Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-03-18 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1835 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday March 18, 2024 Sixty-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Tilton at 11:05 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that Representative Rauscher be excused from the call of the House from today to 10:00 a.m., March 19. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Secretary Adam Bauer of the Juneau Bahá'í Assembly. Representative Vance moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. O, thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to thee. These hearts are radiant with thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of thy glad-tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praise-worthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of thy favors and is deserving of thy mercy. Make it precious and near to thee through thy bounty and bestowal. 'Abdu'l-Bahá. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1836 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Baker. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 59th, 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 GOVERNOR SB 140 The following letter dated March 14, was received: "Dear Speaker Tilton: Under the authority vested in me by Article II, Section 15, of the Alaska Constitution, I have vetoed the following bill: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) am H "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; relating to charter schools; relating to transportation of public school students; relating to correspondence study funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to funding for reading improvement plans; and providing for an effective date." While I support the basic idea of education funding reform, this bill fails to address the innovations necessary to allow Alaskan students to excel. Without a comprehensive plan to address the education issues of the state, simply increasing funding to the current system does nothing to increase the educational outcomes and potential of our youth. The bill ignores the teacher recruitment and retention issues facing the state. Attracting and retaining top quality educators to the state is vital to fulfilling Alaska's obligation to provide an education to our children. However, due to the uniqueness of Alaska's geography and the remoteness of some of our schools, we are experiencing a crisis in recruiting and retaining the best teachers for our children. It is imperative that the legislature take direct financial action to incentivize top quality educators to teach and remain in Alaska. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1837 The bill also fails to enhance charter school opportunities in a meaningful way. Charter schools are an innovative and proven alternative to traditional education for many children. Education reform is more than funding. True reform must embrace a willingness to provide alternative methods of education to meet the varying needs of our student population. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor" MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE SB 140 A message dated March 15 was read stating the Senate accepted the House invitation to meet in joint session at 2:15 p.m., March 18 to consider the governor's veto of the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) am H "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; relating to charter schools; relating to transportation of public school students; relating to correspondence study funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to funding for reading improvement plans; and providing for an effective date." HJR 20 A message dated March 15 was read stating the Senate passed: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging withdrawal of proposed Bureau of Land Management regulations affecting the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; and urging meaningful engagement with tribes, local governments, and affected communities. HJR 20 was referred to the Chief Clerk for enrollment. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1838 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Education Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Michael Robbins as a member of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission. The report was signed by Representatives Allard and Ruffridge, Co- chairs; and Representatives Himschoot, Prax, Story, McKay, and McCormick. The Education Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Stephen Colligan as a member of the University of Alaska Board of Regents. The report was signed by Representatives Allard and Ruffridge, Co- chairs; and Representatives Himschoot, Prax, Story, McKay, and McCormick. The Finance Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointments be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Brent Fisher John Sturgeon as members of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees. The report was signed by Representatives Foster, Edgmon, and D. Johnson, Co-chairs; and Representatives Tomaszewski, Cronk, Ortiz, Josephson, Hannan, Galvin, Coulombe, and Stapp. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1839 The Health & Social Services Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Bethel Belisle as a member of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair; and Representatives Ruffridge, Saddler, McCormick, and Mina. HB 50 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 50 "An Act relating to the geologic storage of carbon dioxide; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 50(FIN) "An Act relating to carbon storage on state land; relating to the powers and duties of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; relating to carbon storage exploration licenses; relating to carbon storage leases; relating to carbon storage operator permits; relating to enhanced oil or gas recovery; relating to long-term monitoring and maintenance of storage facilities; relating to carbon oxide sequestration tax credits; relating to the duties of the Department of Natural Resources; relating to carbon dioxide pipelines; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Edgmon, D. Johnson, and Foster, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Cronk, D. Johnson, Foster No recommendation (5): Galvin, Coulombe, Ortiz, Tomaszewski, Edgmon Amend (3): Stapp, Hannan, Josephson 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1840 The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 50(FIN): 9. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 10. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue 11. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources 12. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 50 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 122 The Transportation Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 122 "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue revenue bonds to finance the replacement of the Alaska Railroad Corporation's passenger dock and related terminal facility in Seward, Alaska; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 122(TRA) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue revenue bonds to finance the replacement of the Alaska Railroad Corporation's passenger dock and related terminal facility in Seward, Alaska; authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue revenue bonds to finance the completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension in Point MacKenzie, Alaska; authorizing the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to issue bonds to finance infrastructure that supports development of critical mineral and rare earth element projects; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative McCabe, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Stutes, McKay, Vance, C. Johnson, McCabe Amend (1): Mina The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 122(TRA): 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1841 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 122 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 175 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175 "An Act relating to midwives and the practice of midwifery; relating to apprentice midwives; renaming the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives as the Board of Licensed Midwives; relating to the Board of Licensed Midwives; extending the termination date of the Board of Licensed Midwives; relating to insurance; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR SPONSOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 175(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Sumner, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Saddler, Prax, Wright No recommendation (2): Ruffridge, Sumner Amend (2): Fields, Carrick The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSSSHB 175(L&C): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SSHB 175 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 236 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 236 "An Act relating to the duties of the Board of Regents of the 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1842 University of Alaska; establishing the University of Alaska major maintenance and modernization fund; repealing the University of Alaska building fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Allard and Ruffridge, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Himschoot, Story, McCormick, Prax, Ruffridge Do not pass (2): McKay, Allard The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, University of Alaska HB 236 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 345 The Community & Regional Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 345 "An Act relating to safety ladders at municipal harbor facilities; relating to the harbor facility grant fund; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative McCormick, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Mears, Ruffridge, McCabe, Baker, McKay, Himschoot, McCormick The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities HB 345 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: 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1843 Honoring - 2024 Alaska School Activities Association, High School Hall of Fame Inductees By Representative Cronk In Memoriam - Edwin "Ed" Tussey By Representative Stutes INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE BILLS HB 392 HOUSE BILL NO. 392 by the House Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to education; relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; relating to charter schools; relating to transportation of public school students; relating to correspondence study funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to funding for reading improvement plans; relating to teacher retention and recruitment incentives; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. HB 393 HOUSE BILL NO. 393 by the House Resources Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to oil and gas leases and royalty shares; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 158 The following was read the second time: 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1844 HOUSE BILL NO. 158 "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee; relating to judge advocates; relating to military facility zones; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT 4DP 1NR 1654 FN1: ZERO(MVA) 1654 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 158 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 158 will advance to third reading on the March 20 calendar. HB 238 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 238 "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page JUD RPT CS(JUD) 5DP 1798 FN1: ZERO(LAW) 1798 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. 238(JUD) (same title) Representative Eastman objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 238(JUD) was adopted. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1845 Representative C. Johnson moved and asked unanimous consent that the House revert to Introduction of Guests. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House advance to the Consideration of the Daily Calendar. There being no objection, the House advanced to: SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 238 The following was before the House in second reading: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date." Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 12: Delete "knowingly" Insert "intentionally [KNOWINGLY]" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 238(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 2 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Hannan Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1846 Excused: Rauscher And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 2, line 18, following "organization": Insert ", a volunteer for a religious organization," Page 2, line 19, following "employee": Insert "or volunteer" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 238(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 36 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Eastman, Himschoot Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Rauscher And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was not offered. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Eastman: 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1847 Page 1, line 1 (title amendment): Delete "third degree" Insert "first degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, and criminal mischief in the fifth degree" Page 1, line 4, through page 2, line 22: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS 11.46 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 11.46.491. Determination of the degree of criminal mischief. In determining the degree of a crime under AS 11.46.475 - 11.46.486, whether real property has a place of religious education or worship located on it or whether tangible personal property is used by a religious organization or used for any religious purpose may not be taken into consideration." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Josephson objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 238(JUD) Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 36 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Eastman, Hannan Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Rauscher And so, Amendment No. 4 was not adopted. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1848 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 238(JUD) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 238(JUD) will advance to third reading on the March 20 calendar. HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 316 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was held in second reading from the March 14 calendar (page 1822), would be moved to the bottom of the calendar: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 316(STA) am "An Act relating to law enforcement requests for wireless device location information in emergencies; and providing for an effective date." THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 126 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 14 calendar (page 1819), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 126 "An Act relating to the Board of Professional Counselors; and relating to licensing of associate counselors." The question being: "Shall HB 126 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 126 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1849 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman Excused: Rauscher And so, HB 126 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 344 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the March 14 calendar (page 1823), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 344 "An Act relating to medical assistance demonstration projects established by the Department of Health." The question being: "Shall HB 344 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 344 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman Excused: Rauscher And so, HB 344 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1850 THIRD READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 7 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was held from the March 14 calendar (page 1825), would be held to the March 20 calendar: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7(W&M) Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to the permanent fund, relating to transfers out of the permanent fund, and requiring payment of a dividend to eligible state residents. HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 316 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 1848), would be held in second reading to the March 20 calendar: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 316(STA) am "An Act relating to law enforcement requests for wireless device location information in emergencies; and providing for an effective date." 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 – Spencer Woods By Representative Baker In Memoriam – Hans Clark Nicholson By Representative Sumner In Memoriam – Julia Dawn Maxwell By Representative Sumner; Senator Wilson 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1851 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following members be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the members were excused as noted: Representative Allard – from 1:00 p.m., March 22 to 10:00 p.m., March 24 Representative McKay – from 8:00 p.m., April 19 to 10:00 p.m., April 21 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meeting today was changed: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: after joint session * * * * * The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to 2:10 p.m.; and so, the House recessed at 12:29 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 2:12 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to enter the House Chamber. JOINT SESSION IN THE HOUSE In accordance with Uniform Rule 51, Speaker Tilton turned the gavel over to President Stevens who called the joint session to order at 2:18 p.m. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1852 The purpose of the joint session was to consider the Governor's veto of the following bill: SB 140-EDU: INTERNET/CHARTER/TRANSP./FUNDING/BSA Roll call of the Senate showed 20 members present. Roll call of the House showed 38 members present. Representative Rauscher had been excused from a call of the House today (page 1835). Representative D. Johnson was absent and her presence was noted later. SB 140 Senator Giessel moved that: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 140(FIN) am H "An Act relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; relating to charter schools; relating to transportation of public school students; relating to correspondence study funding; relating to the base student allocation; relating to funding for reading improvement plans; and providing for an effective date." become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto. **The presence of Representative D. Johnson was noted. Senator Wielechowski rose to a point of order regarding confining debate to the motion before the body. The President ruled that the point was well taken. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Governor's veto letter be read. There was objection. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1853 The question being: "Shall CSSB 140(FIN) am H become law notwithstanding the Governor's veto?" The roll of the Senate was taken with the following result: SENATE CSSB 140(FIN) am H Veto Override YEAS: 16 NAYS: 4 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Bishop, Bjorkman, Claman, Dunbar, Giessel, Gray-Jackson, Hoffman, Kaufman, Kawasaki, Kiehl, Merrick, Olson, Stedman, Stevens, Tobin, Wielechowski Nays: Hughes, Myers, Shower, Wilson The roll of the House was taken with the following result: HOUSE CSSB 140(FIN) am H Veto Override YEAS: 23 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Ruffridge, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Wright Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Prax, Saddler, Shaw, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance Excused: Rauscher TOTALS: YEAS: 39 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 And so, lacking the required 40 votes, the Governor's veto was sustained. Senator Giessel moved and asked unanimous consent that the joint session adjourn. There being no objection, President Stevens adjourned the joint session at 4:01 p.m. The Speaker ordered the House at ease to allow members of the Senate to leave the Chamber. 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1854 IN THE HOUSE The Speaker called the House back to order at 4:03 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS HCR 9 Representative Himschoot added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9 Recognizing the need for parity in the provision of mental health and substance use disorder medical assistance benefits in the state; and urging the Department of Health to adopt regulations that ensure parity in the provision of mental health and substance use disorder medical assistance benefits in the state. HB 126 Representatives Galvin and Prax added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 126 "An Act relating to the Board of Professional Counselors; and relating to licensing of associate counselors." HB 203 Representative Prax added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to wage payments." HB 233 Representative Josephson added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 233 "An Act relating to rates and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty work." HB 236 Representative Prax added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 236 "An Act relating to the duties of the Board of Regents of the 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1855 University of Alaska; establishing the University of Alaska major maintenance and modernization fund; repealing the University of Alaska building fund; and providing for an effective date." HB 238 Representatives Fields and Allard added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 238(JUD) "An Act relating to criminal mischief in the third degree; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 126 HB 126 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 344 HB 344 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ENROLLMENT HJR 20 The following was enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, President and Secretary of the Senate, and the engrossed and enrolled copies were transmitted to the Office of the Governor at 9:00 a.m., March 18: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20 Urging withdrawal of proposed Bureau of Land Management regulations affecting the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska; and urging meaningful engagement with tribes, local governments, and affected communities. The following memorandum dated March 15 was received from Lora Brown, Enrolling Secretary, Division of Legal and Research Services: "In accordance with Rule 43, Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, I am reporting the following manifest error in HJR 20, which has been corrected in enrolling: 2024-03-18 House Journal Page 1856 Page 2, line 25, following "Biden": Insert "has"" ADJOURNMENT Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., March 20. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:04 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk