Legislature(2019 - 2020)
2020-03-02 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1743 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 2, 2020 Forty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Edgmon at 11:07 a.m. Roll call showed 34 members present. Representative Thompson 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 Jackson – from today to 10:00 p.m., March 12 Representatives Wool, LeBon, Fields, Sullivan-Leonard, and Neuman – this morning The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Guy Crockroft, Executive Director of Love Inc. Representative Drummond 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, I thank you for this new day and the honor and privilege of being here in the House of Representatives. I'm reminded of the inspired words written by the Apostle Paul in I Timothy, Chapter 2, verses 1 and 2, I urge, then, first 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1744 of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. In accordance with these words, I thank you for each representative. Dear Lord, I pray that you would bless them and give them wisdom and compassion as they work together to come to agreements that positively impact the citizens of Alaska. Help each representative to do justly, and to love mercy; and for those who believe in you and follow you, to walk humbly with you, Lord Jesus, as they perform their duties in this place and across this great state. In the words of the Prophet Amos, Let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream. (Amos 5:24) In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Shaw. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 39th, 40th, and 41st legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated February 28 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 101 SENATE BILL NO. 101 by Senators Olson, Giessel, Costello, Bishop, Micciche, Stevens, Kawasaki, Wielechowski, Kiehl, Birch, Coghill, 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1745 Gray-Jackson, Begich, Hughes, von Imhof, Hoffman, Wilson, and Shower, entitled: "An Act establishing March 12 of each year as Ashley Johnson- Barr Day." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs Committee. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Natural Resources Determination to Take Oil and Gas Royalty In-Value February 27, 2020 (as required by AS 38.05.182) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 146 The Judiciary Committee considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146 "An Act relating to an application for a license to operate as a dealer in motor vehicles; and requiring a dealer in motor vehicles to maintain liability and property insurance." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 146(JUD) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Stutes, Drummond, Kopp, and Claman The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 146(JUD): 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1746 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration SSHB 146 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 155 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 155 "An Act relating to eligibility for the Alaska performance scholarship program." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 155(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Zulkosky, Hopkins, Johnson, Drummond, Story No recommendation (1): Prax The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 155(EDC): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 155 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 181 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 181 "An Act relating to mental health education." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 181(EDC) (same title) 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1747 The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Hopkins, Zulkosky, Drummond, Story No recommendation (2): Johnson, Prax The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 181(EDC): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 181 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 205 The following memorandum dated March 2 was received from Representative Foster, Co-chair, House Finance Committee, regarding correction to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 205(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making supplemental appropriations; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." "Version E of the CSHB 205(FIN) — the operating budget that will be considered on the floor of House today — contains a technical error in Section 18 DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. The current version of HB 205 does not reflect the actions taken by the House Finance Committee. The following Governor's Amendment was voted and approved by the House Finance Committee: Amend *Sec. 24 DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. By adding a new subsection as follows: (New)(o) The amount necessary for a payment of debt service and associated costs for outstanding oil and gas tax credit bonds issued by the Alaska Tax Credit Certification Bond Corporation (AS 37.18.010), estimated to be $55,000,000, is appropriated from the general fund for that purpose. 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1748 I recommend that the following corrective action be taken: 1) I have requested that Legislative Finance and Legislative Legal draft a new Committee Substitute version that incorporates the above stated amendment into the new version." CSHB 205(FIN)(Corrected) was reprinted today. HB 205 is on today's calendar. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: In Memoriam - Joe M. Floyd, Jr. By Senator Stevens; Representatives Stutes, LeDoux CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 205 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be held to tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 205 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; making appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget reserve fund; and providing for an effective date." HB 206 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be held to tomorrow's calendar: HOUSE BILL NO. 206 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date." 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1749 HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN SECOND READING HCR 13 The following, which was held from the February 28 calendar (page 1734), was before the House in second reading: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13 am Relating to the Alaska permanent fund. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 1:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:01 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:23 p.m. **The presence of Representatives Fields, LeBon, Neuman, Sullivan- Leonard, and Wool, who were excused (page 1743), was noted. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS IN SECOND READING HCR 13 HCR 13 am was before the House in second reading. The question being: "Shall HCR 13 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 13 am Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 24 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnston, Josephson, Knopp, Kopp, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, Lincoln, Ortiz, Rasmussen, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillis, Johnson, LeDoux, Merrick, Neuman, Prax, Pruitt, Rauscher, Shaw, Sullivan-Leonard, Talerico, Tilton, Vance 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1750 Excused: Jackson And so, HCR 13 am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Thompson 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 - Homer Mariners Hockey Team, 2020 Division II State Champions By Senator Stevens; Representative Vance Honoring - Natural Nails By Senators Gray-Jackson, Revak; Representative Gillis In Memoriam - Bill Mendenhall By Senator Coghill; Representatives Thompson, LeBon UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 222 Representative Tilton, citing Uniform Rule 27(b), moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 222 "An Act relating to the authority of the Department of Administration to transmit registration information to the Selective Service System; and relating to identification cards and drivers' licenses." There being no objection, HB 222 was withdrawn. HB 24 Representative Lincoln added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to instruction in a language other than English; and relating to limited teacher certificates." 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1751 HB 250 Representative Kreiss-Tomkins added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 250 "An Act relating to voter preregistration for minors at least 16 years of age." HB 263 Representative Gillis added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 263 "An Act relating to certain rail properties conveyed to the state under the Alaska Railroad Transfer Act." HB 288 Representative Kopp added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 288 "An Act relating to immunity for consulting physicians." HB 290 Representative Kopp added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 290 "An Act establishing an alternative to arrest procedure for persons in acute episodes of mental illness; relating to emergency detention for mental health evaluation; and relating to licensure of crisis stabilization centers." SB 101 Representatives Tuck, Lincoln, and Tarr added as cross sponsors to: SENATE BILL NO. 101 "An Act establishing March 12 of each year as Ashley Johnson- Barr Day." ENGROSSMENT HCR 13 HCR 13 am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2020-03-02 House Journal Page 1752 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 30 min. after adjournment Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 15 min. after adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 3. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk