Legislature(2021 - 2022)
2022-04-04 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2251 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 4, 2022 Seventy-seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Stutes at 11:03 a.m. Roll call showed 36 members present. Representatives Nelson and Prax were absent and later excused (page 2282). Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Johnson and McCarty be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Representative Cronk. Representative Thompson moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the utmost respect for all religions, I offer the following prayer: Dear Lord, On this Seventy-seventh day of session please let us hear the words that were spoken sixty-six years ago during the Alaska Constitutional Convention: "We bequeath to you a state that will be glorious in her achievements, a homeland filled with opportunities for living, a land where you can worship and pray, a country where ambitions will be bright and real, an Alaska that will grow with you as you grow. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2252 We trust you; you are our future. We ask you to take tomorrow and dream; we know that you will see visions we do not see. We are certain that in capturing today for you, you can plan and build. Take our constitution and study it, work with it in your classrooms, understand its meaning and the facts within it. Help others to love and appreciate it. You are Alaska's children." In Jesus' name. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Wool. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 64th through 76th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the notice and publication requirements be waived and the citation, In Memoriam - Donald E. Young, Congressman for all Alaska, 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 - Donald E. Young, Congressman for all Alaska By Senator Micciche; Representative Stutes MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR The following Governor's Proclamation dated March 23 was received: "WHEREAS, Don Young was first duly elected to the office of United States Representative for the State of Alaska on March 6, 1973; and 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2253 WHEREAS, on November 3, 2020, Don Young was re-elected to serve a 25th term as the State of Alaska's only representative to the United States House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, Don Young died on March 18, 2022; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Alaska Election Code, death of the incumbent establishes a vacancy in the office of the United States Representative; and WHEREAS, under Article I, Section 2, Clause 4, of the U.S. Constitution, vacancies in the United States House of Representatives must be filled by an election; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of AS 15.40.140 - 15.40.160, when a vacancy occurs in the office of United States Representative, the governor is required to call an election not less than 60 nor more than 90 days after the date of vacancy, and the call is to be made at least 50 days prior to the date set for election. NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, declare that a vacancy exists in the office of United States Representative and do hereby proclaim as follows: 1. A special primary election shall be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022. 2. A special election shall be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the office of United States Representative. 3. All other deadlines and requirements not provided for in this proclamation shall be determined by the Division of Elections in accordance with the laws of this State. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2022. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2254 Letters dated March 24 and 28 were read stating that, in accordance with Article III, Sections 26 and 27 of the Alaska Constitution and Alaska Statute 39.05.080, the Governor submits the following list of appointees for confirmation: The Speaker referred the following to the House Special Committee on Fisheries and the Resources Committee: State Board of Fisheries Thomas Carpenter – Cordova Appointed: 7/1/2022 Term Expires: 7/1/2025 Floyd "Mike" Heimbuch – Homer Appointed: 4/15/2022 Term Expires: 7/1/2023 David Weisz – Wasilla Appointed: 7/1/2022 Term Expires: 7/1/2025 The Speaker referred the following to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Agnes Moran – Ketchikan Appointed: 3/22/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2027 The Speaker referred the following to the Labor & Commerce Committee: Board of Nursing Jody Miller – Haines Appointed: 3/23/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 The Speaker referred the following to the Resources Committee: State Board of Game Allen "Al" Barrette – Fairbanks Appointed: 7/1/2019 Term Expires: 7/1/2022 Reappointed: 7/1/2022 Term Expires: 7/1/2025 Beatrice "Ruth" Cusack – Chugiak Appointed: 7/1/2022 Term Expires: 7/1/2025 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2255 The Speaker referred the following to the State Affairs Committee: State Board of Parole Richard "Ole" Larson – Palmer Appointed: 3/23/2022 Term Expires: 3/1/2024 Resumes for the appointments are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. The following appointee has withdrawn himself from consideration, effective immediately: Board of Marine Pilots Michael O'Hara The appointment had been referred to the Transportation Committee (page 1757). Initial finance plans dated March 14 and March 24 for the 2022 Matanuska Susitna Winter Storm disaster emergency and Interior Winter Storm disaster emergency were received pursuant to AS 26.23.020(k)(2). The initial finance plans and accompanying letter dated March 29 were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. A Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated March 28 and accompanying letter dated April 1, regarding the Eagle River avalanche, were received and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Messages dated March 25, 28, and 30 were read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 132 SENATE BILL NO. 132 by Senators Holland, Gray-Jackson, Hughes, Reinbold, Bishop, Begich, Shower, Myers, Micciche, Costello, and Wilson, entitled: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2256 "An Act exempting veterinarians from the requirements of the controlled substance prescription database." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Labor & Commerce Committees. SB 161 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 161(JUD) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the definition of 'political party'; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Judiciary Committees. SB 174 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(EDC) by the Senate Education Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to dress codes and natural hairstyles." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 186 SENATE BILL NO. 186 by Senators Stevens, Costello, Holland, Gray-Jackson, Reinbold, and Micciche, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Examiners in Optometry; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Dept. of Natural Resources Determination to Take Oil and Gas Royalty In-Value March 23, 2022 (as required by AS 38.05.182) 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2257 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Judiciary Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to the House for ratification: H. Connor Thomas as a member of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair; and Representatives Eastman, Vance, and Drummond. The State Affairs Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Zackary Gottshall Jessie Ruffridge as members of the State Commission for Human Rights. Jason Wilson as a member of the State Board of Parole. Keith Hamilton as a member of the Personnel Board. Lanette Blodgett as a member of the Alaska Public Offices Commission. The report was signed by Representative Claman, Vice Chair; and Representatives Kaufman, Vance, and Eastman. HB 17 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 17 "An Act adding to the powers and duties of the State Commission 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2258 for Human Rights; and relating to and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression." The report was signed by Representative Claman, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Drummond, Kreiss-Tomkins, Snyder, Claman Do not pass (3): Eastman, Vance, Kurka The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor HB 17 was referred to the State Affairs Committee. HB 108 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 108 "An Act relating to concurrent vocational education, training, and on-the-job trade experience programs for students enrolled in public secondary schools; relating to child labor; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 108(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cronk, Gillham, Prax Amend (3): Hopkins, Drummond, Story The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 108(EDC): 1. Zero, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 108 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2259 HB 172 The Health & Social Services 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." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 172(HSS) "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 hospitalizations for mental health evaluation; relating to licensed facilities; relating to a report to the legislature on psychiatric patients and patient rights; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Zulkosky and Snyder, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Fields, Spohnholz, Snyder No recommendation (3): Prax, McCarty, Zulkosky Amend (1): Kurka The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 172(HSS): 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 8. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration HB 172 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2260 HB 246 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 246 "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 246(FIN) "An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; relating to misconduct involving marijuana by persons 18, 19, or 20 years of age; amending Rule 17(h), Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Merrick, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Ortiz, Edgmon, Wool No recommendation (4): LeBon, Thompson, Josephson, Merrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 246(FIN): 1. Zero, Alaska Judiciary System 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Public Safety HB 246 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 281 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 281 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making reappropriations; 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." 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2261 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 281(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; 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." The report was signed by Representatives Merrick and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Ortiz, Edgmon, Josephson, Wool, Merrick, Foster No recommendation (1): LeBon Amend (3): Carpenter, Rasmussen, Johnson HB 281 is on today's calendar. HB 282 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 282 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making capital appropriations and supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(FIN) "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." The report was signed by Representatives Foster and Merrick, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2262 Do pass (3): Edgmon, Foster, Merrick No recommendation (7): Ortiz, LeBon, Carpenter, Johnson, Wool, Josephson, Rasmussen HB 282 is on today's calendar. HB 298 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 298 "An Act establishing the Alaska Food Strategy Task Force; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 298(CRA) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Hannan and Schrage, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): McCarty, Drummond, McCabe, Prax, Hannan, Schrage No recommendation (1): Patkotak The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 298(CRA): 1. Zero, Legislative Affairs Agency HB 298 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 306 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 306 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Pharmacy; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Merrick, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2263 Do pass (3): Ortiz, Edgmon, Wool No recommendation (6): LeBon, Thompson, Johnson, Josephson, Rasmussen, Merrick The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 306 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 312 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 312 "An Act relating to dress codes and natural hairstyles." The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Zulkosky, Drummond No recommendation (4): Cronk, Gillham, Prax, Hopkins Amend (1): Story The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development HB 312 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 322 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 322 "An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system vessel replacement fund; and providing for an effective date." 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2264 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 322(TRA) "An Act relating to the Alaska marine highway system fund; relating to the Alaska marine highway system vessel replacement fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Merrick, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Ortiz, Edgmon, Josephson, Wool No recommendation (3): LeBon, Thompson, Merrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 322(TRA): 1. Zero, Office of the Governor/Fund Transfers HB 322 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 350 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 350 "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Drummond and Story, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Hopkins, Drummond, Story Do not pass (2): Prax, Gillham No recommendation (2): Cronk, Zulkosky The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Education & Early Development/Debt Service 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2265 HB 350 was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 12 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 12 Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset of the Social Security Act. The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Spohnholz, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Schrage, McCarty, Snyder, Fields, Spohnholz No recommendation (2): Kaufman, Nelson The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Senate Finance Committee SJR 12 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 7 The State Affairs Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(JUD) "An Act requiring the Department of Public Safety to publish certain policies and procedures on the department's Internet website." The report was signed by Representative Kreiss-Tomkins, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Claman, Tarr, Story, Kreiss-Tomkins No recommendation (2): Kaufman, Vance Amend (1): Eastman 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2266 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety CSSB 7(JUD) was referred to the Judiciary Committee. SB 33 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) "An Act relating to a fisheries product development tax credit; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 33(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Merrick, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Ortiz, Edgmon, LeBon, Thompson, Wool, Rasmussen, Merrick No recommendation (1): Josephson The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 33(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 33(FIN) was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 36 The Education Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 36(EDC) "An Act relating to reporting requirements of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska." The report was signed by Representatives Story and Drummond, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2267 Do pass (2): Story, Drummond No recommendation (3): Hopkins, Cronk, Gillham The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Zero, University of Alaska CSSB 36(EDC) was referred to the State Affairs Committee. SB 143 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 143 "An Act relating to horizontal property regimes and common interest communities; and relating to mortgages, deeds of trust, and other property liens." The report was signed by Representatives Fields and Spohnholz, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Kaufman, Schrage, McCarty, Nelson, Fields, Spohnholz The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor/Combined SB 143 was referred to the Rules Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Jason Daniels By Representative Gillham Honoring - Steffen Booth By Representative Foster; Senator Olson 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2268 Honoring - Diane Miller By Representative Foster; Senator Olson Honoring - Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson & Education and Sharing Day By Representative Drummond; Senator Hughes Honoring - Coach Todd Boonstra By Representative Gillham Honoring - Rhiana C. Gay By Representative Nelson; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Kenai Senior Center By Representatives Gillham, Carpenter; Senator Micciche Honoring - Kenai Kardinals Boys' 2021 Cross Country Running Team By Representative Gillham Honoring - Kenai Kardinals Girls' 2021 Cross Country Running Team By Representative Gillham Honoring - Soldotna Montessori Charter School By Representative Gillham Honoring - Patrick Valkenburg By Senator Bishop Honoring - Thomas J. Barrett By Senator Bishop; Representatives Tuck, Fields Honoring - William "Bill" L. Field By Senator Micciche; Representative Carpenter Honoring - Vickie Reese By Senator Wilson Honoring - Stewart Erhart By Senator Bishop; Representative Cronk 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2269 Honoring - William G. Moran, Jr. By Senator Stedman; Representative Ortiz Honoring - Alaska Craft Breweries, Wineries, Meaderies, and Distilleries By Senator Kawasaki Honoring - The Alaska Native Language Center By Senators Kawasaki, Bishop; Representative Edgmon Honoring - True North Gold Mine Reclamation By Senator Bishop Honoring - The Top Ten 2022 Iditarod Finishers By Senators Hoffman, Olson; Representative Zulkosky In Memoriam - Derek Leichliter By Representative Gillham In Memoriam - Henry Paul Guinotte By Representative Johnson In Memoriam - Paul Huppert By Representative Johnson In Memoriam - Michael Timothy Meeks By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Thompson, LeBon In Memoriam - James Peter Van Nort By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Thompson In Memoriam - Katherine "Kate" Anne Cross-Das By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Hopkins In Memoriam - Virginia Rose Woods By Senator Bishop; Representative Cronk In Memoriam - Neal Boyd Brown By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Hopkins, Wool 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2270 In Memoriam - Betty Gail Flodin By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Hopkins, Wool In Memoriam - Frankie Jean Jones By Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam - Stacy Ann Moe By Senator Wilson; Representative McCabe In Memoriam - Susan "Sue" Marie Larkins-Hall By Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Terrence P.A. McLean By Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Howard Luke By Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Roy Jake Tansy By Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Wayne Million By Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Billy Wayne Harris By Senator Micciche; Representative Carpenter In Memoriam - Eric Paul Whitney By Senator Micciche In Memoriam - Paul A. Fischer By Senator Micciche; Representatives Vance, Carpenter In Memoriam - Lee Roy Evans By Senator Bishop In Memoriam - Captain Stephan Merrill Hoffman By Senator Hoffman In Memoriam - Julia "Tagar" Hunter By Senator Hoffman 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2271 INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 404 HOUSE BILL NO. 404 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act repealing the requirement that the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation make a dividend available to the state, and repealing associated definitions." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 405 HOUSE BILL NO. 405 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the establishment of trusts; requiring the filing of certain trust information; and requiring compliance with a federal law." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 406 HOUSE BILL NO. 406 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the validity of trusts involving persons sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury; and relating to the recording of documents conveying land to persons sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 407 HOUSE BILL NO. 407 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2272 "An Act relating to commerce with Russia; relating to the use of the ports in the state; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 408 HOUSE BILL NO. 408 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act relating to the business of money transmission; relating to money transmission licenses, licensure requirements, and registration through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System; relating to the use of virtual currency for money transmission; relating to authorized delegates of a licensee; relating to acquisition of control of a license; relating to record retention and reporting requirements; authorizing the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to cooperate with other states in the regulation of money transmission; relating to permissible investments; relating to violations and enforcement of money transmission laws; relating to money transmission license exemptions; relating to payroll processing services; repealing currency exchange licenses; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 23 follows: "Dear Speaker Stutes: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the modernization of state money transmittal laws. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2273 This bill would modernize Alaska's money transmission laws through adoption of pertinent sections of the Uniform Money Transmission Modernization Act (Model Law), which was developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) with input and participation from industry stakeholders. Among other changes, the proposed bill would amend the Uniform Money Services Act (AS 06.55) to allow regulation of transmission of virtual currency, eliminate currency exchange as a separate license type, and clarify regulation of payroll processing. Adoption of this bill would allow the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) to protect Alaskan consumers through regulation of virtual currency transmission. The Uniform Money Services Act was adopted in 2008 before internet-based fintech business models, virtual currencies and mobile phone applications were regularly in use. Today, virtual currency transmission accounts for over $2.3 billion annually, nearly one-third of money transmission volume in Alaska. In 2021, it grew by 2,420 percent. Since 2019, it has grown 6,782 percent. Expanding the current law to include cryptocurrency will close a significant loophole, protect consumers, and ensure the safety and soundness of the businesses interacting with Alaskans. Recent and reasonably foreseeable geopolitical events make regulating virtual currency even more important. Adoption of key components of the Model Law will also allow DCCED to coordinate with other states while more effectively utilizing state resources. This change would benefit licensees by adopting a standardized nationwide multistate licensing process. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 409 HOUSE BILL NO. 409 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2274 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Petro Star Inc.; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources The following report was enclosed and is on file in the Chief Clerk's Office: Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Final Best Interest Finding and Determination for the Sale of Alaska North Slope Royalty Oil to Petro Star Inc. March 18, 2022 (as required by AS 38.06.050 and AS 38.05.183) The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 23 follows: "Dear Speaker Stutes: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to approval and ratification of the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Petro Star Inc. (Petro Star). The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has determined that it is in the best interest of the State to take royalty oil in-kind from leases on the North Slope. To this end, DNR has negotiated a proposed contract titled "Agreement for the Sale of Royalty Oil between and among the State of Alaska, Petro Star Inc., and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation" (Proposed Contract). The bill would approve and ratify the Proposed Contract. The Proposed Contract obligates the State to deliver to Petro Star 12,500 barrels per day (bpd) between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024 (years one and two of the contract), and between 10,000 bpd 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2275 and 12,500 bpd between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027 (years three to five of the contract). Based on monthly average forecasts, Petro Star's nominations under the Proposed Contract could represent 19 percent to 22 percent of the State's North Slope royalty oil. The State will receive a price for its royalty oil that will equal or exceed the price it would have received had it elected to keep its royalty in-value. In total, the Proposed Contract is expected to net the State roughly $17 to $19.8 million in revenue above what the State would receive by taking the royalty in-value. The State currently sells royalty oil to Petro Star under a one-year contract, which, due to its short duration, did not require legislative approval. The current contract terminates on December 31, 2022. The Proposed Contract would take effect on January 1, 2023 and terminate on December 31, 2027. This bill is the culmination of diligent analysis and public process that are imperative for responsible resource stewardship. The Department and the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board (Board) considered the fiscal, economic, societal, and environmental impacts and benefits of the agreement. DNR issued a Final Best Interest Finding and Determination on the agreement that included analysis of the factors for the sale of royalty oil in AS 38.05.183. The Department did not receive any comments from the public on the sale during the public comment period that ended on March 2, 2022. Additionally, the Board held two public hearings on the sale. In accordance with AS 38.06.050, the Board voted to approve a written recommendation and report on March 9, 2022, recommending legislative approval of the agreement. The bill would allow the State to obtain the maximum value for its royalty oil. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" HB 410 HOUSE BILL NO. 410 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2276 "An Act approving and ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources The following report was enclosed and is on file in the Chief Clerk's Office: Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Final Best Interest Finding and Determination for the Sale of Alaska North Slope Royalty Oil to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Company LLC March 18, 2022 (as required by AS 38.06.050 and AS 38.05.183) The Governor's transmittal letter dated March 23 follows: "Dear Speaker Stutes: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to approval and ratification of the sale of royalty oil by the State of Alaska to Marathon Petroleum and Trading Company LLC (Marathon). The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has determined that it is in the best interest of the State to take royalty oil in-kind from leases on the North Slope. To this end, DNR has negotiated a proposed contract titled "Agreement for the Sale of Royalty Oil between and among the State of Alaska, and Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and Marathon Petroleum Corporation, a Delaware Corporation" (Proposed Contract). This bill would approve and ratify the Proposed Contract. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2277 The Proposed Contract obligates the State to deliver between a minimum of 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) and a maximum of 15,000 bpd to Marathon. Based on yearly average forecasts, Marathon's nominations under the Proposed Contract could represent 15 percent to 31 percent of the State's North Slope royalty oil. The State will receive a price for its royalty oil that will equal or exceed the price it would have received had it elected to keep its royalty in-value. In total, the Proposed Contract is expected to net the State roughly $3 to $13 million in revenue above what the State would receive by taking the royalty in-value. The State currently sells royalty oil to Marathon under a one-year contract, which, due to its short duration, did not require legislative approval. The current contract terminates on July 31, 2022. The Proposed Contract would take effect on August 1, 2022 and terminate on July 31, 2025. The bill is the culmination of diligent analysis and public process that are imperative for responsible resource stewardship. DNR and the Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board (Board) considered the fiscal, economic, societal, and environmental impacts and benefits of the agreement. DNR issued a Final Best Interest Finding and Determination on the agreement that included analysis of the factors for the sale of royalty oil in AS 38.05.183. The Department did not receive any comments from the public on the sale during the public comment period that ended on March 2, 2022. Additionally, the Board held two public hearings on the sale. In accordance with AS 38.06.050, the Board voted to approve a written recommendation and report on March 9, 2022, recommending legislative approval of the agreement. This bill would allow the State to obtain the maximum value for its royalty oil. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2278 HB 411 HOUSE BILL NO. 411 by the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to municipal tax exemptions and deferrals on economic development property." was read the first time and referred to the Community & Regional Affairs and Labor & Commerce Committees. HB 412 HOUSE BILL NO. 412 by the House State Affairs Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the confirmation of appointees to the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation; relating to the appointment of public members of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. HB 413 HOUSE BILL NO. 413 by the House Education Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to facilities constituting a school; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education Committee. HB 414 HOUSE BILL NO. 414 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act making appropriations for the operating expenses of state government and certain programs; making capital appropriations and supplemental appropriations; capitalizing funds; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2279 The Governor's transmittal letter dated April 4 follows: "Dear Speaker Stutes: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18 of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to appropriations for capital and operating needs for fiscal year 2023, and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2022, related to federal funding coming to the State from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA). The federal investments made in IIJA will begin flowing to the State in 2022 and will continue over the next five years. It is estimated that 60 percent of the funding contained in the IIJA will be allocated to federal agencies and non-federal partners by formula, the remaining 40 percent is expected to be competitively awarded. This appropriation bill allows state agencies to access $868 million in federal funds and includes appropriations of $79.5 million in state funds. IIJA created new funding opportunities for infrastructure critical to Alaska, as well as enhancing existing federal programs for five federal fiscal years. The required match is $58.8 million of state funds for these new and reformed programs that total $560.2 million in new federal funds for Alaska's surface transportation program, the Department of Environmental Conservation's Water and Wastewater Programs, and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' program for state and local cybersecurity grants. The remaining $21.5 million of state funds augment federal investments in key areas important to the State, and funds infrastructure coordination and planning to ensure the State of Alaska is well positioned to maximize the programs and opportunities contained in the bill. Many of those opportunities are targeted to non- state entities including local governments, tribes, non-profits, education institutions, utilities and even commercial industry partners. This bill contains $3 million in state support to the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and the Alaska Municipal League (AML) to assist non-state entities with IIJA assistance and coordination. Our State has a unique opportunity to lead the nation for developing clean hydrogen and developing carbon capture technology infrastructure, which have the potential to create new multi-billion 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2280 dollar economies within Alaska. The development of critical minerals through the University of Alaska and mapping through the Department of Natural Resources is a pivotal tool for the United States to source its renewable components in Alaska and not totalitarian regimes. Alaska is the greatest outlier in the country when it comes to electric grid modernization and expansion, and stands to gain from connecting homes, villages, towns, and cities through cutting edge infrastructure methods. Each of these objectives can access billions of dollars in federal funds, creating new private-sector jobs across the state while lowering the cost of energy and ensuring more reliability and stability. This bill accesses $37 million in federal weatherization grants to be administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Additionally, the Department of Health and Social Services would receive $314 thousand in funds for the Alaska Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game would also, through this bill, leverage $6 million in designated general funds for $18 million federal wildlife and sport fish restoration dollars. The collaboration with AFN through its navigator program in 2021 was a successful joint effort with the State of Alaska to access Coronavirus response funding for tribes, village corporations, and other Alaska Native groups. To expand upon that, this bill requests $2.5 million in state general funds to AFN to enhance the scope of its navigator program and facilitate information exchanges with Alaska Native organizations on federal infrastructure dollars. Finally, this bill requests $5 million in state general funds to stand up a State of Alaska Infrastructure Office. Because IIJA will be valid for five federal fiscal years, and much of the federal funding will be directed outside the State's appropriation process, the ability to coordinate with all recipients within Alaska will be critical to ensuring success without duplication of effort. I look forward to working with the Legislature on the timely passage and implementation of these appropriations. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2281 CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 106 The following, which could not be considered in a technical session (page 2239), was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to missing persons under 21 years of age." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 5DP 2NR 560 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 560 FN2: ZERO(DPS) 560 HSS RPT 5DP 2NR 1066 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 1066 FN2: ZERO(DPS) 1066 The Rules Committee submitted the following fiscal notes: 3. Zero, Dept. of Health & Social Services/Dept. of Family and Community Services 4. Zero, Dept. of Public Safety The Speaker stated that, without objection, HB 106 would be moved to the bottom of the calendar. HB 281 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 281 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making reappropriations; 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." 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2282 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 6DP 1NR 3AM 2260 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. 281(FIN) "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; amending appropriations; making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and reappropriations; 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." Representative Tilton objected. Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that Representatives Nelson and Prax be excused from a call of the House today. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall CSHB 281(FIN) be adopted in lieu of the original bill?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 281 Second Reading Adopt Finance CS YEAS: 22 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Cronk, Eastman, Gillham, Kaufman, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Rauscher, Shaw, Thompson, Tilton, Vance Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax and so, CSHB 281(FIN) was adopted. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2283 The Speaker stated that amendments to CSHB 281(FIN) must be submitted to the Chief Clerk's office by 2:00 p.m., today. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 281(FIN) would be held in second reading to tomorrow's calendar. HB 282 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 282 "An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; making capital appropriations and supplemental appropriations; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 3DP 7NR 2261 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. 282(FIN) "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." Representative Tilton objected. The question being: "Shall CSHB 282(FIN) be adopted in lieu of the original bill?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 282 Second Reading Adopt Finance CS YEAS: 23 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Schrage, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tuck, Wool, Zulkosky 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2284 Nays: Carpenter, Cronk, Eastman, Gillham, Kaufman, Kurka, McKay, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Shaw, Tilton, Vance Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax Absent: McCabe And so, CSHB 282(FIN) was adopted. The Speaker stated that amendments to CSHB 282(FIN) must be submitted to the Chief Clerk's office by 2:00 p.m., today. The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 282(FIN) would be held in second reading to tomorrow's calendar. HB 297 The following, which could not be considered in a technical session (page 2239), was read the second time: 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." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) 6DP 1957 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 1957 HSS RPT CS(HSS) 5DP 2NR 2075 FN1: ZERO(DHS) 2075 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. 297(HSS) (same title) Representative Tilton objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 297(HSS) was adopted. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2285 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representatives Hopkins and Nelson: Page 1, line 1 (title amendment): Delete "Health and Social" Insert "Family and Community" Representative Shaw moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There being no objection, Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the new title follows: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 297(HSS)(title am) "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to child protection; and relating to children of active duty military members." Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 2, following "child protection;" (title amendment): Insert "relating to reporting of test results of children testing positive for sexually transmitted diseases;" Page 1, following line 10: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 47.17.024 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (c) If a child 14 years of age or younger receives a positive test result for a sexually transmitted disease, the person performing the test and the physician, if any, involved in ordering the test or providing treatment based on the result shall immediately report the positive test result to the Department of Public Safety." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Rasmussen objected. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2286 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 33 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Kurka, LeBon Nays: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 2, lines 2 - 3: Delete "A designated authority that receives information under this subsection may not disclose the information to a person who is not authorized by law to receive it." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Hopkins objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 2 NAYS: 34 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Kurka 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2287 Nays: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 2, line 2, following "child.": Insert "The department shall notify the designated authority at the duty station where the member is assigned of a substantiated finding under AS 47.10 or AS 47.17." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Hopkins objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 33 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Gillham, Kurka Nays: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2288 Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 14, through page 2, line 1: Delete "a designated authority at the duty station where the member is assigned" Insert "the member of the armed forces" Page 2, lines 2 - 5: Delete "A designated authority that receives information under this subsection may not disclose the information to a person who is not authorized by law to receive it. In this subsection, "designated authority" means a person designated by the armed forces of the United States to receive notification of reports of harm." Page 2, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 47.17.040(b) is amended to read: (b) Investigation reports and reports of harm filed under this chapter are considered confidential and are not subject to public inspection and copying under AS 40.25.110 and 40.25.120. However, in accordance with department regulations, investigation reports, including substantiated findings under AS 47.10 or AS 47.17, may be used by appropriate governmental agencies with child-protection functions, inside and outside the state, in connection with investigations or judicial proceedings involving child abuse, neglect, or custody and in conjunction with licensing action under AS 47.32 or a similar statute in another state. Nothing in this section prohibits the department from notifying a member of the armed forces of the United States under AS 47.17.030(h) for whom the department has received a report of harm concerning the member's child. A person not acting in accordance with department regulations who, with criminal negligence, makes public information contained in confidential reports is guilty of a class B misdemeanor." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Hopkins objected. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2289 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 35 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman Nays: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, following line 10: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 47.17.020(a) is amended to read: (a) The following persons who, in the performance of their occupational duties, their appointed duties under (8) of this subsection, or their volunteer duties under (9) of this subsection, have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered harm as a result of child abuse or neglect shall immediately report the harm to the nearest office of the department and, if the harm appears to be a result of a suspected sex offense, shall immediately report the harm to the nearest law enforcement agency: (1) practitioners of the healing arts; (2) school teachers and school administrative staff members, including athletic coaches, of public and private schools; (3) peace officers and officers of the Department of Corrections; (4) administrative officers of institutions; (5) child care providers; 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2290 (6) paid employees of domestic violence and sexual assault programs, and crisis intervention and prevention programs as defined in AS 18.66.990; (7) paid employees of an organization that provides counseling or treatment to individuals seeking to control their use of drugs or alcohol; (8) members of a child fatality review team established under AS 12.65.015(e) or 12.65.120 or the multidisciplinary child protection team created under AS 47.14.300; (9) volunteers who interact with children in a public or private school for more than eight [FOUR] hours a week; (10) juvenile probation officers, juvenile probation office staff, and staff of juvenile detention facilities and juvenile treatment facilities, as those terms are defined in AS 47.12.990." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Tarr objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 6 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) Second Reading Amendment No. 6 YEAS: 4 NAYS: 32 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carpenter, Eastman, Kurka, Rasmussen Nays: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax And so, Amendment No. 6 was not adopted. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2291 Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 33 NAYS: 3 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Josephson, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillham Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax And so, CSHB 297(HSS)(title am) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 2:00 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 1:23 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 2:03 p.m. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 227 The following, which could not be considered in a technical session (page 2240), was read the third time: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2292 HOUSE BILL NO. 227 "An Act relating to municipal energy and resilience improvement assessment programs; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HB 227 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 227 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 31 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Hopkins, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Nays: Carpenter, Eastman, Gillham, Kurka Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax Absent: Josephson And so, HB 227 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. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 227 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 106 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2281), was before the House in second reading: HOUSE BILL NO. 106 "An Act relating to missing persons under 21 years of age." 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2293 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: 35 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 4 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Carpenter, Claman, Cronk, Drummond, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Gillham, Hannan, Hopkins, Kaufman, Kreiss-Tomkins, Kurka, LeBon, McCabe, McKay, Merrick, Ortiz, Patkotak, Rasmussen, Rauscher, Schrage, Shaw, Snyder, Spohnholz, Story, Stutes, Tarr, Thompson, Tilton, Tuck, Vance, Wool, Zulkosky Excused: Johnson, McCarty, Nelson, Prax Absent: Josephson And so, HB 106 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, which could not be considered in a technical session (page 2240). There being no objection, the following citation was approved and sent to enrolling: In Memoriam - Karl Amylon By Representative Ortiz; Senators Stedman, Kiehl UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 136 Representatives McCabe, Ortiz, Merrick, Tarr, Spohnholz, and Rasmussen added as cosponsors to: 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2294 HOUSE BILL NO. 136 "An Act naming the Congressman Don Young Bridge." HB 203 Representative Thompson removed as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act establishing the offense of misconduct involving weapons in the sixth degree." HB 227 Representative Story added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 227 "An Act relating to municipal energy and resilience improvement assessment programs; and providing for an effective date." HB 297 Representatives Story, Tarr, and Josephson added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 297(HSS)(title am) "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to child protection; and relating to children of active duty military members." HB 350 Representative Fields added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 350 "An Act relating to school bond debt reimbursement; and providing for an effective date." HB 358 Representative Spohnholz 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." 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2295 SB 7 Representative Tarr added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 7(JUD) "An Act requiring the Department of Public Safety to publish certain policies and procedures on the department's Internet website." SB 156 Representative Gillham added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 156(HSS) "An Act relating to COVID-19 immunization rights; relating to objection to the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine; relating to COVID-19 vaccination status and eligibility for health care insurance; and providing for an effective date." SB 174 Representative Tarr added as a cross sponsor to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 174(EDC) "An Act relating to dress codes and natural hairstyles." ENGROSSMENT HB 106 HB 106 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 227 HB 227 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 297 CSHB 297(HSS)(title 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. 2022-04-04 House Journal Page 2296 The following meeting today was changed: Judiciary Committee CANCELED The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to a call of the Chair; and so, the House recessed at 2:51 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 3:27 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Representative Tuck moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 9:00 a.m., April 5. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk