Legislature(2017 - 2018)
2017-03-24 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0715 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday March 24, 2017 Sixty-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 10:43 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Millett, Neuman, and Thompson had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Millett be excused from a call of the House today (amended from page 697). There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Reinbold be excused from a call of the House from today to 10:00 p.m., March 26. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Tom Matthews of Douglas Island Bible Church. Representative Wilson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Recognizing and appreciating the diversity represented here, I thank you for the opportunity I have had this last week to lift you all before the Lord. 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0716 Dear Lord: Another week is winding down and with it a number of these legislators will be traveling home or having family members come here to visit them. I would ask you for traveling mercies and protection as they make their trips. As I watched the news, I was saddened to hear about the violence that took place near Parliament in London. It is a reminder that there are those who have an agenda to cause pain and conflict for those who stand behind a democracy based on freedom. I ask for your healing hand on those who survived the attack. I ask for your comfort for the families of those who did not. May your presence and comfort be tangibly felt in the funerals and memorials that will be taking place. Even here in Alaska we are not beyond the reach of those who would want to hurt us. Please protect these men and women also who have dedicated this period of time to be a part of a political system that some might want to harm. And finally Lord, I want to bring before you the families of those who are here. Separation even for a limited time is never easy. Help the families of these representatives to hold things together in their absence. Bless their employers and the businesses that are temporarily without them. Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jude 1:24-25) The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Spohnholz. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 65th and 66th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0717 Representative Wilson introduced Manny Budke, Guest Page, from Hoonah. Representative Kito introduced Bence Bury, Guest Page, from Juneau. Representative Knopp introduced Jager and Saelyr Hunt, Guest Pages, from Juneau. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated March 23 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 14 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 14(FIN) am by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: A letter dated March 20 was received from Craig Stowers, Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, stating that he nominated the following public members to serve on the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics pursuant to AS 24.60.130: Deborah Fancher Lee F. Holmes, alternate The Speaker referred the appointments to the Judiciary Committee. 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0718 Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2016 (as required by AS 41.08.020) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HCR 2 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Urging Governor Bill Walker to join with the Alaska State Legislature to respond to the public and behavioral health epidemic of adverse childhood experiences by establishing a statewide policy and providing programs to address this epidemic. The report was signed by Representative Spohnholz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johnston, Tarr, Edgmon, Sullivan-Leonard, Kito, Spohnholz No recommendation (1): Eastman The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Health & Social Services Committee HCR 2 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HCR 3 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Proclaiming April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month; and proclaiming April 7, 2017, as Go Blue Friday. The report was signed by Representative Spohnholz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0719 Do pass (6): Johnston, Tarr, Edgmon, Sullivan-Leonard, Kito, Spohnholz No recommendation (1): Eastman The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Health & Social Services Committee HCR 3 was referred to the Finance Committee. HJR 12 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Opposing the United States Food and Drug Administration's approval of AquaBounty AquAdvantage genetically engineered salmon; and urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that requires prominently labeling genetically engineered products with the words "Genetically Modified" on the product's packaging. and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12(FSH) Opposing the United States Food and Drug Administration's approval of AquaBounty AquAdvantage genetically engineered salmon; and urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that requires prominently labeling genetically engineered salmon and salmon products with the words "Genetically Modified" on the product's packaging. The report was signed by Representatives Tarr and Josephson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Parish, Westlake, Drummond, Tarr, Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHJR 12(FSH): 1. Zero, Legislative Agency 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0720 HJR 12 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HJR 14 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Urging the Federal Communications Commission to increase the Rural Health Care Program budget sufficiently to adjust for inflation, advances in technology and the services available with increased broadband, and the increase in demand for broadband- based services and provide for any unused funds to be carried forward to future funding years, ensuring that rural communities in the state continue to have access to affordable broadband telehealth services. The report was signed by Representative Kito, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Sullivan-Leonard, Stutes, Wool, Josephson, Birch, Knopp, Kito The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, House Labor & Commerce Committee HJR 14 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 46 The Resources Committee considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 46 "An Act relating to the state and municipal procurement preferences for agricultural products harvested in the state and fisheries products harvested or processed in the state; relating to merchandise sold and certain fees charged or collected by the Department of Natural Resources; and providing for an effective date." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0721 The report was signed by Representatives Josephson and Tarr, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Parish, Westlake, Drummond, Josephson, Tarr No recommendation (3): Birch, Johnson, Rauscher The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources SSHB 46 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 79 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 79 "An Act relating to workers' compensation; repealing the second injury fund upon satisfaction of claims; relating to service fees and civil penalties for the workers' safety programs and the workers' compensation program; relating to the liability of specified officers and members of specified business entities for payment of workers' compensation benefits and civil penalties; relating to civil penalties for underinsuring or failing to insure or provide security for workers' compensation liability; relating to preauthorization and timely payment for medical treatment and services provided to injured employees; relating to incorporation of reference materials in workers' compensation regulations; relating to proceedings before the Workers' Compensation Board; providing for methods of payment for workers' compensation benefits; relating to the workers' compensation benefits guaranty fund authority to claim a lien; excluding independent contractors from workers' compensation coverage; establishing the circumstances under which certain nonemployee executive corporate officers and members of limited liability companies may obtain workers' compensation coverage; relating to the duties of injured employees to report income or work; relating to misclassification of employees and deceptive leasing; defining 'employee'; relating to the Workers' Compensation Board's 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0722 approval of attorney fees in a settlement agreement; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 79(L&C) "An Act relating to workers' compensation; relating to the second injury fund; relating to service fees and civil penalties for the workers' safety programs and the workers' compensation program; relating to the liability of business entities and certain persons for payment of workers' compensation benefits and civil penalties; relating to civil penalties for underinsuring or failing to insure or provide security for workers' compensation liability; relating to preauthorization and timely payment for medical treatment and services provided to injured employees; relating to incorporation of reference materials in workers' compensation regulations; relating to proceedings before the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; relating to the authorization of the workers' compensation benefits guaranty fund to claim a lien; excluding independent contractors from workers' compensation coverage; establishing the circumstances under which certain nonemployee executive corporate officers and members of limited liability companies may obtain workers' compensation coverage; relating to the duties of injured employees to report income or work; relating to misclassification of employees and deceptive leasing; defining 'employee'; relating to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board's approval of attorney fees in a settlement agreement; relating to reemployment benefits; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kito, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Josephson, Stutes, Kito Do not pass (1): Knopp No recommendation (1): Wool Amend (2): Sullivan-Leonard, Birch 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0723 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 79(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 79 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. HB 119 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 119 "An Act relating to the dividends from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; relating to the meaning of 'mark-to-market fair value,' 'net income,' 'project or development,' and 'unrestricted net income' for purposes of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kito, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Sullivan-Leonard, Stutes, Wool, Birch, Knopp, Kito No recommendation (1): Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 119 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 120 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 120 "An Act relating to the Department of Law public advocacy function to participate in matters that come before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0724 The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Kreiss-Tomkins, Fansler, Claman No recommendation (3): Eastman, Kopp, LeDoux The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Law HB 120 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 138 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 138 "An Act establishing the month of March as Sobriety Awareness Month." The report was signed by Representative Spohnholz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Johnston, Tarr, Edgmon, Sullivan-Leonard, Kito, Spohnholz No recommendation (1): Eastman The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 138 was referred to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee. HB 143 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 143 "An Act naming the Daniel R. Fauske Building." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0725 The report was signed by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Johnson, Knopp, Birch, Kreiss-Tomkins No recommendation (1): Wool The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 143 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 151 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 151 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to training and workload standards for employees of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to foster care licensing; relating to placement of a child in need of aid; relating to the rights and responsibilities of foster parents; relating to subsidies for adoption or guardianship of a child in need of aid; requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to provide information to a child or person released from the department's custody; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(HSS) "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to training and workload standards for employees of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to foster care home licensing; relating to placement of a child in need of aid; relating to the rights and responsibilities of foster parents; relating to subsidies for adoption or guardianship of a child in need of aid; requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to provide information to a child or person 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0726 released from the department's custody; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Spohnholz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Tarr, Edgmon, Spohnholz Do not pass (1): Eastman No recommendation (1): Kito Amend (2): Johnston, Sullivan-Leonard The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 151(HSS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Health & Social Services 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 8. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 151 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 157 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 157 "An Act relating to the Alaska Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Kito, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Sullivan-Leonard, Stutes, Wool, Birch, Knopp, Kito No recommendation (1): Josephson 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0727 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 157 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. HB 166 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 166 "An Act establishing a museum construction grant program in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development." The report was signed by Representatives Parish and Fansler, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Westlake, Drummond, Parish, Fansler No recommendation (3): Saddler, Talerico, Rauscher The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 166 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 172 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to the regulation and production of industrial hemp; relating to industrial hemp pilot programs; providing that industrial hemp is not included in the definition of 'marijuana'; and clarifying that adding industrial hemp to food does not create an adulterated food product." The report was signed by Representatives Tarr and Josephson, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0728 Do pass (5): Parish, Drummond, Westlake, Tarr, Josephson No recommendation (3): Birch, Rauscher, Johnson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Law 3. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 4. Indeterminate, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 172 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SCR 2 The State Affairs Committee considered: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 Proclaiming April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The report was signed by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Johnson, Wool, LeDoux, Knopp, Birch, Tuck, Kreiss- Tomkins The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency SCR 2 was referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. SB 46 The State Affairs Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 46 "An Act establishing October 25 of each year as African American Soldiers' Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0729 The report was signed by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Johnson, Wool, LeDoux, Knopp, Birch, Tuck, Kreiss- Tomkins The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs SB 46 was referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 165 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 165 "An Act relating to hiring for positions in state service based on substitution of military work experience or training for civilian work experience or training requirements." The report was signed by Representative Tuck, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Spohnholz, Rauscher, Parish, Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 165 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0730 Honoring - Sarah Price By Representative Wilson; Senator Coghill Honoring - James E. Cantor By Representative Saddler; Senator MacKinnon Honoring - North Pole High School JROTC Cadet Corps By Representative Wilson; Senator Coghill Honoring - North Pole Middle School, Verizon Innovative Learning App Competition, National Champions By Representative Wilson; Senator Coghill Honoring - 2017 Top Ten Iditarod Finishers By Senator Hoffman; Representatives Fansler, Edgmon Honoring - Usibelli Coal Mine By Senators Giessel, Bishop In Memoriam - Carl Gaul By Representative Wilson; Senator Coghill In Memoriam - Jackie Perry By Representatives Parish, Kito; Senator Egan In Memoriam - Chuck Johnstone By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 193 HOUSE BILL NO. 193 by Representative Grenn, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance trade practices and frauds; and relating to emergency services and balance billing." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Labor & Commerce Committees. 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0731 HB 194 HOUSE BILL NO. 194 by Representative Claman, entitled: "An Act relating to members and veterans of the uniformed services, including the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs and the Finance Committee. HB 195 HOUSE BILL NO. 195 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to insurer actions based on credit history and insurance scores at insurance policy renewal; and providing for insurer consideration of consumer requests for exceptions of credit history or insurance scores." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 22 follows: "Dear Speaker Edgmon: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to an insurer's use of a consumer's credit history or insurance score upon renewal of an insurance policy. This bill makes changes to the Alaska Insurance Code to allow an insurer to use a consumer's credit history or insurance score for policy renewals. Under the current law, an insurer cannot use a consumer's credit history or insurance score when renewing a policy, unless the 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0732 consumer affirmatively waives the prohibition on the use of credit history at renewal. Last year a similar bill came to my desk which I vetoed, due to the lack of adequate protections for Alaskan consumers. While this bill is similar in concept, it adds the protections I found lacking in last year's legislation. If passed, this legislation would give an insurer the ability to take into consideration a consumer's credit history or insurance score at the time of renewal. However, there are many consumer protections that have been added. This bill requires insurers to provide written notification to consumers if their insurance rate will be negatively affected due to their credit score. In the notification to the consumer, the insurer must provide information regarding extraordinary life circumstance exceptions and instruct the consumer regarding how to request an exception. In addition to the specific circumstances listed, this legislation adds language allowing consumers who feel their life circumstances warrant an exception, to request one in writing, even if it is not specifically listed on the insurer's list of exceptions. This legislation further protects consumers by establishing an appeal process for consumers who believe their requests for an extraordinary life circumstance exception have been wrongfully denied by an insurer. The appeal process designates the State's Division Director of Insurance as the final decision maker on consumer appeals under the extraordinary life circumstances and requires a decision be made within 30 days after receipt of the appeal. The appeal process included in this legislation implements safeguards for consumers by ensuring the final decision does not rest with the insurer and requires timely action so as not to adversely affect the consumer. Additionally, this bill adds provisions stating that an insurer may not fail to renew a policy based on a consumer's lack of credit history and prohibits the use of a credit score that is more than 90 days old. Furthermore, this bill would require insurers that use a consumer's credit history to underwrite or rate a policy to re-underwrite or re-rate a policy no later than every 24 months, allowing consumers to reap the benefits of an improved credit score. 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0733 This bill clarifies that the definition of an "adverse action" is limited to the definition under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Bill Walker Governor" HB 196 HOUSE BILL NO. 196 by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, entitled: "An Act relating to a tax on certain opioids; relating to the alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and prevention fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. HB 197 HOUSE BILL NO. 197 by Representatives Johnston, Johnson, and Sullivan-Leonard, entitled: "An Act relating to the duties of the commissioner of natural resources; relating to agriculture; and relating to community seed libraries." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 87 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 87 "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards; and providing for an effective date." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0734 with the: Journal Page FSH RPT CS(FSH) NT 2DP 1NR 3AM 260 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 260 RES RPT CS(FSH) NT 3DP 5NR 1AM 699 FN1: ZERO(DFG) 699 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 87(FSH) "An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards." There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 87(FSH) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 87(FSH) will advance to third reading on the March 27 calendar. HB 106 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT 3DP 1NR 316 FN1: ZERO(AJS) 316 FN2: INDETERMINATE(GOV/FUND TRANSFERS) 316 FIN RPT 6DP 4NR 634 FN1: ZERO(AJS) 635 FN3: INDETERMINATE(GOV/FUND TRANSFERS) 635 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0735 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 106 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 106 was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 106 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 106 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Tuck, Westlake, Wool Nays: Johnson, Tilton, Wilson Excused: Millett, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson Rauscher changed from "Nay" to "Yea". And so, HB 106 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 64 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 22 calendar (page 706), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Reading Proficiency and Reading Instruction for All Students and on the Effects of Dyslexia on Some Students." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0736 The question being: "Shall CSHB 64(EDC) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 64(EDC) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool Nays: Johnson, Knopp, Saddler Excused: Millett, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, CSHB 64(EDC) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 81 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 22 calendar (page 707), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(ENE) "An Act making certain entities that are exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), (4), (6), (12), or (19) (Internal Revenue Code), regional housing authorities, and federally recognized tribes eligible for a loan from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; relating to loans from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; and relating to the annual report published by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." The question being: "Shall CSHB 81(ENE) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 81(ENE) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 35 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0737 Yeas: Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Guttenberg, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool Nays: Eastman Excused: Millett, Neuman, Reinbold, Thompson And so, CSHB 81(ENE) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Tuck 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: In Memoriam - Derick Burleson By Representatives Guttenberg, Edgmon, Birch, Chenault, Claman, Drummond, Eastman, Fansler, Foster, Gara, Grenn, Johnson, Johnston, Josephson, Kawasaki, Kito, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeDoux, Millett, Neuman, Ortiz, Parish, Pruitt, Rauscher, Saddler, Seaton, Spohnholz, Stutes, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Westlake, Wilson, Wool UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 57 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of the following expire today instead of March 27 (page 708): CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations." There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0738 Representative Tuck 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 Drummond - from 7:00 p.m., today to 10:00 p.m., March 26 Representative Tarr - from 8:00 p.m., today to 10:00 a.m., March 27 HJR 13 Representative Neuman added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Urging the United States Congress to divide the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. HB 64 Representative Josephson added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 64(EDC) "An Act relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Reading Proficiency and Reading Instruction for All Students and on the Effects of Dyslexia on Some Students." HB 72 Representative Rauscher removed as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 72 "An Act relating to biometric information." HB 81 Representatives Drummond and Josephson added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 81(ENE) "An Act making certain entities that are exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), (4), (6), (12), or (19) (Internal Revenue Code), regional housing authorities, and federally recognized tribes eligible for a loan from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; relating to loans from the Alaska energy efficiency revolving loan fund; and relating to the annual report published by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0739 HB 93 Representative Eastman added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to railroad rights-of-way." HB 106 Representatives Parish, Tarr, and Josephson added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act allowing appropriations to the civil legal services fund from court filing fees." HB 116 Representative Kopp added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to the art requirements for certain public buildings and facilities and to the funding of works of art." HB 184 Representative Kawasaki added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 184 "An Act adding to the powers and duties of the State Commission for Human Rights; and relating to and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression." ENGROSSMENT HB 2 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day. It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2(MLV) "An Act relating to a voluntary preference for members of the national guard and veterans by private employers." 2017-03-24 House Journal Page 0740 HB 57 Reconsideration of the following was not taken up on this legislative day (page 737). It was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) am(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; and making supplemental appropriations and reappropriations." HB 64 CSHB 64(EDC) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 81 CSHB 81(ENE) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 106 HB 106 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., March 27. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk