Legislature(2023 - 2024)
2024-05-01 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2529 HOUSE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION Juneau, Alaska Wednesday May 1, 2024 One Hundred Seventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the House was called to order by Speaker Tilton at 10:39 a.m. Roll call showed 40 members present. 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: Our Father, creator of this richly bountiful state, we praise your workmanship, inspiration, grace, and holiness. We invoke your divine guidance on the people of this chamber. You have entrusted them with the sacred duties of service and stewardship for this state and its people's welfare. We ask for your wisdom and discernment in the complex decisions before them. Help them to do and say what is right and just, and not what is simply expedient. We ask for your blessing on the labors of this House, as we lift up everyone who toils in silence for the welfare of all. As a people, we ask forgiveness for our past failures that we may focus on the future. Let us see hope rather than helplessness, grace instead of guilt, and resolve rather than remorse. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2530 Inspire us to provide for those in need; to bind up the wounds of all those who are in pain; and to speak for those who have no voice. This we pray and petition, not to our glory, Lord, but to you and you alone. I pray this in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Representative Mina. CERTIFICATION OF THE JOURNAL Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the journal for the 105th and 106th legislative days be approved as certified by the Chief Clerk. There being no objection, it was so ordered. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message dated April 29 was read stating the Senate passed the following, and they are transmitted for consideration: FIRST READING AND REFERENCE OF SENATE BILLS SB 134 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(JUD) by the Senate Judiciary Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to insurance; relating to insurance data security; relating to mammograms; amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 402 and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. SB 182 SENATE BILL NO. 182 by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2531 "An Act extending the termination date of the Big Game Commercial Services Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 234 SENATE BILL NO. 234 by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to the Marijuana Control Board; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and Finance Committees. SB 236 CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 236(FIN) by the Senate Finance Committee, entitled: "An Act relating to grants to disaster victims." was read the first time and referred to the Health & Social Services and Finance Committees. COMMUNICATIONS The following was received: Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Interior Energy Project Quarterly Report to the Alaska State Legislature April 2024 (as required by Chapter No. 39, SLA 2015) REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The Health & Social Services Committee reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2532 Anne Wells as a member of the Board of Social Work Examiners. The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair; and Representatives Sumner, Fields, Saddler, Mina, and Ruffridge. HB 105 The Judiciary Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to parental rights in a child's education; relating to access to school records; relating to sex education, human reproduction education, and human sexuality education; relating to school disciplinary and safety programs; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 105(JUD) "An Act relating to parental rights in a child's education; relating to a child's names and pronouns; relating to liability of school districts; relating to access to school records; relating to the prevention and reduction of truancy; relating to school disciplinary and safety programs; relating to training on sex trafficking, human trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual assault awareness and prevention; and providing for an effective date." The report was signed by Representative Vance, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (5): C. Johnson, Carpenter, Sumner, Allard, Vance Do not pass (1): Gray Amend (1): Groh The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 105(JUD): 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2533 2. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 3. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 4. Fiscal, Dept. of Education & Early Development/Fund Capitalization HB 105 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 145 The Finance Committee considered: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(L&C) "An Act relating to loans in an amount of $25,000 or less; relating to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; relating to deferred deposit advances; and providing for an effective date." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 145(FIN) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives D. Johnson and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (9): Stapp, Galvin, Josephson, Ortiz, Cronk, Coulombe, Tomaszewski, D. Johnson, Foster The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 145(FIN): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSHB 145(L&C) was returned to the Rules Committee. HB 149 The Labor & Commerce Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 149 "An Act relating to the licensure of nursing professionals; relating to a multistate nurse licensure compact; and providing for an effective date." 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2534 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 149(L&C) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Sumner, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (1): Prax Do not pass (1): Sumner No recommendation (3): Wright, Ruffridge, Saddler Amend (2): Carrick, Fields The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 149(L&C): 1. Zero, Dept. of Health 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development HB 149 was referred to the Finance Committee. HB 169 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 169 "An Act relating to certain fish; and establishing a fisheries rehabilitation permit." and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 169(FSH) (same title) The report was signed by Representatives D. Johnson and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Tomaszewski, Cronk, Ortiz, Stapp, Coulombe, D. Johnson, Foster 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2535 Amend (3): Josephson, Hannan, Galvin The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 169(FSH): 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Fish & Game HB 169 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 202 The Finance 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 D. Johnson and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (8): Cronk, Ortiz, Josephson, Hannan, Galvin, Tomaszewski, D. Johnson, Foster No recommendation (2): Coulombe, Stapp The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 202(EDC): 1. Zero, Dept. of Education & Early Development 3. Fiscal, Dept. of Health HB 202 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 260 The Finance Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 260 "An Act repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2536 The report was signed by Representatives D. Johnson and Foster, Co- chairs, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (7): Tomaszewski, Cronk, Ortiz, Coulombe, Stapp, D. Johnson, Foster No recommendation (3): Josephson, Hannan, Galvin The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Zero, Dept. of Health 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Health HB 260 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 362 The State Affairs Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 362 "An Act relating to the reimbursement rate for prisoner medical care." The report was signed by Representative Shaw, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Wright, Shaw No recommendation (4): C. Johnson, Carpenter, Allard, Story The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Indeterminate, Dept. of Corrections HB 362 was referred to the Rules Committee. HB 363 The Health & Social Services Committee considered: HOUSE BILL NO. 363 "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals." 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2537 and recommends it be replaced with: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 363(HSS) "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals; relating to the care of children in state custody placed in residential facilities outside the state; and amending Rule 12.1(b), Alaska Child in Need of Aid Rules of Procedure." The report was signed by Representative Prax, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Fields, McCormick No recommendation (3): Sumner, Ruffridge, Mina Amend (1): Prax The following fiscal note(s) apply to CSHB 363(HSS): 1. Zero, Alaska Judiciary System 2. Fiscal, Dept. of Family and Community Services HB 363 was referred to the Rules Committee. SB 141 The Transportation Committee considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 141(TRA) "An Act naming the Raymond and Esther Conquest Bridge." The report was signed by Representative McCabe, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (2): Sumner, McCabe Do not pass (1): Stutes No recommendation (3): C. Johnson, McKay, Mina The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2538 CSSB 141(TRA) was referred to the Finance Committee. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES The House Special Committee on Fisheries reviewed the qualifications of the following and recommends the appointment be forwarded to a joint session for consideration: Michael Porcaro as a member of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. The report was signed by Representative Vance, Chair; and Representatives Himschoot, Carpenter, Stutes, and McCabe. SB 152 The House Special Committee on Energy considered: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 152(L&C) "An Act relating to community energy facilities." and recommends it be replaced with: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 152(ENE) (same title) The report was signed by Representative Rauscher, Chair, with the following individual recommendations: Do pass (3): Schrage, Prax, Baker No recommendation (2): McKay, Rauscher The following fiscal note(s) apply to HCS CSSB 152(ENE): 1. Zero, Dept. of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development CSSB 152(L&C) was referred to the Rules Committee. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2539 INTRODUCTION OF CITATIONS The following citations were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for placement on the calendar: Honoring – Archie Young By Representatives Cronk, Himschoot, Ortiz Honoring – Tehya Titus By Representative Cronk; Senator Bishop Honoring – Beth McEwen, 2023 Clerk of the Year By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring – Anna Brown Ehlers, 2023 Rasmuson Distinguished Artist By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story Honoring – Randy Smith Middle School, Parliamentary Debate Team, 2024 State Junior Varsity Champions By Senator Myers; Representatives Tomaszewski, Cronk Honoring – UAA College of Business and Public Policy, 50th Anniversary By Senator Kaufman; Representative Wright Honoring – Royal Family Kids Camp Anchorage By Senator Kaufman; Representatives Vance, Ruffridge In Memoriam – Quana May Northway By Representatives Cronk, Prax; Senator Bishop In Memoriam – First Chief and Mayor Wilmer Beetus By Representatives Cronk, Baker; Senator Bishop In Memoriam – Martha Dunlap By Representative Cronk; Senator Bishop In Memoriam – Jill Dunlap Kranenburg By Representative Cronk; Senator Bishop In Memoriam – Elverda Emma Lincoln By Representative Eastman; Senator Wilson 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2540 In Memoriam – Ian Campbell Clift By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Mildred "Millie" Opland By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Carolyn Eaton By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Lawrence "Larry" Edward Hall By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Jane Ellen Schlittler By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Dianne Day-Altrock By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Wright In Memoriam – Joseph Bear By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Darryl R. Logan By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Douglas Lawrence Arlian By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Allan "Al" Arthur Bentson By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears In Memoriam – Mike Case By Senator Kiehl; Representatives Hannan, Story INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING, AND REFERENCE OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HCR 17 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 by the House Rules Committee: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2541 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 14, calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. was read the first time and taken up later as a Special Order of Business. CONSIDERATION OF THE DAILY CALENDAR SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 203 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 203 "An Act relating to wage payments." with the: Journal Page L&C RPT 4DP 3NR 1943 FN1: ZERO(LWF) 1943 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 1, following "payments" (title amendment): Insert "; relating to gift certificates, store gift cards, and general use prepaid cards; relating to unclaimed property; and relating to unlawful trade practices" Page 3, following line 5: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 3. AS 34.45.240 is amended to read: Sec. 34.45.240. Gift certificates, store gift cards, general use prepaid cards, and credit memos. (a) A gift certificate, store gift card, or general use prepaid card [OR A CREDIT MEMO,] issued in the ordinary course of an issuer's business (1) does not expire; (2) may not be subject to a dormancy fee, inactivity charge or fee, or service fee; and 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2542 (3) is not subject to public sale under AS 34.45.360 [, THAT REMAINS UNCLAIMED BY THE OWNER FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS AFTER BECOMING PAYABLE OR DISTRIBUTABLE IS PRESUMED ABANDONED]. (b) A credit memo issued in the ordinary course of an issuer's business that remains unclaimed by the owner for more than three years after becoming payable or distributable is presumed abandoned. The [IN THE CASE OF A GIFT CERTIFICATE, THE AMOUNT PRESUMED ABANDONED IS THE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE GIFT CERTIFICATE. IN THE CASE OF A CREDIT MEMO, THE] amount presumed abandoned is the amount credited to the recipient of the memo. * Sec. 4. AS 34.45.360(a) is amended to read: (a) Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section and AS 34.45.240(a), the department, within three years after receiving abandoned property, shall sell it to the highest bidder at public sale in the area of the state that the department determines to be the most favorable market for the property involved. The department may decline the highest bid and reoffer the property for sale if in the judgment of the department the bid is insufficient. If in the judgment of the department the probable cost of sale exceeds the value of the property, the department need not offer the property for sale. A sale held under this section must be preceded by a single publication of notice, at least three weeks in advance of sale, in a newspaper of general circulation in the general area in which the property is to be sold. * Sec. 5. AS 34.45.760(8) is amended to read: (8) "gift certificate" has the meaning given in AS 45.45.940(f) [MEANS AN OBLIGATION OF A BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ARISING FROM A TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND A CONSUMER TO PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES AT A FUTURE DATE; "GIFT CERTIFICATE" INCLUDES A GIFT CERTIFICATE, STORED VALUE CARD, GIFT CARD, ON- LINE GIFT ACCOUNT, OR OTHER REPRESENTATION OR EVIDENCE OF THE OBLIGATION OF A BUSINESS ASSOCIATION]; * Sec. 6. AS 34.45.760(11) is amended to read: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2543 (11) "intangible property" (A) includes (i) money, checks, drafts, warrants, deposits, interest, dividends, and income; (ii) credit balances, customer overpayments, gift certificates, store gift cards, general use prepaid cards, security deposits, refunds, credit memos, unpaid wages, and unidentified remittances; (iii) stocks and other intangible equity interests in business associations; (iv) money deposited to redeem stocks, bonds, coupons, and other securities, or to make distributions; (v) amounts due and payable under the terms of insurance policies; (vi) amounts distributable from a trust or custodial fund established under a plan to provide health, welfare, pension, vacation, severance, retirement, death, stock purchase, profit-sharing, employee savings, supplemental unemployment insurance, or similar benefits; and (vii) amounts due and payable as mineral proceeds; (B) does not include (i) unused airline tickets; (ii) shares of stock issued by a corporation organized under 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) or unclaimed dividends payable on the shares of stock; or (iii) overpaid contributions by employers to the unemployment compensation fund under AS 23.20.130; * Sec. 7. AS 34.45.760 is amended by adding new paragraphs to read: (20) "general use prepaid card" has the meaning given in AS 45.45.940(f); (21) "store gift card" has the meaning given in AS 45.45.940(f). * Sec. 8. AS 45.45 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 45.45.940. Gift certificates, store gift cards, and general use prepaid cards. (a) A person may not sell or issue a gift certificate, store gift card, or general use prepaid card that is 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2544 subject to an expiration date. (b) After the purchase of a gift certificate, store gift card, or general use prepaid card, a person may not impose a fee, including a fee for inactivity or replacement, with respect to the certificate or card. A gift certificate, store gift card, or general use prepaid card must be redeemable for the full cash value of the certificate or card. (c) This section does not apply to the sale or offer of a gift certificate, store gift card, or general use prepaid card that is (1) distributed by the issuer of the certificate or card under an awards, loyalty, or promotional program; (2) donated to a nonprofit organization or a charitable organization; (3) a debit card that is linked to a demand deposit account or a share draft account at a financial institution; in this paragraph, "financial institution" has the meaning given in AS 06.05.990; or (4) used solely for telephone services. (e) The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development may adopt regulations to implement this section. (f) In this section, (1) "general use prepaid card" means a card or other payment code or device that is issued by a person and is (A) redeemable at multiple unaffiliated merchants or service providers or at automated teller machines; (B) issued in a requested amount, regardless of whether that amount may, at the option of the issuer, be increased in value or reloaded if requested by the holder; (C) purchased or loaded on a prepaid basis; and (D) honored, upon presentation, by merchants for goods or services or at automated teller machines; (2) "gift certificate" means an electronic or written promise that is (A) redeemable at a single merchant or at an affiliated group of merchants that share the same name, mark, or logo; (B) issued in a specified amount that may not be increased or reloaded; (C) purchased on a prepaid basis in exchange for 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2545 payment; and (D) honored, upon presentation, by the single merchant or affiliated group of merchants that share the same name, mark, or logo for goods or services; (3) "store gift card" means an electronic payment device, promise, plastic card, or other payment code or device that is (A) redeemable at a single merchant or at an affiliated group of merchants that share the same name, mark, or logo; (B) issued in a specified amount, regardless of whether that amount may be increased in value or reloaded at the request of the holder; (C) purchased on a prepaid basis in exchange for payment; and (D) honored, upon presentation, by the single merchant or affiliated group of merchants that share the same name, mark, or logo for goods or services. * Sec. 9. AS 45.50.471(b) is amended by adding a new paragraph to read: (58) violating AS 45.45.940 (gift certificates, store gift cards, and general use prepaid cards)." Representative Eastman 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: HB 203 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 33 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Fields, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Josephson, Mina Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Foster, Galvin, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2546 And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Josephson: Page 2, lines 2 - 3: Delete ", including a list of fees assessed by the payroll card issuer" Page 2, line 4: Delete "cost-free" Page 2, line 6: Delete "cost-free" Page 2, lines 8 - 9: Delete ", in addition to fees assessed by the card issuer, the card may be subject to additional fees" Insert "the employer is responsible for fees assessed by the card issuer" Page 2, lines 11 - 12: Delete "at least one cost-free withdrawal each week or pay period, whichever is longer, in an amount" Insert "unlimited cost-free withdrawals" Page 2, line 16, following "charges": Insert "the employee" Page 2, line 17: Delete "employee" Page 2, line 23: Delete "." Insert ";" Page 2, following line 23: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(5) any other services provided to the employee by the card issuer." 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2547 Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Representative Sumner objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 19 NAYS: 21 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Cronk, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Mears, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, Amendment No. 2 was not adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Josephson: Page 2, line 4: Delete "of a cost-free method for" Insert "that there is no charge to" Page 2, lines 11 - 12: Delete "at least one cost-free withdrawal each week or pay period, whichever is longer, in an amount" Insert "unlimited withdrawals" Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2548 HB 203 Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 13 NAYS: 27 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Groh, Hannan, Josephson, McCormick, Mina, Ortiz, Story Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Gray, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Mears, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Josephson: Page 1, lines 12 - 13: Delete "or the employee has not authorized deposit of the employee's wages under AS 23.10.043" Representative Josephson moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 37 NAYS: 3 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, Rauscher, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Wright Nays: Prax, Ruffridge, Vance And so, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2549 Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Schrage: Page 2, lines 11-12: Delete "each week" Insert "every two weeks" Delete "longer" Insert "shorter" Representative Schrage moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. There was objection. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, lines 1-2 of the amendment: Delete "Delete "each week" Insert "every two weeks"" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Sumner objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 am Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 37 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman, Josephson, Rauscher Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2550 And so, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 37 NAYS: 3 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, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Josephson, McCabe, Rauscher And so, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 203 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HB 203 am was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HB 203 am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 203 am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 38 NAYS: 2 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Hannan, Josephson 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2551 And so, HB 203 am passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. HB 228 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 228 "An Act establishing the Alaska mental health and psychedelic medicine task force; and providing for an effective date." with the: Journal Page MLV RPT CS(MLV) 1DNP 4NR 1AM 1729 FN1: ZERO(CED) 1729 STA RPT CS(STA) NEW TITLE 2DP 3NR 2045 FN1: ZERO(CED) 2045 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. 228(STA) "An Act establishing the Alaska task force for the regulation of psychedelic medicines approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and providing for an effective date." Representative Eastman objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHB 228(STA) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Ruffridge: Page 2, following line 28: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(10) one member who is a pharmacist, selected by the board of directors of the Alaska Pharmacy Association;" Renumber the following paragraphs accordingly. Page 3, line 7: Delete "(b)(11) and (12)" Insert "(b)(12) and (13)" 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2552 Representative Ruffridge moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There was objection. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 7 of the amendment: Insert "Page 2, lines 29-30: Delete all material." Page 1, lines 8-10 of the amendment: Delete all material. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 228(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 20 NAYS: 18 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 2 Yeas: Armstrong, Dibert, Eastman, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Schrage, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Vance Nays: Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Prax, Saddler, Shaw, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Wright Absent: Allard, C.Johnson And so, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 1 was adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2553 CSHB 228(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 as amended YEAS: 38 NAYS: 1 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: 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, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Stapp Absent: Allard And so, Amendment No. 1 as amended was adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Gray: Page 2, following line 22: Insert a new paragraph to read: "(7) one member who is a physician or osteopath specializing in behavioral health, selected by the Board of Trustees of the Alaska State Medical Association;" Renumber the following paragraphs accordingly. Page 2, line 23: Delete "representing the psychiatric profession" Insert "who is a physician or osteopath specializing in psychiatry" Page 3, line 3: Delete "up to three members" Insert "one member" Page 3, line 7: Delete "(b)(11) and (12)" Insert "(b)(12) and (13)" 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2554 Representative Gray moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 2 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 228(STA) am Second Reading Amendment No. 2 YEAS: 34 NAYS: 5 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Cronk, Josephson, McCabe, Prax, Stapp Absent: Allard And so, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 1, following the second occurrence of "the" (title amendment): Insert "advisability of the" Page 1, line 7, following "THE": Insert "ADVISABILITY OF THE" Page 1, line 9, following "the": Insert "advisability of the" Page 3, line 19, following the second occurrence of "the": Insert "advisability of the" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2555 Representative Armstrong objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 228(STA) am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 3 NAYS: 36 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Eastman, Saddler, Stapp Nays: 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, Schrage, Shaw, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Absent: Allard And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 3, line 8, following "force.": Insert "A member appointed under (b)(11) or (12) of this section may select a designee to attend a meeting of the task force on the member's behalf." Page 3, line 13, following "times": Insert ", in person or through electronic means," Page 3, line 14: Delete "December 31, 2024" Insert "January 31, 2025" Page 3, lines 17 - 18: Delete "when the First Regular Session of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature convenes" Insert "on the last day of the First Regular Session of the Thirty- Fourth Alaska State Legislature" 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2556 Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 4 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 228(STA) am Second Reading Amendment No. 4 YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Ruffridge, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Allard, Baker, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, McCabe, Rauscher, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Tilton And so, Amendment No. 4 was adopted. Amendment No. 5 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 2, line 16: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" Page 2, line 19: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" Page 2, line 21: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" Page 2, line 23: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2557 Page 2, line 25: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" Page 2, line 27: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" Page 2, line 30: Delete "selected by" Insert "appointed by the governor after consulting with" Page 3, lines 3 - 4: Delete "task force, once assembled, that the task force determines would serve the purpose of the task force; the task force" Insert "governor, once the task force is assembled, who the governor determines would serve the purpose of the task force; the governor" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative Armstrong objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 228(STA) am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 39 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman 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, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2558 And so, Amendment No. 5 was not adopted. Amendment No. 6 was not offered. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHB 228(STA) am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. CSHB 228(STA) am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. The Speaker stated that, without objection, the House would recess to a call of the Chair; and so, the House recessed at 12:29 p.m. AFTER RECESS The Speaker called the House back to order at 1:40 p.m. 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 the Consideration of the Daily Calendar. There being no objection, the House advanced to: SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 330 The following was read the second time: HOUSE BILL NO. 330 "An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners." with the: Journal Page 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2559 STA RPT 4DP 1DNP 1NR 2341 FN1: ZERO(COR) 2341 Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Gray: Page 1, line 1, following "prisoners" (title amendment): Insert "; and relating to prisoner communication reimbursement rates" Page 3, following line 17: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Sec. 2. AS 33.30.231 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (e) The commissioner may not set the rate of reimbursement for the use of a telephone, a form of digital communication, or an electronic visitation service by a prisoner at a rate that exceeds the cost of service. * Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: APPLICABILITY. AS 33.30.231(e), enacted by sec. 2 of this Act, applies to costs incurred on or after the effective date of this Act." Representative Gray 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 330 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 39 NAYS: 0 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 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, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2560 Absent: Ortiz And so, Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the new title follows: HOUSE BILL NO. 330 am "An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to prisoner communication reimbursement rates." Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 2, line 14: Delete "or "NC-17"" Insert "[OR] "NC-17," or television shows rated "TV-MA"" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. Objection was heard and withdrawn. There being no further objection, Amendment No. 2 was adopted. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 3, line 16, following "regulation,": Insert "but may not be used to directly access the Internet by computer terminal or other automated means not requiring the assistance or intervention of an individual approved by the department," Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Hannan objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 330 am Second Reading Amendment No. 3 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2561 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 38 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 1 Yeas: Eastman 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, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Absent: Ortiz And so, Amendment No. 3 was not adopted. Amendment No. 4 was offered by Representative Carrick: Page 3, line 16, following "purpose": Insert "or as a substitution for in-person visitation, receiving mail, or other in-person communication" Representative Carrick moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 4 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Carrick 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 Carrick: Page 3, line 17, following "kind": Insert "; (4) allow a state correctional facility operated by the state to charge a fee for electronic mail or electronic visitation services" Page 3, following line 17: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 2. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2562 APPLICABILITY. AS 33.30.015(a)(4), enacted by sec. 1 of this Act, applies to services used by a prisoner on or after the effective date of this Act." Representative Carrick moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 5 be adopted. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 330 am Second Reading Amendment No. 5 YEAS: 27 NAYS: 13 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Baker, Carrick, Coulombe, Dibert, Eastman, Edgmon, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Prax, Schrage, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Allard, Carpenter, Cronk, Foster, C.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Tilton And so, Amendment No. 5 was adopted. Amendment No. 6 was offered by Representative Sumner: Page 1, lines 5 and 7: Delete "for food" Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 6 be adopted. Representative Stapp objected. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 6. There being no objection, it was so ordered. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2563 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 330 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 330 am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. HOUSE BILLS IN SECOND READING HB 144 The following, which was held in second reading from the April 29 calendar (page 2493), was before the body: 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." Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, lines 1 - 2 (title amendment): Delete "by repealing the effective date of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014" Page 1, lines 4 - 6: Delete all material and insert: "* Section 1. AS 21.06.110 is amended to read: Sec. 21.06.110. Director's annual report. As early in each calendar year as is reasonably possible, the director shall prepare and deliver an annual report to the commissioner, who shall notify the legislature that the report is available, showing, with respect to the preceding calendar year, (1) a list of the authorized insurers transacting insurance in this state, with a summary of their financial statement as the director considers appropriate; (2) the name of each insurer whose certificate of authority was surrendered, suspended, or revoked during the year and the cause of surrender, suspension, or revocation; (3) the name of each insurer authorized to do business in 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2564 this state against which delinquency or similar proceedings were instituted and, if against an insurer domiciled in this state, a concise statement of the facts with respect to each proceeding and its present status; (4) a statement in regard to examination of rating organizations, advisory organizations, joint underwriters, and joint reinsurers as required by AS 21.39.120; (5) the receipt and expenses of the division for the year; (6) recommendations of the director as to amendments or supplementation of laws affecting insurance or the office of director; (7) statistical information regarding health insurance, including the number of individual and group policies sold or terminated in the state; this paragraph does not authorize the director to require an insurer to release proprietary information; (8) the annual percentage of health claims paid in the state that meets the requirements of AS 21.36.495(a) and (d); (9) the total amount of contributions reported and the total amount of credit claimed under AS 21.96.071 [REPEALED]; (10) the total number of public comments received and the director's efforts, to the extent allowable by law, to improve or maintain public access to information on individual health insurance rate filings before they become effective; and (11) other pertinent information and matters the director considers proper. * Sec. 2. AS 21.09.210 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (q) The provisions of AS 21.96.071 apply to a taxpayer who is required to pay a tax due under this section. * Sec. 3. AS 21.66.110 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (d) The provisions of AS 21.96.071 apply to a taxpayer who is required to pay the tax due under this section. * Sec. 4. AS 21.96 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 21.96.071. Insurance tax education credit. (a) A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax due under AS 21.09.210 or AS 21.66.110 for contributions of cash or equipment accepted (1) for direct instruction, research, and educational 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2565 support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation or by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association; (2) for secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) for vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a state-operated vocational technical education and training school; (4) for a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association; (5) for Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; and (6) for education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; and (2) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 43.20.019, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.65.021, AS 43.75.021, or AS 43.77.047, result in the total amount of credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under AS 21.09.210 or AS 21.66.110 to below zero for any tax year. An unused credit or portion of a credit not used 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2566 under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) In this section, (1) "school district" means a borough school district, a city school district, a regional educational attendance area, or a state boarding school; (2) "vocational education" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019. * Sec. 5. AS 43.05.010 is amended to read: Sec. 43.05.010. Duties of commissioner. The commissioner of revenue shall (1) exercise general supervision and direct the activities of the Department of Revenue; (2) supervise the fiscal affairs and responsibilities of the department; (3) prescribe uniform rules for investigations and hearings; (4) keep a record of all departmental proceedings, record and file all bonds, and assume custody of returns, reports, papers, and documents of the department; (5) adopt a seal and affix it to each order, process, or certificate issued by the commissioner; (6) keep a record of each order, process, and certificate issued by the commissioner, and keep the record open to public inspection at all reasonable times; (7) hold hearings and investigations necessary for the administration of state tax and revenue laws; (8) except as provided in AS 43.05.405 - 43.05.499 and in AS 44.64.030, hear and determine appeals of a matter within the jurisdiction of the Department of Revenue and enter orders on the appeals that are final unless reversed or modified by the courts; (9) issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary books, papers, documents, correspondence, and other things; (10) order the taking of depositions before a person competent to administer oaths; (11) administer oaths and take acknowledgments; (12) request the attorney general for rulings on the interpretation of the tax and revenue laws administered by the 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2567 department; (13) call on [UPON] the attorney general to institute actions for recovery of unpaid taxes, fees, excises, additions to tax, penalties, and interest; (14) issue warrants for the collection of unpaid tax penalties and interest and take all steps necessary and proper to enforce full and complete compliance with the tax, license, excise, and other revenue laws of the state; (15) report to the legislature before February 15 of each year the total amount of contributions reported and the total amount of credit claimed during the previous calendar year under AS 43.20.019, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.65.021, AS 43.75.021, and AS 43.77.047 [REPEALED]; (16) consult with the commissioner of natural resources on negotiation of contracts and development of terms for inclusion in proposed contracts associated with a North Slope natural gas project; (17) direct the disposition of revenue received from gas delivered to the state under AS 43.55.014(b) by entering into agreements with the commissioner of natural resources related to the management of the custody and disposition of gas delivered to the state under AS 43.55.014(b). * Sec. 6. AS 43.20 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 43.20.019. Income tax education credit. (a) A taxpayer is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter for contributions of cash or equipment accepted for (1) direct instruction, research, and educational support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation, by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association, or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (2) secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) vocational education courses, programs, equipment, and facilities by a state-operated vocational technical education and training school, a nonprofit regional training center recognized by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and an apprenticeship program in the state that is 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2568 registered with the United States Department of Labor under 29 U.S.C. 50 - 50b (National Apprenticeship Act); (4) a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (5) Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; (6) education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government; (7) the Alaska higher education investment fund under AS 37.14.750; (8) funding a scholarship awarded by a nonprofit organization to a dual-credit student to defray the cost of a dual- credit course, including the cost of (A) tuition and textbooks; (B) registration, course, and programmatic student fees; (C) on-campus room and board at the postsecondary institution in the state that provides the dual-credit course; (D) transportation costs to and from a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200 or the postsecondary school in the state that provides the dual-credit course; and (E) other related educational and programmatic costs; (9) constructing, operating, or maintaining a residential housing facility by a residential school in the state approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200; (10) childhood early learning and development programs and educational support to childhood early learning and development programs provided by a nonprofit corporation organized under AS 10.20, a tribal entity, or a school district in the state, by the Department of Education and Early Development, or through a state grant; 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2569 (11) science, technology, engineering, and math programs provided by a nonprofit agency or a school district for school staff and for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; and (12) the operation of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities that promote the legacy of public service contributions to the state and perpetuate ongoing educational programs that foster public service leadership for future generations of residents of the state. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; (2) also be allowed as a deduction under 26 U.S.C. 170 against the tax imposed by this chapter; and (3) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 21.96.071, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.65.021, AS 43.75.021, or AS 43.77.047, result in the total amount of credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under this chapter to below zero for any tax year. An unused credit or portion of a credit not used under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) To qualify for a credit under this section, equipment must be appraised consistent with regulations adopted by the department to determine the value of the contribution for purposes of this section. (g) In this section, (1) "dual-credit student" means a secondary level student in the state who simultaneously earns college and high school credit for a course; 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2570 (2) "nonprofit organization" means a charitable or educational organization in the state that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code); (3) "school district" means a borough school district, a city school district, a regional educational attendance area, or a state boarding school; (4) "vocational education" means organized educational activities that offer a sequence of courses that provides individuals with the academic and technical knowledge and skills the individuals need to prepare for further education and for careers other than careers requiring a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree. * Sec. 7. AS 43.55 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 43.55.022. Oil or gas producer education credit. (a) A producer of oil or gas is allowed a credit against the tax levied by AS 43.55.011(e) for contributions of cash or equipment accepted for (1) direct instruction, research, and educational support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation or by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association; (2) secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) vocational education courses, programs, equipment, and facilities by a state-operated vocational technical education and training school, a nonprofit regional training center recognized by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and an apprenticeship program in the state that is registered with the United States Department of Labor under 29 U.S.C. 50 - 50b (National Apprenticeship Act); (4) a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association; (5) Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; (6) education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2571 institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government; and (7) the Alaska higher education investment fund under AS 37.14.750. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; and (2) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 21.96.071, AS 43.20.019, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.65.021, AS 43.75.021, or AS 43.77.047, result in the total amount of credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under AS 43.55.011(e) to below zero for any tax year. An unused credit or portion of a credit not used under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) The department may, by regulation, establish procedures by which a taxpayer may allocate a pro rata share of a credit claimed under this section against monthly tax payments made during the tax year. (g) To qualify for a credit under this section, equipment must be appraised consistent with regulations adopted by the department to determine the value of the contribution for purposes of this section. (h) In this section, (1) "school district" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g); (2) "vocational education" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g). * Sec. 8. AS 43.56 is amended by adding a new section to read: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2572 Sec. 43.56.021. Property tax education credit. (a) The owner of property taxable under this chapter is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter for contributions of cash or equipment accepted for (1) direct instruction, research, and educational support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation or by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association; (2) secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a state-operated vocational technical education and training school; (4) a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association; (5) Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; (6) education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government; and (7) the Alaska higher education investment fund under AS 37.14.750. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; and (2) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 21.96.071, AS 43.20.019, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.65.021, AS 43.75.021, or AS 43.77.047, result in the total amount of 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2573 credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under this chapter to below zero for any tax year. An unused credit or portion of a credit not used under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) To qualify for a credit under this section, equipment must be appraised consistent with regulations adopted by the department to determine the value of the contribution for purposes of this section. (g) In this section, (1) "school district" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g); (2) "vocational education" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g). * Sec. 9. AS 43.65 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 43.65.021. Mining business education credit. (a) A person engaged in the business of mining in the state is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter for contributions of cash or equipment accepted for (1) direct instruction, research, and educational support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation, by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association, or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (2) secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a state- operated vocational technical education and training school; (4) a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (5) Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2574 educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; (6) education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government; (7) the Alaska higher education investment fund under AS 37.14.750; (8) funding a scholarship awarded by a nonprofit organization to a dual-credit student to defray the cost of a dual- credit course, including the cost of (A) tuition and textbooks; (B) registration, course, and programmatic student fees; (C) on-campus room and board at the postsecondary institution in the state that provides the dual-credit course; (D) transportation costs to and from a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200 or the postsecondary school in the state that provides the dual-credit course; and (E) other related educational and programmatic costs; (9) constructing, operating, or maintaining a residential housing facility by a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200; (10) childhood early learning and development programs and educational support to childhood early learning and development programs provided by a nonprofit corporation organized under AS 10.20, a tribal entity, or a school district in the state, by the Department of Education and Early Development, or through a state grant; (11) science, technology, engineering, and math programs provided by a nonprofit agency or a school district for school staff and for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; and (12) the operation of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities that promote the legacy of public service contributions to the state and perpetuate ongoing 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2575 educational programs that foster public service leadership for future generations of residents of the state. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; and (2) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 21.96.071, AS 43.20.019, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.75.021, or AS 43.77.047, result in the total amount of the credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under this chapter to below zero for any tax year. An unused credit or portion of a credit not used under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) To qualify for a credit under this section, equipment must be appraised consistent with regulations adopted by the department to determine the value of the contribution for purposes of this section. (g) In this section, (1) "dual-credit student" means a secondary level student in the state who simultaneously earns college and high school credit for a course; (2) "nonprofit organization" means a charitable or educational organization in the state that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code); (3) "school district" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g); (4) "vocational education" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g). * Sec. 10. AS 43.75 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 43.75.021. Fisheries business education credit. (a) A 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2576 person engaged in a fisheries business is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter for contributions of cash or equipment accepted for (1) direct instruction, research, and educational support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation, by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association, or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (2) secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a state-operated vocational technical education and training school; (4) a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (5) Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; (6) education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government; (7) the Alaska higher education investment fund under AS 37.14.750; (8) funding a scholarship awarded by a nonprofit organization to a dual-credit student to defray the cost of a dual- credit course, including the cost of (A) tuition and textbooks; (B) registration, course, and programmatic student fees; (C) on-campus room and board at the postsecondary institution in the state that provides the dual-credit course; (D) transportation costs to and from a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200 or the postsecondary 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2577 school in the state that provides the dual-credit course; and (E) other related educational and programmatic costs; (9) constructing, operating, or maintaining a residential housing facility by a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200; (10) childhood early learning and development programs and educational support to childhood early learning and development programs provided by a nonprofit corporation organized under AS 10.20, a tribal entity, or a school district in the state, by the Department of Education and Early Development, or through a state grant; (11) science, technology, engineering, and math programs provided by a nonprofit agency or a school district for school staff and for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; and (12) the operation of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities that promote the legacy of public service contributions to the state and perpetuate ongoing educational programs that foster public service leadership for future generations of residents of the state. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; and (2) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 21.96.071, AS 43.20.019, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.65.021, or AS 43.77.047, result in the total amount of the credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under this chapter to below zero for any tax year. An 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2578 unused credit or portion of a credit not used under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) To qualify for a credit under this section, equipment must be appraised consistent with regulations adopted by the department to determine the value of the contribution for purposes of this section. (g) In this section, (1) "dual-credit student" means a secondary level student in the state who simultaneously earns college and high school credit for a course; (2) "nonprofit organization" means a charitable or educational organization in the state that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code); (3) "school district" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g); (4) "vocational education" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g). * Sec. 11. AS 43.75.130 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (i) In this section, "tax revenue collected" includes the amount credited against taxes under AS 43.75.021. * Sec. 12. AS 43.77 is amended by adding a new section to read: Sec. 43.77.047. Fisheries resource landing tax education credit. (a) A person engaged in a floating fisheries business is allowed a credit against the tax due under this chapter for contributions of cash or equipment accepted for (1) direct instruction, research, and educational support purposes, including library and museum acquisitions, and contributions to endowment, by an Alaska university foundation, by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association, or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (2) secondary school level vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a school district in the state; (3) vocational education courses, programs, and facilities by a state-operated vocational technical education and training school; (4) a facility by a nonprofit, public or private, Alaska 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2579 two-year or four-year college accredited by a national or regional accreditation association or by a public or private nonprofit elementary or secondary school in the state; (5) Alaska Native cultural or heritage programs and educational support, including mentoring and tutoring, provided by a nonprofit agency for public school staff and for students who are in grades kindergarten through 12 in the state; (6) education, research, rehabilitation, and facilities by an institution that is located in the state and that qualifies as a coastal ecosystem learning center under the Coastal America Partnership established by the federal government; (7) the Alaska higher education investment fund under AS 37.14.750; (8) funding a scholarship awarded by a nonprofit organization to a dual-credit student to defray the cost of a dual- credit course, including the cost of (A) tuition and textbooks; (B) registration, course, and programmatic student fees; (C) on-campus room and board at the postsecondary institution in the state that provides the dual-credit course; (D) transportation costs to and from a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200 or the postsecondary school in the state that provides the dual-credit course; and (E) other related educational and programmatic costs; (9) constructing, operating, or maintaining a residential housing facility by a residential school approved by the Department of Education and Early Development under AS 14.16.200; (10) childhood early learning and development programs and educational support to childhood early learning and development programs provided by a nonprofit corporation organized under AS 10.20, a tribal entity, or a school district in the state, by the Department of Education and Early Development, or through a state grant; (11) science, technology, engineering, and math programs provided by a nonprofit agency or a school district for school staff and for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2580 the state; and (12) the operation of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities that promote the legacy of public service contributions to the state and perpetuate ongoing educational programs that foster public service leadership for future generations of residents of the state. (b) The amount of the credit is 50 percent of contributions. (c) Each public college and university shall include in its annual operating budget request contributions received and how the contributions were used. (d) A contribution claimed as a credit under this section may not (1) be the basis for a credit claimed under another provision of this title; and (2) when combined with contributions that are the basis for credits taken during the taxpayer's tax year under AS 21.96.071, AS 43.20.019, AS 43.55.022, AS 43.56.021, AS 43.65.021, or AS 43.75.021, result in the total amount of the credits exceeding $1,000,000; if the taxpayer is a member of an affiliated group, then the total amount of credits may not exceed $1,000,000 for the affiliated group; in this paragraph, "affiliated group" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.145. (e) The credit under this section may not reduce a person's tax liability under this chapter to below zero for any tax year. An unused credit or portion of a credit not used under this section for a tax year may not be sold, traded, transferred, or applied in a subsequent tax year. (f) To qualify for a credit under this section, equipment must be appraised consistent with regulations adopted by the department to determine the value of the contribution for purposes of this section. (g) In this section, (1) "dual-credit student" means a secondary level student in the state who simultaneously earns college and high school credit for a course; (2) "nonprofit organization" means a charitable or educational organization in the state that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code); (3) "school district" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g); 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2581 (4) "vocational education" has the meaning given in AS 43.20.019(g). * Sec. 13. AS 43.77.060 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (f) For purposes of this section, tax revenue collected under AS 43.77.010 from a person entitled to a credit under AS 43.77.047 shall be calculated as if the person's tax had been collected without applying the credits. * Sec. 14. Sections 1 and 5 of this Act take effect January 2, 2025. * Sec. 15. Except as provided in sec. 14 of this Act, this Act takes effect January 1, 2025." Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Ruffridge objected. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. Representative McCabe objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be withdrawn?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 144 Second Reading Amendment No. 1/Withdraw YEAS: 14 NAYS: 26 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Eastman, Fields, Galvin, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, McCormick, Mina, Ruffridge, Schrage, Story Nays: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Foster, Gray, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McKay, Mears, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, the motion failed. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2582 The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 144 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 32 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Dibert, Eastman, Galvin, Gray, Hannan, Ortiz, Schrage, Stutes Nays: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Cronk, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Groh, Himschoot, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Mina, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Amendment No. 2 was offered by Representative Sumner: Page 1, line 1, following "Act" (title amendment) : Insert "relating to the tax on corporations; relating to a tax exemption for qualified small businesses;" Page 1, following line 3: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 43.20.012(a) is amended to read: (a) The tax imposed by this chapter does not [APPLY TO] (1) apply to an individual; (2) apply to a fiduciary; (3) apply to the income received by a regional association qualified under AS 16.10.380 or nonprofit corporation holding a hatchery permit under AS 16.10.400 from the sale of salmon or salmon eggs under AS 16.10.450 or from a cost recovery fishery under AS 16.10.455; [OR] (4) apply to the income received by a nonprofit corporation holding a permit under AS 16.12.010 from the sale of shellfish under AS 16.12.080 or from a cost recovery fishery under AS 16.12.090; or (5) for a tax year beginning after June 30, 2024, apply to an Alaska corporation that is a qualified small business and 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2583 that meets the active business requirements in 26 U.S.C. 1202(e), as that subsection read on January 1, 2012. * Sec. 2. AS 43.20.012 is amended by adding new subsections to read: (e) For the purposes of (a)(5) of this section, (1) whether a corporation qualifies under (a)(5) of this section shall be determined on the first day of the tax year for which the corporation claims it qualifies under (a)(5) of this section; (2) all corporations that are members of the same parent- subsidiary controlled group shall be treated as one corporation. (f) In this section, (1) "Alaska corporation" means a corporation that has been incorporated in the state or is authorized to do business in the state; (2) "parent-subsidiary controlled group" has the meaning given in 26 U.S.C. 1202, as that section read on January 1, 2012; (3) "qualified small business" has the meaning given in 26 U.S.C. 1202, as that section read on January 1, 2012, and does not include a construction, transportation, utility, or fisheries business." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 3" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 2 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Sumner moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 2. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representatives Vance and Ruffridge: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2584 Page 1, following line 3: Insert new bill sections to read: "* Section 1. AS 21.96.070 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (g) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a taxpayer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state. * Sec. 2. AS 43.20.014 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a taxpayer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state. * Sec. 3. AS 43.55.019 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (i) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a producer must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state. * Sec. 4. AS 43.56.018 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, an owner of property taxable under this chapter must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state. * Sec. 5. AS 43.65.018 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in the business of mining in the state must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state. * Sec. 6. AS 43.75.018 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in a fisheries business must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state. * Sec. 7. AS 43.77.045 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2585 (h) As a condition of receiving a tax credit for a contribution for research under (a) of this section, a person engaged in a floating fisheries business must demonstrate that research resulting from the contribution is made available to the state." Page 1, line 4: Delete "Section 1" Insert "Sec. 8" Renumber the following bill section accordingly. Representative Vance moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 3 be adopted. Representative Hannan objected. Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 6 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," Page 1, line 10 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," Page 1, line 14 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," Page 1, line 18 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," Page 1, line 22 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," Page 2, line 3 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," Page 2, line 7 of the amendment, following "is made available": Insert ", or will be made available," 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2586 Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 be adopted. There was objection. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 144 Second Reading Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 YEAS: 25 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Armstrong, Carpenter, Carrick, Coulombe, Eastman, Gray, Groh, Himschoot, McKay, Mears, Ortiz, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Schrage, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Allard, Baker, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Galvin, Hannan, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, McCormick, Mina And so, Amendment No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 was adopted. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 3 as amended be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: HB 144 Second Reading Amendment No. 3 as amended YEAS: 25 NAYS: 15 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Galvin, Gray, Groh, C.Johnson, Josephson, McCabe, Mears, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Foster, Hannan, Himschoot, D.Johnson, McCormick, McKay, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story, Stutes And so, Amendment No. 3 as amended was adopted. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2587 Amendment No. 4 was not offered. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HB 144 am be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There was objection. HB 144 am will advance to third reading on tomorrow's calendar. THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS HB 375 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 29 calendar (page 2501), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 375(L&C) "An Act prohibiting certain restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle." The question being: "Shall CSHB 375(L&C) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 375(L&C) Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 23 NAYS: 17 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Eastman, Foster, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McKay, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Armstrong, Carrick, Dibert, Edgmon, Fields, Galvin, Gray, Groh, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, McCormick, Mears, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Story And so, CSHB 375(L&C) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2588 HB 394 The following, which was advanced to third reading from the April 29 calendar (page 2514), was read the third time: CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 394(L&C) am "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." The question being: "Shall CSHB 394(L&C) am pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHB 394(L&C) am Third Reading Final Passage YEAS: 29 NAYS: 11 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Allard, Armstrong, Baker, Carpenter, Coulombe, Cronk, Dibert, Edgmon, Foster, Galvin, Groh, C.Johnson, D.Johnson, McCabe, McCormick, McKay, Mears, Prax, Rauscher, Ruffridge, Saddler, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright Nays: Carrick, Eastman, Fields, Gray, Hannan, Himschoot, Josephson, Mina, Ortiz, Schrage, Stutes And so, CSHB 394(L&C) am 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. CSHB 394(L&C) am was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS HJR 18 The following was read the second time: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2589 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18 Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset of the Social Security Act. with the: Journal Page STA RPT CS(STA) 7DP 1798 FN1: ZERO(H.STA) 1798 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) (same title) Representative Eastman objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, CSHJR 18(STA) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 1, line 1: Delete "repeal" Insert "reform" Page 3, line 4: Delete "eliminating" Insert "to reform" Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Saddler objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 18(STA) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2590 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 39 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman 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, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that CSHJR 18(STA) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. CSHJR 18(STA) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall CSHJR 18(STA) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: CSHJR 18(STA) 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, CSHJR 18(STA) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. SECOND READING OF SENATE RESOLUTIONS SJR 14 The following was read the second time: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2591 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 Calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. with the: Journal Page FSH RPT HCS(FSH) NEW TITLE 5DP 2AM 1869 FN1: ZERO(S.FIN) 1869 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following committee substitute be adopted in lieu of the original resolution: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FSH) Affirming the commitment of the Alaska State Legislature to supporting small fishing-related businesses, families engaged in fishing, and the preservation of the state's cultural way of life; and calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. (HCR 17 – title change resolution) Representative Eastman objected and withdrew the objection. There being no further objection, HCS SJR 14(FSH) was adopted. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Eastman: Page 4, lines 3-6: Delete all material. Representative Eastman moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. Representative Stutes objected. The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 1 be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2592 HCS SJR 14(FSH) Second Reading Amendment No. 1 YEAS: 1 NAYS: 39 EXCUSED: 0 ABSENT: 0 Yeas: Eastman 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, Shaw, Stapp, Story, Stutes, Sumner, Tilton, Tomaszewski, Vance, Wright And so, Amendment No. 1 was not adopted. Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS SJR 14(FSH) be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading, and placed on final passage. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS SJR 14(FSH) was read the third time. The question being: "Shall HCS SJR 14(FSH) pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCS SJR 14(FSH) Third Reading Final Passage 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, HCS SJR 14(FSH) passed the House and was referred to the Chief Clerk for engrossment. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2593 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS HCR 17 Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following be taken up as a Special Order of Business: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 14, calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. There being no objection, it was so ordered. The question being: "Shall HCR 17 pass the House?" The roll was taken with the following result: HCR 17 Special Order of Business 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, HCR 17 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. There being no objection, the following citations were approved and sent to enrolling: Honoring – Luc Mehl and Sarah Glaser for The Packraft Handbook By Representatives Mina, Fields; Senator Claman 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2594 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 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 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2595 In Memoriam – Frances "Jody" Reed By Senator Wielechowski; Representative Mears UNFINISHED BUSINESS Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the following member be excused from a call of the House. There being no objection, the member was excused as noted: Representative Wright – from 1:00 p.m., May 16 to 10:00 a.m., May 17 HB 105 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: HOUSE BILL NO. 105 "An Act relating to parental rights in a child's education; relating to access to school records; relating to sex education, human reproduction education, and human sexuality education; relating to school disciplinary and safety programs; and providing for an effective date." HB 105 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 113 The Speaker removed the Education Committee referral for the following: SENATE BILL NO. 113 "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." SB 113 was removed from the Education Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. HB 363 The Speaker added a Finance Committee referral for the following: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2596 HOUSE BILL NO. 363 "An Act relating to the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals." HB 363 was removed from the Rules Committee and referred to the Finance Committee. SB 134 Representative Vance, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23(a) be waived to hear the following on May 3 in the Judiciary Committee: CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 134(JUD) "An Act relating to insurance; relating to insurance data security; relating to mammograms; amending Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules 402 and 501, Alaska Rules of Evidence; and providing for an effective date." HR 8 Representative Vance, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent that Uniform Rule 23(a) be waived to hear the following on May 2 in the House Special Committee on Fisheries: HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 8 Encouraging the Department of Fish and Game to adopt certain regulations relating to fisheries bycatch. HJR 18 Representatives Groh, Saddler, Josephson, Ortiz, Gray, Cronk, Wright, and Tilton added as cosponsors to: CS FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 18(STA) Urging the United States Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset of the Social Security Act. HB 55 Representative Galvin added as a cosponsor to: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2597 HOUSE BILL NO. 55 "An Act relating to allocations of funding for the Alaska Workforce Investment Board; and providing for an effective date." HB 116 Representative Ortiz added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 116 "An Act relating to appropriations from the restorative justice account." HB 122 Representatives D. Johnson, C. Johnson, Cronk, and Wright added as cosponsors to: 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." HB 202 Representatives C. Johnson, Story, Tomaszewski, McCormick, Ruffridge, Foster, and Sumner added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 202 "An Act relating to the availability and administration of opioid overdose drugs in public schools." HB 203 Representatives Wright, Baker, Schrage, Coulombe, McCabe, and Tomaszewski added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 203 am "An Act relating to wage payments." HB 228 Representatives Galvin, Josephson, and Schrage added as cosponsors to: 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2598 CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 228(STA) am "An Act establishing the Alaska task force for the regulation of psychedelic medicines approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and providing for an effective date." HB 233 Representatives Vance, Ortiz, Foster, Galvin, and McKay added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 233 "An Act relating to rates and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty work." HB 234 Representatives Hannan and Galvin added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 234 "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." HB 260 Representative Galvin added as a cosponsor to: HOUSE BILL NO. 260 "An Act repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions." HB 330 Representatives McCormick, Story, Galvin, and Josephson added as cosponsors to: HOUSE BILL NO. 330 am "An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners; and relating to prisoner communication reimbursement rates." 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2599 SJR 14 Representatives Schrage, Josephson, Galvin, Gray, Wright, Baker, Tomaszewski, Story, and Dibert added as cross sponsors to: HOUSE CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14(FSH) Affirming the commitment of the Alaska State Legislature to supporting small fishing-related businesses, families engaged in fishing, and the preservation of the state's cultural way of life; and calling on the United States Congress and all federal agencies to adopt policies and engage in certain efforts to improve the competitiveness and resiliency of the state's seafood industry. SB 171 Representative Cronk added as a cross sponsor to: SENATE BILL NO. 171 "An Act changing the residency requirements for sport fishing, hunting, and trapping privileges; and providing for an effective date." ENGROSSMENT HCR 17 HCR 17 was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HJR 18 CSHJR 18(STA) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 203 HB 203 am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 375 CSHB 375(L&C) was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. HB 394 CSHB 394(L&C) am was engrossed, signed by the Speaker and Chief Clerk, and transmitted to the Senate for consideration. 2024-05-01 House Journal Page 2600 SJR 14 HCS SJR 14(FSH) 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: Finance Committee CHANGED TO: Call of the Chair Judiciary Committee CHANGED TO: Call of the Chair Labor & Commerce Committee CHANGED TO: Call of the Chair ADJOURNMENT Representative Saddler moved and asked unanimous consent that the House adjourn until 10:30 a.m., May 2. There being no objection, the House adjourned at 4:51 p.m. Crystaline Jones Chief Clerk