Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2023-04-14 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0711 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Friday April 14, 2023 Eighty-eighth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Tilton at 10:35 a.m. Roll call showed 38 members present. Representative Dibert had been previously excused from a call of the House today. Representative Prax was absent and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Charley Basham of Chena Ridge Friends Meeting, Fairbanks Congregation of Quakers. Representative Vance moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Honoring the creative Spirit of life that goes by many names and no name, I invite you to join me in a moment of prayer: May this day be blessed by the Spirit that unites us. May we pay attention to that Spirit as we make decisions for the common good. May our actions be in harmony with care for the land and its people. May we be enlightened by the wisdom passed down by many generations of Indigenous people of this land. And may our actions be those that hold to the promise of peace and justice for all. Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Stutes. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0712 CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 86th and 87th legislative days and House Journal Supplement No. 4 be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 12 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and it is transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 55 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 55(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives; extending the termination date of the State Medical Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following were received: Dept. of Administration Division of Finance Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 (as required by AS 37.05.210) Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund Status Report April 2023 (as required by AS 42.45.045) 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0713 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health & Social Services Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: David Barnes as a member of the State Medical Board. Anita Halterman John Morris as members of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees. The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair; and Representatives Fields, Sumner, Ruffridge, McCormick, Saddler, and Mina. The Resources Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Gerad Godfrey Greg Svendsen Mike Wood Stanley Zuray as members of the State Board of Fisheries. The report was signed by Representative McKay, Chair; and Representatives McCabe, Wright, Mears, Rauscher, and Armstrong. HB 81 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act relating to the transfer of a title on the death of the owner; and providing for an effective date." 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0714 The report was signed by Representative Shaw, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Armstrong, Story, Allard, C. Johnson, Carpenter, Wright, Shaw The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, House Transportation Committee/Dept. of Administration HB 81 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 86 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 86 "An Act relating to the business of money transmission; relating to money transmission licenses, licensure requirements, and registration through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; 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." The report was signed by Representative Sumner, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Fields No recommendation (6): Carrick, Saddler, Wright, Prax, Ruffridge, Sumner 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0715 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 86 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 95 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to designation of state water as outstanding national resource water; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative McKay, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): McCabe, Saddler, Wright, Rauscher, McKay Do not pass (2): Mears, Dibert No recommendation (1): Patkotak Amend (1): Armstrong The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 2. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 95 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 96 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 96 "An Act relating to licensing and registration requirements for certain wholesale drug distributors; and providing for an effective date." 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0716 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 96(HSS) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Sumner, McCormick, Prax No recommendation (3): Ruffridge, Saddler, Mina The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 96(HSS): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 96 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. HB 125 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 125 "An Act relating to trapping cabins on state land; and relating to trapping cabin permit fees." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 125(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative McKay, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Mears, Armstrong, Dibert, Saddler, Wright, Rauscher, McKay No recommendation (2): McCabe, Patkotak The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 125(RES): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0717 HB 125 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 140 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 140 "An Act relating to the State Officers Compensation Commission; and relating to policies of the Alaska Legislative Council regarding allowances and reimbursement for moving expenses." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 140(STA) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Shaw, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Armstrong, Story, Allard, C. Johnson, Carpenter, Wright, Shaw The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 140(STA): 1. Zero, Dept. of Administration HB 140 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 141 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 141 "An Act establishing June 9 of each year as Don Young Day." The report was signed by Representative Shaw, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Story, Allard, Armstrong, C. Johnson, Carpenter, Wright, Shaw The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Office of the Governor/Combined 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0718 HB 141 was referred to the Rules Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Fisheries reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Gerad Godfrey Greg Svendsen Mike Wood Stanley Zuray as members of the State Board of Fisheries. The report was signed by Representative Vance, Chair; and Representatives McCabe, Carpenter, McCormick, and Himschoot. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring - Daniel T. Seamount, Jr. By Representative Saddler; Senator Merrick Honoring - Reed Smith By Representative Gray; Senator Dunbar Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage Culinary Arts Program By Representative Wright; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department By Representative Wright; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage & Alaska Pacific University Consortium Library By Representative Wright; Senator Wielechowski Honoring - Glacier Kings Hockey Team By Representative Vance; Senator Stevens 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0719 Honoring - Ninilchik High School Boys Basketball 2023 2A State Champions By Representative Vance; Senator Stevens Honoring - University of Alaska Anchorage Master of Public Health Program By Representative Gray; Senator Dunbar Honoring - Jeff Landfield By Senators Kaufman, Gray-Jackson; Representative Josephson Honoring - Zori Opanasevych By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears Honoring - Justus Trayer By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam - Gregory & Edithanne Gabriel By Representative Ruffridge; Senator Bjorkman In Memoriam - Louis Hayden Green, Sr. By Representative Foster; Senators Olson, Tobin In Memoriam - Evan "Toby" Tobler By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Wright In Memoriam - Lieutenant Colonel Harold Braspenninckx By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Wright In Memoriam - John W. Sipary By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 159 HOUSE BILL NO. 159 by the House Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to registered interior designers and interior design; establishing requirements for the practice of registered 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0720 interior design; renaming the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors the State Board of Registration for Design Professionals; relating to the State Board of Registration for Design Professionals; relating to liens for labor or materials furnished; relating to the procurement of interior design services; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. HB 160 HOUSE BILL NO. 160 by the House Special Committee on Ways and Means, entitled: "An Act relating to the calculation of the amount available for appropriation from the Alaska permanent fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the House Special Committee on Ways & Means. HB 161 HOUSE BILL NO. 161 by Representatives Wright and Hannan, entitled: "An Act relating to appropriations to the civil legal services fund." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. HB 162 HOUSE BILL NO. 162 by Representative Josephson, entitled: "An Act relating to gun violence protective orders; relating to the crime of violating a protective order; relating to a central registry for protective orders; relating to the powers of district judges and magistrates; amending Rules 4 and 65, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 9, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0721 HB 163 HOUSE BILL NO. 163 by Representatives Himschoot, Dibert, Groh, Gray, Coulombe, McCormick, Galvin, Sumner, Mina, Ruffridge, Mears, Tomaszewski, Carrick, and Armstrong, entitled: "An Act creating the FAFSA raffle fund; relating to the definition of 'gambling'; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary, State Affairs, and Education Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 8 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles." with the: Journal Page STA RPT 6DP 322 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 322 FN2: ZERO(DPS) 322 TRA RPT CS(TRA) NEW TITLE 7DP 496 FN1: ZERO(ADM) 496 FN2: ZERO(DPS) 496 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original bill: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 8(TRA) "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles; and providing for an effective date." Representative Cronk objected. **The presence of Representative Prax was noted. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0722 The question being: "Shall the House adopt CSHB 8(TRA)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 8 Second Reading Adopt Transportation CS YEAS: 0 NAYS: 39 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, CSHB 8(TRA) was not adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 8 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 8 will advance to third reading on the April 17 calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 39 The following, which was held from the April 12 calendar (page 702), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 39(FIN) am "An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; capitalizing funds; repealing appropriations; 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." 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0723 The Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 39(FIN) am would be held to the April 17 calendar. HB 41 The following, which was held from the April 12 calendar (page 702), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 41(FIN) am "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 Speaker stated that, without objection, CSHB 41(FIN) am would be held to the April 17 calendar. HB 69 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 12 calendar (page 701), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) "An Act relating to the reclassification of first class cities as second class cities; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall CSHB 69(CRA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 69(CRA) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, CSHB 69(CRA) passed the House. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0724 Representative Saddler 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. CSHB 69(CRA) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 123 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 12 calendar (page 702), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to an amendment to the articles of incorporation of a corporation organized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HB 123 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 123 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, HB 123 passed the House. Representative Saddler 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 123 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0725 SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 3 The following was read the second time: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3 Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill. with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 3DP 4NR 237 FN1: ZERO(H.JUD) 237 STA RPT CS(JUD) 5DP 1AM 399 FN1: ZERO(H.JUD) 399 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) (same title) There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Fields: Page 1, following line 14: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS, the Alaska legislature supports police, troopers, and other law enforcement officials; and WHEREAS, the International Association of Chief of Police "strongly oppose the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act because it endangers the public and law enforcement"; and" Representative Fields moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0726 There was objection. Representative C. Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent to divide the question. Representative Fields objected. The question being: "Shall the question be divided?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 3(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1/Divide Question YEAS: 24 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Armstrong, Carrick, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes Excused: Dibert And so, Amendment No. 1 was divided. Amendment No. 1A: Page 1, following line 14: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS, the Alaska legislature supports police, troopers, and other law enforcement officials; and" The question being: "Shall the House adopt Amendment No. 1A?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 3(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1A YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0727 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, Amendment No. 1A was adopted. Amendment No. 1B: Page 1, following line 14: Insert new material to read: "WHEREAS, the International Association of Chief of Police "strongly oppose the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act because it endangers the public and law enforcement"; and" The question being: "Shall the House adopt Amendment No. 1B?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 3(JUD) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1B YEAS: 17 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Saddler, Schrage, Story Nays: Allard, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Patkotak, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Shaw, Stapp, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, Amendment No. 1B was not adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent to rescind previous action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 1B. 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0728 Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall the House adopt Amendment No. 1B?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 3(JUD) am Second Reading Amendment No. 1B YEAS: 15 NAYS: 24 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Foster, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Patkotak, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, Amendment No. 1B was not adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 3(JUD) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHJR 3(JUD) am will advance to third reading on the April 17 calendar. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring - Grace Christian School Grizzlies, 2023 3A Girls Basketball State Champions By Representatives Coulombe, Shaw 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0729 Honoring - Grace Christian School Grizzlies, 2023 3A Boys State Basketball Champions By Representatives Coulombe, Shaw Honoring - Trail Mix, Inc. By Representatives Hannan, Story; Senator Kiehl Honoring - Helmut "Bill" Bubbel By Senators Kawasaki, Bishop; Representative Carrick Honoring - Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Thunderbirds Boys Basketball, 2023 4A State Champions By Senators Dunbar, Wielechowski; Representative Mears Honoring - Alaska Railroad Corporation Centennial By Senators Kawasaki, Kaufman; Representative Carrick Honoring - 2023 Alaska Division I Hockey Champions Chugiak High School Mustangs By Senator Merrick; Representative Saddler In Memoriam - Sam Foist-Swart By Representative Rauscher; Senator Shower In Memoriam - Robert Michael Kilbourn By Representatives Prax, Stapp; Senator Myers In Memoriam - Dr. Gilbert Winfield Bane, Jr. By Senator Stevens; Representative Stutes In Memoriam - Gary Lee Nance By Senator Kawasaki; Representatives Dibert, Stapp In Memoriam - Mark Wartes By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Dibert UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 145 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0730 HOUSE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to loans in an amount of $25,000 or less; relating to deferred deposit advances; and providing for an effective date." HB 145 is in the Labor & Commerce Committee with further referral to the Finance Committee. HJR 3 Representatives Patkotak, Cronk, D. Johnson, Wright, and Tomaszewski added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 3(JUD) am Encouraging Congress to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act or a similar bill. HJR 10 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Disapproving the proposed rule by the National Park Service limiting non-subsistence hunting methods; and urging the National Park Service to withdraw the rule. HB 5 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 5 "An Act relating to convening the legislature in Anchorage; relating to the regulation of lobbying; relating to annual student guests of the legislature; relating to locations of sessions of the legislature; relating to the Legislative Ethics Act; relating to the relocation of functions of state government; and providing for an effective date." HB 6 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 6 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development; relating to public education; relating to opioid 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0731 abuse awareness and prevention; and providing for an effective date." HB 8 Representatives C. Johnson and Josephson added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 8 "An Act relating to electric-assisted bicycles." HB 24 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 24 "An Act relating to the membership of the Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar." HB 26 Representatives Galvin and Hannan added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 26 "An Act renaming the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council as the Council for Alaska Native Languages; and relating to the Council for Alaska Native Languages." HB 61 Representative Coulombe added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 61 "An Act relating to restrictions on firearms and other weapons." HB 69 Representative Tomaszewski added as a cosponsor to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 69(CRA) "An Act relating to the reclassification of first class cities as second class cities; and providing for an effective date." HB 81 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0732 HOUSE BILL NO. 81 "An Act relating to the transfer of a title on the death of the owner; and providing for an effective date." HB 82 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 82 "An Act relating to the selection, retention, and rejection of judicial officers for the court of appeals and the district court and of magistrates; relating to the duties of the judicial council; and relating to the duties of the Commission on Judicial Conduct." HB 91 Representative McKay added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 91 "An Act relating to deduction of labor or employee organization dues or service fees from the pay of certain public employees; and providing for an effective date." HB 93 Representatives McKay, Galvin, and Coulombe added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 93 "An Act relating to a lumber grading training program and lumber grading certificates; relating to use of lumber graded and certified by a person holding a lumber grading training program certificate; and providing for an effective date." HB 107 Representative Tomaszewski added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 107 "An Act relating to criminal law definitions." HB 123 Representatives Patkotak, Cronk, Stapp, Story, and McKay added as cosponsors to: 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0733 HOUSE BILL NO. 123 "An Act relating to an amendment to the articles of incorporation of a corporation organized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; and providing for an effective date." HB 145 Representative Mina added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 145 "An Act relating to loans in an amount of $25,000 or less; relating to deferred deposit advances; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 69 CSHB 69(CRA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 123 HB 123 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. ADJOURNMENT Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m., April 17. Representative Eastman objected and amended the motion to adjourn until January 16, 2024. There was objection. The question being: "Shall the House adjourn until January 16, 2024?" The roll was taken with the following result: Adjourn January 16, 2024 2023-04-14 House Journal Page 0734 YEAS: 2 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Sumner Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Patkotak, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Dibert And so, the motion failed. There being no further objection, the House adjourned at 11:48 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., April 17. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk