Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-03-21 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2183 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 21, 2022 Sixty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Stutes at 11:04 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Rasmussen be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Speaker requested that members stand for a moment of silence to honor the life of U.S. Representative Don Young. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Dani of Valley Church. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Dear Lord Jesus, I give you praise today, and I come to seek your face. Your Bible says (Isa 41:10 NLT) 10, Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. I thank you that when we ask you to give us strength and wisdom you freely give it to those who ask. I ask for clarity 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2184 and focus for each Representative and their staff here today. I ask you that you would bring unity to our state leaders so that they can work together to achieve the best way forward for the people of Alaska. In Jesus' name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Thompson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 60th, 61st, and 62nd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SJR 15 A message dated March 18 was read stating the Senate concurred in the House amendment to SJR 15, thus adopting: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15(L&C) Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and the state; and recognizing the importance of the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement. A message dated March 18 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 201 SENATE BILL NO. 201 am by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; relating to charitable gaming proceeds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2185 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES HB 149 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to allowing certain child day care providers to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(FIN) "An Act relating to allowing certain child day care providers to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining; and establishing the child day care provider fund." The report was signed by Representatives Merrick and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Ortiz, Edgmon, Foster No recommendation (5): Thompson, Johnson, Josephson, Wool, Merrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 149(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development HB 149 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 173 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 173 "An Act relating to state education policy; relating to school climate and connectedness; establishing the School Climate and School Connectedness Improvement Committee; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2186 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 173(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Story and Drummond, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Story, Drummond No recommendation (5): Hopkins, Cronk, Gillham, Prax, Zulkosky The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 173(EDC): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 173 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 304 The Resources Committee considered: 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." The report was signed by Representative Patkotak, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Schrage, Gillham, Rauscher, Hopkins, Cronk, Fields, McKay No recommendation (1): Patkotak The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 304 was referred to the Rules Committee. 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2187 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Kuskokwim Campus Fiftieth Anniversary By Senator Hoffman; Representative Zulkosky In Memoriam - Alfred Joseph Romaszewski By Representative McCarty CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 30 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 30 "An Act relating to notice of workers' compensation death benefits; relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits in the case of permanent partial impairment; relating to the payment of workers' compensation death benefits; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 5DP 1NR 541 FN1: (ADM) 541 FN2: (LWF) 541 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 7DP 3NR 1970 FN3: ZERO(GOV/VARIOUS DEPTS) 1970 FN4: (ADM) 1970 FN5: (LWF) 1970 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. 30(FIN) "An Act relating to the payment of workers' compensation 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2188 benefits in the case of permanent partial impairment; relating to the payment of workers' compensation death benefits; and providing for an effective date." Representative Tilton objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 30(FIN) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 2, line 30: Delete: "23" Insert: "19" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Spohnholz objected. The Speaker stated that all amendments to CSHB 30(FIN) must be submitted by 12:15 p.m. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 30(FIN) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Cronk, Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Nelson, Prax, Rauscher, Shaw, Tilton, Vance Nays: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Rasmussen And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2189 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 30(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 30(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow’s calendar. HB 209 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 209 "An Act relating to emergency firefighters." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 6DP 3NR 1951 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 1951 FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 5DP 2NR 2074 FN1: ZERO(DNR) 2074 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. 209(FIN) "An Act relating to emergency firefighters; and providing for an effective date." Representative Tilton objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 209(FIN) was adopted. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 209(FIN) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 209(FIN) will advance to third reading on tomorrow’s calendar. 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2190 THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 128 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 18 calendar (page 2163), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(FIN) am "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; and providing for an effective date." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 128(FIN) am be returned to second reading for the purpose of considering amendments. There was objection. The question being: "Shall CSHB 128(FIN) am be returned to second reading for considering amendments?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 128(FIN) am Third Reading Return to Second for Amendments YEAS: 14 NAYS: 25 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillham, Johnson, Kaufman, Kurka, McCarty, McKay, Nelson, Prax, Rauscher, Shaw, Tilton, Vance Nays: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Rasmussen And so, CSHB 128(FIN) am was not returned to second reading. The question being: "Shall CSHB 128(FIN) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 128(FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 37 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2191 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman, Kurka Excused: Rasmussen And so, CSHB 128(FIN) am passed the House. Representative Tuck 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. Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 128(FIN) am Third Reading Effective Date YEAS: 37 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman, Kurka Excused: Rasmussen And so, the effective date clause was adopted. CSHB 128(FIN) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citation, In Memoriam - Gladys Dart. 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2192 Representative Eastman objected. Representative Eastman placed a call of the House. The call was satisfied. The question being: "Shall the House approve the citation, In Memoriam - Gladys Dart?" The roll was taken with the following result: Approve Citation(s) on the Calendar In Memoriam - Gladys Dart YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Johnson, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McCarty, McKay, Merrick, Nelson, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Eastman Excused: Rasmussen And so, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Gladys Dart By Senator Bishop Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the remaining citations on the calendar. Representative Claman objected to the citation, In Memoriam - Ruth Sheridan, offered remarks, and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Linn Weeda By Representative Claman Honoring - Emil Notti By Senator Bishop 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2193 Honoring - 50th Anniversary of Doyon, Limited By Senators Bishop, Kawasaki; Representative Cronk In Memoriam - Thomas E. Cashen By Senators Bishop, Kiehl; Representative Hannan In Memoriam - Richelle Lynette Anne Binkowski By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Virginia Agnes Pinion By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Victorino Romero Peregrino By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Patricia Stiles By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Ann M. Curtis By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Rodelito Quinola Nagal By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Robert Eugene Julian By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Betty Jean Malhiot By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Ruth Sheridan By Senator Wielechowski; Representatives Nelson, Spohnholz In Memoriam - Anthony B. Resch By Senators Myers, Hughes, Bishop In Memoriam - Andrew Paul Firmin By Senator Bishop; Representative Cronk UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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: 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2194 Representative Claman – from 3:00 p.m., today to 9:30 p.m., March 23 Representative Kreiss-Tomkins – from 6:30 a.m., March 23 to 9:00 p.m., March 26 Representative Thompson – from 1:30 p.m., March 24 to 3:30 p.m., March 27 HJR 32 Representative McCarty added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 32 Encouraging the United States Congress to establish hiring goals for apprentices and veteran apprentices. HB 30 Representative Snyder added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 30 "An Act relating to notice of workers' compensation death benefits; relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits in the case of permanent partial impairment; relating to the payment of workers' compensation death benefits; and providing for an effective date." HB 128 Representative Josephson added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 128(FIN) am "An Act relating to charitable gaming online ticket sales and activities; and providing for an effective date." HB 209 Representatives Thompson, Snyder, Shaw, McCabe, and Tarr added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 209(FIN) "An Act relating to emergency firefighters; and providing for an effective date." 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2195 HB 229 Representative Tarr added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 229 "An Act relating to the Alaska higher education investment fund; and relating to the Alaska Student Loan Corporation." HB 265 Representatives Ortiz and Tarr added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 265 "An Act relating to telehealth; relating to the practice of medicine; relating to medical assistance coverage for services provided by telehealth; and providing for an effective date." HB 363 Representatives Ortiz and Spohnholz added as cosponsors 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." SB 71 Representative Foster added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 71(FIN) "An Act relating to special request registration plates celebrating the arts; relating to artwork in public buildings and facilities; relating to the management of artwork under the art in public places fund; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska State Council on the Arts; establishing the Alaska arts and cultural investment fund; and providing for an effective date." EXECUTIVE ORDERS EO 121 In accordance with art. III, sec. 23, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the House did not disapprove the following executive order within 60 days, and it was transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:50 p.m., March 21, 2022: 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2196 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 121 Reorganizing the Department of Health and Social Services into the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services. EO 122 In accordance with art. III, sec. 23, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the House did not disapprove the following executive order within 60 days, and it was transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:50 p.m., March 21, 2022: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 122 Relating to the transfer of certain functions from the Department of Administration to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. EO 123 In accordance with art. III, sec. 23, Constitution of the State of Alaska, the House did not disapprove the following executive order within 60 days, and it was transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 3:50 p.m., March 21, 2022: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 123 Renaming the Division of Forestry as the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. ENGROSSMENT HB 128 CSHB 128(FIN) am 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. The following meeting today was changed: Resources Committee CANCELED 2022-03-21 House Journal Page 2197 ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m., March 22. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 12:54 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk