Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-04-17 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2315 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 17, 2024 Ninety-third Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Tilton at 10:33 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Sumner was absent and his presence was noted later. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, The Reverend Karen Perkins of Resurrection Lutheran Church. Representative Vance moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. With the deepest respect for the religious beliefs of all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer: Rooted in God's abundant love for the world, I pray for our neighbors, our communities, and all of creation. I praise you, O Lord, the source of all goodness. Give this body a holy curiosity to ask questions and build bridges across difference. Commit us to respectful and faithful dialogue with Indigenous neighbors. Commit this body to a holy appreciation for the abundance of the earth that feeds us. Bless those who labor to bring that food to our mealtimes. Commit the leaders here, and all elected officials, to seek justice and equality for all. Guide them to prioritize the common good over any narrow individualism. 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2316 I praise you for your tender care. In times of worry and uncertainty, renew all trust in your wisdom and abundance. Sustain us with lives of gratitude for all whose service came before this House and hope for all whose service will follow. I offer these prayers to you, gracious God, trusting in your boundless love for all that you have made, in your holy name, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative D. Johnson. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 91st and 92nd legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 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: Bob Griffin as a member of the Board of Education and Early Development. The report was signed by Representatives Allard and Ruffridge, Co- chairs; and Representatives Himschoot, Story, McKay, McCormick, and Prax. The Transportation Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Andrew Mew as a member of the Board of Marine Pilots. The report was signed by Representative McCabe, Chair; and Representatives Vance, McKay, C. Johnson, Sumner, Stutes, and Mina. 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2317 HB 202 The Education Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 202 "An Act relating to the availability and administration of opioid overdose drugs in public schools." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 202(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives Allard and Ruffridge, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): McCormick Do not pass (1): Prax Amend (5): Himschoot, Story, McKay, Allard, Ruffridge The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 202(EDC): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 2. Zero, Dept. of Health HB 202 was referred to the Health & Social Services Committee. HB 285 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 285 "An Act relating to insurance; relating to mammograms; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): Fields, Sumner, Ruffridge, McCormick, Mina No recommendation (1): Prax 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2318 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development The Speaker removed the Finance Committee referral (page 1332). HB 285 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 336 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 336 "An Act relating to athletic trainers; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Fields, McCormick No recommendation (1): Prax Amend (3): Sumner, Ruffridge, Mina The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 336 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. SB 24 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(FIN) "An Act relating to mental health education; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2319 Do pass (3): Fields, McCormick, Mina Do not pass (1): Ruffridge No recommendation (1): Prax Amend (1): Sumner The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 24(FIN) was referred to the Education Committee. **The presence of Representative Sumner was noted. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES HB 109 The House Special Committee on Ways & Means considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 109 "An Act reducing the corporate net income tax rate; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 109(W&M) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Carpenter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): McCabe, Carpenter Do not pass (2): Gray, Groh No recommendation (3): McKay, Allard, Tilton The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 109(W&M): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 109 was referred to the Finance Committee. 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2320 HB 277 The House Special Committee on Ways & Means considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 277 "An Act relating to occupational licensing; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 277(W&M) "An Act relating to occupational licensing; relating to reciprocity and licensure by comity, credentials, and endorsement for occupational licenses; relating to occupational license fees; relating to exemptions to licensing for contractors; relating to collection agencies; relating to dispensing opticians; relating to taxidermy; relating to control of nuisance wild birds and small animals for compensation; relating to licensing and fees for school bus and commercial motor vehicle drivers; relating to licensing and fees for certain occupations related to pesticides and broadcast chemicals; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Carpenter, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): McKay, McCabe, Allard, Tilton, Carpenter Amend (2): Gray, Groh The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 277(W&M): 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration HB 227 was referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2321 Honoring – Frederick Voss By Representative Coulombe; Senator Kaufman Honoring – Chief Steve Ginnis By Representative Carrick Honoring – Kerry Boyd By Representative Cronk Honoring – UAF Nanooks Mens Hockey Team, 2024 Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup Champions By Representative Carrick; Senator Kawasaki Honoring – John Shively By Senators Giessel, Bishop Honoring – Ray and Michelle Troll and the Soho Coho By Senators Stedman, Kawasaki; Representative Ortiz Honoring – Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears Girls Swim Team By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Story, Hannan Honoring – Wasilla High School Girls Basketball Team By Senator Wilson In Memoriam – Lincoln "LT" Trigg, Sr. By Representative Foster; Senator Olson In Memoriam – Benjamin S. Labinski By Representative Foster; Senator Olson In Memoriam – Justin Todd Germann By Representative Carrick; Senator Kawasaki In Memoriam – Grace Frances Pedersen By Representative Carrick; Senator Myers In Memoriam – Mary Helen Stephens By Representatives Carrick, Rauscher 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2322 In Memoriam – Captain Stephen Cornell Orr and Donna Durham Orr By Representative Shaw In Memoriam – Richard Siangco By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story In Memoriam – Chris Coronell By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Story, Hannan In Memoriam – Timothy Michael Armstrong By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Story, Hannan In Memoriam – George Wooliver By Senator Giessel In Memoriam – Herman "John" Martin By Senators Myers, Bishop; Representative Prax In Memoriam – Lyda Nell Green By Senator Wilson; Representative D. Johnson CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 95 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 95 "An Act relating to designation of state water as outstanding national resource water; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page FSH RPT 4DP 2AM 499 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 499 FN2: ZERO(DNR) 499 RES RPT 5DP 2DNP 1NR 1AM 715 FN1: ZERO(DEC) 715 FN2: ZERO(DNR) 715 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2323 The Rules Committee submitted the following updated fiscal notes: 3. Zero, Dept. of Environmental Conservation 4. Zero, Dept. of Natural Resources Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 7, following "statute.": Insert "A designation of outstanding national resource water made by the state may only be reversed by statute." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 95 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 26 NAYS: 14 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Gray, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Armstrong, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Hannan, McCabe, McCormick, Prax, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Sumner Gray changed from "NAY" to "YEA" And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Josephson: Page 1, line 7: Delete "only" Insert "by the department or" 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2324 Page 1, line 9, following "by": Insert "the department or by" Page 1, following line 10: Insert new material to read: "(c) A person may request that the department designate certain water of the state as outstanding national resource water by submitting a nomination to the department. The nomination must include (1) a detailed description of the water; (2) relevant water quality data to the extent that it is available; (3) the reason the water is being nominated, including information on the water's archaeological, cultural, scientific, or recreational significance; (4) whether the water is in or adjacent to a park, monument, refuge, fish and game critical habitat area, or other protected area; (5) a summary of stakeholder and community support for designation of the water as outstanding national resource water; and (6) other information supporting the nomination. (d) Within 60 days after receiving a nomination under (c) of this section, the department shall determine whether the nomination contains the required information. If the department determines that a nomination is incomplete, the department shall notify the person who submitted the nomination in writing and identify the information still required by the department. A person notified under this subsection may resubmit the nomination with the information required by the department. (e) If the department determines that a nomination includes all information required under (c) of this section, the department shall consider the nomination complete. Once the department determines that a nomination is complete, the department shall (1) provide public notice of the nomination within 60 days by (A) posting notice of the determination on the Alaska Online Public Notice System (AS 44.62.175); (B) making a copy of the nomination available on the department's Internet website; and 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2325 (C) providing a copy of the nomination and the notice to adjacent landowners and the Department of Natural Resources; (2) provide at least 60, but not more than 120, days for public comment; (3) hold at least one public hearing during the public comment period; the department shall give reasonable public notice of the time, date, and place of each public hearing at least 30 days before the hearing; and (4) consult with the Department of Fish and Game, federally recognized tribes in the area where the water is located, and relevant federal land managers. (f) The department shall make a final decision in writing of whether to designate water as outstanding national resource water within 180 days after the end of the public comment period under (e) of this section. The department shall provide public notice of the decision. (g) When considering whether water shall be designated as outstanding national resource water under (f) of this section, the department shall consider whether (1) the water is habitat for fish or other wildlife; (2) the water has recreational value; (3) endangered fish or other wildlife are present in the water; (4) the water or a portion of the water is in or adjacent to a park, monument, refuge, fish and game critical habitat area, or another protected area; (5) the water is of exceptional quality; (6) the water is of significant archaeological, cultural, or scientific importance; (7) the water provides special educational opportunities; (8) the water contains unique aquatic habitat. (h) A person aggrieved by a final decision of the department under (f) of this section may, within 90 days after notice of the final decision, request an adjudicatory hearing under AS 44.62.330 - 44.62.630. * Sec. 2. AS 46.03.880(b) is amended to read: (b) Notwithstanding AS 44.62.330(a)(25), except for a hearing under AS 46.03.085(h), adjudicatory hearing procedures 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2326 to review permit decisions under this chapter need not conform to AS 44.62.330 - 44.62.630 (Administrative Procedure Act)." Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Saddler objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 95 am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment Nos. 3 and 4 were not offered. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 95 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 95 am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HB 219 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 219 "An Act repealing the assistive technology loan guarantee and interest subsidy program; and providing for an effective date." 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2327 with the: Journal Page FIN RPT 9DP 1NR 2293 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 2293 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 219 be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 219 will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS SB 159 The Speaker stated that, without objection, the following would be returned to the Rules Committee: SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day; and providing for an effective date." THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 50 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 15 calendar (page 2307), was read the third time: 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." 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2328 The question being: "Shall CSHB 50(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 50(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 32 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Carrick, Eastman, Gray, Hannan, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Tilton And so, CSHB 50(FIN) 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. Representative Saddler gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on CSHB 50(FIN). RECONSIDERATION HB 50 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of CSHB 50(FIN) be taken up on the same day. Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall reconsideration of CSHB 50(FIN) be taken up on the same day?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 50(FIN) Third Reading Take Up Reconsideration on the Same Day YEAS: 38 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2329 Yeas: 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, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman, Hannan And so, the motion passed. The following was before the House in third reading: 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." Representative McKay rose to a point of order regarding speaking more than once on a bill. The Speaker ruled that debate was in order under reconsideration. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CSHB 50(FIN) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 50(FIN) Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration YEAS: 32 NAYS: 8 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2330 Nays: Carrick, Eastman, Gray, Hannan, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina And so, CSHB 50(FIN) passed the House on reconsideration. 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 50(FIN) was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 337 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 15 calendar (page 2308), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act establishing 4-H Day." The question being: "Shall HB 337 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 337 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 40 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, HB 337 passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. LEGISLATIVE CITATIONS Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House approve the citations on the calendar. 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2331 There was objection. The question being: "Shall the House approve the citations on the calendar?" The roll was taken with the following result: Approve Citation(s) on the Calendar YEAS: 39 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 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, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman And so, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring – Colonel Tom Hough By Representatives Prax, Stapp, Dibert Honoring – Stuart Sliter By Representatives Hannan, Story; Senator Kiehl Honoring – Ellen Hannan By Representatives Himschoot, Hannan; Senator Stedman Honoring – Eclipse Soccer Club By Representative Prax Honoring – 1st Brigade, 11th Airborne Division "Arctic Wolves" By Representatives Stapp, Wright; Senator Kawasaki Honoring – 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment "Bobcats" By Representatives Stapp, Armstrong, Wright Honoring – 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment "Blackhawks" By Representatives Stapp, Armstrong, Wright 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2332 Honoring – 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment "Deuce Four" By Representatives Stapp, Armstrong, Wright Honoring – 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment "Arctic Attack" By Representatives Stapp, Armstrong, Wright Honoring – Ginger Crockett By Senator Olson; Representative Foster Honoring – Gene Zerkel, Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame By Senator Olson Honoring – Don Sheldon, Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame By Senator Olson Honoring – Wilfred "Boyuck" Ryan, Jr., Alaska Aviation Museum Hall of Fame By Senator Olson Honoring – Reverend Dr. William Greene By Senators Gray-Jackson, Wielechowski Honoring – Erika Ninoyu By Senator Gray-Jackson; Representative Mina Honoring – 2024 Alaska Journal of Commerce Top 40 Under 40 Recipients By Senators Kawasaki, Tobin; Representative Armstrong Honoring – University of Alaska Fairbanks 2024 Honorary Degree and Service Award Recipients By Senator Kawasaki; Representative Carrick In Memoriam – Erich Laflamme By Representatives Gray, Armstrong In Memoriam – Frederick George Skáwaal Hamilton, Sr. By Representative Himschoot; Senator Stedman In Memoriam – James C. "Jim" Dart By Senator Bishop 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2333 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 Stutes – from 6:00 a.m., April 18 to 1:00 p.m., April 21 Representative Sumner – from 1:00 p.m., April 18 to 9:30 a.m., April 23 Representative Shaw – from 1:00 p.m., April 18 to 10:00 p.m., April 21 HB 219 Representatives Schrage, Story, Cronk, and Stapp added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 219 "An Act repealing the assistive technology loan guarantee and interest subsidy program; and providing for an effective date." HB 226 Representative Ruffridge added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 226 "An Act relating to the Board of Pharmacy; relating to insurance; relating to pharmacies; relating to pharmacists; relating to pharmacy benefits managers; relating to patient choice of pharmacy; and providing for an effective date." HB 337 Representatives Cronk, Stapp, Armstrong, Saddler, and Tilton added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 337 "An Act establishing 4-H Day." SB 159 Representatives Wright and Saddler added as cross sponsors to: 2024-04-17 House Journal Page 2334 SENATE BILL NO. 159 "An Act establishing Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 50 CSHB 50(FIN) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 337 HB 337 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meetings today were changed: Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: 15 min. after adjournment Resources Committee CHANGED TO: 15 min. after adjournment House Special Committee on Ways & Means CANCELED ADJOURNMENT Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., April 18. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk