Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-02-28 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1945 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday February 28, 2022 Forty-second Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Stutes at 10:36 a.m. Roll call showed 35 members present. Representative Gillham had been excused from a call of the House today. Representative Carpenter was absent. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives McKay, Merrick, and Patkotak be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Reverend Gordon Blue of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In deepest respect for the religious beliefs of each person here, I invite you into a time of prayer and reflection. Let us pray. A somewhat modified Litany of Thanksgiving from the Book of Common Prayer, #2: Let us give thanks for all the gifts life has so freely bestowed upon us. This is a responsive prayer; for each bidding of thanks which follows, those who wish may respond, We thank you. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1946 For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea, We thank you. For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Grace, We thank you. For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you. For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve, We thank you. For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play, We thank you. For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity, We thank you. For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice, We thank you. For the communion of saints, in all times and places, We thank you. Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in our hopes and dreams for the State of Alaska, We thank you. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Schrage. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 37th through 41st legislative days and House Journal Supplement No. 8 and Senate and House Joint Journal Supplement No. 12 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1947 MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A letter dated February 25 was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080, and art. III, secs. 26 and 27, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the Governor submits the following list of appointees for confirmation: The Speaker referred the following to the Education Committee: Professional Teaching Practices Commission Emma Melkerson – Kivalina Appointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Adam Reid – Anchorage Appointed: 4/1/2020 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Deborah Riddle – Juneau Appointed: 7/20/2021 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 Lem Wheeles – Anchorage Appointed: 5/1/2019 Term Expires: 3/1/2022 Reappointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Board of Massage Therapists Amanda Nosich – Eagle River Appointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 Kelli Shew – Chugiak Appointed: 2/24/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees: Alaska Commission for Human Rights Lonzo Henderson – Anchorage Appointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1948 Mae Marsh-Prax – Fairbanks Appointed: 2/24/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2025 The Speaker referred the following to the Transportation Committee: Board of Marine Pilots Joseph Tougas – Seward Appointed: 3/1/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2026 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency and accompanying letter dated February 25, regarding the Village of Tunanak washeteria, were received and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Supplemental General Fund Authorization Request dated January 27 and accompanying letter dated February 25, regarding fire suppression activity, were received. The request and letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated February 25 was read stating the Senate ratified the following member to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics pursuant to AS 24.60.130: H. Connor Thomas A message dated February 23 was read stating the Senate has passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 150 SENATE BILL NO. 150 by Senators Myers, Costello, Shower, Kiehl, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Reinbold, Holland, Stevens, Kawasaki, Micciche, Bishop, Revak, and Stedman, entitled: "An Act establishing the second Monday of September of each year as Truck Driver Appreciation Day." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation Committee. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1949 COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Education & Early Development School Capital Project Funding Annual Report February 28, 2022 (as required by AS 14.11.035) Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development Alaska Workforce Investment Board Alaska Training Program Performance Report For Participants Exiting Programs in State Fiscal Year 2020 February 2022 (as required by AS 23.15.580) State of Nebraska Unicameral Legislature Legislative Resolution 14 "Resolution to Congress for convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution." REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Judiciary Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Gregory Bringhurst as a member of the Violent Crimes Compensation Board. The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair; and Representatives Vance, Drummond, Snyder, and Kurka. HB 37 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 37 "An Act relating to deposits into the dividend fund; relating to income of and appropriations from the earnings reserve account; 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1950 relating to the taxation of income of individuals, partners, shareholders in S corporations, trusts, and estates; relating to a payment against the individual income tax from the permanent fund dividend disbursement; repealing tax credits applied against the tax on individuals under the Alaska Net Income Tax Act; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 37(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do not pass (2): Eastman, Vance No recommendation (4): Claman, Story, Tarr, Kreiss-Tomkins The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 37(STA): 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 5. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 37 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 172 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 172 "An Act relating to admission to and detention at a subacute mental health facility; establishing a definition for 'subacute mental health facility'; establishing a definition for 'crisis residential center'; relating to the definitions for 'crisis stabilization center'; relating to the administration of psychotropic medication in a crisis situation; relating to licensed facilities; and providing for an effective date." 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1951 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(JUD) "An Act relating to crisis stabilization centers, crisis residential centers, and subacute mental health facilities; relating to the administration of psychotropic medication in a crisis situation; relating to licensed facilities; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Drummond, Snyder, Claman Do not pass (1): Eastman No recommendation (1): Kreiss-Tomkins Amend (1): Vance The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 172(JUD): 4. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 5. Fiscal, Alaska Judiciary System 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 172 was referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. HB 209 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 209 "An Act relating to emergency firefighters." The report was signed by Representative Patkotak, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): McKay, Fields, Cronk, Rauscher, Gillham, Patkotak No recommendation (3): Hopkins, Hannan, Schrage 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1952 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 209 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 272 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 272 "An Act relating to education; increasing the base student allocation; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Hopkins, Zulkosky, Drummond, Story Do not pass (2): Prax, Gillham No recommendation (1): Cronk The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development/Fund Capitalization HB 272 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 273 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 273 "An Act relating to education; increasing the base student allocation; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1953 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 273(EDC) "An Act relating to education; increasing the base student allocation according to inflation; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Zulkosky, Hopkins, Drummond, Story Do not pass (2): Gillham, Prax No recommendation (1): Cronk The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 273(EDC): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development/Fund Capitalization HB 273 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 296 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 296 "An Act relating to program receipts; and relating to the acceptance of gifts, donations, and grants for the purpose of providing signage for assets under the control of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities." The report was signed by Representative Hopkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Drummond, Cronk, Stutes, Hannan, McCabe No recommendation (1): Hopkins The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 296 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1954 HB 308 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 308 "An Act relating to dementia awareness." The report was signed by Representatives Snyder and Zulkosky, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Fields, McCarty, Spohnholz, Snyder, Zulkosky Do not pass (1): Kurka The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 308 was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 15 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and the state; and recognizing the importance of the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement. and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Spohnholz, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Schrage, McCarty, Nelson, Fields, Spohnholz The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS SJR 15(L&C): 2. Zero, House Labor & Commerce Committee SJR 15 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1955 SB 10 The Education Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 10(FIN) am "An Act establishing a grant program to provide to essential workers and laid-off workers the tuition and fees to attend certain postsecondary institutions." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 10(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Story and Drummond, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Hopkins, Zulkosky, Story, Drummond No recommendation (3): Cronk, Gillham, Prax The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 10(EDC): 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 10(FIN) am was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 20 The Education Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(FIN) "An Act relating to teaching certificates for teachers holding out- of-state certificates." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 20(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Story and Drummond, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1956 Do pass (7): Cronk, Gillham, Prax, Zulkosky, Hopkins, Story, Drummond The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 20(EDC): 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 20(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 259 The House Special Committee on Ways & Means considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 259 "An Act relating to use of income of the Alaska permanent fund; relating to the amount of the permanent fund dividend; relating to the duties of the commissioner of revenue; relating to funding for state aid for school districts, the state boarding school, centralized correspondence study, and transportation of pupils; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Spohnholz, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Story, Spohnholz Do not pass (1): Eastman Amend (2): Wool, Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development/Fund Capitalization 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 259 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1957 HB 297 The House Special Committee on Military & Veterans' Affairs considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 297 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to child protection; and relating to children of active duty military members." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 297(MLV) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Tuck, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Claman, Tarr, Story, Nelson, Shaw, Tuck The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 297(MLV): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services HB 297 was referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citation was introduced and taken up later as a Special Order of Business: In Memoriam - Marie Eileen Stevenson Holmes By Representatives McCabe, Cronk; Senator Bishop The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Frederick George Hamilton, Sr. By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins; Senator Stedman Honoring - The City of Craig's 100th Anniversary By Representative Kreiss-Tomkins; Senator Stedman 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1958 In Memoriam - Richard Baurick By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Wool In Memoriam - Chief Donald Honea, Sr. By Senators Kawasaki, Olson; Representative Foster In Memoriam - David John Witteveen By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HR 11 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 11 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee: Urging the Washington House of Representatives and the Governor of the State of Washington to reject Senate Bill 5974, imposing a tax of $.06 per gallon on gasoline and diesel fuel. was read the first time. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Edgmon, Spohnholz, and McCabe: Page 2, line 13, following the first occurrence of "the": Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 13 Delete "Representative" Insert "Representatives" Page 2, line 16, following the first occurrence of "the": Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 18, following "the" Insert "Alaska" Representative Edgmon moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1959 There was objection. Representative Edgmon moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representatives Edgmon, Spohnholz, and McCabe: Page 2, line 13, following the first occurrence of "the": Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 13: Delete "Representative" Insert "Representatives" Page 2, line 16, following the first occurrence of "the": Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 18, following "the": Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 21, following "the": Insert "Alaska" Page 2, line 22: Delete the second occurrence of "this" Insert "our" Representative Edgmon moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 11 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1960 YEAS: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, Nelson, Ortiz, Prax, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Gillham, McKay, Merrick, Patkotak Absent: Carpenter And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. The question being: "Shall HR 11 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HR 11 am Second Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, Nelson, Ortiz, Prax, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman, Kurka Excused: Gillham, McKay, Merrick, Patkotak Absent: Carpenter And so, HR 11 am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment and enrollment. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 90 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following will be held to the March 2 calendar: 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1961 HOUSE BILL NO. 90 "An Act relating to rental vehicles; relating to vehicle rental networks; relating to liability for vehicle rental taxes; and providing for an effective date." SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 16 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be returned to the Rules Committee: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 16 Calling on President Biden to immediately seek and secure an end to the embargo imposed by Russia on seafood imports from abroad so that Alaska seafood producers' access to the Russian domestic seafood market is fully restored. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation, In Memoriam - Nadine Gillespie. There was objection. The question being: "Shall the House approve the citation, In Memoriam - Nadine Gillespie?" The roll was taken with the following result: Approve Citation(s) on the Calendar In Memoriam - Nadine Gillespie YEAS: 34 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, Nelson, Ortiz, Prax, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman Excused: Gillham, McKay, Merrick, Patkotak Absent: Carpenter 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1962 And so, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Nadine Gillespie By Representative Rauscher; Senator Shower Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the remaining citation on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Jules Winslow Wright By Senator Bishop SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Marie Eileen Stevenson Holmes, be taken up as a Special Order of Business. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation. There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Marie Eileen Stevenson Holmes By Representatives McCabe, Cronk; Senator Bishop UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Thompson – from 1:00 p.m., March 3 to 10:00 p.m., March 7 HJR 35 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 35 Supporting the completion of the Northern Rail Extension; 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1963 supporting the increase in defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, Alaska; and encouraging the development of critical Arctic infrastructure. HB 48 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 48 "An Act relating to the Alaska performance scholarship program." HB 209 Representatives Kaufman and Schrage added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 209 "An Act relating to emergency firefighters." HB 240 Representative Tuck added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 240 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to public schools and school districts; relating to early education programs; relating to funding for early education programs; relating to school age eligibility; relating to reports by the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to school operating funds; and providing for an effective date." HB 304 Representative McCarty added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 304 "An Act modifying the boundary of Chugach State Park; directing the sale of land to the Eagle River Lions Club; and providing for an effective date." HB 347 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1964 HOUSE BILL NO. 347 "An Act relating to the confidentiality of certain state records relating to animals; and providing for an effective date." HB 351 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 351 "An Act providing for the establishment of public schools through state-tribal compacts; and providing for an effective date." HB 358 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date." HB 361 Representative Tuck added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 361 "An Act providing for a surcharge on oil produced in the state and delivered to a state that imposes a tax on fuel delivered to this state." HB 363 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 363 "An Act establishing the office of broadband; creating the broadband parity adjustment fund; establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date." HB 382 Representative Schrage added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 382 "An Act relating to insurance coverage for pharmacy services." 2022-02-28 House Journal Page 1965 HB 393 Representative Tuck added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 393 "An Act relating to fishery resource business and landing tax surcharges and credits against the surcharges; and providing for an effective date." SB 150 Representative Tuck added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 150 "An Act establishing the second Monday of September of each year as Truck Driver Appreciation Day." ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 2. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk