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2015-04-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0671 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Thursday April 2, 2015 Seventy-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Chenault at 10:46 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representatives Stutes and Vazquez had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Munoz. Representative 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. Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you today in gratitude for this beautiful state, incredible people, and bountiful resources. Please give us wisdom and discernment in being good stewards of the many gifts you have provided. Help us to work honorably with each other and to make wise decisions. Help us to remember that while we may disagree, we all wish to do the best for those we represent. In the difficult days ahead we ask that your loving spirit would guide us in courage and peace. In your precious name we ask it, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Talerico. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0672 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 72nd legislative day be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated March 31, 2015, was received correcting a term expiration date from the March 23 letter (page 553) for the following name for legislative confirmation: Board of Fisheries Robert Ruffner - Soldotna Appointed: 3/23/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2015 Reappointed: 7/1/2015 Term Expires: 6/30/2018 The appointment had been referred to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee (page 554). MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE HB 132 A message dated April 1, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 132(L&C) "An Act relating to the purpose, powers, and duties of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation related to the Alaska liquefied natural gas project and an in-state natural gas pipeline; relating to the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; and providing for an effective date." CSHB 132(L&C) was enrolled and transmitted to the Office of the Governor April 1 (page 669). HJR 4 A message dated April 1, 2015, was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently and equitably sharing with all oil and gas producing 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0673 states adjacent to federal outer continental shelf areas a portion of revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf to ensure that those states develop necessary infrastructure to support outer continental shelf development and preserve environmental integrity. with the following amendment, and it is transmitted for consideration: SENATE CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4(RES) Urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently and equitably sharing with all oil and gas producing states adjacent to federal outer continental shelf areas a portion of revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf to ensure that those states develop necessary infrastructure to support outer continental shelf development and preserve environmental integrity; urging the United States Congress to reject any proposal to divert or otherwise reduce revenue sharing to the coastal states and their political subdivisions under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006; and urging the President of the United States to direct, to the maximum extent possible, federal funds received from outer continental shelf development, and not dedicated to states or other federal programs, to federal infrastructure in the affected states. (SCR 8 - title change resolution) HJR 4 is under Unfinished Business. SJR 13 A message dated April 1, 2015, was read stating the Senate failed to concur in the House amendment to CSSJR 13(RES), namely: CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(RES) am H Supporting oil and gas exploration and development on the outer continental shelf offshore of the state; opposing attempts to prohibit future oil and gas development in the Beaufort and the Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area; and requesting that the federal Administration cease and desist from restrictions that adversely affect active or future leases in high petroleum potential 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0674 areas in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, including the Hanna Shoal area. and respectfully requests the House to recede from its amendment. CSSJR 13(RES) am H is under Unfinished Business. Messages dated April 1, 2015, were read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 8 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 by the Senate Resources Committee: Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Joint Resolution No. 4, urging the United States Congress to provide a means for consistently and equitably sharing with all oil and gas producing states adjacent to federal outer continental shelf areas a portion of revenue generated from oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf to ensure that those states develop necessary infrastructure to support outer continental shelf development and preserve environmental integrity. was read the first time. SJR 16 CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16(ARC) by the Senate Special Committee on the Arctic: Expressing support for the Arctic Economic Council and the United States Arctic Economic Council delegation; requesting that the United States Congress express support for the Arctic Economic Council, for the chair of the Arctic Economic Council to be a resident of this state, and for the structure of the Arctic Economic Council leadership to mirror the rotation of the chair of the Arctic Council; and urging the United States Congress to 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0675 empower residents of the state as partners in the Arctic Economic Council. was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Arctic Policy. FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 43 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 43(JUD) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to immunity for a fire department and employees or members of a fire department." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Labor & Commerce Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Chris Hladick as Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Heidi Drygas as Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Stephen McAlpine as a member of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0676 Andre Horton Jeffrey Johnson as members of the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy. Ellen Ganley Tom Manning as members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Dr. Thomas Kovaleski Dr. David Nielson Paula Emswiler Ross Dr. Paul Silveira as members of the Board of Dental Examiners. Richard Halford Joseph Paskvan Hugh Short as members of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors. Tyler Andrews Lon Needles as members of the Alaska Labor Relations Agency. David Arzt Shirley Marquardt as members of the Board of Marine Pilots. Leon T. Webber as a member of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0677 Julie Gillette Sharyl Toscano as members of the Board of Nursing. Paul Barney as a member of the Board of Examiners in Optometry. Leif Holm as a member of the Board of Pharmacy. Traci Barickman Marianne Burke Cynthia Cartledge PeggyAnn McConnochie as members of the Real Estate Commission. Tamara Rose as a member of the Board of Veterinary Examiners. Andrew Hemenway as a member of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission. Stacy A. Allen Pamela J. Cline Chuck Collins, Jr. Jacob Howdeshell Linda F. Hutchings Rick Traini Patricia A. Vollendorf Robert C. Weel as members of the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0678 The reports were signed by Representative Olson, Chair; and Representatives Hughes, Colver, LeDoux, Tilton, Josephson, and Kito. The Resources Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Richard Halford Joseph Paskvan Hugh Short as members of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors. The report was signed by Representative Talerico, Co-chair; and Representatives Hawker, Olson, Tarr, Seaton, Johnson, Josephson, and Herron. HB 11 The Judiciary Committee considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11 "An Act restricting the publication of certain records of criminal cases on the Internet; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 11(JUD) "An Act restricting the publication of certain records of criminal cases on a publicly available Internet website; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative LeDoux, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Millett, Keller, LeDoux No recommendation (3): Claman, Gruenberg, Foster 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0679 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 11(JUD): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Dept. of Administration 3. Zero, Alaska Judiciary System 4. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 5. Zero, Dept. of Corrections 6. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services 7. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety SSHB 11 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 a refined fuel surcharge; relating to the motor fuel tax; relating to a qualified dealer license; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 158(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Neuman and Thompson, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Edgmon, Munoz, Thompson Do not pass (1): Wilson No recommendation (3): Saddler, Pruitt, Gattis Amend (4): Kawasaki, Gara, Guttenberg, Neuman The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 158(FIN): 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0680 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Fiscal, House Finance Committee/Fund Transfers Fiscal note(s) forthcoming. HB 158 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 163 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 163 "An Act relating to school fundraisers; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 163(EDC) "An Act relating to school fundraisers; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Keller, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Vazquez, Talerico, Keller Amend (2): Kreiss-Tomkins, Seaton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 163(EDC): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 163 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. SB 19 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0681 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 19(CRA) "An Act relating to road service area boundary changes." The report was signed by Representative Tilton, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Hughes, Reinbold, Seaton, Tilton No recommendation (3): Ortiz, Drummond, Nageak The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities CSSB 19(CRA) was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Annika Oren, Alaska's Youth of the Year Delegate By Representative Olson; Senator Micciche Honoring - Shirley Cote By Representative Olson; Senator Micciche Honoring - John Pugh By Representatives Munoz, Kito; Senator Egan Honoring - Donna Fenske for 40 Years of Service By Representative Seaton; Senator Stevens Honoring - Service High School Boys Hockey, 2014 All-CIC Team By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer Honoring - West Valley High School, 2015 Alaska Academic Decathlon Winner By Representatives Kawasaki, Wool 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0682 Honoring - Service High School Football, 2014 All-State Team Members By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer Honoring - Service High School Football, 2014 All-CIC Team Members By Representative Millett; Senator Meyer Honoring - Kathy O'Rear, AAMC 2014 Presidential Award of Distinction By Senator Stedman Honoring - Seldovia Sea Otters, 2015 Class 1A Boys Basketball State Champions By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 21 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 21 by Representative REINBOLD: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to terms of legislators. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HJR 22 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 22 by Representatives ORTIZ, Chenault, Hughes, Tuck, Gruenberg, and Foster: Urging the Canada Border Services Agency to keep the border between Hyder, Alaska, and Stewart, British Columbia, open 24 hours a day. was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0683 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 180 HOUSE BILL NO. 180 by Representative MUNOZ, entitled: "An Act establishing the second Sunday of June each year as Children's Day." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. RECONSIDERATION SB 64 Representative Millett brought up reconsideration of the vote on CSSB 64(EDC)(efd fld H) (page 666). The following was before the House in third reading: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date." Representative Millett placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. Representative Kito moved and asked unanimous consent that he be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and Representative Kito was required to vote. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSSB 64(EDC) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 23 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0684 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Munoz, Nageak, Tarr, Tuck, Wool Excused: Stutes, Vazquez And so, CSSB 64(EDC) passed the House on reconsideration. Representative Millett moved the effective date clause. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSSB 64(EDC) Third Reading Effective Date Reconsideration YEAS: 24 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 2 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Colver, Edgmon, Foster, Gattis, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Keller, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Neuman, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Talerico, Thompson, Tilton, Wilson Nays: Claman, Drummond, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, Nageak, Ortiz, Tarr, Tuck, Wool Excused: Stutes, Vazquez And so, lacking the required 27 votes, the effective date clause was not adopted, and the new title follows: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 64(EDC)(efd fld H) "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement." CSSB 64(EDC)(efd fld H) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0685 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Talerico be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 115 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 115 "An Act relating to the transfer of public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT CS(RES) NT 4DP 2DNP 1AM 360 FN1: INDETERMINATE(DNR) 361 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NT 5DP 2DNP 2NR 554 FN2: INDETERMINATE(DNR) 555 Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 115(FIN) "An Act relating to the sovereignty of the state and the state's right to a credit or setoff for amounts or injuries inequitably or unlawfully caused or claimed by the federal government; requiring the United States to lift certain land orders and federal withdrawals; relating to the transfer of public land or interests in public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land or any interest in land; and providing for an effective date." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 115(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0686 There was objection. CSHB 115(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 75 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 1, 2015, calendar (page 663), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 75(JUD) "An Act relating to the registration of marijuana establishments by municipalities; relating to the definition of 'marijuana'; clarifying standards for personal use of marijuana by persons 21 years of age or older; prohibiting the public consumption of marijuana; authorizing the registration of marijuana clubs; relating to established villages and to local option elections regarding the operation of marijuana establishments; and providing for an effective date." Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 75(JUD) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 75(JUD) would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Lynn, Keller, Seaton, Hughes, Olson, and Reinbold: Page 2, line 21: Delete "24" Insert "12" Delete "12" Insert "six" Representative Lynn moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0687 Representative LeDoux objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 75(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 10 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Hughes, Keller, Kito, Lynn, Olson, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Tuck Nays: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Ortiz, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Wilson, Wool Excused: Stutes, Talerico, Vazquez And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Claman, Tilton, and Gruenberg: Page 2, line 29, through page 3, line 5: Delete "; assisting under this paragraph does not include (A) using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting marijuana in excess of the amount allowed in this section; (B) possessing, growing, processing, or transporting marijuana plants in excess of the amount allowed in this section; (C) growing marijuana plants for another person in a place other than that other person's dwelling" Page 3, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 17.38.020 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (b) In this section, assisting is limited to the quantities described in (a) of this section and does not include (1) using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0688 marijuana in excess of the amount allowed in this section; (2) possessing, growing, processing, or transporting marijuana plants in excess of the amount allowed in this section; or (3) growing marijuana plants for another person in a place other than that other person's dwelling." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Claman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Millett, Tilton, and Gruenberg: Page 9, lines 7 - 9: Delete "If there are no registered establishments within the established village, the prohibition on possession is effective beginning 60 days after the results of the election are certified." Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representatives Seaton, Tilton, LeDoux, Gruenberg, and Kito: Page 4, line 12: Delete "and" Insert "or" Representative Seaton moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0689 Amendment No. 5 was not offered. CSHB 75(JUD) am was automatically in third reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 75(JUD) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 75(JUD) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 3 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Wool Nays: Reinbold, Wilson Excused: Stutes, Talerico, Vazquez And so, CSHB 75(JUD) am passed the House. Representative Millett 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 75(JUD) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 149 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 1, 2015, calendar (page 664), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to an amendment of the articles of incorporation of certain Native corporations to establish a lower quorum requirement for shareholder meetings." Representative Kito moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 149 be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering amendments. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0690 The Speaker stated that, without objection, HB 149 would be returned to second reading for all amendments. Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 were not offered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Kito, Pruitt, Edgmon, and Foster: Page 1, lines 9 - 11: Delete "The Native corporation may adopt the amendment allowed under this subsection by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented at a meeting at which a quorum is present in person or by proxy." Insert "An amendment under this subsection is approved if it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the shares represented in person or by proxy at an annual meeting." Representative Kito moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 149 am was automatically in third reading. Representatives Foster, Millett, Edgmon, Nageak, and Kito moved and asked unanimous consent that they be allowed to abstain from voting because of a conflict of interest. Objection was heard, and the members were required to vote. Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Keller be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HB 149 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 149 am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0691 Yeas: Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Wool Nays: Guttenberg, Josephson, Kawasaki, Tarr, Wilson Excused: Keller, Stutes, Talerico, Vazquez And so, HB 149 am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess until 5:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 1:39 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 6:57 p.m. **The presence of Representative Keller, who was excused (page 690), was noted. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR (continued) LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Millett 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 - Cathie Roemmich By Representatives Munoz, Kito, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Egan Honoring - Bonnie Betley for 27 Years of Service By Representatives Seaton, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0692 Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senator Stevens Honoring - Kyra Hoenack and Nadia Makitrina, Spirit of Youth Award Winners By Representatives Tilton, Colver, Gattis, Hughes, Keller, Neuman, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool; Senators Stoltze, Huggins, Dunleavy Honoring - The Alaska Children's Choir By Representatives Reinbold, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Honoring - 2015 Alaska Wolverines Girls Basketball Team By Representatives Reinbold, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss- Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool Honoring - Alaska Aces Hockey Team By Senator Meyer; Representatives Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0693 In Memoriam - Charles Laraux By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Herron, Chenault, Claman, Colver, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gattis, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Hughes, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Keller, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Neuman, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool In Memoriam - Bernard "Bernie" Kohut By Senators Huggins, Dunleavy, Stoltze; Representatives Neuman, Colver, Gattis, Hughes, Tilton, Keller, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Foster, Gara, Gruenberg, Guttenberg, Hawker, Herron, Johnson, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Lynn, Millett, Munoz, Nageak, Olson, Ortiz, Pruitt, Reinbold, Saddler, Seaton, Stutes, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Vazquez, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Millett 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 Foster - from noon, April 3 to 10:30 a.m., April 6 Representative Claman - from noon, April 3 to noon, April 6 Representative Wool - from noon, April 3 to 10:15 a.m., April 6 Representative Talerico - from today to 10:30 a.m., April 6 (amended from page 630) Representative Ortiz - from 2:00 p.m., April 3 to 9:00 p.m., April 5 HB 115 Representatives Lynn and Hughes added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 115(FIN) "An Act relating to the sovereignty of the state and the state's right to a credit or setoff for amounts or injuries inequitably or 2015-04-02 House Journal Page 0694 unlawfully caused or claimed by the federal government; requiring the United States to lift certain land orders and federal withdrawals; relating to the transfer of public land or interests in public land from the federal government to the state and to the disposal of that land or any interest in land; and providing for an effective date." HB 179 Representative Foster added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 179 "An Act relating to donations of fish and game to food service programs." ENGROSSMENT HB 75 CSHB 75(JUD) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 149 HB 149 am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. SB 64 CSSB 64(EDC)(efd fld H) was engrossed and signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Millett moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 3, 2015. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Suzi Lowell Chief Clerk