock By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1522 In Memoriam - Stan Stephens By Senator Bishop INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 204 SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 204 by Representatives AUSTERMAN, Edgmon, Kerttula, and P. Wilson, entitled: "An Act relating to a product development tax credit for certain salmon and herring products; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Finance Committee. HB 297 HOUSE BILL NO. 297 by Representative PRUITT, entitled: "An Act recognizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation as the authorizing agency to approve home energy rating systems for the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 298 HOUSE BILL NO. 298 by Representative CHENAULT, entitled: "An Act relating to confidentiality of performance review records and reports of the legislature audit division." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 299 HOUSE BILL NO. 299 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making supplemental appropriations, capital appropriations, and other appropriations; amending 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1523 appropriations; repealing appropriations; making appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. The Governor's transmittal letter dated February 3, 2014, follows: "Dear Speaker Chenault: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to supplemental appropriations for the State's operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2014 (FY 2014). The supplemental budget reflects my direction to State agencies to manage programs within the existing budget. Accordingly, we bring forward a limited number of requests that were not anticipated when the FY 2014 budget was considered during the 2013 legislative session. Fire suppression, disaster relief, and emergency repairs constitute the largest portion of the supplemental request. Thank you for your consideration of this bill. Sincerely, /s/ Sean Parnell Governor" HB 300 HOUSE BILL NO. 300 by Representatives MUNOZ, P. Wilson, and Kreiss-Tomkins, entitled: "An Act relating to air ambulance service providers, air ambulance membership agreements, and regulation of air ambulance service providers and air ambulance membership agreements by the division of insurance; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1524 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Pruitt moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Dona Helmer By Representatives Gruenberg, Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson; Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam - Bernice Saupe By Senator Ellis; Representatives Chenault, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson In Memoriam - Ahtna Traditional Chief Ben Neeley By Senator Bishop; Representatives Chenault, Austerman, Costello, Drummond, Edgmon, Feige, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Higgins, Holmes, Hughes, Isaacson, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stoltze, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, P. Wilson, T. Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Speaker appointed Harry McDonald as a public member to the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission (Legislative Resolve No. 52, 2012). Representative Pruitt 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: 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1525 Representative Higgins - from 6:00 p.m., February 13 to 10:00 p.m., February 16 Representative Hughes - from noon, February 21 to 10:00 p.m., February 23 HJR 19 Representatives Hughes and Foster added their names as cosponsors to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 19 Urging the Secretary of the United States Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and the Commander of the Pacific Air Forces to base F-35 aircraft assigned to the Pacific Air Forces at Eielson Air Force Base. HB 75 Representative P. Wilson added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 75 "An Act repealing certain audit requirements for entities receiving contributions from permanent fund dividends; requiring each campus of the University of Alaska to apply to be included on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends; and requiring a university to pay an application fee for each campus separately listed on the contribution list for contributions from permanent fund dividends." HB 199 Representative LeDoux added her name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 199 "An Act relating to Department of Public Safety regulations allowing village public safety officers to carry firearms." HB 220 Representative Seaton added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 220 "An Act repealing the secondary student competency examination and related requirements; and providing for an effective date." 2014-02-05 House Journal Page 1526 HB 245 Representative Edgmon added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 245 "An Act repealing the required local contribution to school funding; making conforming changes; and providing for an effective date." HB 255 Representative Isaacson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 255 "An Act relating to unmanned aircraft systems; and relating to images captured by an unmanned aircraft system." HB 262 Representative Olson added his name as cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 262 "An Act exempting the Public Defender Agency and the office of public advocacy from certain provisions of the State Procurement Code; and providing for an effective date." ANNOUNCEMENTS 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., February 7, 2014. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:49 a.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk