Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-04-29 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2485 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Monday April 29, 2024 One Hundred Fifth Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Tilton at 11:00 a.m. Roll call showed 39 members present. Representative Shaw had been excused from a call of the House today. The invocation was offered by the Chaplain, Pastor Greg Weinert of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Representative Vance moved and asked unanimous consent that the invocation be spread on the journal. There being no objection, it was so ordered. In deepest reverence for the beliefs of all Alaskans, I invite you into a time of reflection on our solemn covenant as servants of the people: Almighty heavenly Father, we praise your name. We are your craftsmanship, created for good works. We invite your Holy Spirit into this chamber; fill the hearts and minds of these men and women that their enormous burden of servitude to the people of Alaska would be eased with your presence and guidance. Give us the opportunity to demonstrate your wisdom, that our state would be a shining example of your will, placing the needs of others before our own, and exuding the determination to serve all the people of this great state, regardless of their circumstance. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2486 Guide us toward honor. Help us to preserve the dignity of all. Let us do good, pursue peace, and protect the innocent and defenseless. I pray these blessings in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Mears. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 102nd, 103rd, and 104th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR A Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated April 16 and accompanying letter dated April 24 regarding the loss of the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department station were received. The declaration and letter were copied to the Finance Committee Co-chairs and are on file in the Chief Clerk's office. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 26 was read stating the Senate has accepted the invitation to meet in joint session in the House Chamber at 11:00 a.m., May 7 to consider confirmation of the Governor's appointments to boards and commissions. A message dated April 26 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 113 SENATE BILL NO. 113 by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the regional educational attendance area and small municipal school district fund; relating to Mt. Edgecumbe High School; and relating to teacher housing." 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2487 was read the first time and referred to the Education and Finance Committees. SB 151 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 151(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to police officer training; establishing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Review Commission; relating to missing and murdered indigenous persons; relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 183 SENATE BILL NO. 183 by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the workers' compensation benefits guaranty fund; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 205 SENATE BILL NO. 205 am by Senator Kaufman, entitled: "An Act authorizing the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to acquire or purchase a building that it occupies for an amount that does not exceed $8,000,000; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee. Representative Saddler 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 Reports of Standing Committees. There being no objection, the House advanced to: 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2488 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Judiciary Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Robert Sheldon as a member of the Commission on Judicial Conduct. The report was signed by Representative Vance, Chair; and Representatives Gray, Carpenter, Groh, and Sumner. HB 154 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 154 "An Act relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and establishing the Alaska energy independence fund." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 154(FIN) "An Act relating to subsidiary corporations of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representatives Foster, D. Johnson, and Edgmon, Co-chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Galvin, Hannan, Josephson, Ortiz, Foster, D. Johnson, Edgmon No recommendation (4): Stapp, Coulombe, Cronk, Tomaszewski The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 154(FIN): 5. Zero, Dept. of Administration 6. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2489 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development 8. Fiscal, Dept. of Revenue HB 154 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 396 The Resources Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 396 "An Act establishing a big game guide concession area permit program on land in the state; relating to the duties of the Big Game Commercial Services Board, the Board of Game, the Department of Fish and Game, and the Department of Natural Resources; requiring the Board of Game to establish an initial big game guide concession area; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 396(RES) (same title) The report was signed by Representative McKay, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Baker, McCabe, McKay No recommendation (4): Rauscher, Saddler, Mears, Dibert The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 396(RES): 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Natural Resources HB 396 was referred to the Finance Committee. SJR 17 The Education Committee considered: 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2490 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Urging the United States Congress to extend the deadline for the state to obligate American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth funds. The report was signed by Representatives Allard and Ruffridge, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (6): Himschoot, Story, McCormick, Prax, Allard, Ruffridge The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Legislative Agency SJR 17 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 29 The Education Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(FIN) "An Act relating to civics education, civics assessments, and secondary school graduation requirements; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 29(EDC) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Allard, Co-chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): McKay, Allard No recommendation (3): Himschoot, McCormick, Prax Amend (1): Story The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 29(EDC): 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2491 6. Zero, Office of the Governor 7. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development CSSB 29(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 127 The Transportation Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 127(FIN) "An Act relating to vehicle rental taxes; relating to the issuance of subpoenas related to tax records; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative McCabe, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Sumner, Mina, Stutes, McCabe No recommendation (3): C. Johnson, Vance, McKay The following fiscal note(s) apply: 2. Indeterminate, Dept. of Revenue CSSB 127(FIN) was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 228 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: SENATE BILL NO. 228 "An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Massage Therapists; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Sumner, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (4): Carrick, Saddler, Prax, Ruffridge Do not pass (1): Sumner 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2492 The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development SB 228 was referred to the Finance Committee. INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring – Luc Mehl and Sarah Glaser for The Packraft Handbook By Representatives Mina, Fields; Senator Claman Honoring – Roscoe Wyche, Roscoe's Catfish and Barbeque By Representatives Mina, Wright; Senator Tobin Honoring – Professor Shawnalee Whitney By Representatives Mina, Gray Honoring – Mary Ann McCall By Representative D. Johnson Honoring – Dr. James W. Muller By Representatives Mina, Galvin, Josephson Honoring – Brenda Moore By Representatives Hannan, McCormick Honoring – Portugal. The Man By Representatives Armstrong, McCormick, Mina Honoring – University of Alaska Fairbanks, Community and Technical College, 50th Anniversary By Representative Carrick Honoring – Anchorage People Mover, 50th Anniversary By Representatives Mina, Fields; Senator Tobin 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2493 In Memoriam – George Houston By Representatives Hannan, Story; Senator Kiehl In Memoriam – Linda Fuller By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Preston R. Kester Collier By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Wright In Memoriam – Frank Edward Rick By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Major Gary "Reagan" Russey By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Frances "Jody" Reed By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 144 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 144 "An Act relating to education tax credits; and providing for an effective date by repealing the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014." with the: Journal Page EDC RPT 5DP 1AM 923 FN1: (REV) 923 FIN RPT 4DP 3NR 2AM 2364 FN2: ZERO(CED) 2364 FN3: (REV) 2364 The Speaker stated that, without objection, HB 144 would be held in second reading to the May 1 calendar. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2494 HB 375 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 375 "An Act prohibiting certain restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT CS(L&C) 5DP 2DNP 2449 FN1: ZERO(GOV/COMBINED) 2449 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. 375(L&C) (same title) Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall the House adopt CSHB 375(L&C)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 375 Second Reading Adopt Labor & Commerce CS YEAS: 35 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman, Josephson Excused: Shaw Absent: Edgmon, McCormick And so, CSHB 375(L&C) was adopted. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2495 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Carrick: Page 1, line 1 (title amendment): Following "Act": Insert "relating to electric-assisted bicycles;" Following "vehicle": Insert "; and providing for an effective date" Page 1, following line 2: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 19.10.399(9) is amended to read: (9) "motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self- propelled, except for a vehicle moved by human or animal power; "motor vehicle" does not include an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in AS 28.90.990(a); * Sec. 2. AS 19.10.399(16) is amended to read: (16) "vehicular way or area" means a way, path, or area, other than a highway or private property, that is designated by official traffic control devices or customary usage and that is open to the public for purposes of pedestrian or vehicular travel, and which way or area may be restricted in use to pedestrians, bicycles, or other specific types of vehicles as determined by the Department of Public Safety or other agency having jurisdiction over the way, path, or area; in this paragraph, "bicycle" has the meaning given in AS 28.90.990(a). * Sec. 3. AS 28.05.011(a) is amended to read: (a) The commissioner of public safety shall, unless otherwise provided by statute, adopt regulations in compliance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) necessary to carry out the provisions of this title and other statutes whose administration is vested in the Department of Public Safety. The regulations must include (1) rules of the road relating to the driving, stopping, standing, parking, and other conduct of vehicles, to pedestrians, and to official traffic control devices; regulations adopted under this paragraph may not prohibit the use of an electric personal motor vehicle or an electric-assisted bicycle on a sidewalk, bike path, or vehicular way or area restricted to the use of pedestrians; limitations on regulation of electric personal motor vehicles or electric-assisted bicycles imposed under this paragraph do not 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2496 apply to a municipal ordinance regulating electric personal motor vehicles, electric-assisted bicycles, or specific classes of electric-assisted bicycles enacted to meet local requirements; unless otherwise specified by regulation, (A) an electric-assisted bicycle is considered a bicycle and may not be regulated as another type of vehicle; and (B) a user of an electric-assisted bicycle shall be afforded the same rights and be subject to the same duties as a user of a bicycle; (2) minimum equipment for vehicles, including minimum standards of compliance to be met by manufacturers and vehicle sales and repairs businesses; (3) inspection of vehicles other than commercial motor vehicles, and the removal of vehicles from areas of public use when they are found to be in a defective or unsafe condition; (4) abandonment of vehicles; (5) management of records of the Department of Public Safety required for that department's administration of this title and its regulations adopted under this title, including provisions for ensuring the accuracy of information contained in automated and manual information retrieval systems; (6) definitions of words and phrases used in this title and in regulations adopted under this title unless otherwise provided by statute; (7) certification and regulation of junk yards. * Sec. 4. AS 28.10.011 is amended to read: Sec. 28.10.011. Vehicles subject to registration. Every vehicle driven, moved, or parked on [UPON] a highway or other public parking place in the state shall be registered under this chapter except when the vehicle is (1) driven or moved on a highway only for the purpose of crossing the highway from one private property to another, including an implement of husbandry as defined by regulation; (2) driven or moved on a highway under a dealer's plate or temporary permit as provided for in AS 28.10.031 and 28.10.181(j); (3) special mobile equipment as defined by regulation; (4) owned by the United States; (5) moved by human or animal power; 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2497 (6) exempt under 50 U.S.C. App. 501-591 (Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act); (7) driven or parked only on private property; (8) the vehicle of a nonresident as provided under AS 28.10.121; (9) transported under a special permit under AS 28.10.151; (10) being driven or moved on a highway, vehicular way, or a public parking place in the state that is not connected by a land highway or vehicular way to (A) the land-connected state highway system; or (B) a highway or vehicular way with an average daily traffic volume greater than 499; (11) an implement of husbandry operated in accordance with the provisions of AS 19.10.065; (12) an electric personal motor vehicle; (13) an electric-assisted bicycle." Page 1, line 3: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 5" Page 1, following line 13: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 6. AS 28.90.990(a)(12) is amended to read: (12) "electric personal motor vehicle" means an electric personal assistive mobility device that is a self-balancing vehicle with two nontandem wheels, designed to transport only one person, has an electric propulsion system, and has a maximum speed of not more than 15 miles an hour; "electric personal motor vehicle" does not include an electric-assisted bicycle; * Sec. 7. AS 28.90.990(a)(18) is amended to read: (18) "motor vehicle" means a vehicle that [WHICH] is self-propelled, except for a vehicle moved by human or animal power; "motor vehicle" does not include an electric-assisted bicycle; * Sec. 8. AS 28.90.990(a)(19) is amended to read: (19) "motorcycle" means a vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; "motorcycle" [THE 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2498 TERM] does not include a tractor or an electric-assisted bicycle; * Sec. 9. AS 28.90.990(a)(20) is amended to read: (20) "motor-driven cycle" means a motorcycle, motor scooter, motorized bicycle, or similar conveyance with a motor attached and having an engine with 50 or less cubic centimeters of displacement; "motor-driven cycle" does not include an electric-assisted bicycle; * Sec. 10. AS 28.90.990(a) is amended by adding new paragraphs to read: (33) "bicycle" includes an electric-assisted bicycle; (34) "class 1 electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that stops providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; (35) "class 2 electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and that stops providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; (36) "class 3 electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that stops providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour; (37) "electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle that (A) is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground; (B) has fully operative pedals for human propulsion; (C) has a seat or saddle for use of the rider; (D) is equipped with an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 750 watts; and (E) is a class 1, class 2, or class 3 electric-assisted bicycle. * Sec. 11. AS 41.23 is amended by adding new sections to article 1 to read: Sec. 41.23.295. Electric-assisted bicycles. In a management plan adopted under AS 41.23.010 - 41.23.300, the department may establish different standards for nonelectric-assisted bicycles and for each class of electric-assisted bicycle. Sec. 41.23.300. Definitions. In AS 41.23.010 - 41.23.300, (1) "bicycling" includes the operation of an electric- assisted bicycle; 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2499 (2) "electric-assisted bicycle" has the meaning given in AS 28.90.990(a). * Sec. 12. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c)." Representative Carrick moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 375(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 20 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Sumner Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 6: Delete "or sale" Insert ", sale, manufacture, or parking" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2500 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 375(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 31 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Eastman, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mears Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Fields: Page 1, line 11, following "electricity,": Insert "steam," Representative Fields moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Stapp objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 375(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 9 NAYS: 30 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Schrage, Story 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2501 Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Foster, Galvin, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 375(L&C) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage There was objection. CSHB 375(L&C) will advance to third reading on the May 1 calendar. HB 394 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 394 "An Act relating to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and regulation of the service of natural gas storage and liquefied natural gas import facilities; relating to records of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to rates established by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page RES RPT 4DP 3AM 2108 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2108 L&C RPT CS(L&C) 5DP 2AM 2366 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2366 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. 394(L&C) (same title) 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2502 Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall the House adopt CSHB 394(L&C)?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 394 Second Reading Adopt Labor & Commerce CS 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, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman Excused: Shaw And so, CSHB 394(L&C) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Fields: Page 1, lines 3 - 4 (title amendment): Delete "relating to rates established by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska;" Page 2, lines 3 - 23: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 2, line 24: Delete "new subsections" Insert "a new subsection" Page 3, lines 3 - 4: Delete all material. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2503 Page 4, lines 18 - 25: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Fields moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Gray objected. Representative Stapp moved and asked unanimous consent that a deadline of 12:12 p.m., today be set for CSHB 394(L&C). There was objection. The question being: "Shall an amendment deadline of 12:12 p.m., today be set for CSHB 394(L&C)?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 Set amendment deadline of 12:12 p.m., today YEAS: 20 NAYS: 19 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Cronk, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Saddler, Stapp, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Armstrong, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Eastman, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Ruffridge, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Sumner Excused: Shaw And so, the motion passed. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2504 YEAS: 18 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Mears: Page 1, line 2 (title amendment): Delete "and liquefied natural gas import facilities" Page 1, line 7: Delete "AS 42.05.711(q), (s), and (w)" Insert "AS 42.05.711(q) and (s)" Page 3, lines 25 - 27: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Mears moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent that a deadline of 12:25 p.m., today be set for CSHB 394(L&C). There was objection. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2505 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Mears: Page 2, line 17: Delete "oil and gas fields," Page 4, line 23: Delete "oil and gas fields," Representative Mears moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2506 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 4, line 4, following "section,": Insert ""service of liquefied natural gas storage" and "service of natural gas storage" have the meanings given in AS 42.05.990." Page 4, lines 5 - 17: Delete all material. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative Saddler objected. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 4. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 4, line 9: Delete the second occurrence of "or" Page 4, following line 9: Insert a new subparagraph to read: "(B) that is incidental to the production or sale of natural gas to one or more third-party customers; or" 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2507 Reletter the following subparagraph accordingly. Page 4, line 16: Delete the second occurrence of "or" Page 4, following line 16: Insert a new subparagraph to read: "(B) that is incidental to the production or sale of natural gas to one or more third-party customers; or" Reletter the following subparagraph accordingly. Page 5, line 6: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 33 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Gray, Hannan, Josephson, Mears, Mina Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2508 Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 3, following line 27: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. AS 42.05.990(10) is amended to read: (10) "service of liquefied natural gas storage" means the operation of a liquefied natural gas storage facility primarily or exclusively for the benefit of third-party customers and not for the benefit of the owner, operator, or manager of the natural gas storage facility; "service of liquefied natural gas storage" does not include the storage of liquefied natural gas (A) owned by or contractually obligated to the owner, operator, or manager of the liquefied natural gas storage facility; or (B) [THAT IS INCIDENTAL TO THE PRODUCTION OR SALE OF NATURAL GAS TO ONE OR MORE THIRD-PARTY CUSTOMERS; OR (C)] for which the price of storage is not separately itemized;" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, line 6, following "facility": Insert "primarily or exclusively for the benefit of third-party customers and not for the benefit of the owner, operator, or manager of the natural gas storage facility" Page 5, line 6: Delete "AS 42.05.990(10)(B) and 42.05.990(11)(B) are repealed" Insert "AS 42.05.990(11)(B) is repealed" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 6. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2509 Amendment No. 7 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 4, line 20: Delete "a just and reasonable" Insert "the" Page 2, line 6: Delete "a just and reasonable" Insert "the" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 7 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 7. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Carrick: Page 1, lines 2-3 (title amendment): Delete "relating to records of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska;" Page 3, line 5 through page 3, line 13: Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 4, line 26 through page 5, line 5 Delete all material. Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Representative Carrick moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 8 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2510 Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 8 was offered by Representative Eastman: Delete all material of the amendment and insert: "Page 3, lines 6 - 13: Delete all material and insert: "Sec. 42.05.505. Records of gas storage facilities. The commission may, by regulation, classify records submitted to it related to the finances of a gas storage facility, a liquefied natural gas storage facility, or a public utility providing the service of natural gas storage, including financial statements and financial assurance agreements, as privileged records that are not open to the public for inspection. However, if a record involves an application or tariff filing pending before the commission, the commission may release the record for the purpose of preparing for or making a presentation to the commission in the proceeding if the record or information derived from the record is considered by the commission to be relevant to an issue in the proceeding, and if the record or information will be used by the commission in the proceeding. A record or information that the commission releases under this section may be released only after giving to the party that filed the record or information reasonable notice of its intention to release the record or information and opportunity to object to that release." Page 4, line 26, through page 5, line 5: Delete all material and insert: "* Sec. 9. AS 42.06.445(b) is amended to read: (b) The commission may, by regulation, classify records submitted to it by regulated pipeline carriers or pipelines, including records related to the finances of a pipeline carrier and financial statements and financial assurance agreements of a pipeline carrier, as privileged records that are not open to the public for inspection. However, if a record involves an application or tariff filing pending before the commission, the commission may release the record for the purpose of preparing for or making a presentation to the commission in the proceeding if the record or information derived from the record is considered by the commission to be relevant to an issue in the proceeding, and if the record or information will be used by the commission in the 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2511 proceeding. A record or information that the commission releases under this subsection may be released only after giving to the party that filed the record or information reasonable notice of its intention to release the record or information and opportunity to object to that release." Renumber the following bill sections accordingly." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 8 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 8. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 8 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 8 YEAS: 17 NAYS: 22 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 8 was not adopted. Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Sumner: Page 2, line 25, following "shall": Insert "not" 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2512 Page 2, line 26: Delete "or export facility" Page 2, line 27: Delete "or export facility" Page 2, line 29: Delete "includes" Insert "does not include" Page 2, line 30: Delete "or export facility" Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 9 be adopted. There was objection. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Sumner: Page 1 of the amendment: Delete "Page 2, line 29: Delete "includes" Insert "does not include" Page 2, line 30: Delete "or export facility"" Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted. There being no objection, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 was adopted. Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1 of the amendment, following the final instance of "facility": Insert "Page 1, line 4, following "Alaska;" (title amendment): Insert "relating to the definition of gas;" 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2513 Page 3, following line 27: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 7. AS 42.05.990 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (14) "gas" means a substance consisting primarily of combustible hydrocarbons in a gaseous or liquefied state;" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly. Page 5, following line 5: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 12. AS 42.06.630(7) is amended to read: (7) "gas" includes all combustible natural gas and hydrocarbons produced at the wellhead and not defined as oil; "gas" does not include a non-combustible gas;" Renumber the following bill sections accordingly." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted. Representative McKay objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 as amended YEAS: 2 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Stutes Nays: 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, Stapp, Story, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 2 to Amendment No. 9 as amended was not adopted. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2514 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 9 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) Second Reading Amendment No. 9 as amended YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 1 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, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, Amendment No. 9 as amended was adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 394(L&C) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 394(L&C) am will advance to third reading on the May 1 calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 395 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 26 calendar (page 2463), was read the third time: HOUSE BILL NO. 395 "An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Nenana; and providing for an effective date." The question being: "Shall HB 395 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2515 HB 395 Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 36 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman Excused: Shaw Absent: Carrick, Foster And so, HB 395 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 395 was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SCR 9 The following was read the second time: SENATE 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. The question being: "Shall SCR 9 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: SCR 9 Second Reading Final Passage 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2516 YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, 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, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman Excused: Shaw Absent: Carrick And so, SCR 9 passed the House and was returned to the Senate. 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 – Dan Traxinger By Representatives Allard, Saddler Honoring – Harry and Candy Young By Representatives Allard, Saddler Honoring – Stephen "Steve" Grohol By Representatives Allard, Saddler Honoring – Shirley May Staten By Representative Galvin; Senator Gray-Jackson Honoring – Carl Waters By Representatives Allard, Saddler Honoring – Daniel Albert Sullivan By Representatives Allard, Saddler Honoring – Victor Carlson By Representatives Armstrong, Gray, Fields 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2517 Honoring – Steve Drussell By Representatives Wright, Mears; Senator Wielechowski Honoring – Yvette Stone By Representatives Mears, Groh; Senator Wielechowski Honoring – Guneiwtì Marsha Hotch By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring – David A. Ringle By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring – Showdown Alaska By Representatives Armstrong, Mina Honoring – Anchorage Mayor's Marathon, 50th Anniversary By Representative Wright; Senators Wielechowski, Dunbar Honoring – Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope Center By Representatives Wright, Armstrong Honoring – Bridge Builders of Anchorage By Representatives Wright, Mina; Senator Wielechowski Honoring – Northeast Community Council By Representatives Wright, Mears; Senator Wielechowski Honoring – The United States Coast Guard in Alaska By Representatives Wright, Stutes, McCabe Honoring – Russian Jack Community Council By Representatives Wright, Mears; Senator Wielechowski Honoring – Food Bank of Alaska By Representatives Wright, Armstrong Honoring – Steller Secondary School, 50th Anniversary By Representative Galvin; Senator Gray-Jackson Honoring – Bartlett High School Security Team By Representatives Mears, Groh; Senator Wielechowski 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2518 Honoring – Thunder Mountain High School Region V 4A Champions, Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Teams By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl Honoring – Joel Hard By Senator Olson; Representative Edgmon Honoring – Mike Crawford By Senators Bjorkman, Wilson; Representative Ruffridge Honoring – Kenai Peninsula Borough, 60th Anniversary By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge Honoring – Soldotna High School Football Team, 2023 Division II State Championship By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge Honoring – Kenai Central High School Football Team, 2023 Division III Alaska State Championship By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge Honoring – Anchorage North Star Boys, 18U Hockey Team By Senators Dunbar, Merrick Honoring – UAA Seawolves Mens Basketball Team By Senators Dunbar, Wielechowski; Representative Gray In Memoriam – Ellis "Billy" Graham By Representatives Wright, Gray; Senator Wielechowski In Memoriam – Amanda "Mandy" Richmond Rogers By Representatives Allard, Saddler; Senator Merrick In Memoriam – Les V. Spickler By Representatives Story, Hannan; Senator Kiehl In Memoriam – Dick Erkeneff By Senator Bjorkman; Representative Ruffridge In Memoriam – Bill J. Boyd By Senator Dunbar; Representative Mina 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2519 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 358 The Speaker returned the following to the Judiciary Committee: HOUSE BILL NO. 358 "An Act relating to use of artificial intelligence to create or alter a representation of the voice or likeness of an individual." HB 358 was removed from the Rules Committee and returned to the Judiciary Committee. SB 118 The Speaker removed the Resources Committee referral from the following: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 118(FIN) "An Act relating to critical and essential minerals." CSSB 118(FIN) was removed from the Resources Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 189 The Speaker removed the Finance Committee referral from the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 189 "An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; and providing for an effective date." HB 189 was removed from the Finance Committee and referred to the Rules Committee. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House ratify the appointment of Dennis "Skip" Cook to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Representative Eastman objected. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2520 Representative D. Johnson rose to points of order asking that remarks be confined to the ratification of Dennis "Skip" Cook. The Speaker directed the member to confine their remarks to the motion. Representative Fields, citing Mason's Manual Sections 101 and 123, rose to a point of order regarding persistent irrelevance and disorderly words. The Speaker ruled Representative Eastman out of order. Representative Eastman appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question being: "Shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained?" The roll was taken with the following result: Sustain Ruling of the Chair YEAS: 37 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 1 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, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Eastman Excused: Shaw Absent: Sumner And so, the ruling of the Chair was sustained. Representative Fields, citing Masons Manual Section 102, rose to a point of order regarding speaking more than once during debate. The Speaker ruled the point well taken. The question being: "Shall the House ratify the appointment of Dennis "Skip" Cook to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2521 Ratify - Dennis "Skip" Cook Select Committee on Legislative Ethics YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Wright Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Eastman, McCabe, McKay, Rauscher, Saddler, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance Excused: Shaw And so, the appointment was ratified. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House ratify the appointment of Joyce Anderson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Representative Eastman objected. The question being: "Shall the House ratify the appointment of Joyce Anderson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Ratify - Joyce Anderson Select Committee on Legislative Ethics YEAS: 27 NAYS: 12 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Wright Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Eastman, McCabe, McKay, Rauscher, Saddler, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance Excused: Shaw And so, the appointment was ratified. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2522 Representative Sumner later gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on ratification of Joyce Anderson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House ratify the appointment of Rachel Kelly (alternate) to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. Representative Eastman objected. Representative Cronk rose to a point of order regarding confining remarks to the motion before the body. The Speaker cautioned the member to confine remarks to the motion. The question being: "Shall the House ratify the appointment of Rachel Kelly (alternate) to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Ratify - Rachel Kelly (alternate) Select Committee on Legislative Ethics YEAS: 26 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Baker, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton Nays: Allard, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, D.Johnson, McKay, Ruffridge, Saddler, Stapp, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, lacking the required 27 votes, the appointment was not ratified. Representative Hannan gave notice of reconsideration of the vote on ratification of Rachel Kelly (alternate) to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2523 RECONSIDERATION Representative Hannan moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of the vote on ratification of Rachel Kelly (alternate) to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics be taken up on the same day. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question to be reconsidered: "Shall the House ratify Rachel Kelly (alternate) to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics?" The roll was taken with the following result: Ratify - Rachel Kelly (alternate) Select Committee on Legislative Ethics Reconsideration YEAS: 23 NAYS: 16 EXCUSED: 1 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, D.Johnson, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Excused: Shaw And so, the appointment was not ratified on reconsideration. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent that reconsideration of the vote on ratification of Joyce Anderson to the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics be taken up on the same day. There was objection. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw the motion. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The Chief Clerk notified the Senate. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2524 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HB 230 Representative Prax added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 230 "An Act repealing the limit on the number of years of out-of-state school experience that may be substituted for in-state experience in teacher salary scales." HB 233 Representative Prax added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 233 "An Act relating to rates and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty work." SCR 9 Representatives Mina, Galvin, Josephson, and Wright added as cross sponsors to: SENATE 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. SB 24 Representatives McCormick and Galvin added as cross sponsors to: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 24(FIN) "An Act relating to mental health education; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HB 395 HB 395 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2024-04-29 House Journal Page 2525 ANNOUNCEMENTS House committee schedules are published under separate cover. The following meeting today was changed: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: 5 min. after adjournment ADJOURNMENT Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., May 1. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:42 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk